Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ruth 2:1 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Ruth 2:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ruth chapter 2 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Ruth Meets Boaz
“And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz. Boaz: Gr. Booz”
Ruth 2:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ruth 2:1
Chapter 2 introduces a crucial character: "And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz." The narrator reveals information Naomi and Ruth don't yet have—Naomi has a kinsman (moda, מוֹדַע) through her deceased husband. The term moda indicates an acquaintance or relative, though not necessarily close family. This seemingly incidental detail proves critically important for the redemption narrative about to unfold.Boaz is described as "a mighty man of wealth" (ish gibbor chayil, אִישׁ גִּבּוֹר חָיִל). The phrase gibbor chayil c...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ruth 2:1
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“and Boaz became the father of Obed”
“with whose maidens you were? Behold”
“And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.”
“And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;”
“and the name of his wife Naomi”
“My power and the might of my hand has gotten me this wealth.”
“and Amminadab became the father of Nahshon”
“And after him Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel.”
“three thousand camels”
“and because my hand had gotten much;”