Ruth 3 cross-references
Ruth 3 has 18 verses, which point to 77 other passages and are cited by 39. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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Then Naomi her mother in law said unto her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee?
Points to (8)
- Ruth 1:9 — The LORD grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and… 28 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:8 — But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and… 26 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:14 — I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the… 20 votes
- Psalms 128:2 — For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. 20 votes
- 1 Corinthians 7:36 — But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age,… 14 votes
- Jeremiah 22:15–16 — Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment… 13 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Genesis 2:18 — And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. 20 votes
- Ruth 1:9 — The LORD grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and… 11 votes
- Ephesians 6:3 — That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. 6 votes
- Deuteronomy 5:29 — O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that… 2 votes
Ruth 3:2
And now is not Boaz of our kindred, with whose maidens thou wast? Behold, he winnoweth barley to night in the threshingfloor.
Points to (5)
- Deuteronomy 25:5–10 — If brethren dwell together, and one of them die, and have no child, the wife of the dead shall not marry… 11 votes
- Ruth 2:20–23 — And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be he of the LORD, who hath not left off his kindness to the… 5 votes
- Ruth 2:8 — Then said Boaz unto Ruth, Hearest thou not, my daughter? Go not to glean in another field, neither go from… 4 votes
- Ruth 2:1 — And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name… 4 votes
- Hebrews 2:11–14 — For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to… 3 votes
Pointed to from (2)
- Ruth 2:1 — And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name… 4 votes
- Leviticus 25:25 — If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away some of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem… 2 votes
Ruth 3:3
Wash thyself therefore, and anoint thee, and put thy raiment upon thee, and get thee down to the floor: but make not thyself known unto the man, until he shall have done eating and drinking.
Points to (6)
- 2 Samuel 14:2 — And Joab sent to Tekoah, and fetched thence a wise woman, and said unto her, I pray thee, feign thyself to be… 10 votes
- 1 Timothy 2:9–10 — In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not… 6 votes
- Esther 5:1 — Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of… 5 votes
- Matthew 6:17 — But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; 4 votes
- Ecclesiastes 9:8 — Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment. 4 votes
- Psalms 104:15 — And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth… 4 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Matthew 6:17 — But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; 12 votes
- 2 Samuel 12:20 — Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself, and changed his apparel, and came into the… 6 votes
- Ezekiel 16:9 — Then washed I thee with water; yea, I throughly washed away thy blood from thee, and I anointed thee with oil. 5 votes
- Ecclesiastes 9:8 — Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment. 5 votes
Ruth 3:4
And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do.
Ruth 3:5
And she said unto her, All that thou sayest unto me I will do.
Points to (2)
- Colossians 3:20 — Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. 4 votes
- Ephesians 6:1 — Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 votes
Ruth 3:6
And she went down unto the floor, and did according to all that her mother in law bade her.
Points to (4)
- John 2:5 — His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. 3 votes
- Proverbs 1:8 — My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: 3 votes
- Exodus 20:12 — Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. 2 votes
- John 15:14 — Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. 1 votes
Ruth 3:7
And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.
Points to (16)
- Judges 19:6 — And they sat down, and did eat and drink both of them together: for the damsel's father had said unto the… 7 votes
- Esther 1:10 — On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona,… 6 votes
- 2 Samuel 13:28 — Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I… 5 votes
- Judges 19:9 — And when the man rose up to depart, he, and his concubine, and his servant, his father in law, the damsel's… 5 votes
- Ecclesiastes 10:19 — A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things. 3 votes
- Ecclesiastes 9:7 — Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works. 3 votes
Pointed to from (2)
- Judges 19:6 — And they sat down, and did eat and drink both of them together: for the damsel's father had said unto the… 5 votes
- 2 Samuel 13:28 — Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I… 3 votes
Ruth 3:8
And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.
Ruth 3:9
And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman.
Points to (6)
- Ezekiel 16:8 — Now when I passed by thee, and looked upon thee, behold, thy time was the time of love; and I spread my skirt… 18 votes
- Ruth 2:20 — And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be he of the LORD, who hath not left off his kindness to the… 9 votes
- Ruth 3:12 — And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I. 7 votes
- Ruth 2:10–13 — Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said unto him, Why have I found grace in… 5 votes
- Luke 14:11 — For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. 4 votes
- 1 Samuel 25:41 — And she arose, and bowed herself on her face to the earth, and said, Behold, let thine handmaid be a servant… 3 votes
Pointed to from (5)
- Ezekiel 16:8 — Now when I passed by thee, and looked upon thee, behold, thy time was the time of love; and I spread my skirt… 17 votes
- Ruth 2:20 — And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be he of the LORD, who hath not left off his kindness to the… 6 votes
- Deuteronomy 25:5 — If brethren dwell together, and one of them die, and have no child, the wife of the dead shall not marry… 4 votes
- Deuteronomy 22:30 — A man shall not take his father's wife, nor discover his father's skirt. 4 votes
Ruth 3:10
And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.
