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Ruth 1:19
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So they two went until they came to Beth–lehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Beth–lehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, Is this Naomi?
About Ruth 1:19
Ruth 1:19 from Ruth speaks directly to Bethlehem in the Bible, offering wisdom drawn from the Old Testament tradition. This passage in the history literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- Micah 5:2
“But thou, Beth–lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.”
- Matthew 2:1
“Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,”
- Luke 2:4
“And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)”
- Luke 2:15
“And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.”
- Matthew 2:6
“And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.”
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How to Apply Ruth 1:19
Study Ruth 1:19 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Ruth. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Bethlehem in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.