Ruth 3:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ruth 3:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ruth 3:7 is a verse from the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ruth 3:7 — KJV
“And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.”
— Ruth 3:7 (KJV)
Ruth 3:7 in Context — About the Book of Ruth
Ruth is a short story of loyal love in a time of famine and loss. A widowed foreigner binds herself to her mother-in-law and to Israel's God — and is woven into the family line of King David and Jesus. It proves no loss is beyond God's quiet, redeeming providence.
Cross-References for Ruth 3:7
“And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 3:7: heart, went, down
“And the border came down to the end of the mountain that lieth before the valley of the son of Hinnom, and which is in the valley of the giants on the north, and descended to the valley of Hinnom, to the side of Jebusi on the south, and descended to Enrogel,”
Shares key themes with Ruth 3:7: lie, down, end
“And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house, like the feast of a king; and Nabal's heart was merry within him, for he was very drunken: wherefore she told him nothing, less or more, until the morning light.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 3:7: drunk, heart, merry
“And when David had called him, he did eat and drink before him; and he made him drunk: and at even he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but went not down to his house.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 3:7: drunk, went, lie
“And he prepared great provision for them: and when they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. So the bands of Syria came no more into the land of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 3:7: eaten, drunk, went
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