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May the LORD make the woman who is coming into your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the family of Israel. May you have standing in Ephrathah and be famous in Bethlehem. <a href="/nlt/ruth/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then the elders and all the people standing in the gate replied, “We are witnesses! May the LORD make this woman who is coming into your home like Rachel and Leah, from whom all the nation of Israel descended! May you prosper in Ephrathah and be famous in Bethlehem. <a href="/esv/ruth/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then all the people who were at the gate and the elders said, “We are witnesses. May the LORD make the woman, who is coming into your house, like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you act worthily in Ephrathah and be renowned in Bethlehem, <a href="/bsb/ruth/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “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. <a href="/kjv/ruth/4.htm">King James Bible</a> And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman that is come into thine house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Bethlehem: <a href="/nkjv/ruth/4.htm">New King James Version</a> And all the people who were at the gate, and the elders, said, “We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman who is coming to your house like Rachel and Leah, the two who built the house of Israel; and may you prosper in Ephrathah and be famous in Bethlehem. <a href="/nasb_/ruth/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And all the people who were in the court, and the elders, said, “We are witnesses. May the LORD make the woman who is coming into your home like Rachel and Leah, both of whom built the house of Israel; and may you achieve wealth in Ephrathah and become famous in Bethlehem. <a href="/nasb/ruth/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> All the people who were in the court, and the elders, said, &#8220We are witnesses. May the LORD make the woman who is coming into your home like Rachel and Leah, both of whom built the house of Israel; and may you achieve wealth in Ephrathah and become famous in Bethlehem. <a href="/nasb77/ruth/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And all the people who were in the court, and the elders, said, “We are witnesses. May the LORD make the woman who is coming into your home like Rachel and Leah, both of whom built the house of Israel; and may you achieve wealth in Ephrathah and become famous in Bethlehem. <a href="/lsb/ruth/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And all the people who were in the gate, and the elders, said, “We are witnesses. May Yahweh grant the woman who is coming into your home to be like Rachel and Leah, both of whom built the house of Israel, and so you shall achieve excellence in Ephrathah and shall proclaim your name in Bethlehem. <a href="/amp/ruth/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> All the people at the gate and the elders said, “We are witnesses. May the LORD make the woman who is coming into your house like Rachel and Leah, the two who built the household of Israel. May you achieve wealth and power in Ephrathah and become famous in Bethlehem. <a href="/csb/ruth/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> All the people who were at the city gate, including the elders, said, “We are witnesses. May the LORD make the woman who is entering your house like Rachel and Leah, who together built the house of Israel. May you be powerful in Ephrathah and your name well known in Bethlehem. <a href="/hcsb/ruth/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The elders and all the people who were at the gate said, &#8220We are witnesses. May the LORD make the woman who is entering your house like Rachel and Leah, who together built the house of Israel. May you be powerful in Ephrathah and famous in Bethlehem. <a href="/asv/ruth/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. Jehovah make the woman that is come into thy house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephrathah, and be famous in Bethlehem: <a href="/cev/ruth/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The town leaders and the others standing there said: We are witnesses to this. And we pray that the LORD will give your wife many children, just as he did Leah and Rachel, the wives of Jacob. May you be a rich man in the tribe of Ephrath and an important man in Bethlehem. <a href="/erv/ruth/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman that is come into thine house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephrathah, and be famous in Beth-lehem: <a href="/gwt/ruth/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> All the people who were at the gate, including the leaders, said, "We are witnesses. May the LORD make this wife, who is coming into your home, like Rachel and Leah, both of whom built our family of Israel. So show your strength of character in Ephrathah and make a name for yourself in Bethlehem. <a href="/gnt/ruth/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> The leaders and the others said, "Yes, we are witnesses. May the LORD make your wife become like Rachel and Leah, who bore many children to Jacob. May you become rich in the clan of Ephrath and famous in Bethlehem. <a href="/isv/ruth/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then all of the assembled people, including the elders who were there, said, "We are witnesses! May the LORD make this woman who enters your house like Rachel and Leah, who together established the house of Israel. May you prosper in Ephrathah, and may you excel in Bethlehem! <a href="/msb/ruth/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?