Ruth 4:19

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Ruth 4:19 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab,

King James Version KJV

And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab,

American Standard Version ASV

and Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab,

Bible in Basic English BBE

And Hezron became the father of Ram, and Ram became the father of Amminadab;

Free Bible Version FBV

Hezron was the father of Ram. Ram was the father of Amminadab.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And Hezron begate Ram, and Ram begate Amminadab,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminidab,

World English Bible WEB

and Hezron became the father of Ram, and Ram became the father of Amminadab,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab,

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Esron begot Aram, Aram begot Aminadab,

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Ruth 4:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/חֶצְרוֹן֙ הוֹלִ֣יד אֶת רָ֔ם וְ/רָ֖ם הוֹלִ֥יד אֶת עַמִּֽינָדָֽב

וְ/חֶצְרוֹן֙ Chetsrôwn H2696 Hezron Conj | N-proper

הוֹלִ֣יד yâlad H3205 to beget V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

רָ֔ם Râm H7410 Ram N-proper

וְ/רָ֖ם Râm H7410 Ram Conj | N-proper

הוֹלִ֥יד yâlad H3205 to beget V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

עַמִּֽינָדָֽב ʻAmmîynâdâb H5992 Izhar N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ruth 4:19

וְ/חֶצְרוֹן֙ Chetsrôwn H2696 "Hezron" Conj | 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.

הוֹלִ֣יד 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.

רָ֔ם Râm H7410 "Ram" N-proper

Ram was the name of an important person in the Bible, an ancestor of King David and a relative of Elihu, a friend of Job. The name means high or exalted. Ram is mentioned in the book of Job and in the genealogy of David.

Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, only mentioned at Job.32.2; progenitor of Buzites (H0940) § Ram = "high" or "exalted" 1) a Judaite, son of Hezron, father of Amminadab, and ancestor of David 2) a Judaite, son of Jerahmeel 3) a kindred of Elihu, the friend of Job

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Ram. See also H1027 (בֵּית הָרָם). See also: Ruth 4:19; 1 Chronicles 2:25; Job 32:2.

וְ/רָ֖ם Râm H7410 "Ram" Conj | N-proper

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Ram. See also H1027 (בֵּית הָרָם). See also: Ruth 4:19; 1 Chronicles 2:25; Job 32:2.

הוֹלִ֥יד yâlad H3205 "to beget" V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

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.

עַמִּֽינָדָֽב ʻAmmîynâdâb H5992 "Izhar" N-proper

Amminadab means my kinsman is noble, a name given to several Israelites, including a man in the tribe of Levi and the father of Nahshon. He is mentioned in Exodus 6:18 and is an ancestor of King David. Amminadab is also the father of Korah and other notable figures.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.18; son of: Kohath (H6955); brother of: Amram (H6019), Hebron (H2275B) and Uzziel (H5816); father of: Korah (H7141I), Nepheg (H5298), Zichri (H2147) and Shelomith (H8019A) Another name of yits.har (יִצְהָר "Izhar" H3324) § Amminadab = "my kinsman is noble" 1) son of Ram or Aram and father of Nahshon or Naasson and an ancestor of Jesus; father-in-law of Aaron 2) a Kohathite Levite and chief of the sons of Uzziel 3) a Levite, son of Kohath; also 'Izhar'

Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Amminadab. See also: Exodus 6:23; Ruth 4:19; 1 Chronicles 15:11.

Study Notes — Ruth 4:19

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Ruth 4:19 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Ruth 4:19
Trapp's Commentary on Ruth 4:19
Ellicott's Commentary on Ruth 4:19
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ruth 4:19
Cambridge Bible on Ruth 4:19
Whedon's Commentary on Ruth 4:19
Sermons on Ruth 4:19

Context — The Line of David

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, 21Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed,

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	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,
2	1 Chronicles 2:9–10	The sons who were born to Hezron: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb. Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of the descendants of Judah.
3	Matthew 1:4	Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon.

Ruth 4:19 Summary

This verse is talking about the family line of Hezron, Ram, and Amminadab, and how they are all connected to each other. It's like a big family tree, and it's helping us see how God is working through these people to bring about His plan (Ruth 4:17, Psalm 103:17-18). Just like how a tree grows from a small seed, God's plan is growing and unfolding through the generations. We can trust that God is working in our own lives and families, just like He was working in the lives of Hezron, Ram, and Amminadab.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this genealogy important in the book of Ruth?

This genealogy is important because it connects the story of Ruth to the larger story of the Bible, particularly to the life of King David, as seen in Ruth 4:17 and 1 Samuel 16:1-13.

Who is Hezron and why is he mentioned in this verse?

Hezron is a descendant of Perez, and his mention in this verse helps to establish the family line that will eventually lead to King David, as seen in Ruth 4:18-22 and 1 Chronicles 2:1-15.

What is the significance of Ram being the father of Amminadab?

The significance of Ram being the father of Amminadab is that it helps to further establish the family line, showing how God is working through the generations to bring about His plan, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Psalm 138:8.

How does this verse fit into the overall narrative of the book of Ruth?

This verse fits into the overall narrative of the book of Ruth by providing a conclusion to the story of Ruth and Naomi, and by setting the stage for the larger story of King David and the kingdom of Israel, as seen in Ruth 4:1-22 and 1 Samuel 1:1-3:21.

Reflection Questions

What can we learn from the way God works through generations to bring about His plan?
How does this verse encourage us to trust in God's sovereignty over our lives and the lives of our families?
What role do genealogies play in the Bible, and how can they help us understand God's plan of salvation?
How can we apply the principle of God working through generations to our own families and communities?

Gill's Exposition on Ruth 4:19

And Hezron begat Ram,.... Called Aram by the Septuagint, and so in Matthew 1:3, and Ram begat Amminadab; in whose name there is no variation, neither in the book of Chronicles nor in the Evangelists;

Trapp's Commentary on Ruth 4:19

Rth 4:19 And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab,Ver. 19. Hezron.] Who went down with Jacob into Egypt. His firstborn, Jerahmeel, is passed by in this catalogue. Ram begat Amminadab.] Whose daughter Elishebah became wife to Aaron.

Ellicott's Commentary on Ruth 4:19

(19) Ram.—See 1 Chronicles 2:9; St. Matthew 1:3. Amminadab.—It was to his daughter Elisheba that Aaron was married. (Exodus 6:23).

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ruth 4:19

Verse 19. Hezron begat Ram] He is called Aram here by the Septuagint, and also by St. Matthew, Matthew 1:3.

Cambridge Bible on Ruth 4:19

19. Hezron begat Ram] The genealogy occurs with fuller details in 1 Chronicles 2:4-15; according to ib. 1 Chronicles 2:25; 1 Chronicles 2:27 Ram is the son of Jerahmeel and grandson of Hezron. In ib. Rth 4:1 Hezron like Perez is a son of Judah. Amminadab] i.e. my kinsman, or paternal uncle (ammi), is generous, a proper name of an ancient type; see Gray, Hebr. Prop. Names, p. 44.

Whedon's Commentary on Ruth 4:19

19. Ram — Or Aram, as in Matthew 1:3. Amminadab — He was father in law of Aaron. Exodus 6:23.

Sermons on Ruth 4:19

	Sermon	Description
	Fire of God by Leonard Ravenhill	In this sermon transcript, the speaker describes a gathering where the bishop, who has been acting strangely, stands up and weeps while struggling to deliver a text. It is revealed