Ruth 4:13 akjv — So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in to her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son.

American King James Version

"So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in to her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son. "

— Ruth 4:13, American King James Version

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Ruth 4 — Context

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Moreover Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, have I purchased to be my wife, to raise up the name of the dead on his inheritance, that the name of the dead be not cut off from among his brothers, and from the gate of his place: you are witnesses this day.

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And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman that is come into your house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do you worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Bethlehem:

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And let your house be like the house of Pharez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, of the seed which the LORD shall give you of this young woman. ¶

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So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in to her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son.

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And the women said to Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, which has not left you this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel.

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And he shall be to you a restorer of your life, and a nourisher of your old age: for your daughter in law, which loves you, which is better to you than seven sons, has born him.

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And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse to it.

Ruth 4:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 4:13 say?
Ruth 4:13 in the American King James Version reads: “So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in to her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son. ”
Where is Ruth 4:13 in the Bible?
Ruth 4:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ruth, chapter 4, verse 13.
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 4:13.
What translation should I read Ruth 4:13 in?
Ruth 4:13 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 4:13?
Ruth 4:13 reads (AKJV): “So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in to her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son. ” 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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