Strong's Lexicon Boaz: Boaz Original Word: בֹּעַז Word Origin: Derived from an unused root of uncertain meaning Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Boaz in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as Boaz is a Hebrew name. However, the Greek New Testament references Boaz in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1:5. Usage: The name Boaz is traditionally understood to mean "strength" or "swift." In the Bible, Boaz is a significant figure in the Book of Ruth, where he is depicted as a wealthy and influential landowner in Bethlehem. He is a kinsman-redeemer, a role that involves protecting the interests of needy family members, which he fulfills by marrying Ruth, a Moabite widow, thereby preserving the lineage of her deceased husband. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of a kinsman-redeemer was an important aspect of family and tribal life. It was a duty to ensure that family lines and inheritances were maintained. Boaz's actions reflect the values of loyalty, kindness, and adherence to the Law of Moses. His marriage to Ruth, a foreigner, also highlights the inclusivity of God's covenant people, foreshadowing the inclusion of Gentiles in the New Testament. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition "quickness," an ancestor of David, also a pillar before the temple NASB Translation Boaz (24). Brown-Driver-Briggs בֹּ֫עַז proper name, masculine (quickness ?) — 1 kinsman of Naomi, who married Ruth Ruth 2:1,3,4,5,8,11,14,15,19,23; Ruth 3:2,7; Ruth 4:1 (twice in verse); Ruth 4:5; Ruth 4:8; Ruth 4:9; Ruth 4:13; also Ruth 4:21 (twice in verse); 1 Chronicles 2:11,12 (ᵐ5 Βοος, Βοοζ). 2 name of the left hand of two pillars set up before temple (compare also יָכִין below כון) 1 Kings 7:21 2Chronicles 3:17; (meaning obscure; ᵑ0 apparently reference to 1, compare ᵑ72Chronicles 3:17; Thes supposes name of architect or donor; Ew perhaps sons of Solomon, etc.; read possibly בְּעֹז in strength, ᵐ52Chronicles 3:17 ἰσχύς; Th thinks יכין בעז a sentence, one word being engraved on each pillar, he (God) establisheth in strength; against him, however, Ke Be; Öttli thinks an exclamation, in strength ! expressing satisfaction of architect; Klo proposes for בעז, בַּעַל עֹז (compare B 1 Kings 7:21 Βαλαζ)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Boaz From an unused root of uncertain meaning; Boaz, the ancestor of David; also the name of a pillar in front of the temple -- Boaz. Forms and Transliterations בֹ֗עַז בֹ֙עַז֙ בֹ֜עַז בֹּ֔עַז בֹּ֙עַז֙ בֹּ֤עַז בֹּ֨עַז בֹּֽעַז׃ בעז בעז׃ וּבֹ֖עַז וּבֹ֙עַז֙ וּבֹ֨עַז ובעז לְבֹ֔עַז לְבֹ֖עַז לבעז bō‘az ḇō‘az bō·‘az ḇō·‘az Boaz lə·ḇō·‘az ləḇō‘az leVoaz ū·ḇō·‘az ūḇō‘az uVoaz VoazLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ruth 2:1 HEB: אֱלִימֶ֑לֶךְ וּשְׁמ֖וֹ בֹּֽעַז׃ NAS: of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. KJV: of Elimelech; and his name [was] Boaz. INT: of Elimelech name was Boaz Ruth 2:3 Ruth 2:4 Ruth 2:5 Ruth 2:8 Ruth 2:11 Ruth 2:14 Ruth 2:15 Ruth 2:19 Ruth 2:23 Ruth 3:2 Ruth 3:7 Ruth 4:1 Ruth 4:1 Ruth 4:5 Ruth 4:8 Ruth 4:9 Ruth 4:13 Ruth 4:21 Ruth 4:21 1 Kings 7:21 1 Chronicles 2:11 1 Chronicles 2:12 2 Chronicles 3:17 24 Occurrences |
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