Ruth 4:17 — King James Version← Study notes
“And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David.”
Ruth 4:17 — Hebrew Interlinear
Hebrew · Ruth 4:1716 words
ℹWords are listed top to bottom following the original right-to-left reading order. אֵת (ʾēṯ) is a direct object marker with no English equivalent, shown faded.
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David ChenNote1mo agoFinding rest in God - Ruth 4
God is faithful in every circumstance. God is faithful in every circumstance. My grandmother used to quote this verse every morning. His timing, His methods, His purposes - all beyond our comprehensio...
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Carlos RiveraNote1mo agoA Son Has Been Born to Naomi
The women declare that a son has been born to Naomi, but Obed is actually Ruth's son. This is a beautiful moment where you see how family works in this community - not just bloodline, but covenant and...
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