Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side, a man of standing from the clan of Elimelek, whose name was Boaz. New Living Translation Now there was a wealthy and influential man in Bethlehem named Boaz, who was a relative of Naomi’s husband, Elimelech. English Standard Version Now Naomi had a relative of her husband’s, a worthy man of the clan of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. Berean Standard Bible Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side, a prominent man of noble character from the clan of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. King James Bible And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz. New King James Version There was a relative of Naomi’s husband, a man of great wealth, of the family of Elimelech. His name was Boaz. New American Standard Bible Now Naomi had a relative of her husband, a man of great wealth, of the family of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. NASB 1995 Now Naomi had a kinsman of her husband, a man of great wealth, of the family of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. NASB 1977 Now Naomi had a kinsman of her husband, a man of great wealth, of the family of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. Legacy Standard Bible Now Naomi had a kinsman of her husband, a mighty man of excellence, of the family of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. Amplified Bible Now Naomi had a relative of her husband, a man of great wealth and influence, from the family of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. Christian Standard Bible Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side. He was a prominent man of noble character from Elimelech’s family. His name was Boaz. Holman Christian Standard Bible Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side named Boaz. He was a prominent man of noble character from Elimelech’s family. American Standard Version And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name was Boaz. English Revised Version And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz. GOD'S WORD® Translation Naomi had a relative. He was from Elimelech's side of the family. He was a man of outstanding character named Boaz. Good News Translation Naomi had a relative named Boaz, a rich and influential man who belonged to the family of her husband Elimelech. International Standard Version Naomi had a close relative of her late husband, a man of considerable wealth from the family of Elimelech. His name was Boaz. Majority Standard Bible Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side, a prominent man of noble character from the clan of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. NET Bible Now Naomi had a relative on her husband's side of the family named Boaz. He was a wealthy, prominent man from the clan of Elimelech. New Heart English Bible Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name was Boaz. Webster's Bible Translation And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz. World English Bible Naomi had a relative of her husband’s, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name was Boaz. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Naomi has an acquaintance of her husband’s, a man mighty in wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name [is] Boaz. Young's Literal Translation And Naomi hath an acquaintance of her husband's, a man mighty in wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name is Boaz. Smith's Literal Translation And to Naomi an acquaintance to her husband, a strong man of wealth, from the family of Elimelech; and his name Boaz. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow her husband Elimelech had a kinsman, a powerful man, and very rich, whose name was Booz. Catholic Public Domain Version But there was a man related to Elimelech, a powerful man, and very wealthy, named Boaz. New American Bible Naomi had a powerful relative named Boaz, through the clan of her husband Elimelech. New Revised Standard Version Now Naomi had a kinsman on her husband’s side, a prominent rich man, of the family of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAND Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a well-known man of wealth, of the family of Elimeleck, whose name was Boaz. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Namei had one relative, a well known man from the family of Alimalek her husband, a man well known, and his name Baaz OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of valour, of the family of Elimelech, and his name was Boaz. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Noemin had a friend an acquaintance of her husband, and the man was a mighty man of the kindred of Elimelech, and his name was Booz. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Boaz Meets Ruth1Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side, a prominent man of noble character from the clan of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. 2And Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, “Please let me go into the fields and glean heads of grain after someone in whose sight I may find favor.” “Go ahead, my daughter,” Naomi replied.