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. <a href="/net/ruth/4.htm">NET Bible</a> All the people who were at the gate and the elders replied, "We are witnesses. May the LORD make the woman who is entering your home like Rachel and Leah, both of whom built up the house of Israel! May you prosper in Ephrathah and become famous in Bethlehem. <a href="/nheb/ruth/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> All the people who were in the gate, and the elders, said, "We are witnesses. May the LORD make the woman who has come into your house like Rachel and like Leah, which two built the house of Israel; and treat you worthily in Ephrathah, and be famous in Bethlehem. <a href="/wbt/ruth/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders said, We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman that hath come into thy house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Beth-lehem: <a href="/web/ruth/4.htm">World English Bible</a> All the people who were in the gate, and the elders, said, “We are witnesses. May Yahweh make the woman who has come into your house like Rachel and like Leah, which both built the house of Israel; and treat you worthily in Ephrathah, and be famous in Bethlehem. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ruth/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And all the people who [are] in the gate say—also the elderly, “Witnesses! YHWH makes the woman who is coming to your house as Rachel and as Leah, both of whom built the house of Israel; and you do virtuously in Ephrathah, and proclaim the name in Beth-Lehem; <a href="/ylt/ruth/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And all the people who are in the gate say -- also the elders -- 'Witnesses! Jehovah make the woman who is coming in unto thy house as Rachel and as Leah, both of whom built the house of Israel; and do thou virtuously in Ephrathah, and proclaim the Name in Beth-Lehem; <a href="/slt/ruth/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And all the people which are in the gate will say, and the old men, Witnesses. Jehovah will give the woman coming into thy house as Rachel and as Leah, which they two built up the house of Israel: and make thou power in Ephratah, and call a name in the house of bread.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ruth/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then all the people that were in the gate, and the ancients answered: We are witnesses: The Lord make this woman who cometh into thy house, like Rachel, and Lia, who built up the house of Israel: that she may be an example of virtue in Ephrata, and may have a famous name in Bethlehem: <a href="/cpdv/ruth/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> All the people who were at the gate, along with the eldest, answered, “We are witnesses. May the Lord make this woman, who enters into your house, like Rachel, and Leah, who built up the house of Israel, so that she may be an example of virtue in Ephrathah, and so that her name may be honored in Bethlehem. <a href="/nabre/ruth/4.htm">New American Bible</a> All those at the gate, including the elders, said, “We do. May the LORD make this woman come into your house like Rachel and Leah, who between them built up the house of Israel. Prosper in Ephrathah! Bestow a name in Bethlehem! <a href="/nrsvce/ruth/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then all the people who were at the gate, along with the elders, said, “We are witnesses. May the LORD make the woman who is coming into your house like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you produce children in Ephrathah and bestow a name in Bethlehem;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ruth/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And all the people and the elders that were at the city gate, answered, saying, We are witnesses. And they blessed him, and said to him. May the LORD make this woman who is in your presence like Rachel and like Leah, for both of them built up the house of Israel; and may you do worthily in Ephratah, and call its name Beth-lehem. <a href="/hpbt/ruth/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the Elders and all the people who were at the gate of the city answered, and they were saying: “We are witnesses”, and they blessed him and they said to him: “May LORD JEHOVAH make this woman before you as Rachel and like Leah, for the children of the house of Israel are of these two, and he made an army in Ephrata and called its name Bayth Lekhem<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ruth/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said: 'We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman that is come into thy house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel; and do thou worthily in Ephrath, and be famous in Beth-lehem; <a href="/sep/ruth/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And all the people who were in the gate said, We are witnesses: and the elders said, The Lord make thy wife who goes into thy house, as Rachel and as Lia, who both together built the house of Israel, and wrought mightily in Ephratha, and there shall be a name to thee in Bethleem. <a href="/parallel/ruth/4-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LT1nlCXT1mU?start=826" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ruth/4.htm">Boaz Redeems Ruth</a> …10Moreover, I have acquired Ruth the Moabitess, Mahlon’s widow, as my wife, to raise up the name of the deceased through his inheritance, so that his name will not disappear from among his brothers or from the gate of his home. You are witnesses today.” 