1 Now Boaz went up to the gate, and sat him down there: and, behold, the near kinsman of whom Boaz spake came by; unto whom he said, Ho, such a one! turn aside, sit down here. And he turned aside, and sat down.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then went H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- Boaz H1162 (בֹּעַז) — Boaz, the ancestor of David; also the name of a pillar in front of the temple
- up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- to the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- and sat him down H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- there: and, behold, the kinsman H1350 (גָּאַל) — to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e. to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.)
- of whom Boaz H1162 (בֹּעַז) — Boaz, the ancestor of David; also the name of a pillar in front of the temple
- spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- came H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- by; unto whom he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Ho H1945 (הוֹי) — oh!
- such H6423 (פְּלֹנִי) — such a one, i.e. a specified person
- a one H492 (אַלְמֹנִי) — some one (i.e. so and so, without giving the name of the person or place)
- turn aside H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- sit down H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- here. And he turned aside H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- and sat down H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
2 And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, Sit ye down here. And they sat down.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- ten H6235 (עֶשֶׂר) — ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- of the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Sit ye down H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- here. And they sat down H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
3 And he said unto the near kinsman, Naomi, that is come again out of the country of Moab, selleth the parcel of land, which was our brother Elimelech’s:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the kinsman H1350 (גָּאַל) — to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e. to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.)
- Naomi H5281 (נׇעֳמִי) — Noömi, an Israelitess
- that is come again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- out of the country H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- selleth H4376 (מָכַר) — to sell, literally (as merchandise, a daughter in marriage, into slavery), or figuratively (to surrender)
- a parcel H2513 (חֶלְקָה) — properly, smoothness; figuratively, flattery; also an allotment
- of land H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- our brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- Elimelech’s H458 (אֱלִימֶלֶךְ) — Elimelek, an Israelite
4 and I thought to disclose it unto thee, saying, Buy it before them that sit here, and before the elders of my people. If thou wilt redeem it, redeem it: but if thou wilt not redeem it, then tell me, that I may know; for there is none to redeem it besides thee; and I am after thee. And he said, I will redeem it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I thought H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to advertise H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- to advertise H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- thee, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Buy H7069 (קָנָה) — to erect, i.e. create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
- before the inhabitants H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- and before the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- of my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- If thou wilt redeem H1350 (גָּאַל) — to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e. to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.)
- redeem H1350 (גָּאַל) — to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e. to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.)
- but if thou wilt not redeem H1350 (גָּאַל) — to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e. to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.)
- tell H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- me, that I may know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- none to redeem H1350 (גָּאַל) — to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e. to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.)
- beside H2108 (זוּלָה) — probably scattering, i.e. removal; used adverbially, except
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- thee. And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I will redeem H1350 (גָּאַל) — to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e. to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.)
5 Then said Boaz, What day thou buyest the field of the hand of Naomi, thou must buy it also of Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of the dead, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Boaz H1162 (בֹּעַז) — Boaz, the ancestor of David; also the name of a pillar in front of the temple
- What day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- thou buyest H7069 (קָנָה) — to erect, i.e. create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
- the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- of the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of Naomi H5281 (נׇעֳמִי) — Noömi, an Israelitess
- thou must buy H7069 (קָנָה) — to erect, i.e. create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
- also of Ruth H7327 (רוּת) — Ruth, a Moabitess
- the Moabitess H4125 (מוֹאָבִי) — a Moabite or Moabitess, i.e. a descendant from Moab
- the wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- of the dead H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- to raise up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- upon his inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
6 And the near kinsman said, I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I mar mine own inheritance: take thou my right of redemption on thee; for I cannot redeem it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the kinsman H1350 (גָּאַל) — to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e. to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.)
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I cannot H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- redeem H1350 (גָּאַל) — to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e. to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.)
