Ruth 4:10
The Scripture
(10) Moreover Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, have I purchased to be my wife, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance, that the name of the dead be not cut off from among his brethren, and from the gate of his place: ye are witnesses this day.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Ruth chapter 4 Boaz proposes to redeem Ruth’s inheritance, and she accepts his offer, showing her loyalty to her mother‑in‑law. The chapter also records her marriage to Boaz, which fulfills the covenant promise of the land. This passage highlights themes of faithfulness, divine justice, and the importance of honoring covenants.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 29:18Genesis 29:19Genesis 29:27Proverbs 18:22Proverbs 19:14Proverbs 31:10Proverbs 31:11Hosea 3:2Hosea 12:12Ephesians 5:25Deuteronomy 25:6Joshua 7:9
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