Lexical Summary Boos: Boaz Original Word: Βοός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance BoazOf Hebrew origin (Bo'az); Booz, (i.e. Boaz), an Israelite -- Booz. see HEBREW Bo'az NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Boaz Definition Boaz, an Isr. NASB Translation Boaz (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1003: ΒόεςΒόες, ὁ, Matthew 1:5 T WH, for Rec. Βωζ, which see STRONGS NT 1003: ΒωζΒωζ, ὁ (בֹּעַז fleetness (but see B. D. American edition)), Booz (more commonly) Boaz, a kinsman of Ruth, afterward her (second) husband (Ruth 2:1ff; 1 Chronicles 2:11): Matthew 1:5 (βῶς L Tr, Βόες T WH); Luke 3:32 (L T Tr WH βῶς). Boaz first appears in the Book of Ruth as a prominent landowner from Bethlehem of Judah during the time of the judges (Ruth 2:1). A man of integrity, he shows covenant faithfulness (ḥesed) toward the Moabitess Ruth and her widowed mother-in-law Naomi. Acting as kinsman-redeemer (gōʾēl), he purchases Elimelech’s land and marries Ruth, securing the family line (Ruth 4:9-10). Their union produces Obed, grandfather of David, placing Boaz squarely in the royal ancestry. Occurrences in the New Testament The Greek form Βοόζ (Strong’s 1003) appears three times, exclusively in the genealogies of Jesus Christ: These references highlight Boaz as a vital link between the patriarchs and the Messiah. Genealogical Significance 1. Confirmation of Prophecy: By tracing Jesus’ line through Boaz, the Gospel writers affirm Old Testament promises that the Messiah would arise from the house of David (Isaiah 11:1; Jeremiah 23:5). Old Testament Portrait • Integrity in Business: Boaz instructs his reapers to leave extra grain for Ruth (Ruth 2:15-16), modeling generosity toward the poor. Typological Foreshadowing of Christ 1. Kinsman-Redeemer: Just as Boaz redeems both land and widow, so Christ redeems people and creation (Romans 8:19-23; 1 Peter 1:18-19). Theological Themes • Grace over Law: While abiding by Mosaic statutes, Boaz exceeds them in kindness, illustrating that divine grace animates obedience. Practical Applications for Ministry • Social Justice Rooted in Faith: Boaz demonstrates that compassionate provision for the vulnerable is integral to covenant living (James 1:27). Legacy in Redemptive History Boaz stands as a bridge between the chaotic era of the judges and the stability of the Davidic monarchy. By naming him in the Gospels, the Holy Spirit underscores that God’s sovereign purposes advance through faithful individuals who honor His Word in daily life. Every mention of Βοόζ in the New Testament reminds readers that the Messiah’s lineage is grounded in real people, real choices, and real acts of redemption—all orchestrated to culminate in Jesus Christ, “the son of David, the son of Abraham” (Matthew 1:1). Englishman's Concordance Matthew 1:5 NGRK: ἐγέννησεν τὸν Βοὲς ἐκ τῆς NAS: was the father of Boaz by Rahab, KJV: Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; INT: was father of Boaz of Matthew 1:5 N Luke 3:32 N |