Ruth 2:1 Parallel Translations

Naomi had a relative. He was from Elimelech's side of the family. He was a man of outstanding character named Boaz.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

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

DBY:

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

JPS:

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

WBS:

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

WEB:

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

YLT:

And Naomi hath an acquaintance of her husband's, a man mighty in wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name is Boaz.

Ruth 2:1 Cross References

XREF:

Ruth 1:2 The name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife, Naomi; and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehem in Judah. Now they entered the land of Moab and remained there. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

2:1 And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of {a} wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name [was] Boaz.
(a) Or power, both in virtue, authority and riches.

MHC:

2:1-3 Observe Ruth's humility. When Providence had made her poor, she cheerfully stoops to her lot. High spirits will rather starve than stoop; not so Ruth. Nay, it is her own proposal. She speaks humbly in her expectation of leave to glean. We may not demand kindness as a debt, but ask, and take it as a favour, though in a small matter. Ruth also was an example of industry. She loved not to eat the bread of idleness. This is an example to young people. Diligence promises well, both for this world and the other. We must not be shy of any honest employment. No labour is a reproach. Sin is a thing below us, but we must not think any thing else so, to which Providence call us. She was an example of regard to her mother, and of trust in Providence. God wisely orders what seem to us small events; and those that appear altogether uncertain, still are directed to serve his own glory, and the good of his people.

CONC:

Acquaintance Boaz Bo'az Clan Elimelech Elim'elech Family Husband Husband's Kinsman Mighty Naomi Na'omi Relation Relative Standing Valour Wealth

Acquaintance Boaz Bo'az Clan Elimelech Elim'elech Husband Husband's Kinsman Mighty Naomi Na'omi Relation Relative Side Standing Valour Wealth

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