- for myself, lest I mar H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
- mine own inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
- thou my right H1353 (גְּאֻלָּה) — redemption (including the right and the object); by implication, relationship
- to thyself; for I cannot H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
7 Now this was the custom in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning exchanging, to confirm all things: a man drew off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbor; and this was the manner of attestation in Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- in former time H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- in Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- concerning redeeming H1353 (גְּאֻלָּה) — redemption (including the right and the object); by implication, relationship
- and concerning changing H8545 (תְּמוּרָה) — barter, compensation
- for to confirm H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- all things H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- plucked off H8025 (שָׁלַף) — to pull out, up or off
- his shoe H5275 (נַעַל) — properly, a sandal tongue; by extension a sandal or slipper (sometimes as a symbol of occupancy, a refusal to marry, or of something valueless)
- and gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- to his neighbour H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- a testimony H8584 (תְּעוּדָה) — attestation, i.e. a precept, usage
8 So the near kinsman said unto Boaz, Buy it for thyself. And he drew off his shoe.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore the kinsman H1350 (גָּאַל) — to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e. to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.)
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Boaz H1162 (בֹּעַז) — Boaz, the ancestor of David; also the name of a pillar in front of the temple
- Buy H7069 (קָנָה) — to erect, i.e. create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
- for thee. So he drew off H8025 (שָׁלַף) — to pull out, up or off
- his shoe H5275 (נַעַל) — properly, a sandal tongue; by extension a sandal or slipper (sometimes as a symbol of occupancy, a refusal to marry, or of something valueless)
9 And Boaz said unto the elders, and unto all the people, Ye are witnesses this day, that I have bought all that was Elimelech’s, and all that was Chilion’s and Mahlon’s, of the hand of Naomi.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Boaz H1162 (בֹּעַז) — Boaz, the ancestor of David; also the name of a pillar in front of the temple
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- witnesses H5707 (עֵד) — concretely, a witness; abstractly, testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e. prince
- this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- that I have bought H7069 (קָנָה) — to erect, i.e. create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
- Elimelech’s H458 (אֱלִימֶלֶךְ) — Elimelek, an Israelite
- Chilion’s H3630 (כִּלְיוֹן) — Kiljon, an Israelite
- and Mahlon’s H4248 (מַחְלוֹן) — Machlon, an Israelite
- of the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of Naomi H5281 (נׇעֳמִי) — Noömi, an Israelitess
10 Moreover Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, have I purchased to be my wife, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance, that the name of the dead be not cut off from among his brethren, and from the gate of his place: ye are witnesses this day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moreover Ruth H7327 (רוּת) — Ruth, a Moabitess
- the Moabitess H4125 (מוֹאָבִי) — a Moabite or Moabitess, i.e. a descendant from Moab
- the wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- of Mahlon H4248 (מַחְלוֹן) — Machlon, an Israelite
- have I purchased H7069 (קָנָה) — to erect, i.e. create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
- to be my wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- to raise up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of the dead H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- upon his inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
- that the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- be not cut off H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- from among H5973 (עִם) — adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then usually un…
- his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- and from the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- of his place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- witnesses H5707 (עֵד) — concretely, a witness; abstractly, testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e. prince
- this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
11 And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. Jehovah make the woman that is come into thy house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephrathah, and be famous in Beth-lehem:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- in the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- and the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- witnesses H5707 (עֵד) — concretely, a witness; abstractly, testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e. prince
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- make H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- that is come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into thine house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- like Rachel H7354 (רָחֵל) — Rachel, a wife of Jacob
- and like Leah H3812 (לֵאָה) — Leah, a wife of Jacob
- which two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- did build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- thou worthily H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- in Ephratah H672 (אֶפְרָת) — Ephrath, another name for Bethlehem;
- and be famous H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- and be famous H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- in Beth–lehem H1035 (בֵּית לֶחֶם) — Beth-Lechem, a place in Palestine
12 and let thy house be like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bare unto Judah, of the seed which Jehovah shall give thee of this young woman.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And let thy house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- be like the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Pharez H6557 (פֶּרֶץ) — Perets, the name of two Israelites
- whom Tamar H8559 (תָּמָר) — Tamar, the name of three women and a place
- bare H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- unto Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- of the seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- which Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- shall give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- thee of this young woman H5291 (נַעֲרָה) — a girl (from infancy to adolescence)
13 So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife; and he went in unto her, and Jehovah gave her conception, and she bare a son.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So Boaz H1162 (בֹּעַז) — Boaz, the ancestor of David; also the name of a pillar in front of the temple
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- Ruth H7327 (רוּת) — Ruth, a Moabitess
- and she was his wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- and when he went in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto her, Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- her conception H2032 (הֵרוֹן) — pregnancy
- and she bare H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- a son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
14 And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be Jehovah, who hath not left thee this day without a near kinsman; and let his name be famous in Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the women H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Naomi H5281 (נׇעֳמִי) — Noömi, an Israelitess
- Blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- which hath not left H7673 (שָׁבַת) — to repose, i.e. desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)
- thee this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- without a kinsman H1350 (גָּאַל) — to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e. to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.)
