Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Through the offspring the LORD gives you by this young woman, may your family be like that of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah.” New Living Translation And may the LORD give you descendants by this young woman who will be like those of our ancestor Perez, the son of Tamar and Judah.” English Standard Version and may your house be like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, because of the offspring that the LORD will give you by this young woman.” Berean Standard Bible And may your house become like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, because of the offspring the LORD will give you by this young woman.” Berean Literal Bible And may your house be like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, from the seed that YHWH gives to you from this young woman.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version May your house be like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, because of the offspring which the LORD will give you from this young woman.” New American Standard Bible Moreover, may your house be like the house of Perez whom Tamar bore to Judah, through the descendants whom the LORD will give you by this young woman.” NASB 1995 “Moreover, may your house be like the house of Perez whom Tamar bore to Judah, through the offspring which the LORD will give you by this young woman.” NASB 1977 “Moreover, may your house be like the house of Perez whom Tamar bore to Judah, through the offspring which the LORD shall give you by this young woman.” Legacy Standard Bible Moreover, may your house be like the house of Perez whom Tamar bore to Judah, through the seed which Yahweh will grant you by this young woman.” Amplified Bible Further, may your house be like the house of Perez whom Tamar bore to Judah, because of the offspring which the LORD will give you by this young woman.” Berean Annotated Bible And may your house become like the house of Perez (breaking out), whom Tamar (palm-tree) bore to Judah (praised), because of the offspring the LORD {YHWH} will give you by this young woman. Christian Standard Bible May your house become like the house of Perez, the son Tamar bore to Judah, because of the offspring the LORD will give you by this young woman.” Holman Christian Standard Bible May your house become like the house of Perez, the son Tamar bore to Judah, because of the offspring the LORD will give you by this young woman.” American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version May the children you have by this young woman make your family as famous as the family of Perez, the son of Tamar and Judah. English Revised Version and let thy house be like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bare unto Judah, of the seed which the LORD shall give thee of this young woman. GOD'S WORD® Translation Also, from the descendant whom the LORD will give you from this young woman, may your family become like the family of Perez, the son whom Tamar gave birth to for Judah." Good News Translation May the children that the LORD will give you by this young woman make your family like the family of Perez, the son of Judah and Tamar." International Standard Version Moreover, may your house be like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore for Judah, from the offspring that the LORD gives you from this young woman." NET Bible May your family become like the family of Perez--whom Tamar bore to Judah--through the descendants the LORD gives you by this young woman." New Heart English Bible Let your house be like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, because of the offspring which the LORD shall give you of this young woman." Webster's Bible Translation And let thy house be like the house of Pharez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, of the seed which the LORD shall give thee of this young woman. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd may your house become like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, because of the offspring the LORD will give you by this young woman.” World English Bible Let your house be like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, of the offspring which Yahweh will give you by this young woman.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand let your house be as the house of Perez (whom Tamar bore to Judah), of the seed which YHWH gives to you of this young woman.” Berean Literal Bible And may your house be like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, from the seed that YHWH gives to you from this young woman.” Young's Literal Translation and let thy house be as the house of Pharez (whom Tamar bare to Judah), of the seed which Jehovah doth give to thee of this young woman.' Smith's Literal Translation And thy house shall be as the house of Pharez which Tamar bare to Judah, from the seed which Jehovah shall give to thee from this maiden. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd that the house may be, as the house of Phares, whom Thamar bore unto Juda, of the seed which the Lord shall give thee of this young woman. Catholic Public Domain Version And may your house be like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, of the offspring which the Lord will give to you from this young woman.” New American Bible With the offspring the LORD will give you from this young woman, may your house become like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah.” New Revised Standard Version and, through the children that the LORD will give you by this young woman, may your house be like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd let your house be like the house of Pharez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, and may the LORD give you an offspring from this woman. