What does Ruth 4:18 mean?

Ruth 4:18 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Ruth 4:18 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Ruth 4:18 Meaning

Now these are the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron,

Context Explained

16And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.

17And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David.

18Now these are the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron,

19And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab,

20And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon,

Key Themes

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Source: Ruth 4:18