Ruth 2:20

New American Bible - revised edition

“May he be blessed by the Lord, who never fails to show kindness to the living and to the dead,” Naomi exclaimed to her daughter-in-law. She continued, “This man is a near relative of ours, one of our redeemers.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:5

So David sent messengers to the people of Jabesh-gilead and said to them: “May you be blessed by the Lord for having done this kindness to your lord Saul in burying him.

2 Samuel 9:1

David asked, “Is there any survivor of Saul’s house to whom I may show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?”

Job 19:25

As for me, I know that my vindicator lives, and that he will at last stand forth upon the dust.

Proverbs 17:17

A friend is a friend at all times, and a brother is born for the time of adversity.

Leviticus 25:25

When one of your kindred is reduced to poverty and has to sell some property, that person’s closest relative, who has the duty to redeem it, shall come and redeem what the relative has sold.

Philippians 4:10

I rejoice greatly in the Lord that now at last you revived your concern for me. You were, of course, concerned about me but lacked an opportunity.

Ruth 2:21

“He even told me,” added Ruth the Moabite, “Stay with my young people until they complete my entire harvest.”

Ruth 3:12

Now, I am in fact a redeemer, but there is another redeemer closer than I.

Ruth 4:14

Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed is the Lord who has not failed to provide you today with a redeemer. May he become famous in Israel!

Ruth 4:4

So I thought I would inform you. Before those here present, including the elders of my people, purchase the field; act as redeemer. But if you do not want to do it, tell me so, that I may know, for no one has a right of redemption prior to yours, and mine is next.” He answered, “I will act as redeemer.”

Ruth 4:6

The redeemer replied, “I cannot exercise my right of redemption for that would endanger my own estate. You do it in my place, for I cannot.”