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May he become famous throughout Israel! <a href="/nlt/ruth/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then the women of the town said to Naomi, “Praise the LORD, who has now provided a redeemer for your family! May this child be famous in Israel. <a href="/esv/ruth/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you this day without a redeemer, and may his name be renowned in Israel! <a href="/bsb/ruth/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/ruth/4.htm">King James Bible</a> And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel. <a href="/nkjv/ruth/4.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you this day without a close relative; and may his name be famous in Israel! <a href="/nasb_/ruth/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed is the LORD who has not left you without a redeemer today, and may his name become famous in Israel. <a href="/nasb/ruth/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the women said to Naomi, &#8220Blessed is the LORD who has not left you without a redeemer today, and may his name become famous in Israel. <a href="/nasb77/ruth/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed is the LORD who has not left you without a redeemer today, and may his name become famous in Israel. <a href="/lsb/ruth/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed is Yahweh who has not left you without a kinsman redeemer today, and may his name be proclaimed in Israel. <a href="/amp/ruth/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed is the LORD who has not left you without a redeemer (grandson, as heir) today, and may his name become famous in Israel. <a href="/csb/ruth/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you without a family redeemer today. May his name become well known in Israel. <a href="/hcsb/ruth/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the women said to Naomi, &#8220Praise the LORD, who has not left you without a family redeemer today. May his name become well known in Israel. <a href="/asv/ruth/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be Jehovah, who hath not left thee this day without a near kinsman; and let his name be famous in Israel. <a href="/cev/ruth/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After his birth, the women said to Naomi: Praise the LORD! Today he has given you a grandson to take care of you. We pray that the boy will grow up to be famous everywhere in Israel. <a href="/erv/ruth/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a near kinsman, and let his name be famous in Israel. <a href="/gwt/ruth/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The women said to Naomi, "Praise the LORD, who has remembered today to give you someone who will take care of you. The child's name will be famous in Israel. <a href="/gnt/ruth/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> The women said to Naomi, "Praise the LORD! He has given you a grandson today to take care of you. May the boy become famous in Israel! <a href="/isv/ruth/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the women of Bethlehem told Naomi, "May the LORD be blessed, who has not left you today without a related redeemer. May his name become famous throughout Israel! <a href="/msb/ruth/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/ruth/4.htm">NET Bible</a> The village women said to Naomi, "May the LORD be praised because he has not left you without a guardian today! May he become famous in Israel! <a href="/nheb/ruth/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The women said to Naomi, "Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you this day without a redeemer; and let his name be famous in Israel. <a href="/wbt/ruth/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the women said to Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, who hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel. <a href="/web/ruth/4.htm">World English Bible</a> The women said to Naomi, “Blessed be Yahweh, who has not left you today without a near kinsman. Let his name be famous in Israel. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ruth/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the women say to Naomi, “Blessed [is] YHWH who has not let a redeemer cease to you today, and his name is proclaimed in Israel, <a href="/ylt/ruth/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the women say unto Naomi, 'Blessed is Jehovah who hath not let a redeemer cease to thee to-day, and his name is proclaimed in Israel, <a href="/slt/ruth/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the women will say to Naomi, Blessed be Jehovah who caused not to cease to thee a blood relation this day; and his name shall be called in Israel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ruth/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the women said to Noemi: Blessed be the Lord, who hath not suffered thy family to want a successor, that his name should be preserved in Israel. <a href="/cpdv/ruth/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the Lord, who has not permitted your family to be without a successor, and may his name be called upon in Israel. <a href="/nabre/ruth/4.htm">New American Bible</a> Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed is the LORD who has not failed to provide you today with a redeemer. May he become famous in Israel! <a href="/nrsvce/ruth/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you this day without next-of-kin; and may his name be renowned in Israel!<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ruth/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the women said to Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel. <a href="/hpbt/ruth/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the women were saying to Namei: “Blessed is LORD JEHOVAH who has not caused a Redeemer to fail today, and you shall call out his name in Israel<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ruth/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the women said unto Naomi: 'Blessed be the LORD, who hath not left thee this day without a near kinsman, and let his name be famous in Israel. <a href="/sep/ruth/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the woman said to Noemin, Blessed is the Lord, who has not suffered a redeemer to fail thee this day, even to make thy name famous in Israel. <a href="/parallel/ruth/4-14.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=867" 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 Marries Ruth</a> 13So 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. 14<a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: han·nā·šîm (Art:: N-fp) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">Then the women</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wat·tō·mar·nāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5281.htm" title="5281: nā·‘o·mî (N-proper-fs) -- Mother-in-law of Ruth. From no'am; pleasant; Noomi, an Israelitess.">Naomi,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bā·rūḵ (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">“Blessed be</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/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/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">has not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7673.htm" title="7673: hiš·bîṯ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To repose, desist from exertion. A primitive root; to repose, i.e. Desist from exertion; used in many implied relations.">left</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">this day</a> <a href="/hebrew/1350.htm" title="1350: gō·’êl (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To redeem, act as kinsman. A primitive root, to redeem, i.e. To be the next of kin.">without a kinsman-redeemer.