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How to Pronounce Boaz

BO-az

Boaz is pronounced BO-az (ˈbəʊæz): two syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: BOH-az.

What does Boaz mean?

Boaz means “or Booz, in strength”.

Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.

Who was Boaz?

Boaz was a wealthy man of Bethlehem, a kinsman of Naomi's husband Elimelech (Ruth 2:1). He redeemed the family's inheritance and married Ruth the Moabitess (Ruth 4:9, Ruth 4:13), and their son Obed became the grandfather of King David (Ruth 4:21).

Also pronounced

BOH-az

Found in Scripture

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 4:211 Kings 7:211 Chronicles 2:111 Chronicles 2:122 Chronicles 3:17

Names nearby

Bizjothjah · biz-JAHTH-juhBiztha · BIZ-thuhBlase · blayzBlastus · BLAS-tuhsBoanerges · bo-uh-NER-dzheezBoccas · BAH-kuhsBocci · BAHK-eyeBocheru · BAHK-eh-rooBochim · Boh-KEEMBochri · BAHK-rye

In other languages

Boaz in Portuguese

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