Boaz — the meaning of the Hebrew name בֹּעַז

בֹּעַז

Bôʻaz · pronounced bo'-az · Strong's H1162 · a man

Boaz means Boaz, the ancestor of David.

Strong's definition

from an unused root of uncertain meaning; Boaz, the ancestor of David; also the name of a pillar in front of the temple.

First appearance

Ruth 2:1 And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband’s, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz. (KJV)

Every verse that names Boaz

22 occurrences in 22 verses — Ruth, 1 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles

Ruth 2:1Ruth 2:3Ruth 2:4Ruth 2:5Ruth 2:8Ruth 2:11Ruth 2:14Ruth 2:15Ruth 2:19Ruth 2:23Ruth 3:2Ruth 3:7Ruth 4:1Ruth 4:5Ruth 4:8Ruth 4:9Ruth 4:13Ruth 4:211Kgs 7:211Chr 2:111Chr 2:122Chr 3:17

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