11<a href="/hebrew/5707.htm" title="5707: ‘ê·ḏîm (N-mp) -- A witness. Contracted from uwd; concretely, a witness; abstractly, testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e. Prince.">“We are witnesses,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/2205.htm" title="2205: wə·haz·zə·qê·nîm (Conj-w, Art:: Adj-mp) -- Old. From zaqen; old.">the elders</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: baš·ša·‘ar (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">at the gate.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">“May the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: yit·tên (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">make</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: hā·’iš·šāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">the woman</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hab·bā·’āh (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">entering</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bê·ṯe·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">your home</a> <a href="/hebrew/7354.htm" title="7354: kə·rā·ḥêl (Prep-k:: N-proper-fs) -- A wife of Jacob. The same as rachel; Rachel, a wife of Jacob.">like Rachel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3812.htm" title="3812: ū·ḵə·lê·’āh (Conj-w, Prep-k:: N-proper-fs) -- Weary, a wife of Jacob. From la'ah; weary; Leah, a wife of Jacob.">and Leah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: bā·nū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">together built up</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·tê·hem (Number-fdc:: 3mp) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wa·‘ă·śêh- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">May you be</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥa·yil (N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">prosperous</a> <a href="/hebrew/672.htm" title="672: bə·’ep̄·rā·ṯāh (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Or mephrathah; from parah; fruitfulness; Ephrath, another name for Bethlehem; once perhaps for Ephraim; also of an Israelitish woman.">in Ephrathah</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: ū·qə·rā- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">and famous</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šêm (N-ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1035.htm" title="1035: bə·ḇêṯ (Prep) -- From bayith and lechem; house of bread; Beth- Lechem, a place in Palestine.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/1035.htm" title="1035: lā·ḥem (Prep:: N-proper-fs) -- From bayith and lechem; house of bread; Beth- Lechem, a place in Palestine.">Bethlehem.</a> 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.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/24-60.htm">Genesis 24:60</a> And they blessed Rebekah and said to her, “Our sister, may you become the mother of thousands upon thousands. May your offspring possess the gates of their enemies.” <a href="/proverbs/31-31.htm">Proverbs 31:31</a> Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates. <a href="/1_samuel/2-20.htm">1 Samuel 2:20</a> And Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, saying, “May the LORD give you children by this woman in place of the one she dedicated to the LORD.” Then they would go home. <a href="/1_samuel/18-18.htm">1 Samuel 18:18</a> And David said to Saul, “Who am I, and what is my family or my father’s clan in Israel, that I should become the son-in-law of the king?” <a href="/1_samuel/25-28.htm">1 Samuel 25:28-31</a> Please forgive your servant’s offense, for the LORD will surely make a lasting dynasty for my lord, because he fights the LORD’s battles. May no evil be found in you as long as you live. / And should someone pursue you and seek your life, then the life of my lord will be bound securely by the LORD your God in the bundle of the living. But He shall fling away the lives of your enemies like stones from a sling. / When the LORD has done for my lord all the good He promised, and when He has appointed you ruler over Israel, ... <a href="/2_samuel/7-9.htm">2 Samuel 7:9</a> I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land. <a href="/2_samuel/7-26.htm">2 Samuel 7:26</a> so that Your name will be magnified forever when it is said, ‘The LORD of Hosts is God over Israel.’ And the house of Your servant David will be established before You. <a href="/1_kings/2-24.htm">1 Kings 2:24</a> And now, as surely as the LORD lives—the One who established me, who set me on the throne of my father David, and who founded for me a dynasty as He promised—surely Adonijah shall be put to death today!” <a href="/1_chronicles/17-24.htm">1 Chronicles 17:24</a> so that Your name will be established and magnified forever when it is said, ‘The LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, is God over Israel.’ And may the house of Your servant David be established before You. <a href="/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3-5</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/54-1.htm">Isaiah 54:1</a> “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. <a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5</a> Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, <a href="/matthew/1-16.htm">Matthew 1:16</a> and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. <a href="/luke/1-28.htm">Luke 1:28</a> The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” <a href="/luke/1-42.htm">Luke 1:42</a> In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman that is come into your house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do you worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Bethlehem:the Lord<a href="/genesis/24-60.htm">Genesis 24:60</a> And they blessed Rebekah, and said unto her, Thou art our sister, be thou the mother of thousands of millions, and let thy seed possess the gate of those which hate them.<a href="/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3-5</a> Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward… <a href="/psalms/128-3.htm">Psalm 128:3-6</a> Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table… Rachel<a href="/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32-35</a> And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me… <a href="/genesis/30-1.htm">Genesis 30:1-24</a> And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me children, or else I die… <a href="/genesis/35-16.htm">Genesis 35:16-20</a> And they journeyed from Bethel; and there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labour… build<a href="/deuteronomy/25-9.htm">Deuteronomy 25:9</a> Then shall his brother's wife come unto him in the presence of the elders, and loose his shoe from off his foot, and spit in his face, and shall answer and say, So shall it be done unto that man that will not build up his brother's house.<a href="/proverbs/14-1.htm">Proverbs 14:1</a> Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.do thou worthily.<a href="/ruth/1-2.htm">Ruth 1:2</a> And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehemjudah. And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there.<a href="/genesis/35-16.htm">Genesis 35:16,19</a> And they journeyed from Bethel; and there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labour… <a href="/psalms/132-6.htm">Psalm 132:6</a> Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.be famous [heb] proclaim thy name <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ruth/2-4.htm">Bethlehem</a> <a href="/ruth/2-4.htm">Beth-Lehem</a> <a href="/judges/18-28.htm">Build</a> <a href="/judges/21-23.htm">Built</a> <a href="/ruth/4-10.htm">Court</a> <a href="/ruth/4-9.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Ephratah</a> <a href="/genesis/48-7.htm">Ephrath</a> <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Ephrathah</a> <a href="/ruth/2-7.htm">House</a> <a href="/ruth/4-7.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/genesis/49-31.htm">Leah</a> <a href="/genesis/48-7.htm">Rachel</a> <a href="/ruth/4-10.htm">Witnesses</a> <a href="/3_john/1-6.htm">Worthily</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/16-4.htm">Bethlehem</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-4.htm">Beth-Lehem</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-35.htm">Build</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-35.htm">Built</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-18.htm">Court</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-3.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-50.htm">Ephratah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-19.htm">Ephrath</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-24.htm">Ephrathah</a> <a href="/ruth/4-12.htm">House</a> <a href="/ruth/4-14.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/genesis/29-23.htm">Leah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-2.htm">Rachel</a> <a href="/job/10-17.htm">Witnesses</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-29.htm">Worthily</a><div class="vheading2">Ruth 4</div>1. <a href="/ruth/4-1.htm">Boaz calls into judgment the next kinsman</a> 6. <a href="/ruth/4-6.htm">He refuses the redemption according to the manner in Israel</a> 9. <a href="/ruth/4-9.htm">Boaz buys the inheritance</a> 11. <a href="/ruth/4-11.htm">He marries Ruth</a> 13. <a href="/ruth/4-13.htm">She bears Obed, the grandfather of David</a> 18. <a href="/ruth/4-18.htm">The generations of Pharez unto David</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ruth/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ruth/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ruth/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>“We are witnesses,” said the elders and all the people at the gate. In ancient Israel, the city gate was a place of legal transactions and public gatherings. The elders, respected leaders of the community, served as witnesses to Boaz's redemption of Ruth, ensuring the legality and social acknowledgment of the event. This public affirmation highlights the importance of community in covenantal relationships and legal matters, reflecting the communal nature of Israelite society.