Lexical Definition

‎בֹּעַז‎ Bôʻaz (bo'-az) Boaz ^N:N-M-P
from an unused root of uncertain meaning

Boaz.

• § Boaz = "fleetness"
• Boaz, the ancestor of David
• also the name of a pillar in front of the temple

1) ancestor of David, kinsman-redeemer to Ruth, daughter-in-law of Naomi
2) name of the left of two brazen pillars, 18 cubits high, erected in the porch of Solomon's temple

See Greek: Βοόζ

Extended Information

• A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.2.1
• son of: Salmon (שַׂלְמָא) and Rahab (רָחָב); married to Ruth (רוּת)
• father of: Obed (עוֹבֵד)
• Also named: Booz (Βοόζ "Boaz" Βοόζ)

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎בֹּ֫עַז‎ proper name, masculine (quickness ?) —

1. kinsman of Naomi, who married Ruth Ruth 2:1; Ruth 2:3; Ruth 2:4; Ruth 2:5; Ruth 2:8; Ruth 2:11; Ruth 2:14; Ruth 2:15; Ruth 2:19; Ruth 2:23; Ruth 3:2; Ruth 3:7; Ruth 4:1 (twice in verse); Ruth 4:5; Ruth 4:8; Ruth 4:9; Ruth 4:13 also vRuth 4:21 (twice in verse); 1Chr 2:11; 1Chr 2:12 (ᵐ5 Βοος, Βοοζ).

2. name of the left hand of two pillars set up before temple (compare also ‎יָכִין‎ below ‎כון‎) 1Kgs 7:21 = 2Chr 3:17 (meaning obscure; ᵑ0 apparently reference to 1, compare ᵑ7 2Chr 3:17 Thes supposes name of architect or donor; Ew perhaps sons of Solomon, etc.; read possibly ‎בְּעֹז‎ in strength, ᵐ5 2Chr 3:17 ἰσχύς; Th thinks ‎יכין בעז‎ a sentence, one word being engraved on each pillar, he (God) establisheth in strength; against him, however, Ke Be; Öttli thinks an exclamation, in strength ! expressing satisfaction of architect; Klo proposes for ‎בעז‎, ‎בַּעַל עֹז‎ (compare B 1Kgs 7:21 Βαλαζ)).

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Profile

Male • Son of Salmon • Kinsman-redeemer who married Ruth, ancestor of David and Jesus

Man living before Israel's Monarchy

Boaz, a wealthy Bethlehemite, married Ruth and became an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ.

• A man from the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.2.1;
• referred to as Boaz בֹּעַז, or Boaz Βοόζ;
• a son of Salmon שַׂלְמָא and Rahab רָחָב;
• husband of Ruth רוּת;
• father of Obed עוֹבֵד.

Boaz was a wealthy man from Bethlehem who played a significant role in the story of Ruth (Ruth 2-4). He was a relative of Naomi's deceased husband, Elimelech, and acted as a kinsman-redeemer for Ruth, a Moabite widow. When Ruth gleaned grain in Boaz's field, he showed her kindness and protection, recognizing her loyalty to Naomi (Ruth 2). Later, Naomi instructed Ruth to approach Boaz at night and request that he fulfill his role as a kinsman-redeemer (Ruth 3). Boaz agreed to marry Ruth, after ensuring that a closer relative did not wish to claim this right (Ruth 4:1-12). Their marriage led to the birth of Obed, who became the grandfather of King David (Ruth 4:13-17). Boaz is also mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ (Matt. 1:5; Luke 3:32), highlighting his importance in God's plan of redemption. Additionally, Boaz is associated with one of the two bronze pillars in Solomon's temple, which was named after him (1 Kings 7:21; 1 Chr. 2:11-12). His story demonstrates the importance of integrity, kindness, and faithfulness in fulfilling one's duties and God's purposes.

All entries for Boaz: בֹּעַז ☩ Βοόζ

Related Profiles:

• Salmon (father)
• Rahab (mother)
• Ruth (spouse)
• Obed (child)