Ruth 4:21 nasb — and to Salmon was born Boaz, and to Boaz, Obed,

NASB

"and to Salmon was born Boaz, and to Boaz, Obed,"

— Ruth 4:21, NASB

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Ruth 4:21 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,”
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ASV
“and Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed, ”
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WEB
“and Salmon became the father of Boaz, and Boaz became the father of Obed,”
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NET
“Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed,”
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DRB
“Salmon begot Booz, Booz begot Obed,”
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BBE
“And Salmon became the father of Boaz, and Boaz became the father of Obed;”
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KJVA
“And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,”
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Ruth 4 — Context

Now these are the generations of Perez: to Perez was born Hezron,

and to Hezron was born Ram, and to Ram, Amminadab,

and to Amminadab was born Nahshon, and to Nahshon, Salmon,

and to Salmon was born Boaz, and to Boaz, Obed,

and to Obed was born Jesse, and to Jesse, David.

Ruth 4:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ruth 4:21 say?

Ruth 4:21 in the NASB reads: “and to Salmon was born Boaz, and to Boaz, Obed,”

Where is Ruth 4:21 in the Bible?

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

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 4:21.

What translation should I read Ruth 4:21 in?

Ruth 4:21 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 4:21?

Ruth 4:21 reads (NASB): “and to Salmon was born Boaz, and to Boaz, 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.

Ruth 4:21 nasb — and to Salmon was born Boaz, and to Boaz, Obed,

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