“May the LORD make the woman entering your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel.” Rachel and Leah, the wives of Jacob, were matriarchs of the twelve tribes of Israel. Their mention invokes the blessing of fertility and the continuation of a significant lineage. This blessing for Ruth, a Moabite, underscores the theme of inclusion and God's providence in using unexpected individuals to fulfill His purposes. It also foreshadows Ruth's role in the Davidic line, leading to the birth of Jesus Christ, connecting to the Messianic prophecy.May you be prosperous in Ephrathah and famous in Bethlehem. Ephrathah is an ancient name for the region around Bethlehem, emphasizing the historical and geographical significance of the area. Bethlehem, known as the "House of Bread," is prophetically significant as the birthplace of King David and later Jesus Christ (<a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>). The blessing of prosperity and fame for Boaz and his descendants points to the future prominence of this lineage, culminating in the birth of the Messiah, fulfilling God's redemptive plan through history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/b/boaz.htm">Boaz</a> A wealthy landowner in Bethlehem, a kinsman-redeemer for Ruth, and a central figure in the account of redemption and provision. 2. <a href="/topical/r/ruth.htm">Ruth</a> A Moabite widow who demonstrates loyalty and faithfulness, ultimately becoming part of the lineage of David and Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/b/bethlehem.htm">Bethlehem</a> The town where the events of Ruth take place, significant as the birthplace of David and later Jesus. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_elders_and_people_at_the_gate.htm">The Elders and People at the Gate</a> Community leaders and witnesses to the legal transaction between Boaz and the closer kinsman-redeemer, affirming Boaz's right to marry Ruth. 5. <a href="/topical/r/rachel_and_leah.htm">Rachel and Leah</a> The wives of Jacob, mentioned as matriarchs who built the house of Israel, symbolizing fruitfulness and legacy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_community_blessing.htm">The Power of Community Blessing</a> The elders and people at the gate bless Ruth, recognizing her potential to build a legacy. This highlights the importance of community support and affirmation in fulfilling God's purposes. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_fruitfulness.htm">Legacy and Fruitfulness</a> The reference to Rachel and Leah underscores the significance of leaving a spiritual and familial legacy. Believers are encouraged to consider how their lives contribute to God's ongoing account. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_plan.htm">God's Sovereign Plan</a> Ruth's inclusion in the lineage of David and Jesus illustrates God's sovereign plan to use unexpected people and circumstances for His glory. Trust in God's providence, even when the path is unclear. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_and_reward.htm">Faithfulness and Reward</a> Ruth's faithfulness to Naomi and her new faith community is rewarded with a place of honor and blessing. This encourages believers to remain steadfast in their commitments and trust in God's timing.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ruth_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ruth 4</a> <a href="/q/which_biblical_woman_shows_faith,_strength.htm">Who exemplifies faith and strength among biblical women?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_monogamy.htm">What does the Bible say about monogamy?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_hate_esau_from_birth.htm">Romans 9:13: How can a loving God claim to hate Esau from birth?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_god_allow_polygamy_in_the_bible.htm">If God is moral, why did He allow polygamy in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ruth/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) The Lord . . .--In this way is the nuptial blessing invoked.Is come.--Rather, is coming.Rachel--though the younger sister and the junior wife--is put first, probably from her death and burial having associated her with Bethlehem (see <a href="/genesis/35-16.htm" title="And they journeyed from Bethel; and there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labor.">Genesis 35:16</a>; <a href="/genesis/35-19.htm" title="And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Bethlehem.">Genesis 35:19</a>). In this way, too, we should explain the prophecy of Jeremiah as applied by St. Matthew (<a href="/jeremiah/31-15.htm" title="Thus said the LORD; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not.">Jeremiah 31:15</a>; <a href="/matthew/2-18.htm" title="In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.">Matthew 2:18</a>).Build.