# Boaz took Ruth

"Boaz married Ruth" or "Boaz took Ruth as a wife"

# He slept with her

This is a euphemism that refers to having sexual intercourse. AT: "He had sexual relations with her" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])

# who has not left you today without a near kinsman

This phrase can be expressed positively. AT: "who has provided you today with a near kinsman" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])

# May his name be famous

This refers to the reputation and character of Naomi's grandson.

# a restorer of life

This phrase probably refers to how Naomi will again experience joy and hope in her life as a result of having a new grandson. AT: "one who brings joy to you again" or "one who will make you feel young again"

# a nourisher of your old age

"he will take care of you when you become old"

# better to you than seven sons

"Seven" was the Hebrew number of completeness. Naomi's sons both died before they produced any offspring, but Ruth bore a grandson to Naomi by Boaz. AT: "better to you than any son" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/boaz]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/ruth]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/sex]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/yahweh]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/kin]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/name]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/israel]]