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And may your house be as the house of Pharets, he whom Tamar had borne to Yehuda, and may LORD JEHOVAH give to you seed from this woman!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and let thy house be like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore unto Judah, of the seed which the LORD shall give thee of this young woman.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And let thy house be as the house of Phares, whom Thamar bore to Juda, of the seed which the Lord shall give thee of this handmaid. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Boaz Redeems Ruth…11“We are witnesses,” said the elders and all the people at the gate. “May the LORD make the woman entering your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you be prosperous in Ephrathah and famous in Bethlehem. 12And may your house become like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, because of the offspring the LORD will give you by this young woman.” Cross References “And may your house become like the house of Perez, 1 Chronicles 2:4-5 Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law, bore to him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all. / The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul. Numbers 26:20-21 These were the descendants of Judah by their clans: The Shelanite clan from Shelah, the Perezite clan from Perez, and the Zerahite clan from Zerah. / And these were the descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron and the Hamulite clan from Hamul. Nehemiah 11:4-6 while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez; / and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah. / The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor. whom Tamar bore to Judah, Genesis 38:27-30 When the time came for Tamar to give birth, there were twins in her womb. / And as she was giving birth, one of them put out his hand; so the midwife took a scarlet thread and tied it around his wrist. “This one came out first,” she announced. / But when he pulled his hand back and his brother came out, she said, “You have broken out first!” So he was named Perez. … Genesis 46:12 The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul. Matthew 1:3 Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. because of the offspring the LORD will give you 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.” 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. Psalm 127:3-5 Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. / Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. / Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate. by this young woman.” Ruth 2:5-7 And Boaz asked the foreman of his harvesters, “Whose young woman is this?” / The foreman answered, “She is the Moabitess who returned with Naomi from the land of Moab. / She has said, ‘Please let me glean and gather among the sheaves after the harvesters.’ So she came out and has continued from morning until now, except that she rested a short time in the shelter.” Ruth 2:8-13 Then Boaz said to Ruth, “Listen, my daughter. Do not go and glean in another field, and do not go away from this place, but stay here close to my servant girls. / Let your eyes be on the field they are harvesting, and follow along after these girls. Indeed, I have ordered the young men not to touch you. And when you are thirsty, go and drink from the jars the young men have filled.” / At this, she fell on her face, bowing low to the ground, and said to him, “Why have I found such favor in your eyes that you should take notice of me, even though I am a foreigner?” … Ruth 3:10-11 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. Genesis 38:11 Then Judah said to his daughter-in-law Tamar, “Live as a widow in your father’s house until my son Shelah grows up.” For he thought, “He may die too, like his brothers.” So Tamar went to live in her father’s house. Genesis 38:13-19 When Tamar was told, “Your father-in-law is going up to Timnah to shear his sheep,” / she removed her widow’s garments, covered her face with a veil to disguise herself, and sat at the entrance to Enaim, which is on the way to Timnah. For she saw that although Shelah had grown up, she had not been given to him as a wife. / When Judah saw her, he thought she was a prostitute because she had covered her face. … Genesis 38:6-10 Now Judah acquired a wife for Er, his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. / But Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; so the LORD put him to death. / Then Judah said to Onan, “Sleep with your brother’s wife. Perform your duty as her brother-in-law and raise up offspring for your brother.” … Matthew 1:5 Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, Treasury of Scripture And let your house be like the house of Pharez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, of the seed which the LORD shall give you of this young woman. the house Genesis 46:12 And the sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah, and Pharez, and Zerah: but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. And the sons of Pharez were Hezron and Hamul. Numbers 26:20-22 And the sons of Judah after their families were; of Shelah, the family of the Shelanites: of Pharez, the family of the Pharzites: of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites… whom Genesis 38:29 And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold, his brother came out: and she said, How hast thou broken forth? this breach be upon thee: therefore his name was called Pharez. 