Ruth 4:11

The Passion Translation

Then all the elders and all the people who were at the gate said: “We are witnesses. May Yahweh make the woman who is coming into your house like Rachel and Leah, both of whom built up the house of Israel. May you become famous in Bethlehem! May you become very prosperous!

Cross References

Genesis 29:32

Leah conceived, gave birth to a son, and named him Reuben, saying, “Because Yahweh looked upon me with compassion in my misery, surely, my husband will love me now!”

Matthew 2:6

And you, little Bethlehem, are not insignificant among the clans of Judah, for out of you will emerge the Shepherd-King of my people Israel!”

Psalm 132:6

First we heard that the ark was at Bethlehem. Then we found it in the forest of Kiriath-Jearim.

Genesis 24:60

As she departed, they blessed her with these words: “Our dear sister, may you become thousands of ten thousands! May your descendants gain possession of the city gates of their foes!”

Proverbs 14:1

Every wise woman encourages and builds up her family, but a foolish woman over time will tear it down by her own actions.

Genesis 23:10

Now Ephron the Hittite was sitting there among his countrymen. He spoke up so all the Hittites who sat at the gate as elders of the city could hear him, and said,

Genesis 29:25

When Jacob woke up the next morning, he was shocked to find Leah lying next to him! So he confronted Laban and said, “What have you done to me? Didn’t I serve you these seven years for Rachel? Why have you tricked me?”

Proverbs 31:23

Her husband is famous and admired by all, sitting as the venerable judge of his people.

Genesis 29:16

(Now, Laban had two daughters; the older was Leah, and the younger was Rachel.

Genesis 35:23

Leah’s sons were Reuben (Jacob’s firstborn), Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.

Genesis 35:24

Rachel’s sons were Joseph and Benjamin.

Jeremiah 32:10

I signed the deed and sealed it, called in witnesses, and weighed out the silver on the scales.