Ruth 2:1

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ruth 2:1

BSB

Now Naomi had a relative on her husband's side, a prominent man of noble character from the clan of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz.

AKJV

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

CPDV

But there was a man related to Elimelech, a powerful man, and very wealthy, named Boaz.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And to Naomi an acquaintance to her husband, a strong man of wealth, from the family of Elimelech; and his name Boaz.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ruth 2:1

AndNaomiH5281Proper Name FemininehadakinsmanH4129Noun Masculineofherhusband'sH376Noun MasculineamightyH1368 manH376Noun MasculineofwealthH2428Noun MasculineofthefamilyH4940Noun FeminineofElimelechH458Proper Name MasculineandhisnameH8034Noun MasculinewasBoazH1162Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for Ruth 2:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ruth 2:1

Summary

Wealthy relative introduced as providential connection

Place

Bethlehem

Event

Boaz introduced

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC