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.
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 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
In the Book of Ruth, which takes place during the time of the Judges in ancient Israel, Boaz is in the process of marrying Ruth, a Moabite widow, to preserve his relative's family line and land. This verse is part of a blessing spoken by witnesses at the city gate, referencing the story of Pharez from Genesis 38, where Judah's union with Tamar resulted in a significant birth that continued the lineage of Israel. Pharez's descendants became key in the family tree leading to King David, highlighting God's providence in maintaining His promises through human actions.
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