Matthew 2:5
“In Bethlehem (house of bread) in Judea (land of praise), they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written:
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Ruth 4:11
“We are witnesses,” said the elders and all the people at the gate. “May the LORD {YHWH} make the woman entering your home like Rachel (little lamb) and Leah (weary), who together built up the house of Israel (he wrestles with God). May you be prosperous in Ephrathah (place of fruitfulness) and famous in Bethlehem (house of bread).
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