Ruth 4:21
Ruth · Old Testament · Chapter 4
“And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,”Ruth 4:21
What Does Ruth 4:21 Mean?
Ruth 4:21 is found in the book of Ruth, chapter 4, verse 21 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 8 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (8)
These passages are connected to Ruth 4:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”Matthew 1:5“And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;”1 Chronicles 2:11“And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,”Luke 3:32“Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson,”Ruth 4:14“And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel.”Ruth 2:5“Then said Boaz unto his servant that was set over the reapers, Whose damsel is this?”1 Kings 7:21“And he set up the pillars in the porch of the temple: and he set up the right pillar, and called the name thereof Jachin: and he set up the left pillar, and called the name thereof Boaz.”Luke 2:4“And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)”
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