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">May his name</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: wə·yiq·qā·rê (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">become famous</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: bə·yiś·rā·’êl (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">in Israel.</a> 15He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. For your daughter-in-law, who loves you and is better to you than seven sons, has given him birth.”…<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/21-6.htm">Genesis 21:6-7</a> Then Sarah said, “God has made me laugh, and everyone who hears of this will laugh with me.” / She added, “Who would have told Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age.” <a href="/1_samuel/2-1.htm">1 Samuel 2:1-10</a> At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation. / There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. / Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed. ... <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. <a href="/luke/1-46.htm">Luke 1:46-55</a> Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, / and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! / For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. ... <a href="/luke/1-68.htm">Luke 1:68-79</a> “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. / He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, / as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, ... <a href="/psalms/113-9.htm">Psalm 113:9</a> He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah! <a href="/psalms/126-2.htm">Psalm 126:2-3</a> Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” / The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. <a href="/1_samuel/1-27.htm">1 Samuel 1:27-28</a> I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him, / I now dedicate the boy to the LORD. For as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the LORD.” So they worshiped the LORD there. <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="/isaiah/12-1.htm">Isaiah 12:1</a> In that day you will say: “O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me. <a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5-6</a> Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, / and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, <a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">1 Peter 1:3</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, <a href="/1_timothy/2-15.htm">1 Timothy 2:15</a> Women, however, will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control. <a href="/genesis/30-13.htm">Genesis 30:13</a> Leah said, “How happy I am! For the women call me happy.” So she named him Asher. <a href="/1_samuel/2-20.htm">1 Samuel 2:20-21</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. / So the LORD attended to Hannah, and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the women said to Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, which has not left you this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel.the women<a href="/luke/1-58.htm">Luke 1:58</a> And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.<a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Romans 12:15</a> Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.<a href="/1_corinthians/12-26.htm">1 Corinthians 12:26</a> And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.Blessed<a href="/genesis/29-35.htm">Genesis 29:35</a> And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, Now will I praise the LORD: therefore she called his name Judah; and left bearing.<a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Psalm 34:1-3</a> A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed. I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth… <a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Psalm 103:1,2</a> A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name… which hath<a href="/genesis/24-27.htm">Genesis 24:27</a> And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren.<a href="/ruth/4-21.htm">Ruth 4:21,22</a> And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed, … <a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2</a> And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:<a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1-4</a> And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ruth/3-10.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/judges/20-28.htm">Cease</a> <a href="/ruth/4-11.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ruth/4-8.htm">Kin</a> <a href="/ruth/4-8.htm">Kinsman</a> <a href="/ruth/4-8.htm">Kinsman-Redeemer</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-18.htm">Left</a> <a href="/ruth/4-9.htm">Naomi</a> <a href="/ruth/4-9.htm">Na'omi</a> <a href="/judges/16-24.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/judges/21-13.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/ruth/4-8.htm">Redeemer</a> <a href="/ruth/4-8.htm">Redemption</a> <a href="/ruth/4-8.htm">Relation</a> <a href="/ruth/4-8.htm">Right</a> <a href="/judges/20-12.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/ruth/4-9.htm">Today</a> <a href="/ruth/4-9.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/ruth/2-22.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/2-20.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-5.htm">Cease</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-17.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-42.htm">Kin</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-11.htm">Kinsman</a> <a href="/ruth/3-9.htm">Kinsman-Redeemer</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-31.htm">Left</a> <a href="/ruth/4-16.htm">Naomi</a> <a href="/ruth/4-16.htm">Na'omi</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-32.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-31.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/job/19-25.htm">Redeemer</a> <a href="/psalms/49-8.htm">Redemption</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">Relation</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-23.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_samuel/5-11.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-3.htm">Today</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-3.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/ruth/4-17.htm">Women</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>Then the women said to Naomi The women of Bethlehem, who had witnessed Naomi's return from Moab and her earlier lament of bitterness, now speak words of blessing and joy. This reflects the communal nature of ancient Israelite society, where the community shared in both the sorrows and joys of its members. The women serve as a chorus, affirming God's providence and the restoration of Naomi's fortunes.Blessed be the LORD This phrase is a doxology, a short hymn of praises to God, acknowledging His sovereignty and goodness. It reflects the belief that all good things come from God and that He is actively involved in the lives of His people. The use of "LORD" (YHWH) emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and Israel, highlighting His faithfulness.who has not left you this day without a kinsman-redeemer The concept of a kinsman-redeemer (Hebrew: go'el) is central to the book of Ruth. It refers to a close relative who has the responsibility to redeem a family member in distress, whether by buying back land, marrying a widow, or avenging blood. Boaz fulfills this role for Naomi and Ruth, symbolizing God's provision and care. This also foreshadows the ultimate redemption through Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate Redeemer for humanity.May his name become famous in Israel This blessing speaks to the hope that the child born to Ruth and Boaz, Obed, will have a lasting legacy. It underscores the importance of family lineage and heritage in Israelite culture. Obed becomes the grandfather of King David, linking this narrative to the Davidic line and ultimately to Jesus Christ, fulfilling the messianic prophecies and establishing a royal lineage.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/naomi.htm">Naomi</a> A central figure in the Book of Ruth, Naomi is a widow who returns to Bethlehem from Moab after the death of her husband and sons. Her account is one of loss, redemption, and restoration. 2. <a href="/topical/r/ruth.htm">Ruth</a> Naomi's Moabite daughter-in-law, who shows steadfast loyalty and faithfulness by staying with Naomi and eventually marrying Boaz. 3. <a href="/topical/b/boaz.htm">Boaz</a> A wealthy relative of Naomi's late husband, who acts as the kinsman-redeemer by marrying Ruth, thus preserving the family line and property. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_women_of_bethlehem.htm">The Women of Bethlehem</a> The local women who witness Naomi's transformation from bitterness to joy and who praise God for His provision of a redeemer. 5. <a href="/topical/b/bethlehem.htm">Bethlehem</a> The setting for much of the Book of Ruth, Bethlehem is significant as the birthplace of King David and later, Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_and_faithfulness.htm">God's Provision and Faithfulness</a> God provides for His people even in times of despair. Naomi's account reminds us that God is always working behind the scenes to bring about His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community.htm">The Role of Community</a> The women of Bethlehem play a crucial role in affirming God's work in Naomi's life. This highlights the importance of community in recognizing and celebrating God's blessings. <a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_redemption.htm">The Significance of Redemption</a> The concept of a redeemer is central to the Christian faith. Boaz's role as a kinsman-redeemer foreshadows Christ's ultimate redemption of humanity. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a> The prayer that the redeemer's name becomes famous in Israel points to the lasting impact of our actions and faithfulness. Our lives can leave a legacy that honors God.<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/what_does_ruth_teach_about_loyalty,_faith.htm">What lessons does Ruth's story teach about loyalty and faith?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_redemption's_essence.htm">What defines the essence of being redeemed?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_skeptical_theism_say_on_divine_hiddenness.htm">What does the Bible say about mental health?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_purpose_of_levirate_marriage.htm">What is the purpose of Levirate marriage?</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>(14) Left thee without.--Literally, not allowed to cease to thee.A kinsman.--That is, the child (See next verse). The word kinsman here is Goel, a redeemer.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ruth/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - And the women said to Naomi, Blessed he Yahveh, who has given thee a kinsman this day! May his name become famous in Israel. Of course it is Ruth's son who is the kinsman referred to, the nearest kinsman, still nearer than Boaz. The kinsman was given, said the women, "this day," the day when the child was born. The expression which we have rendered, "who has given thee a kinsman," is, literally, "who has not caused to fail to thee a kinsman." The sympathetic women who had gathered together in Boaz's house were sanguine, or at least enthusiastically desirous, that a son so auspiciously given, after most peculiar antecedents, would yet become a famous name in Israel. Canon Cook supposes that the kinsman referred to by the women was not the child, but his father, Boaz ('Speaker's Commentary,' in loc.). Yet it is obvious that the kinsman specified was the one who, as they said, had been given, or had not been caused to fail, "that day." He was, moreover, the one of whom they went on to say, "May his name become famous in Israel, and may he be to thee a restorer of life, and for the support of thine old age," etc. Dr. Cook's objections are founded on a too narrow view of the functions devolving on, and of the privileges accruing to, a goel. <a href="/commentaries/ruth/4-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then the women הַנָּשִׁים֙ (han·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female said וַתֹּאמַ֤רְנָה (wat·tō·mar·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to אֶֽל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Naomi, נָעֳמִ֔י (nā·‘o·mî) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5281.htm">Strong's 5281: </a> Naomi -- mother-in-law of Ruth “Blessed [be] בָּר֣וּךְ (bā·rūḵ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (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 who אֲ֠שֶׁר (’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 has not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no left הִשְׁבִּ֥ית (hiš·bîṯ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7673.htm">Strong's 7673: </a> To repose, desist from exertion you לָ֛ךְ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> this day הַיּ֑וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day without a kinsman-redeemer. גֹּאֵ֖ל (gō·’êl) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1350.htm">Strong's 1350: </a> To redeem, act as kinsman May his name שְׁמ֖וֹ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name become famous וְיִקָּרֵ֥א (wə·yiq·qā·rê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read in Israel. בְּיִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (bə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ruth/4-14.htm">Ruth 4:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ruth/4-14.htm">Ruth 4:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ruth/4-14.htm">Ruth 4:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ruth/4-14.htm">Ruth 4:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ruth/4-14.htm">Ruth 4:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ruth/4-14.htm">Ruth 4:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ruth/4-14.htm">Ruth 4:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ruth/4-14.htm">Ruth 4:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ruth/4-14.htm">Ruth 4:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ruth/4-14.htm">Ruth 4:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ruth/4-14.htm">OT History: Ruth 4:14 The women said to Naomi Blessed be (Ru Rut.)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/ruth/4-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Ruth 4:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Ruth 4:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/ruth/4-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Ruth 4:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Ruth 4:15" /></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>