--From the Hebrew word to build are derived the words for son and daughter, thus a twofold aspect in the word sometimes appears as here. (See also <a href="/genesis/16-2.htm" title="And Sarai said to Abram, Behold now, the LORD has restrained me from bearing: I pray you, go in to my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai.">Genesis 16:2</a>; <a href="/genesis/30-3.htm" title="And she said, Behold my maid Bilhah, go in to her; and she shall bear on my knees, that I may also have children by her.">Genesis 30:3</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ruth/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - And all the people who were in the gateway, and the elders, said, Witnesses! May Yahveh grant that the wife who has come into thy house may be as Rachel and Leah, who built, the two of them, the house of Israel! The people of the city in general, and the venerable elders in particular, were pleased with every step that Boaz had taken. They felt that he had acted a truly honorable part, at once in reference to Naomi, and to Ruth, and to the nearest kinsman, and likewise in reference to themselves as the representatives of the general population. Blessings rose up within their hearts, ascended into heaven, and came down - charged with something Divine as well as something human and humane - in showers upon his head, and upon the head of his bride. When they prayed that the woman who was the choice of their fellow-citizen's heart should be as Rachel and Leah, they simply gave expression to the intensest desire that Israelites could cherish in reference to an esteemed sister. When they spoke of Rachel and Leah - the mothers of Israel - as "building up the house of Israel, they first of all compared the people to a household, and then they passed over from the idea of a household to the idea of a house as containing the household. They added, more particularly in reference to Boaz himself, Do thou manfully in Ephratah. The expression is somewhat peculiar, ringing changes on the peculiar and remarkable term that occurs both in <a href="/ruth/2-1.htm">Ruth 2:1</a> and in <a href="/ruth/3-11.htm">Ruth 3:11</a>. The expression is עֲשֵׂה־חַיִל. The people meant, "Act thou the part of a strong, substantial, worthy man." They added, in a kind of enthusiastic exclamation, Proclaim thy name in Bethlehem. They had, however, no reference to any verbal proclamation, or tribute of self-applause. The spirit of ideality had seized them. They meant, "Act the noble part - the part that will without voice proclaim in Bethlehem its own intrinsic nobleness." <a href="/commentaries/ruth/4-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“We are witnesses,” עֵדִ֑ים (‘ê·ḏîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5707.htm">Strong's 5707: </a> A witness, testimony, a recorder, prince said וַיֹּ֨אמְר֜וּ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say the elders וְהַזְּקֵנִ֖ים (wə·haz·zə·qê·nîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2205.htm">Strong's 2205: </a> Old and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the people הָעָ֧ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock at the gate. בַּשַּׁ֛עַר (baš·ša·‘ar) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> An opening, door, gate “May the LORD יְהוָ֨ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel make יִתֵּן֩ (yit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set the woman הָאִשָּׁ֜ה (hā·’iš·šāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female entering הַבָּאָ֣ה (hab·bā·’āh) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go your home בֵּיתֶ֗ךָ (bê·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house like Rachel כְּרָחֵ֤ל ׀ (kə·rā·ḥêl) Preposition-k | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7354.htm">Strong's 7354: </a> Rachel -- a wife of Jacob and Leah, וּכְלֵאָה֙ (ū·ḵə·lê·’āh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3812.htm">Strong's 3812: </a> Leah -- 'weary', a wife of Jacob who אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that together built up בָּנ֤וּ (bā·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> To build the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc May you be וַעֲשֵׂה־ (wa·‘ă·śêh-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make prosperous חַ֣יִל (ḥa·yil) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength in Ephrathah בְּאֶפְרָ֔תָה (bə·’ep̄·rā·ṯāh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_672.htm">Strong's 672: </a> Ephrath -- an Israelite woman, also the name of several places in Palestine and famous וּקְרָא־ (ū·qə·rā-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read in בְּבֵ֥ית (bə·ḇêṯ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_0.htm">Strong's 0: </a> 0 Bethlehem. לָֽחֶם׃ (lā·ḥem) Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1035.htm">Strong's 1035: </a> Bethlehem -- 'place of bread', a city in Judah, also a city in Zebulun <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ruth/4-11.htm">Ruth 4:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ruth/4-11.htm">Ruth 4:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ruth/4-11.htm">Ruth 4:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ruth/4-11.htm">Ruth 4:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ruth/4-11.htm">Ruth 4:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ruth/4-11.htm">Ruth 4:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ruth/4-11.htm">Ruth 4:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ruth/4-11.htm">Ruth 4:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ruth/4-11.htm">Ruth 4:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ruth/4-11.htm">Ruth 4:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ruth/4-11.htm">OT History: Ruth 4:11 All the people who were (Ru Rut.)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/ruth/4-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Ruth 4:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Ruth 4:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/ruth/4-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Ruth 4:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Ruth 4:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>