Thematic Bible: Of kinsman's widow
Thematic Bible
Marriage » Of kinsman's widow
Teacher, Moses said if a man dies having no children, his brother should marry his wife, and bring up seed for his brother.
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When brothers live together and one of them dies without a son the wife of the deceased shall not marry outside the family to a strange man. Her husband's brother shall marry her and perform the duty of a husband's brother to her.
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He said: Who are you? She answered: I am your servant Ruth. Spread your garment over me, for you are my kinsman.
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In addition, Ruth the Moabite, Mahlon's widow, becomes my wife. This will keep the property in the dead man's family, and his family line will continue among his people in his hometown. Today you are witnesses to this.
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- A Good Husband
- A Time For Love
- Brothers
- Brothers in law
- Clothing
- Conception
- Covering The Body
- Death Of A Child
- Death Of A Family Member
- Death Of A Father
- Duty
- Dying
- Family Death