Ruth 4:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ruth 4:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ruth 4:7 is a verse from the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ruth 4:7 — KJV
“Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbour: and this was a testimony in Israel.”
— Ruth 4:7 (KJV)
Ruth 4:7 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 4:7
“And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 4:7: now, time, israel
“As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 4:7: now, concerning, things
“And the time drew nigh that Israel must die: and he called his son Joseph, and said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me; bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt:”
Shares key themes with Ruth 4:7: now, time, israel
“And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 4:7: israel, things, testimony
“For the LORD had said unto Moses, Say unto the children of Israel, Ye are a stiffnecked people: I will come up into the midst of thee in a moment, and consume thee: therefore now put off thy ornaments from thee, that I may know what to do unto thee.”
Shares key themes with Ruth 4:7: now, israel, off
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