Ruth 4:19
And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab,
Original Language Analysis
וְחֶצְרוֹן֙
And Hezron
H2696
וְחֶצְרוֹן֙
And Hezron
Strong's:
H2696
Word #:
1 of 8
chetsron, the name of a place in palestine; also of two israelites
הוֹלִ֥יד
begat
H3205
הוֹלִ֥יד
begat
Strong's:
H3205
Word #:
2 of 8
to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 8
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הוֹלִ֥יד
begat
H3205
הוֹלִ֥יד
begat
Strong's:
H3205
Word #:
6 of 8
to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
Historical Context
Each generation in this genealogy carried covenant promises forward, often unaware of ultimate significance. Ram and Amminadab were tribal leaders during Israel's wilderness period, demonstrating that Boaz descended from faithful leadership. The careful preservation of this genealogy through oral tradition and written record shows ancient Israel's attention to inheritance rights and prophetic promises about Messiah coming through Judah's line (Genesis 49:10).
Questions for Reflection
- How does each generation's faithful living contribute to God's multi-generational purposes?
- What does genealogical preservation teach about remembering and honoring faithful ancestors?
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Analysis & Commentary
Genealogy continues: 'And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab'. These names connect Ruth's era (judges period) to earlier patriarchal period and later monarchy. Ram and Amminadab appear in Numbers 1:7; 2:3 as princes of Judah during wilderness wanderings, showing Ruth married into prominent lineage. The genealogy demonstrates God's providence positioning Ruth within the tribe and family destined for kingship and messianic fulfillment.