1 Chronicles 2:4 And Tamar his daughter in law bare him Pharez and Zerah. All the sons of Judah were five. Matthew 1:3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; of the seed 1 Samuel 2:20 And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, and said, The LORD give thee seed of this woman for the loan which is lent to the LORD. And they went unto their own home. Jump to Previous Bare Bore Children House Judah Moreover Offspring Perez Pharez Seed Tamar YoungJump to Next Bare Bore Children House Judah Moreover Offspring Perez Pharez Seed Tamar YoungRuth 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 And may your house become like the house of Perez The blessing here refers to the lineage of Perez, a son of Judah and Tamar. Perez's line is significant in Israel's history, as it leads to King David and ultimately to Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:3-6). The house of Perez is noted for its strength and prominence among the tribes of Israel. This blessing implies a hope for prosperity and enduring legacy for Boaz and Ruth's family, similar to the fruitful and influential lineage of Perez. whom Tamar bore to Judah because of the offspring the LORD will give you by this young woman. Persons / Places / Events 1. RuthA Moabite widow who demonstrates loyalty and faithfulness to her mother-in-law, Naomi, and becomes an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ. 2. Boaz A wealthy landowner in Bethlehem, a kinsman-redeemer who marries Ruth, showing kindness and fulfilling his duty according to the law. 3. Perez The son of Judah and Tamar, whose lineage is significant in the genealogy of David and Jesus, symbolizing God's providence and redemption. 4. Tamar The mother of Perez, who, through a complex and challenging situation, ensures the continuation of Judah's line, highlighting themes of justice and divine intervention. 5. Bethlehem The setting of the account, a town in Judah that becomes significant as the birthplace of David and later, Jesus Christ. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in LineageGod's hand is evident in the lineage of Perez, Boaz, and Ruth, demonstrating His control over history and His ability to bring about His purposes through human actions. Redemption and Restoration The account of Ruth and Boaz is a powerful illustration of redemption, where Boaz acts as a kinsman-redeemer, prefiguring Christ's redemptive work for humanity. Faithfulness and Obedience Ruth's loyalty and Boaz's adherence to the law highlight the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God's commands, resulting in blessings and fulfillment of His promises. God's Inclusion of the Outsider Ruth, a Moabite, is included in the lineage of Christ, showing God's grace and the inclusion of Gentiles in His redemptive plan. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ruth 4:12?2. How does Ruth 4:12 connect to the lineage of King David and Jesus? 3. What does "house of Perez" symbolize in Ruth 4:12 for Boaz's family? 4. How can we apply the blessing of Ruth 4:12 in our families today? 5. Why is the mention of Tamar significant in understanding God's redemptive plan? 6. How does Ruth 4:12 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 7. How does Ruth 4:12 connect to the lineage of King David and Jesus Christ? 8. What is the significance of Perez's mention in Ruth 4:12 for Israel's history? 9. Why is the blessing of offspring important in Ruth 4:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ruth 4? 11. Who was Perez in the Bible? 12. What happened to Tamar in the biblical narrative? 13. Who was Perez in the Bible? 14. How does 1 Chronicles 2:3–4 align with Genesis 38 regarding Judah and Tamar’s lineage, and does it create inconsistencies? What Does Ruth 4:12 Mean And may your house becomeThe elders at Bethlehem speak a prophetic blessing over Boaz. “House” points to a lasting family line—much more than a roof over one’s head. They are asking God to establish a dynasty through this marriage, the way He did for Abraham (“I will make you into a great nation,” Genesis 12:2) and later for David (“Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me,” 2 Samuel 7:16). Scripture consistently treats a stable, God-honoring household as His gift and workmanship (Psalm 127:1). • A “house” in biblical terms means people—spouses, children, grandchildren—bound together in covenant faithfulness. • Such a house is built not merely by human effort but by God’s favor (Proverbs 24:3–4). like the house of Perez, Why single out Perez? Because his descendants were numerous, respected, and influential within Judah (Numbers 26:20–21). Perez’s line became a symbol of strength and expansion: “The sons of Perez numbered 2,518” even during Israel’s wilderness years. By citing Perez, the elders envision Boaz’s future family multiplying and taking a prominent place among God’s