- that his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- may be famous H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- in Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
15 And he shall be unto thee a restorer of life, and a nourisher of thine old age, for thy daughter-in-law, who loveth thee, who is better to thee than seven sons, hath borne him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he shall be unto thee a restorer H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- life H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- and a nourisher H3557 (כּוּל) — properly, to keep in; hence, to measure; figuratively, to maintain (in various senses)
- of thine old age H7872 (שֵׂיבָה) — old age
- for thy daughter in law H3618 (כַּלָּה) — a bride (as if perfect); hence, a son's wife
- which loveth H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- thee, which is better H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- to thee than seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- hath born H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
16 And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Naomi H5281 (נׇעֳמִי) — Noömi, an Israelitess
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the child H3206 (יֶלֶד) — something born, i.e. a lad or offspring
- and laid H7896 (שִׁית) — to place (in a very wide application)
- it in her bosom H2436 (חֵיק) — the bosom (literally or figuratively)
- and became nurse H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
17 And the women her neighbors gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the women her neighbours H7934 (שָׁכֵן) — a resident; by extension, a fellow-citizen
- gave H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- it a name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- There is a son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- born H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- to Naomi H5281 (נׇעֳמִי) — Noömi, an Israelitess
- and they called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- Obed H5744 (עוֹבֵד) — Obed, the name of five Israelites
- the father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- of Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
18 Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez begat Hezron,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the generations H8435 (תּוֹלְדָה) — (plural only) descent, i.e. family; (figuratively) history
- of Pharez H6557 (פֶּרֶץ) — Perets, the name of two Israelites
- Pharez H6557 (פֶּרֶץ) — Perets, the name of two Israelites
- begat H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- Hezron H2696 (חֶצְרוֹן) — Chetsron, the name of a place in Palestine; also of two Israelites
19 and Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Hezron H2696 (חֶצְרוֹן) — Chetsron, the name of a place in Palestine; also of two Israelites
- begat H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- Ram H7410 (רָם) — Ram, the name of an Arabian and of an Israelite
- and Ram H7410 (רָם) — Ram, the name of an Arabian and of an Israelite
- Amminadab H5992 (עַמִּינָדָב) — Amminadab, the name of four Israelites
20 and Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Amminadab H5992 (עַמִּינָדָב) — Amminadab, the name of four Israelites
- begat H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- Nahshon H5177 (נַחְשׁוֹן) — Nachshon, an Israelite
- and Nahshon H5177 (נַחְשׁוֹן) — Nachshon, an Israelite
- Salmon H8009 (שַׂלְמָה) — Salmah, an Israelite
21 and Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Salmon H8012 (שַׂלְמוֹן) — Salmon, an Israelite
- begat H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- Boaz H1162 (בֹּעַז) — Boaz, the ancestor of David; also the name of a pillar in front of the temple
- and Boaz H1162 (בֹּעַז) — Boaz, the ancestor of David; also the name of a pillar in front of the temple
- Obed H5744 (עוֹבֵד) — Obed, the name of five Israelites
22 and Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Obed H5744 (עוֹבֵד) — Obed, the name of five Israelites
- begat H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
- and Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse