Ruth 4:13 “So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And when he had relations…”

Ruth 4:13

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife; and he went in to her, and the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she bore a son.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

So Boaz tooke Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in vnto her, the Lord gaue that she conceiued, and bare a sonne.

Darby Translation

And Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife; and he went in unto her, and Jehovah gave her conception, and she bore a son.

Young's Literal Translation

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.

Bible in Basic English

So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife; and he went in to her, and the Lord made her with child and she gave birth to a son.

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Cross references

“A. M. 2697. B.C. 1307. Boaz”

Ruth 3:11

Ruth 3:11 · BSB

And now do not be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you request, since all my fellow townspeople know that you are a woman of noble character.

“the Lord”

Genesis 29:31 Genesis 33:5 Psalm 127:3 Ruth 4:12 Genesis 25:21 Genesis 30:2

Genesis 29:31 · BSB

When the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb; but Rachel was barren.

Genesis 33:5 · BSB

When Esau looked up and saw the women and children, he asked, “Who are these with you?” Jacob answered, “These are the children God has graciously given your servant.”

Psalm 127:3 · BSB

Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.

Ruth 4:12 · BSB

And 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.”

Genesis 25:21 · BSB

Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.

Genesis 30:2 · BSB

Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld children from you?”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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.”

14Then 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.

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