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Ruth 4:14 Β· KJV

"And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel."

King James Version

What does Ruth 4:14 mean? β†’

Passage Context

12And let thy house be like the house of Pharez, whom Tamar bare unto Judah, of the seed which the LORD shall give thee of this young woman.
13So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in unto her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bare a son.
14And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel.
15And he shall be unto thee a restorer of thy life, and a nourisher of thine old age: for thy daughter in law, which loveth thee, which is better to thee than seven sons, hath born him.
16And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you find hope in difficult situations?

2

What does it mean for you to be blessed?

3

When have you experienced community support during tough times?

Life Application

hope

Seek out sources of hope in your life and share them with others.

community

Be a source of encouragement to someone who is struggling.

People in This Verse

NaomiOT

Naomi is a key figure in the Book of Ruth, known for her resilience and faith during difficult times. She faced the loss of her husband and sons, leading her to return to Bethlehem.

First appearance: Ruth 1:1

Places in This Verse

Bethlehem(Bethlehem, West Bank today)

A town known for its significance in the lineage of David and Jesus, representing hope and redemption.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The blessing of a kinsman redeemer in Ruth points to the blessings we receive through Jesus, who restores our lives.

See also: John 10:10

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