Ruth 4:11
The Scripture
(11) And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman that is come into thine house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Bethlehem:
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 24:60Psalms 127:3Psalms 127:4Psalms 127:5Psalms 128:3Psalms 128:4Psalms 128:5Psalms 128:6Genesis 29:32Genesis 29:33Genesis 29:34Genesis 29:35
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