Ruth 4:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ruth 4:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ruth 4:17 is a verse from the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ruth 4:17 — KJV
“And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David.”
— Ruth 4:17 (KJV)
Ruth 4:17 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 4:17
“And the firstborn bare a son, and called his name Moab: the same is the father of the Moabites unto this day.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 4:17: name, son, born
“And, behold, I purpose to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spake unto David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build an house unto my name. purpose: Heb. say”
Shares key themes with Ruth 4:17: name, saying, son
“And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. And his mother's name was Naamah an Ammonitess. And Abijam his son reigned in his stead. Abijam: also called, Abijah: Gr. Abia”
Shares key themes with Ruth 4:17: name, son, called
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 4:17: name, son, born
“And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD. Enos: Heb. Enosh to call...: or, to call themselves by the name of the Lord”
Shares key themes with Ruth 4:17: name, son, born
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