Ruth 2:1 — Compare Translations

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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
And Naomi hath an acquaintance of her husband`s, a man mighty in wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name [is] Boaz.
English ASV
And Naomi had a kinsman of her husbands, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name was Boaz.
English Amplified
NOW NAOMI had a kinsman of her husband's, a man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
NOW NAOMI had a kinsman of her husband's, a man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side, a prominent man of noble character from the clan of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side. He was a prominent man of noble character from Elimelech’s family. His name was Boaz.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
And Naomi had a relation of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and his name was Boaz.
English EASY 2024
Boaz was a rich and important man who lived in Bethlehem. He was from the family of Naomi's husband, Elimelech.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
There was a rich man named Boaz living in Bethlehem. Boaz was one of Naomi's close relatives from Elimelech's family.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
Now Naomi had a relative of her husband's, a worthy man of the clan of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
Naomi had a relative named Boaz, a rich and influential man who belonged to the family of her husband Elimelech.
English God's Word - GW 1995
Naomi had a relative. He was from Elimelech's side of the family. He was a man of outstanding character named Boaz.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
Now Naomi had a relative on her husband's side named Boaz. He was a prominent man of noble character from Elimelech's family.
English KJV 1611
And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz.
English LSB
Now Naomi had a kinsman of her husband, a mighty man of excellence, of the family of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
Now Naomi had a relative of her husband, a man of prominence and means from the clan of Elimelek. His name was Boaz.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
Now Naomi had a kinsman of her husband, a man of great wealth, of the family of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
Naomi had a prominent kinsman named Boaz, of the clan of her husband Elimelech.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side of the family named Boaz. He was a wealthy, prominent man from the clan of Elimelech.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
Naomi had a relative on her husband's side of the family. Her husband's name was Elimelech. The relative's name was Boaz. He was a very important man.
English NIV
Now Naomi had a relative on her husband's side, from the clan of Elimelech, a man of standing, whose name was Boaz.
English NKJ 1982
There was a relative of Naomi’s husband, a man of great wealth, of the family of Elimelech. His name was Boaz.
English NLT
Now there was a wealthy and influential man in Bethlehem named Boaz, who was a relative of Naomi's husband, Elimelech.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
Now Naomi had a kinsman on her husband's side, a prominent rich man, of the family of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
Naomi’s deceased husband, Elimelech, had a very wealthy relative, an honorable and prominent man in Bethlehem named Boaz.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
Now Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
Now Naomi had an in-law there in Bethlehem who was a very wealthy man. His name was Boaz.
English Tyndale 1537
And Noemi had a kinsman of her husband's, a man of might, of the kindred of Elimelec, named Booz.