Ruth 4:21 cpdv — Salmon conceived Boaz, Boaz conceived Obed,

Ruth 4:21 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Salmon conceived Boaz, Boaz conceived Obed, ”

Ruth 4:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ruth, chapter 4, verse 21.

Ruth is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1011–931 BC.

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.

Ruth explores themes including Loyalty, Redemption, Providence, Kindness, Lineage of David. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ruth 4:21.

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Ruth 4:21 reads (CPDV): “Salmon conceived Boaz, Boaz conceived Obed, ” 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.