Ruth 2:1

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband’s, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz.

Literal

And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband, a man of great wealth, from the family of Elimelech. And His name was Boaz.

Latin

Erat autem viro Elimelech consanguineus, homo potens, et magnarum opum, nomine Booz.

Original

Hebrew

English

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.

Notes

Ruth 2:1

Boaz was a relative of Elimelech, so he could be a family redeemer for the widows Ruth and Naomi (see study note on Judges2:20).

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People

Boaz: Kinsman-redeemer who married Ruth, ancestor of David and Jesus Elimelech: Naomi's husband from Bethlehem Naomi: Israelite woman, mother-in-law of Ruth

Glossary

Boaz (Person) Naomi Ruth, Book of

Topics

Beneficence: Boaz Boaz: An Ancestor of Jesus: History of Elimelech with Naomi, his Wife, and Two Sons, Emigrate to Moab Love: Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz Lovers: Boaz for Ruth Naomi: The Mother-In-Law of Ruth Riches: Examples of Saints Possessing: Boaz the Tribe of Judah: Remarkable Persons of Boaz Widow: Ruth Women: Naomi

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