Ruth 4:18
Ruth 4:18 in Multiple Translations
Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron,
¶ Now these are the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron,
Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez begat Hezron,
Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez became the father of Hezron;
This is the family line of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron.
These now are ye generations of Pharez: Pharez begate Hezron,
And these are genealogies of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron,
Now this is the history of the generations of Perez: Perez became the father of Hezron,
Now these are the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron,
These are the generations of Phares: Phares begot Esron,
Here is a list of the ancestors of King David: Perez’s son was Hezron. Hezron’s son was Ram. Ram’s son was Amminadab. Amminadab’s son was Nahshon. Nahshon’s son was Salmon. Salmon’s son was Boaz. Boaz’s son was Obed. Obed’s son was Jesse. Jesse’s son was King David.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ruth 4:18
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Ruth 4:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֵ֨לֶּה֙
תּוֹלְד֣וֹת
פָּ֔רֶץ
פֶּ֖רֶץ
הוֹלִ֥יד
אֶת
חֶצְרֽוֹן
וְ/אֵ֨לֶּה֙
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Conj | Pron
תּוֹלְד֣וֹת
tôwlᵉdâh
H8435
generation
N-fp
פָּ֔רֶץ
Perets
H6557
Perez
N-proper
פֶּ֖רֶץ
Perets
H6557
Perez
N-proper
הוֹלִ֥יד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
חֶצְרֽוֹן
Chetsrôwn
H2696
Hezron
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ruth 4:18
וְ/אֵ֨לֶּה֙
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
תּוֹלְד֣וֹת
tôwlᵉdâh
H8435
"generation"
N-fp
This Hebrew word refers to a family's history or descendants, like a genealogy list. It appears in the Bible to describe a person's heritage or the passage of time. In 1 Chronicles, it's used to list the generations of Israelites.
Definition: 1) descendants, results, proceedings, generations, genealogies 1a) account of men and their descendants 1a1) genealogical list of one's descendants 1a2) one's contemporaries 1a3) course of history (of creation etc) 1b) begetting or account of heaven (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: birth, generations. See also: Genesis 2:4; Numbers 1:26; 1 Chronicles 26:31.
פָּ֔רֶץ
Perets
H6557
"Perez"
N-proper
Perez was an Israelite, the son of Judah and Tamar, and the twin brother of Zerah. His name means breach, and he was an ancestor of two families of Judah, the Hezronites and the Hamulites.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.38.29; son of: Judah (H3063) and Tamar (H8559); brother of: Zerah (H2226I); half-brother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956); father of: Hezron (H2696H) and Hamul (H2538) § Perez or Pharez = "breach" twin son with Zarah of Judah by Tamar and ancestor of two families of Judah, the Hezronites and Hamulites; from the Hezronites came the royal line of David and Christ
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Perez, Pharez. See also: Genesis 38:29; 1 Chronicles 2:4; Nehemiah 11:6.
פֶּ֖רֶץ
Perets
H6557
"Perez"
N-proper
Perez was an Israelite, the son of Judah and Tamar, and the twin brother of Zerah. His name means breach, and he was an ancestor of two families of Judah, the Hezronites and the Hamulites.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.38.29; son of: Judah (H3063) and Tamar (H8559); brother of: Zerah (H2226I); half-brother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956); father of: Hezron (H2696H) and Hamul (H2538) § Perez or Pharez = "breach" twin son with Zarah of Judah by Tamar and ancestor of two families of Judah, the Hezronites and Hamulites; from the Hezronites came the royal line of David and Christ
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Perez, Pharez. See also: Genesis 38:29; 1 Chronicles 2:4; Nehemiah 11:6.
הוֹלִ֥יד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
חֶצְרֽוֹן
Chetsrôwn
H2696
"Hezron"
N-proper
Hezron refers to a place in southern Judah and two Israelites. The name means surrounded by a wall, similar to Hazor.
Definition: Hezron = "surrounded by a wall" a place in the extreme south of Judah Another name of cha.tsor (חָצוֹר "Hazor" H2674G)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Hezron. See also: Genesis 46:9; Ruth 4:19; 1 Chronicles 5:3.
Study Notes — Ruth 4:18
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ruth 4:18
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- Ellicott's Commentary on Ruth 4:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ruth 4:18
- Cambridge Bible on Ruth 4:18
- Barnes' Notes on Ruth 4:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Ruth 4:18
- Sermons on Ruth 4:18
Context — The Line of David
16And Naomi took the child, placed him on her lap, and became a nurse to him.
17The neighbor women said, “A son has been born to Naomi,” and they named him Obed. He became the father of Jesse, the father of David.
18Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron,
19Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, 20Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 1:3–6 | Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon. Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 2:4–8 | Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law, bore to him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul. The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara —five in all. The son of Carmi: Achar, who brought trouble upon Israel by violating the ban on devoted things. The son of Ethan: Azariah. |
| 3 | Luke 3:33 | the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah, |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 4:1 | The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal. |
Ruth 4:18 Summary
Ruth 4:18 is a verse that lists the family line of Perez, who was the father of Hezron. This verse is important because it shows how Ruth's family is connected to the larger story of the Bible, and ultimately to the birth of Jesus Christ (as seen in Matthew 1:5-6). The genealogy in Ruth 4:18 reminds us that our families and our actions are part of a bigger story, and that God is working out His plan and purpose in our lives, just as He did in the life of Ruth. By looking at this verse, we can see how God weaves together the stories of different people and families to accomplish His will, and we can trust in His sovereignty and provision in our own lives (as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the book of Ruth suddenly shift to a genealogy in Ruth 4:18?
The genealogy in Ruth 4:18 serves to connect the story of Ruth to the larger narrative of the Bible, highlighting the significance of Ruth's family line, which ultimately leads to the birth of Jesus Christ, as seen in Matthew 1:5-6 and Luke 3:32-33.
Who is Perez and why is he important in the Bible?
Perez is a significant figure in the Bible, as he is the son of Judah and Tamar, and his story is told in Genesis 38:27-30, and he is also an ancestor of Jesus Christ, as mentioned in Matthew 1:3 and Luke 3:33.
How does the genealogy in Ruth 4:18 relate to the rest of the book of Ruth?
The genealogy in Ruth 4:18 provides a sense of closure and completion to the story of Ruth, highlighting the fulfillment of God's promise to Naomi and her family, as seen in Ruth 4:13-17, and connecting the story to the larger narrative of the Bible.
What can we learn from the fact that Perez is mentioned as the father of Hezron in Ruth 4:18?
The fact that Perez is mentioned as the father of Hezron in Ruth 4:18 emphasizes the importance of family and legacy in the Bible, and reminds us that our actions and decisions can have a lasting impact on future generations, as seen in Psalm 127:3-5 and Proverbs 22:6.
Reflection Questions
- What does the genealogy in Ruth 4:18 reveal about God's plan and purpose for Ruth's family?
- How does the mention of Perez as the father of Hezron in Ruth 4:18 relate to the theme of redemption and salvation in the Bible?
- What can we learn from the fact that Ruth, a foreigner, is included in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as seen in Matthew 1:5-6?
- How does the story of Ruth and the genealogy in Ruth 4:18 encourage us to trust in God's sovereignty and provision in our own lives?
- What does the connection between Ruth 4:18 and the rest of the Bible teach us about the unity and coherence of Scripture?
Gill's Exposition on Ruth 4:18
Now these are the generations of Pharez,.... The son of Judah, by Tamar before mentioned, Ruth 4:12, for the intention of this genealogy is to confirm the truth of Jacob's prophecy, of Shiloh the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ruth 4:18
Now these are the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron, These are the generations of Pharez - i:e., his descendants.
Trapp's Commentary on Ruth 4:18
Rth 4:18 Now these [are] the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron,Ver. 18. These are the generations.] This catalogue showeth that Shiloh came of Judah, according to the promise.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ruth 4:18
(18) Hezron.—See Genesis 46:12.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ruth 4:18
Verse 18. Now these are the generations] The Targum gives a copious paraphrase on this and the following verses, I shall insert the principal parts in their proper places.
Cambridge Bible on Ruth 4:18
18. these are the generations … begat] Standing formulae of P, e.g. Genesis 5:3-32; Genesis 6:9 ff; Genesis 10:1; Genesis 11:10 ff. etc. Though cast into P’s form, the genealogy is constructed out of ancient materials. It is attached to Perez, because he is named in Rth 4:12.
Barnes' Notes on Ruth 4:18
It is probable that there was a family book for the house of Pharez, in which their genealogies were preserved, and important bits of history were recorded; and that the Book of Ruth was compiled from it.
Whedon's Commentary on Ruth 4:18
18. Pharez — Son of Judah by his daughter in law Tamar. See Genesis 38:29. Thus David and Messiah trace their lineage directly up to Judah.Hezron — Mentioned in Genesis 46:12, and 1 Chronicles 2:5.
Sermons on Ruth 4:18
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Genesis by Jim Cymbala | Jim Cymbala preaches on Genesis 38, focusing on the flawed character of Judah and the messy circumstances surrounding his family. He emphasizes that despite Judah's moral failures, |
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(Genesis) Genesis 37:34-36 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the grief of Jacob over the loss of his son Joseph. Jacob is seen mourning for his son and refusing to be comforted. The speaker suggests tha |
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(The Works of Faith) God Loves Us as He Loved Jesus by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life that is pleasing to God. He encourages the audience to consider how they are spending their time and to make |
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Through the Bible - Genesis 37-38 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith explores the story of Joseph in Genesis 37-38, focusing on the dynamics of sibling rivalry and the consequences of favoritism within Jacob's family. Joseph, favored by |