Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a man of might of the kindred of Elimelech, named Boaz.
New American Standard Bible
Now Naomi had
King James Version
And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz.
Holman Bible
Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side named Boaz. He was a prominent man of noble character
International Standard Version
Naomi had a close relative of her late husband, a man of considerable wealth from the family of Elimelech. His name was Boaz.
A Conservative Version
And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name was Boaz.
American Standard Version
And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name was Boaz.
Amplified
Now Naomi had a relative of her husband, a man of great wealth and influence, from the family of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz.
Bible in Basic English
And Naomi had a relation of her husband, a man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz.
Darby Translation
And Naomi had a relation of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name was Boaz.
Julia Smith Translation
And to Naomi an acquaintance to her husband, a strong man of wealth, from the family of Elimelech; and his name Boaz.
King James 2000
And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{Now} Naomi {had a relative of her husband}, {a prominent rich man} from the clan of Elimelech, [whose] name was Boaz.
Modern King James verseion
And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech. And his name was Boaz.
NET Bible
Now Naomi had a relative on her husband's side of the family named Boaz. He was a wealthy, prominent man from the clan of Elimelech.
New Heart English Bible
Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name was Boaz.
The Emphasized Bible
Now, Naomi, had an acquaintance of her husband's, a man of great integrity, of the family of Elimelech, - whose name, was Boaz.
Webster
And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz.
World English Bible
Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name was Boaz.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Naomi hath an acquaintance of her husband's, a man mighty in wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name is Boaz.
Themes
Elimelech » With naomi, his wife, and two sons, emigrate to moab
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ruth 2:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Ruth Meets Boaz
1 And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a man of might of the kindred of Elimelech, named Boaz. 2 And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, "Let me go to the field and lease and gather ears, after whomsoever I find grace in his sight." And she said unto her, "Go, my daughter."
Cross References
Ruth 4:21
Salmon begat Boaz, Boaz begat Obed,
Ruth 3:2
For now this Boaz our kinsman with whose maidens thou wast, winnoweth his barley tonight in the threshing floor:
Ruth 3:12
And it is true that I am of thy next kin: howbeit, there is one nigher than I.
Matthew 1:5
Salmon begat Boaz of Rahab; Boaz begat Obed of Ruth; Obed begat Jesse;
1 Chronicles 2:10-12
And Ram begat Amminadab: and Amminadab begat Nahshon, a lord among the children of Judah.
Deuteronomy 8:17-18
And beware that thou say not in thine heart, 'My power and the might of mine own hand hath done me all these acts.'
Judges 12:8-10
After this man, one Ibozan of Bethlehem judged Israel;
Ruth 1:2
The name of the man was Elimelech, and his wife Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion and they were Ephraimites, out of Bethlehem Judah. And when they came into the land of Moab, they continued there.
Job 1:3
His substance was seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen, five hundred she-asses, and a very great household: so that he was one of the most principal men among all them of the east country.
Job 31:25
Have I rejoiced because my substance was great, and because my hand gat so much?
Luke 3:32
which was the son of Jesse: which was the son of Obed: which was the son of Boaz: which was the son of Salmon: which was the son of