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New International Version
So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. When he made love to her, the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son.

New Living Translation
So Boaz took Ruth into his home, and she became his wife. When he slept with her, the LORD enabled her to become pregnant, and she gave birth to a son.

English Standard Version
So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And he went in to her, and the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife; and when he went in to her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son.

New American Standard Bible
So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife, and he had relations with her. And the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son.

NASB 1995
So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife, and he went in to her. And the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son.

NASB 1977
So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife, and he went in to her. And the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son.

Legacy Standard Bible
So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife, and he went in to her. And Yahweh granted her conception, and she gave birth to a son.

Amplified 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 gave birth to a son.

Christian Standard Bible
Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. He slept with her, and the LORD granted conception to her, and she gave birth to a son.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. When he was intimate with her, the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to 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.

Contemporary English Version
Boaz married Ruth, and the LORD blessed her with a son.

English Revised Version
So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife; and he went in unto her, and the LORD gave her conception, and she bare a son.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Boaz took Ruth home, and she became his wife. He slept with her, and the LORD gave her the ability to become pregnant. So she gave birth to a son.

Good News Translation
So Boaz took Ruth home as his wife. The LORD blessed her, and she became pregnant and had a son.

International Standard Version
So Boaz took Ruth to be his wife, and when he had marital relations with her, the LORD made her conceive, and she bore a son.

NET Bible
So Boaz married Ruth and had sexual relations with her. The LORD enabled her to conceive and she gave birth to a son.

New Heart English Bible
So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife; and he went in to her, and the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son.

Webster's Bible Translation
So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in to her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
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.

World English Bible
So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife; and he went in to her, and Yahweh enabled her to conceive, and she bore a son.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And Boaz takes Ruth, and she becomes his wife, and he goes in to her, and YHWH gives conception to her, and she bears 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.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Boaz will take Ruth, and she will be to him for a wife: and he will come in to her, and Jehovah will give to her conception, and she will bring forth a son.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Booz therefore took Ruth, and married her: and went in unto her, and the Lord gave her to conceive and to bear a son.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so Boaz took Ruth, and received her as his wife, and he went in to her, and the Lord granted to her to conceive and bear a son.

New American Bible
Boaz took Ruth. When they came together as husband and wife, the LORD enabled her to conceive and she bore a son.

New Revised Standard Version
So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. When they came together, the LORD made her conceive, and she bore a son.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife; and when he went in unto her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Baaz took Ruth and she was his wife, and he entered in union with her, and LORD JEHOVAH gave to her and she conceived and she bore a son

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife; and he went in unto her, and the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Booz took Ruth, and she became his wife, and he went in to her; and the Lord gave her conception, and she bore a son.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Boaz Marries Ruth
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.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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Cross References

Genesis 21:1-2
Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. / So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised.

Genesis 29:31
When the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb; but Rachel was barren.

Genesis 30:22-24
Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb, / and she conceived and gave birth to a son. “God has taken away my shame,” she said. / She named him Joseph, and said, “May the LORD add to me another son.”

1 Samuel 1:19-20
The next morning they got up early to bow in worship before the LORD, and then they returned home to Ramah. And Elkanah had relations with his wife Hannah, and the LORD remembered her. / So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.”

Psalm 127:3
Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.

Isaiah 54:1
“Shout for joy, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth in song and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband,” says the LORD.

Matthew 1:5
Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,

Matthew 1:16
and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

Luke 1:13
But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.

Luke 1:24-25
After these days, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. She declared, / “The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.”

Luke 1:57
When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.

Luke 2:7
And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Romans 9:9
For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”

Galatians 4:4
But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law,

Hebrews 11:11
By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised.

Treasury of Scripture

So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in to her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son.

Ruth 3:11
And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thouart a virtuous woman.

the Lord

Ruth 4:12
And let thy house be like the house of Pharez, whom Tamar bare unto Judah, of the seed which the LORD shall give thee of this young woman.

Genesis 20:17,18
So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they barechildren…

Genesis 21:1-3
And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken…

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Ruth 4

1.Boaz calls into judgment the next kinsman
6.He refuses the redemption according to the manner in Israel
9.Boaz buys the inheritance
11.He marries Ruth
13.She bears Obed, the grandfather of David
18.The generations of Pharez unto David

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife.
This phrase marks the culmination of the kinsman-redeemer narrative, where Boaz fulfills his role as the redeemer for Ruth and Naomi. The marriage of Boaz and Ruth is significant as it unites a Moabite woman with an Israelite man, demonstrating God's inclusive plan for all nations. This union also reflects the Levirate marriage custom, where a close relative marries a widow to preserve the family lineage (Deuteronomy 25:5-10). Boaz's actions are a type of Christ, who redeems His bride, the Church. The marriage takes place in Bethlehem, a town that later becomes significant as the birthplace of Jesus Christ.

And when he had relations with her,
This phrase indicates the consummation of the marriage, which was necessary for the continuation of the family line. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, producing offspring was vital for inheritance and maintaining the family name. The physical union between Boaz and Ruth is a fulfillment of God's design for marriage, as seen inGenesis 2:24, where a man and woman become one flesh.

the LORD enabled her to conceive,
This highlights God's sovereignty and active role in the conception of new life. Ruth's ability to conceive is portrayed as a divine blessing, emphasizing that children are a gift from God (Psalm 127:3). The mention of the LORD's involvement underscores the theme of divine providence throughout the book of Ruth. It also connects to other biblical narratives where God intervenes in the conception of significant figures, such as Isaac (Genesis 21:1-2) and Samuel (1 Samuel 1:19-20).

and she gave birth to a son.
The birth of a son is significant for several reasons. It ensures the continuation of Elimelech's family line and provides security for Naomi, who had lost her husband and sons. This son, Obed, becomes the grandfather of King David, placing Ruth and Boaz in the direct lineage of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:5-6). The birth of Obed is a fulfillment of God's promise to bless all nations through Abraham's descendants (Genesis 12:3), and it foreshadows the coming of the Messiah, who would be a descendant of David.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Boaz
A wealthy landowner in Bethlehem, a kinsman-redeemer for Ruth, and a man of noble character who marries Ruth.

