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A Blessing of Legacy
The elders bless Boaz, hoping his family will be like that of Perez. Commentators explain this is a significant reference. Perez was born to Judah and Tamar (a non-Israelite, like Ruth) in a situation that preserved a family line. This blessing connects Boaz's righteous act to a foundational story in their tribe's history, wishing him a similarly numerous and important lineage.
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Charles Ellicott
On Ruth 4:12
19th Century
Bishop
Pharez. —() Judah having, though unwittingly, fulfilled the Levirate obligation to the widow of his eldest son, the child thus bor…
John Gill
On Ruth 4:12
17th Century
Pastor
And let your house be like the house of Pharez, whom Tamar bore
to Judah
Of whose tribe…
Matthew Henry
On Ruth 4:9–12
17th Century
Minister
Men are ready to seize opportunities for increasing their estates, but few know the value of godliness. Such are the wise men of this world, whom t…