… Cross References Ruth 4:13-17 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. / Then 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. / He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. For your daughter-in-law, who loves you and is better to you than seven sons, has given him birth.” ... Ruth 1:16-17 But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. / Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.” Ruth 3:9-11 “Who are you?” he asked. “I am your servant Ruth,” she replied. “Spread the corner of your garment over me, for you are a kinsman-redeemer.” / Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor. / And now do not be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you request, since all my fellow townspeople know that you are a woman of noble character. Matthew 1:5-6 Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, / and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, Judges 21:25 In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes. Proverbs 31:10-31 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. ... 1 Samuel 9:1-2 Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. / And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people. 1 Chronicles 2:11-12 Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz. / Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse. Genesis 19:36-38 Thus both of Lot’s daughters became pregnant by their father. / The older daughter gave birth to a son and named him Moab. He is the father of the Moabites of today. / The younger daughter also gave birth to a son, and she named him Ben-ammi. He is the father of the Ammonites of today. Deuteronomy 25:5-10 When brothers dwell together and one of them dies without a son, the widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother is to take her as his wife and fulfill the duty of a brother-in-law for her. / The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel. / But if the man does not want to marry his brother’s widow, she is to go to the elders at the city gate and say, “My husband’s brother refuses to preserve his brother’s name in Israel. He is not willing to perform the duty of a brother-in-law for me.” ... Leviticus 19:9-10 When you reap the harvest of your land, you are not to reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. / You must not strip your vineyard bare or gather its fallen grapes. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. I am the LORD your God. 2 Samuel 2:4 Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.” 1 Kings 2:7 But show loving devotion to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom. Luke 3:32 the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon, Matthew 22:23-33 That same day the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus and questioned Him. / “Teacher,” they said, “Moses declared that if a man dies without having children, his brother is to marry the widow and raise up offspring for him. / Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died without having children. So he left his wife to his brother. ... Treasury of Scripture And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz. kinsman Ruth 3:2,12 And now is not Boaz of our kindred, with whose maidens thou wast? Behold, he winnoweth barley to night in the threshingfloor… a mighty Deuteronomy 8:17,18 And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth… Job 1:3 His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east. Job 31:25 If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much; Ruth 4:21 And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed, Judges 12:8-10 And after him Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel… 1 Chronicles 2:10-12 And Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon, prince of the children of Judah; … Booz Jump to Previous Acquaintance Boaz Bo'az Clan Elimelech Elim'elech Husband Husband's Kinsman Mighty Naomi Na'omi Relation Relative Side Standing Valour WealthJump to Next Acquaintance Boaz Bo'az Clan Elimelech Elim'elech Husband Husband's Kinsman Mighty Naomi Na'omi Relation Relative Side Standing Valour WealthRuth 2 1. Ruth gleans in the field of Boaz4. Boaz takes notice of her 8. and shows her great favor 18. That which she got, she carries to Naomi Now Naomi had a relative The Hebrew word for "relative" here is "מוֹדַע" (môda‘), which indicates a close kin or acquaintance. This sets the stage for the unfolding of God's providential care through family ties. In the ancient Near Eastern context, family and kinship were crucial for survival and social stability. Naomi's connection to this relative is a beacon of hope amidst her dire circumstances, reminding us of the importance of community and familial bonds in God's redemptive plan. on her husband's side a man of standing from the clan of Elimelech whose name was Boaz Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now Naomiוּֽלְנָעֳמִ֞י (ū·lə·nā·‘o·mî) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5281: Naomi -- mother-in-law of Ruth had a relative מוֹדַ֣ע (mō·w·ḏa‘) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know on her husband’s side, לְאִישָׁ֗הּ (lə·’î·šāh) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person a prominent גִּבּ֣וֹר (gib·bō·wr) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant man אִ֚ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person of noble character חַ֔יִל (ḥa·yil) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength from the clan מִמִּשְׁפַּ֖חַת (mim·miš·pa·ḥaṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people of Elimelech, אֱלִימֶ֑לֶךְ (’ĕ·lî·me·leḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 458: Elimelech -- 'God is king', the husband of Naomi whose name וּשְׁמ֖וֹ (ū·šə·mōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name [was] Boaz. בֹּֽעַז׃ (bō·‘az) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1162: Boaz -- 'quickness', an ancestor of David, also a pillar before the temple Links Ruth 2:1 NIVRuth 2:1 NLT Ruth 2:1 ESV Ruth 2:1 NASB Ruth 2:1 KJV Ruth 2:1 BibleApps.com Ruth 2:1 Biblia Paralela Ruth 2:1 Chinese Bible Ruth 2:1 French Bible Ruth 2:1 Catholic Bible OT History: Ruth 2:1 Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's (Ru Rut.) |