Points to (4)
- 1 Corinthians 13:4–5 — Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 9 votes
- Ruth 2:20 — And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be he of the LORD, who hath not left off his kindness to the… 9 votes
- Ruth 2:4 — And, behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said unto the reapers, The LORD be with you. And they answered… 7 votes
- Ruth 1:8 — And Naomi said unto her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her mother's house: the LORD deal kindly… 7 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Genesis 14:19 — And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: 7 votes
- Genesis 24:31 — And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the LORD; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the… 5 votes
- 1 Samuel 15:13 — And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the LORD: I have performed the… 4 votes
- Judges 17:2 — And he said unto his mother, The eleven hundred shekels of silver that were taken from thee, about which thou… 4 votes
Ruth 3:11
And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.
Points to (3)
- Proverbs 31:29–31 — Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 28 votes
- Proverbs 31:10 — Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 19 votes
- Proverbs 12:4 — A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. 16 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Proverbs 31:10 — Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 17 votes
- Philippians 4:8 — Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just,… 11 votes
- 2 Peter 1:3 — According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the… 9 votes
- Ruth 4:13 — So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in unto her, the LORD gave her conception, and she… 5 votes
Ruth 3:12
And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.
Points to (3)
- Ruth 4:1 — Then went Boaz up to the gate, and sat him down there: and, behold, the kinsman of whom Boaz spake came by;… 8 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:6 — That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all… 5 votes
- Matthew 7:12 — Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the… 4 votes
Pointed to from (5)
- Ruth 3:9 — And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine… 7 votes
- Ruth 4:1 — Then went Boaz up to the gate, and sat him down there: and, behold, the kinsman of whom Boaz spake came by;… 5 votes
- Ruth 2:1 — And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name… 4 votes
- Leviticus 25:25 — If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away some of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem… 3 votes
Ruth 3:13
Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform unto thee the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman's part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to thee, then will I do the part of a kinsman to thee, as the LORD liveth: lie down until the morning.
Points to (8)
- Jeremiah 4:2 — And thou shalt swear, The LORD liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall… 7 votes
- Ruth 4:5 — Then said Boaz, What day thou buyest the field of the hand of Naomi, thou must buy it also of Ruth the… 7 votes
- Ruth 2:20 — And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be he of the LORD, who hath not left off his kindness to the… 6 votes
- Deuteronomy 25:5–9 — If brethren dwell together, and one of them die, and have no child, the wife of the dead shall not marry… 5 votes
- Hebrews 6:16 — For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife. 4 votes
- Matthew 22:24–27 — Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no… 4 votes
Pointed to from (2)
Ruth 3:14
And she lay at his feet until the morning: and she rose up before one could know another. And he said, Let it not be known that a woman came into the floor.
Points to (7)
- 2 Corinthians 8:21 — Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. 7 votes
- Romans 14:16 — Let not then your good be evil spoken of: 5 votes
- 1 Peter 2:12 — Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they… 3 votes
- 1 Corinthians 10:32 — Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: 3 votes
- Romans 12:17 — Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 3 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22 — Abstain from all appearance of evil. 2 votes
Ruth 3:15
Also he said, Bring the vail that thou hast upon thee, and hold it. And when she held it, he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her: and she went into the city.
Points to (2)
- Isaiah 32:8 — But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand. 4 votes
- Galatians 6:10 — As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household… 3 votes
Pointed to from (1)
- Isaiah 3:23 — The glasses, and the fine linen, and the hoods, and the vails. 2 votes
Ruth 3:16
And when she came to her mother in law, she said, Who art thou, my daughter? And she told her all that the man had done to her.
Ruth 3:17
And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said to me, Go not empty unto thy mother in law.
Ruth 3:18
Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day.
Points to (3)
- Psalms 37:3–5 — Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. 15 votes
- Isaiah 28:16 — Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious… 5 votes
- Isaiah 30:7 — For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their… 4 votes
Pointed to from (1)
- Psalms 132:4 — I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids, 3 votes