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.”
Ruth 2:1 in 7 translations
- KJVKing 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Now her husband Elimelech had a kinsman, a powerful man, and very rich, whose name was Booz.
- ASVAmerican 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.
- DARBYDarby
- And Naomi had a relation of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name was Boaz.
- WEBThe 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.
- YLTYoung's 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.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Naomi had a relative on her husband's side, a wealthy man from the family of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz.
Context: Ruth 2
1And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz.
2And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, Go, my daughter.
3And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz, who was of the kindred of Elimelech.
About Ruth 2: Ruth and Boaz in the Field
Elimelech and his two sons die, and his daughter-in-laws Orpah and Ruth choose to stay with Naomi and return to Israel with her.
Commentary
Ruth 2 is a beautiful chapter that highlights the kindness of Boaz and the faithfulness of Ruth. Boaz is a wealthy landowner who is a relative of Naomi's late husband. When Ruth goes to glean in Boaz's field, he is immediately taken with her and shows her great kindness. He instructs his workers to leave extra grain for her to collect and even gives her permission to drink from his water jars. Boaz's kindness is a beautiful example of how God's people should treat one another.