Galatians 4:23Open English Bible (Commonwealth)
But the child of the slave-woman was born in the course of nature, while the child of the free woman was born in fulfilment of a promise.
But the child of the slave-woman was born in the course of nature, while the child of the free woman was born in fulfilment of a promise.
Ruth 3:15
He also said, ‘Bring the cloak which you have on and hold it.’ So she held it while he poured into it six measures of barley and laid it on her shoulders. Then he went into the city.
Ruth 4:12
From the children whom the Lord will give you by this young woman may your household become like the household of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah.’
Ruth 4:15
This 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!’
Ruth 4:16
So Naomi took the child in her arms and cared for him as if he was her own.
Ruth 4:17
The women of the neighbourhood gave him a name, saying, ‘A son is born to Naomi!’ They named him Obed. He became the father of Jesse, who was the father of David.