Ruth 4:14

Then the women said to Naomi, ‘Blessed be the Lord who has not left you at this time without a near relative, and may his name be famous in Israel.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

13So Boaz married Ruth, and she became his wife; and the Lord gave to her a son.

15This child will restore your vigor and nourish you in your old age; for your daughter-in-law who loves you, who is worth more to you than seven sons, has borne a son to Boaz!’

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Cross References

Genesis 24:27saying, ‘Blessed be the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, who has continued to show his mercy and his faithfulness toward my master. As for me, the Lord has led me on the way to the house of my master’s relatives.’

Ruth 4:21Salmon of Boaz, Boaz of Obed,

Psalms 103:1O my soul, bless the Lord; and all that is in me, his holy name.

Matthew 1:5Salmon of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab, Boaz of Obed, whose mother was Ruth, Obed of Jesse,

Romans 12:15Rejoice with those who are rejoicing, and weep with those who are weeping.

1 Thessalonians 5:18under all circumstances give thanks to God. For this is his will for you as made known in Christ Jesus.

Matthew Henry on Ruth 4:14-22

The Pedigree of David; Naomi Comforted in Her Grandson. ( b. c. 1312.) 13 So 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. 14 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. 15 And 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… Read the whole commentary →

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