people—anticipating kings like David (Ruth 4:18–22) and ultimately the Messiah (Matthew 1:3). • In Hebrew culture, naming Perez (“bursting forth”) already hinted at rapid growth (Genesis 38:29). • The tribe of Judah, to which Boaz belongs, traces its royal credentials through Perez, reinforcing the blessing’s royal undertone. whom Tamar bore to Judah, Mentioning Tamar recalls an unexpected yet divinely directed story (Genesis 38). Although human choices were messy, God preserved the promise line through Tamar’s courageous pursuit of offspring. By invoking her name, the elders acknowledge that God often works through surprising, even scandal-scarred situations to advance His redemptive plan. Matthew includes Tamar in Jesus’ genealogy to show the same (Matthew 1:3). • Tamar’s perseverance ensured Judah’s line would not die out, foreshadowing Ruth’s own faithfulness to Naomi. • Both Tamar and Ruth were Gentile women grafted into Israel, illustrating God’s heart for the outsider. because of the offspring The blessing zeroes in on children—“offspring” that will carry covenant promises forward. This is covenant language, echoing the promise to Abraham: “your offspring will possess the gate of their enemies” (Genesis 22:17). The elders believe God is still writing His story through each new generation. • In Ruth 4:18, the narrator immediately lists Perez’s genealogy, linking this blessing to tangible descendants. • Scripture views children not merely as biological results but as arrows in God’s quiver (Psalm 127:3–5). the LORD will give you Children are granted, not guaranteed. “Every good and perfect gift is from above” (James 1:17). The elders openly recognize Yahweh’s sovereign hand over the womb, just as He opened Hannah’s (1 Samuel 2:20–21) and Rebekah’s (Genesis 25:21). Boaz and Ruth’s upcoming child will be evidence of divine kindness, not mere human achievement. • God delights to reward faithful obedience with fruitfulness (Deuteronomy 7:13). • His giving underscores that lineage in Scripture is always a story of grace. by this young woman. Finally, the blessing spotlights Ruth herself. She is called “this young woman,” a term of affection and honor in context. Ruth’s loyalty (Ruth 1:16-17) and industrious spirit (Ruth 2:11-12) have already drawn public admiration. Now the elders affirm that God will use her, a Moabite convert, to extend Judah’s heritage. Proverbs 31:30 reminds us that “a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised,” and Ruth embodies that truth. • Ruth’s inclusion showcases God’s pattern of grafting willing outsiders into His covenant people (Isaiah 56:3-7). • Her story proves that faith, not pedigree, qualifies a person for God’s redemptive purposes. summary Ruth 4:12 is a heartfelt, Spirit-guided blessing: the community prays that Boaz and Ruth’s marriage will birth a flourishing, influential family line like that of Perez. It underscores God’s sovereignty in granting children, celebrates the surprising ways He weaves broken stories into His redemption plan, and anticipates the royal lineage culminating in David and Jesus. The verse calls every believer to trust the Lord who still builds households, honors faithfulness, and turns ordinary obedience into eternal legacy. (12) Pharez.--(See Genesis 38:29). Judah having, though unwittingly, fulfilled the Levirate obligation to the widow of his eldest son, the child thus born becomes the heir of that eldest son, and therefore the head of the house of Judah.Verse 12. - And may thy house he as the house of Pharez, whom Tamer bare to Judah, (springing) from the seed which Yahveh will give to thee of this young woman! Pharez's descendants, the Pharzites, were particularly numerous, and hence the good wishes of Boaz's fellow-townsmen (see Numbers 26:20, 21).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And may your houseבֵֽיתְךָ֙ (ḇê·ṯə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house become וִיהִ֤י (wî·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be like the house כְּבֵ֣ית (kə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Perez, פֶּ֔רֶץ (pe·reṣ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6557: Perez -- son of Judah and Tamar whom אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Tamar תָמָ֖ר (ṯā·mār) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8559: Tamar -- daughter-in-law of Judah, also two Israelite women, also a place South of the Dead Sea bore יָלְדָ֥ה (yā·lə·ḏāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage to Judah, לִֽיהוּדָ֑ה (lî·hū·ḏāh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites because of מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the offspring הַזֶּ֗רַע (haz·ze·ra‘) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will give יִתֵּ֤ן (yit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set you לְךָ֔ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew by מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of this הַזֹּֽאת׃ (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, young woman.” הַֽנַּעֲרָ֖ה (han·na·‘ă·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5291: A girl, maiden Links Ruth 4:12 NIVRuth 4:12 NLT Ruth 4:12 ESV Ruth 4:12 NASB Ruth 4:12 KJV Ruth 4:12 BibleApps.com Ruth 4:12 Biblia Paralela Ruth 4:12 Chinese Bible Ruth 4:12 French Bible Ruth 4:12 Catholic Bible OT History: Ruth 4:12 And let your house be like (Ru Rut.) |
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