KJV ORIGINAL
And let thy house be like the house of Pharez, whom Tamar bare unto Judah, of the seed which the LORD shall give thee of this young woman.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
May your family be like the family of Perez, whom Tamar gave birth to for Judah, through the children the LORD will give you through this young woman.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The people are blessing Boaz with a prayer that his marriage to Ruth will produce a great family line, just like other honored families in Israel's history.
📚 Historical Context
This blessing was spoken by the town elders and people at Boaz and Ruth's wedding ceremony. They were referencing Perez, who was born from the union of Tamar and Judah (Genesis 38), and became the ancestor of a prominent clan in the tribe of Judah. This was considered a high honor, as Perez's lineage was well-respected and would later include King David.
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