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Boaz
BOH-uhz
Boaz (name) means a masculine given name of Hebrew biblical origin; in the Book of Ruth, the second husband of Ruth and father of Obed. Example: “Boaz married Ruth after she gleaned in his fields.”
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A masculine given name of Hebrew biblical origin; in the Book of Ruth, the second husband of Ruth and father of Obed.
"Boaz married Ruth after she gleaned in his fields."
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Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew Bo'az.
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What does “Boaz” mean?
The word “Boaz” means a masculine given name of Hebrew biblical origin; in the Book of Ruth, the second husband of Ruth and father of Obed.
How do you pronounce “Boaz”?
“Boaz” is pronounced BOH-uhz (/ˈboʊ.əz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Boaz” in a sentence?
Here is “Boaz” used in a sentence: “Boaz married Ruth after she gleaned in his fields.”
What part of speech is “Boaz”?
“Boaz” is a name.
Where does the word “Boaz” come from?
The word “Boaz” comes from Hebrew. From Biblical Hebrew Bo'az.
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