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"May your family become like the family of Perez– whom Tamar bore to Judah– through the descendants the LORD gives you by this young woman.”"

— Ruth 4:12, NET Bible

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Ruth 4 — Context

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Then Boaz said to the leaders and all the people,“You are witnesses today that I have acquired from Naomi all that belonged to Elimelech, Kilion, and Mahlon.

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I have also acquired Ruth the Moabite, the wife of Mahlon, as my wife to raise up a descendant who will inherit his property so the name of the deceased might not disappear from among his relatives and from his village. You are witnesses today.”

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All the people who were at the gate and the elders replied,“We are witnesses. May the LORD make the woman who is entering your home like Rachel and Leah, both of whom built up the house of Israel! May you prosper in Ephrathah and become famous in Bethlehem.

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May your family become like the family of Perez– whom Tamar bore to Judah– through the descendants the LORD gives you by this young woman.”

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A Grandson is Born to Naomi So Boaz married Ruth and slept with her. The LORD enabled her to conceive and she gave birth to a son.

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The village women said to Naomi,“May the LORD be praised because he has not left you without a guardian today! May he become famous in Israel!

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He will encourage you and provide for you when you are old, for your daughter-in-law, who loves you, has given him birth. She is better to you than seven sons!”

Ruth 4:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 4:12 say?
Ruth 4:12 in the NET Bible reads: “May your family become like the family of Perez– whom Tamar bore to Judah– through the descendants the LORD gives you by this young woman.””
Where is Ruth 4:12 in the Bible?
Ruth 4:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ruth, chapter 4, verse 12.
Who wrote Ruth?
Ruth is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1011–931 BC.
What is the book of Ruth about?
Ruth is the tender story of a Moabite widow who clings to her Israelite mother-in-law and to the LORD, and finds refuge under the wing of a kinsman-redeemer named Boaz. Set in the time of the judges, it ends with the genealogy of King David — and ultimately points toward Christ.
What are the major themes of Ruth?
Ruth explores themes including Loyalty, Redemption, Providence, Kindness, Lineage of David. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ruth 4:12.
What translation should I read Ruth 4:12 in?
Ruth 4:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ruth 4:12?
Ruth 4:12 reads (NET): “May your family become like the family of Perez– whom Tamar bore to Judah– through the descendants the LORD gives you by this young woman.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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