Now this is the history of the generations of Perez: Perez became the father of Hezron,
Parallel translations
- KJV Now these are the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron,
- BSB Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron,
- NKJV Now this is the genealogy of Perez: Perez begot Hezron;
- NASB Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez fathered Hezron,
- NLT This is the genealogical record of their ancestor Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron.
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The closing genealogy begins, tracing the line from Perez through Hezron. This anchors Ruth's story in the broader history of Judah's family.
Overview
The book ends with a formal genealogy that situates the events within God's unfolding plan for the tribe of Judah. Beginning with Perez, son of Judah, the list demonstrates that the seemingly small story of Ruth and Boaz is a vital link in redemptive history. Such genealogies remind us that God works across generations to fulfill His promises, culminating in Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Matt 1:3–6Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar. Perez became the father of Hezron. Hezron became the father of Ram.
- 1 Chr 2:4–8Tamar his daughter-in-law bore him Perez and Zerah. All the sons of Judah were five.
- Luke 3:33the son of Amminadab, the son of Aram, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,
- 1 Chr 4:1The sons of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.
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Boaz the kinsman-redeemer who buys back the destitute and takes a bride foreshadows Christ, our Redeemer who pays the price to make a people his own; and from Ruth's line comes David, and David's greater Son.
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