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When he made love to her, the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ruth/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ruth/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ruth/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ruth/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ruth/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ruth/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ruth/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ruth/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ruth/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ruth/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ruth/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ruth/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ruth/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ruth/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Boaz married Ruth, and the LORD blessed her with a son. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ruth/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ruth/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ruth/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So Boaz took Ruth home as his wife. The LORD blessed her, and she became pregnant and had a son. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ruth/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ruth/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ruth/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Boaz married Ruth and had sexual relations with her. The LORD enabled her to conceive and she gave birth to a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ruth/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ruth/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ruth/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ruth/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ruth/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ruth/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ruth/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Booz therefore took Ruth, and married her: and went in unto her, and the Lord gave her to conceive and to bear a son. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ruth/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ruth/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Boaz took Ruth. When they came together as husband and wife, the LORD enabled her to conceive and she bore a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ruth/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. When they came together, the LORD made her conceive, and she bore a son.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ruth/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ruth/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />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<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ruth/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ruth/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ruth/4-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LT1nlCXT1mU?start=856" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ruth/4.htm">Boaz Marries Ruth</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1162.htm" title="1162: bō·‘az (N-proper-ms) -- From an unused root of uncertain meaning; Boaz, the ancestor of David; also the name of a pillar in front of the temple.">So Boaz</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/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">took</a> <a href="/hebrew/7327.htm" title="7327: rūṯ (N-proper-fs) -- Friendship, a Moabite ancestress of David. Probably for r'uwth; friend; Ruth, a Moabitess.">Ruth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wat·tə·hî- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">and she became</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">his</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: lə·’iš·šāh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">wife.</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">And when he had relations with</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- To, into, towards. ">her,</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.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">enabled</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">her</a> <a href="/hebrew/2032.htm" title="2032: hê·rā·yō·wn (N-ms) -- Conception, pregnancy. Or herayown; from harah; pregnancy.">to conceive,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: wat·tê·leḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">and she gave birth to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bên (N-ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">a son.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/21-1.htm">Genesis 21:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/29-31.htm">Genesis 29:31</a></span><br />When the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb; but Rachel was barren.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/30-22.htm">Genesis 30:22-24</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/1-19.htm">1 Samuel 1:19-20</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3</a></span><br />Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-1.htm">Isaiah 54:1</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5</a></span><br />Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-16.htm">Matthew 1:16</a></span><br />and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-13.htm">Luke 1:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-24.htm">Luke 1:24-25</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-57.htm">Luke 1:57</a></span><br />When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-7.htm">Luke 2:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-9.htm">Romans 9:9</a></span><br />For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/4-4.htm">Galatians 4:4</a></span><br />But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-11.htm">Hebrews 11:11</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ruth/3-11.htm">Ruth 3:11</a></b></br> 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 <i>art</i> a virtuous woman.</p><p class="hdg">the Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ruth/4-12.htm">Ruth 4:12</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/20-17.htm">Genesis 20:17,18</a></b></br> So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bare <i>children</i>… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/21-1.htm">Genesis 21:1-3</a></b></br> And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ruth/4-12.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/judges/13-24.htm">Beareth</a> <a href="/ruth/4-10.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/ruth/4-9.htm">Boaz</a> <a href="/ruth/4-9.htm">Bo'az</a> <a href="/ruth/4-12.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/judges/13-24.htm">Child</a> <a href="/judges/13-7.htm">Conceive</a> <a href="/genesis/3-16.htm">Conception</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-13.htm">Enabled</a> <a href="/ruth/4-10.htm">Ruth</a> <a href="/ruth/4-10.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/1-20.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-27.htm">Beareth</a> <a href="/ruth/4-15.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/ruth/4-21.htm">Boaz</a> <a href="/ruth/4-21.htm">Bo'az</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-20.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/ruth/4-16.htm">Child</a> <a href="/job/15-35.htm">Conceive</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/11-5.htm">Conception</a> <a href="/john/6-65.htm">Enabled</a> <a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Ruth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-4.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Ruth 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ruth/4-1.htm">Boaz calls into judgment the next kinsman</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ruth/4-6.htm">He refuses the redemption according to the manner in Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ruth/4-9.htm">Boaz buys the inheritance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ruth/4-11.htm">He marries Ruth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ruth/4-13.htm">She bears Obed, the grandfather of David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ruth/4-18.htm">The generations of Pharez unto David</a></span><br></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'; 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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 (<a href="/deuteronomy/25-5.htm">Deuteronomy 25:5-10</a>). 