Ruth 3:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ruth 3:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ruth 3:8 is a verse from the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet. turn..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ruth 3:8 — KJV
“And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet. turned: or, took hold on”
— Ruth 3:8 (KJV)
Ruth 3:8 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 3:8
“And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon:”
Shares key themes with Ruth 3:8: came, pass, behold
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that the firstborn said unto the younger, Behold, I lay yesternight with my father: let us make him drink wine this night also; and go thou in, and lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 3:8: came, pass, behold
“And it came to pass about three months after, that it was told Judah, saying, Tamar thy daughter in law hath played the harlot; and also, behold, she is with child by whoredom. And Judah said, Bring her forth, and let her be burnt.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 3:8: came, pass, behold
“And it came to pass as they emptied their sacks, that, behold, every man's bundle of money was in his sack: and when both they and their father saw the bundles of money, they were afraid.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 3:8: came, pass, afraid
“And it came to pass after these things, that one told Joseph, Behold, thy father is sick: and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 3:8: came, pass, behold
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