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Berean Standard Bible

“Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you this day without a kinsman-redeemer. May his name become famous in Israel.”

Ruth 4:14

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Boaz has acted as kinsman-redeemer, a relative with the right and duty to restore family land and carry on a dead relative's name. He marries Ruth, and she gives birth to a son.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you this day without a kinsman-redeemer. May his name become famous in Israel.

World English Bible (WEB)

The women said to Naomi, “Blessed be Yahweh, who has not left you today without a near kinsman. Let his name be famous in Israel.

King James Version (KJV)

And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be Jehovah, who hath not left thee this day without a near kinsman; and let his name be famous in Israel.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the women said to Naomi, A blessing on the Lord, who has not let you be this day without a near relation, and may his name be great in Israel.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y las mujeres decían á Noemi: Loado sea Jehová, que hizo que no te faltase hoy pariente, cuyo nombre será nombrado en Israel.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Y las mujeres de la ciudad le dijeron a Noemí: «Bendito sea el Señor, que te ha dado este nieto, para que se encargue de ti. Que sea famoso en Israel.

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