Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. When he made love to her, the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. New Living Translation So Boaz took Ruth into his home, and she became his wife. When he slept with her, the LORD enabled her to become pregnant, and she gave birth to a son. English Standard Version So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And he went in to her, and the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son. Berean Standard Bible So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And when he had relations with her, the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. King James Bible So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in unto her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bare a son. New King James Version So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife; and when he went in to her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son. New American Standard Bible So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife, and he had relations with her. And the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. NASB 1995 So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife, and he went in to her. And the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. NASB 1977 So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife, and he went in to her. And the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. Legacy Standard Bible So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife, and he went in to her. And Yahweh granted her conception, and she gave birth to a son. Amplified Bible So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And he went in to her, and the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. Christian Standard Bible Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. He slept with her, and the LORD granted conception to her, and she gave birth to a son. Holman Christian Standard Bible Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. When he was intimate with her, the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version Boaz married Ruth, and the LORD blessed her with a son. English Revised Version So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife; and he went in unto her, and the LORD gave her conception, and she bare a son. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Boaz took Ruth home, and she became his wife. He slept with her, and the LORD gave her the ability to become pregnant. So she gave birth to a son. Good News Translation So Boaz took Ruth home as his wife. The LORD blessed her, and she became pregnant and had a son. International Standard Version So Boaz took Ruth to be his wife, and when he had marital relations with her, the LORD made her conceive, and she bore a son. Majority Standard Bible So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And when he had relations with her, the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. NET Bible So Boaz married Ruth and had sexual relations with her. The LORD enabled her to conceive and she gave birth to a son. New Heart English Bible So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife; and he went in to her, and the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son. Webster's Bible Translation So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in to her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son. World English Bible So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife; and he went in to her, and Yahweh enabled her to conceive, and she bore a son. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Boaz takes Ruth, and she becomes his wife, and he goes in to her, and YHWH gives conception to her, and she bears a son. Young's Literal Translation And Boaz taketh Ruth, and she becometh his wife, and he goeth in unto her, and Jehovah giveth to her conception, and she beareth a son. Smith's Literal Translation And Boaz will take Ruth, and she will be to him for a wife: and he will come in to her, and Jehovah will give to her conception, and she will bring forth a son. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBooz therefore took Ruth, and married her: and went in unto her, and the Lord gave her to conceive and to bear a son. Catholic Public Domain Version And so Boaz took Ruth, and received her as his wife, and he went in to her, and the Lord granted to her to conceive and bear a son. New American Bible Boaz took Ruth. When they came together as husband and wife, the LORD enabled her to conceive and she bore a son. New Revised Standard Version So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. When they came together, the LORD made her conceive, and she bore a son. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife; and when he went in unto her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Baaz took Ruth and she was his wife, and he entered in union with her, and LORD JEHOVAH gave to her and she conceived and she bore a son OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife; and he went in unto her, and the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Booz took Ruth, and she became his wife, and he went in to her; and the Lord gave her conception, and she bore a son. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Boaz Marries Ruth13So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And when he had relations with her, the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. 14Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you this day without a kinsman-redeemer. May his name become famous in Israel.