Ruth 4:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ruth 4:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ruth 4:21 is a verse from the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ruth 4:21 — KJV
“And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,”
— Ruth 4:21 (KJV)
Ruth 4:21 in Context — About the Book of Ruth
Ruth is a short story of loyal love in a time of famine and loss. A widowed foreigner binds herself to her mother-in-law and to Israel's God — and is woven into the family line of King David and Jesus. It proves no loss is beyond God's quiet, redeeming providence.
Cross-References for Ruth 4:21
“And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz, Salma: also called, Salmon”
Shares key themes with Ruth 4:21: salmon, begat, boaz
“And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,”
Shares key themes with Ruth 4:21: begat, boaz, obed
“And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;”
Shares key themes with Ruth 4:21: salmon, begat, obed
“And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed,”
Shares key themes with Ruth 4:21: begat, obed
“And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah,”
Shares key themes with Ruth 4:21: begat, obed
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