9 occurrences

'People' in the Bible

She and her daughters-in-law prepared to return from the country of Moab, because she had heard while living there how the LORD had come to the aid of his people, giving them relief.

Verse ConceptsLove, And The WorldDaughters In LawGod Visiting

They both replied to her, "No! We'll go back with you to your people."

Verse ConceptsGoing Together

Naomi told Ruth, "Look, your sister-in-law has returned to her people and to her gods. Follow your sister-in-law!"

Verse ConceptsMothers, Examples Of

But Ruth answered, "Stop urging me to abandon you and to turn back from following you. Because wherever you go, I'll go. Wherever you live, I'll live. Your people will be my people, and your God, my God.

Verse ConceptsBest friendIntimacyFriendship, Examples OfProselytesYou Are Our GodWalking In Love

Boaz answered her, "It has been clearly disclosed to me all that you have done for your mother-in-law following the death of your husband how you abandoned your father, your mother, and your own land, and came to a people you did not previously know.

Verse ConceptsMothers, Responsibilities OfRuthSelf DenialSelf SacrificeMother In LawsNot Knowing PeopleTelling What People DidDeath Of A Mother

Don't be afraid, my daughter. I'll do for you everything that you have asked, since all of my people in town are aware that you're a virtuous woman.

Verse ConceptsExcellent WomenVirtuous WomanFear And WorryWomen's StrengthA Good WomanWorthEthicsExcellence

So I thought to myself I ought to tell you that you must make a public purchase of this before the town residents and the elders of my people. So if you intend to act as the related redeemer, then do so. But if not, let me know, because except for you and I after you there is no one to fulfill the duties of a related redeemer." The man responded, "I will act as related redeemer."

Verse ConceptsNegotiationKnowing Facts

At this, Boaz addressed the elders and all of the people: "You all are witnesses today that I hereby redeem everything from Naomi that belonged to Elimelech, including what belonged to Chilion and Mahlon,

Then all of the assembled people, including the elders who were there, said, "We are witnesses! May the LORD make this woman who enters your house like Rachel and Leah, who together established the house of Israel. May you prosper in Ephrathah, and may you excel in Bethlehem!

Verse ConceptsBethlehemBuildersLike Good PeopleGetting Rich

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Citizenry (1 instance)
Commonwealth (2 instances)
Masses (21 instances)
Million (4 instances)
Multitude (361 instances)
Populate (4 instances)

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