… Cross References Genesis 21:1-2 Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. / So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised. Genesis 29:31 When the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb; but Rachel was barren. Genesis 30:22-24 Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb, / and she conceived and gave birth to a son. “God has taken away my shame,” she said. / She named him Joseph, and said, “May the LORD add to me another son.” 1 Samuel 1:19-20 The next morning they got up early to bow in worship before the LORD, and then they returned home to Ramah. And Elkanah had relations with his wife Hannah, and the LORD remembered her. / So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.” Psalm 127:3 Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. Isaiah 54:1 “Shout for joy, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth in song and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband,” says the LORD. Matthew 1:5 Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, Matthew 1:16 and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. Luke 1:13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. Luke 1:24-25 After these days, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. She declared, / “The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.” Luke 1:57 When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son. Luke 2:7 And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Romans 9:9 For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.” Galatians 4:4 But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, Hebrews 11:11 By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised. Treasury of Scripture So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in to her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son. A. Ruth 3:11 And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman. the Lord Ruth 4:12 And let thy house be like the house of Pharez, whom Tamar bare unto Judah, of the seed which the LORD shall give thee of this young woman. Genesis 20:17,18 So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bare children… Genesis 21:1-3 And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken… Jump to Previous Bare Beareth Birth Boaz Bo'az Bore Child Conceive Conception Enabled Ruth WifeJump to Next Bare Beareth Birth Boaz Bo'az Bore Child Conceive Conception Enabled Ruth WifeRuth 4 1. Boaz calls into judgment the next kinsman6. He refuses the redemption according to the manner in Israel 9. Boaz buys the inheritance 11. He marries Ruth 13. She bears Obed, the grandfather of David 18. The generations of Pharez unto David So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. This phrase marks the culmination of the kinsman-redeemer narrative, where Boaz fulfills his role as the redeemer for Ruth and Naomi. The marriage of Boaz and Ruth is significant as it unites a Moabite woman with an Israelite man, demonstrating God's inclusive plan for all nations. This union also reflects the Levirate marriage custom, where a close relative marries a widow to preserve the family lineage (Deuteronomy 25:5-10). Boaz's actions are a type of Christ, who redeems His bride, the Church. The marriage takes place in Bethlehem, a town that later becomes significant as the birthplace of Jesus Christ. And when he had relations with her, the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. Persons / Places / Events 1. BoazA wealthy landowner in Bethlehem, a kinsman-redeemer for Ruth, and a man of noble character who marries Ruth. 2. Ruth A Moabite widow who shows loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi and becomes the great-grandmother of King David. 3. The LORD The covenant God of Israel, who is actively involved in the lives of His people, enabling Ruth to conceive. 4. Bethlehem The town where the events take place, significant as the birthplace of King David and later Jesus Christ. 5. Conception and Birth The miraculous provision of a son, Obed, who becomes part of the lineage of David and Jesus. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in FamilyGod is actively involved in the formation of families and the continuation of His covenant promises. Faithfulness and Reward Ruth's faithfulness to Naomi and God is rewarded with a place in the lineage of the Messiah, demonstrating that God honors loyalty and righteousness. Redemption and Restoration Boaz as a kinsman-redeemer is a type of Christ, who redeems and restores us, pointing to the ultimate redemption found in Jesus. Divine Providence The events in Ruth's life show God's providential care and orchestration of events for His purposes, encouraging trust in His plans. Legacy of Faith Ruth's account encourages believers to consider the impact of their faith and actions on future generations.Verse 13. - And Boaz took Ruth, and she became to him his wife; and he went in to her, and Yahveh gave her conception, and she bore a son. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Boazבֹּ֤עַז (bō·‘az) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1162: Boaz -- 'quickness', an ancestor of David, also a pillar before the temple took וַיִּקַּ֨ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take Ruth רוּת֙ (rūṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7327: Ruth -- 'friendship', a Moabite ancestress of David and she became וַתְּהִי־ (wat·tə·hî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be his wife. לְאִשָּׁ֔ה (lə·’iš·šāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female And he had relations with וַיָּבֹ֖א (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go her, אֵלֶ֑יהָ (’ê·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel enabled וַיִּתֵּ֨ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set her לָ֛הּ (lāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew to conceive, הֵרָי֖וֹן (hê·rā·yō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2032: Conception, pregnancy and she gave birth to וַתֵּ֥לֶד (wat·tê·leḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage a son. בֵּֽן׃ (bên) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son Links Ruth 4:13 NIVRuth 4:13 NLT Ruth 4:13 ESV Ruth 4:13 NASB Ruth 4:13 KJV Ruth 4:13 BibleApps.com Ruth 4:13 Biblia Paralela Ruth 4:13 Chinese Bible Ruth 4:13 French Bible Ruth 4:13 Catholic Bible OT History: Ruth 4:13 So Boaz took Ruth and she became (Ru Rut.) |
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