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.<p><b>And when he had relations with her,</b><br>This phrase indicates the consummation of the marriage, which was necessary for the continuation of the family line. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, producing offspring was vital for inheritance and maintaining the family name. The physical union between Boaz and Ruth is a fulfillment of God's design for marriage, as seen in <a href="/genesis/2-24.htm">Genesis 2:24</a>, where a man and woman become one flesh.<p><b>the LORD enabled her to conceive,</b><br>This highlights God's sovereignty and active role in the conception of new life. Ruth's ability to conceive is portrayed as a divine blessing, emphasizing that children are a gift from God (<a href="/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3</a>). The mention of the LORD's involvement underscores the theme of divine providence throughout the book of Ruth. It also connects to other biblical narratives where God intervenes in the conception of significant figures, such as Isaac (<a href="/genesis/21.htm">Genesis 21:1-2</a>) and Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/1-19.htm">1 Samuel 1:19-20</a>).<p><b>and she gave birth to a son.</b><br>The birth of a son is significant for several reasons. It ensures the continuation of Elimelech's family line and provides security for Naomi, who had lost her husband and sons. This son, Obed, becomes the grandfather of King David, placing Ruth and Boaz in the direct lineage of Jesus Christ (<a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5-6</a>). The birth of Obed is a fulfillment of God's promise to bless all nations through Abraham's descendants (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>), and it foreshadows the coming of the Messiah, who would be a descendant of David.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/boaz.htm">Boaz</a></b><br>A wealthy landowner in Bethlehem, a kinsman-redeemer for Ruth, and a man of noble character who marries Ruth.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/ruth.htm">Ruth</a></b><br>A Moabite widow who shows loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi and becomes the great-grandmother of King David.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, who is actively involved in the lives of His people, enabling Ruth to conceive.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethlehem.htm">Bethlehem</a></b><br>The town where the events take place, significant as the birthplace of King David and later Jesus Christ.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/conception_and_birth.htm">Conception and Birth</a></b><br>The miraculous provision of a son, Obed, who becomes part of the lineage of David and Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_family.htm">God's Sovereignty in Family</a></b><br>God is actively involved in the formation of families and the continuation of His covenant promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_and_reward.htm">Faithfulness and Reward</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/redemption_and_restoration.htm">Redemption and Restoration</a></b><br>Boaz as a kinsman-redeemer is a type of Christ, who redeems and restores us, pointing to the ultimate redemption found in Jesus.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_providence.htm">Divine Providence</a></b><br>The events in Ruth's life show God's providential care and orchestration of events for His purposes, encouraging trust in His plans.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>Ruth's account encourages believers to consider the impact of their faith and actions on future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ruth_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ruth 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_akeldama's_significance.htm">Who was Boaz in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_ruth_teach_about_loyalty,_faith.htm">What lessons does Ruth's story teach about loyalty and faith?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_family_planning.htm">What does the Bible say about family planning?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_bethlehem's_biblical_role.htm">What is Bethlehem's biblical significance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ruth/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">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.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ruth/4-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So Boaz</span><br /><span class="heb">בֹּ֤עַז</span> <span class="translit">(bō·‘az)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1162.htm">Strong's 1162: </a> </span><span class="str2">Boaz -- 'quickness', an ancestor of David, also a pillar before the temple</span><br /><br /><span class="word">took</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקַּ֨ח</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·qaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ruth</span><br /><span class="heb">רוּת֙</span> <span class="translit">(rūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7327.htm">Strong's 7327: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruth -- 'friendship', a Moabite ancestress of David</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and she became</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתְּהִי־</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tə·hî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his wife.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאִשָּׁ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’iš·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> </span><span class="str2">Woman, wife, female</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And he had relations with</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">her,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלֶ֑יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·le·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">enabled</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתֵּ֨ן</span> <span class="translit">(way·yit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">her</span><br /><span class="heb">לָ֛הּ</span> <span class="translit">(lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">to conceive,</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵרָי֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(hê·rā·yō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2032.htm">Strong's 2032: </a> </span><span class="str2">Conception, pregnancy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and she gave birth to</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתֵּ֥לֶד</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tê·leḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a son.</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(bên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ruth/4-13.htm">Ruth 4:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ruth/4-13.htm">Ruth 4:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ruth/4-13.htm">Ruth 4:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ruth/4-13.htm">Ruth 4:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ruth/4-13.htm">Ruth 4:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ruth/4-13.htm">Ruth 4:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ruth/4-13.htm">Ruth 4:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ruth/4-13.htm">Ruth 4:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ruth/4-13.htm">Ruth 4:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ruth/4-13.htm">Ruth 4:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ruth/4-13.htm">OT History: Ruth 4:13 So Boaz took Ruth and she became (Ru Rut.)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/ruth/4-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Ruth 4:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Ruth 4:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/ruth/4-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Ruth 4:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Ruth 4:14" /></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>