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Ruth 4:13

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11 “We are witnesses,” said the elders and all the people at the gate. “May the LORD make the woman entering your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you be prosperous in Ephrathah and famous in Bethlehem.

12 And may your house become like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, because of the offspring the LORD will give you by this young woman.”

So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And when he had relations with her, the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son.

14 Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you this day without a kinsman-redeemer. May his name become famous in Israel.

15 He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. For your daughter-in-law, who loves you and is better to you than seven sons, has given him birth.”

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BSB
So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And when he had relations with her, the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son.
KJV
So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in unto her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bare a son.
WEB
So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife; and he went in to her, and the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she bore a son.
ASV
So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife; and he went in unto her, and Jehovah gave her conception, and she bare a son.
DARBY
And Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife; and he went in unto her, and Jehovah gave her conception, and she bore a son.
BLB
And Boaz took Ruth, and she became to him for a wife, and he went in to her, and YHWH gave to her conception, and she bore a son.
ÅB
Så tok Boas Rut hjem til seg, og hun ble hans hustru, og han gikk inn til henne; og Herren gav henne livsfrukt, og hun fødte en sønn.
OTB
Så tok Boas Rut, og hun ble hans kone. Da han hadde omgang med henne, lot Herren henne bli gravid, og hun fødte en sønn.
B1930
Så tok Boas Rut hjem til sig, og hun blev hans hustru, og han gikk inn til henne; og Herren gav henne livsfrukt, og hun fødte en sønn.

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Cross references

  • Genesis 29:31

    When the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb; but Rachel was barren.

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  • Genesis 33:5

    When Esau looked up and saw the women and children, he asked, “Who are these with you?” Jacob answered, “These are the children God has graciously given your servant.”

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  • Psalms 127:3

    Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.

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  • Ruth 3:11

    And now do not be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you request, since all my fellow townspeople know that you are a woman of noble character.

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  • Genesis 25:21

    Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.

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  • Genesis 30:2

    Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld children from you?”

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  • Ruth 4:12

    And may your house become like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, because of the offspring the LORD will give you by this young woman.”

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  • 1 Samuel 1:27

    I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him,

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