2.Ruth
A Moabite widow who shows loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi and becomes the great-grandmother of King David.

3.The LORD
The covenant God of Israel, who is actively involved in the lives of His people, enabling Ruth to conceive.

4.Bethlehem
The town where the events take place, significant as the birthplace of King David and later Jesus Christ.

5.Conception and Birth
The miraculous provision of a son, Obed, who becomes part of the lineage of David and Jesus.

Teaching Points

God's Sovereignty in Family
God is actively involved in the formation of families and the continuation of His covenant promises.

Faithfulness and Reward
Ruth's faithfulness to Naomi and God is rewarded with a place in the lineage of the Messiah, demonstrating that God honors loyalty and righteousness.

Redemption and Restoration
Boaz as a kinsman-redeemer is a type of Christ, who redeems and restores us, pointing to the ultimate redemption found in Jesus.

Divine Providence
The events in Ruth's life show God's providential care and orchestration of events for His purposes, encouraging trust in His plans.

Legacy of Faith
Ruth's account encourages believers to consider the impact of their faith and actions on future generations.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Ruth 4:13?

2.How does Ruth 4:13 demonstrate God's providence in Ruth's life?

3.What role does marriage play in God's plan according to Ruth 4:13?

4.How does Ruth 4:13 connect to God's covenant promises in Genesis?

5.How can we trust God's timing in our lives like Ruth did?

6.What lessons on faithfulness can we learn from Ruth's story in Ruth 4:13?

7.How does Ruth 4:13 illustrate God's providence in personal relationships?

8.What does Ruth 4:13 reveal about God's role in marriage and family?

9.How does Ruth 4:13 connect to the lineage of King David and Jesus?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Ruth 4?

11.Who was Boaz in the Bible?

12.What lessons does Ruth's story teach about loyalty and faith?

13.What does the Bible say about family planning?

14.What is Bethlehem's biblical significance?

What Does Ruth 4:13 Mean

So Boaz took Ruth

“So Boaz took Ruth…”

• The taking of Ruth marks the formal completion of the kinsman-redeemer process (Ruth 4:9-10).

• Boaz’s decisive action models responsible leadership and sacrificial love (Ephesians 5:25).

• God honors those who step forward in obedience; compare Joshua’s prompt obedience inJoshua 1:10-11.

and she became his wife

“…and she became his wife.”

• A covenant union is now established, fulfilling the goal set inRuth 3:11-13 and echoingGenesis 2:24’s “the two shall become one flesh.”

• The marriage safeguards Ruth’s future and preserves Elimelech’s line, as envisioned inDeuteronomy 25:5-6.

• What began as Ruth’s loyal choice inRuth 1:16 blossoms into the security of God-ordained marriage (Proverbs 18:22).

And when he had relations with her

“And when he had relations with her…”

• Scripture treats marital intimacy as good and pure (Hebrews 13:4).

• This moment underscores God’s design for physical oneness (1 Corinthians 7:3-5) and foreshadows fruitfulness (Genesis 4:1).

• The wording is modest yet clear, affirming that the marriage was consummated, completing the legal and relational union (Matthew 19:6).

the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son

“…the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son.”

• Conception is attributed directly to God’s active kindness, as inGenesis 25:21 and1 Samuel 1:19-20.

• The child is a covenant blessing (Psalm 127:3) and the crucial link in the lineage that leads to David (Ruth 4:17) and ultimately to Christ (Matthew 1:5-6).

• Naomi’s emptiness (Ruth 1:20-21) is reversed; God turns mourning into joy (Isaiah 61:3).

summary

Ruth 4:13 traces a beautiful progression: Boaz’s decisive action, a covenant marriage, God-honoring intimacy, and the Lord’s gift of new life. Each step displays God’s faithfulness, transforming past loss into future hope and weaving Ruth and Boaz into the unfolding plan of redemption.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 13. -And Boaz took Ruth, and she became to him his wife; and he went in to her, and Yahveh gave her conception, and she bore a son.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

So Boaz
בֹּ֤עַז(bō·‘az)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1162:Boaz -- 'quickness', an ancestor of David, also a pillar before the temple

took
וַיִּקַּ֨ח(way·yiq·qaḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3947:To take

Ruth
רוּת֙(rūṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7327:Ruth -- 'friendship', a Moabite ancestress of David

and she became
וַתְּהִי־(wat·tə·hî-)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, be

his wife.
לְאִשָּׁ֔ה(lə·’iš·šāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 802:Woman, wife, female

And he had relations with
וַיָּבֹ֖א(way·yā·ḇō)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, go

her,
אֵלֶ֑יהָ(’ê·le·hā)
Preposition | third person feminine singular
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, to

the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

enabled
וַיִּתֵּ֨ן(way·yit·tên)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414:To give, put, set

her
לָ֛הּ(lāh)
Preposition | third person feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew

to conceive,
הֵרָי֖וֹן(hê·rā·yō·wn)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2032:Conception, pregnancy

and she gave birth to
וַתֵּ֥לֶד(wat·tê·leḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3205:To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

a son.
בֵּֽן׃(bên)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1121:A son

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OT History: Ruth 4:13 So Boaz took Ruth and she became (Ru Rut.)