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Ruth 4:21

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Salmon was the father of Boaz, and Boaz was the father of Obed,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse traces the family line from Salmon to his son Boaz to his grandson Obed, showing God's faithfulness through generations.

📚 Historical Context

This genealogy appears at the end of the book of Ruth, connecting the story to Israel's royal lineage. Boaz was the kinsman-redeemer who married Ruth, and their son Obed would become the grandfather of King David. This family line was crucial to God's plan for Israel and ultimately led to the Messiah.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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