2 occurrences

'Father' in the Bible

Boaz answered her, "It has been clearly disclosed to me all that you have done for your mother-in-law following the death of your husband how you abandoned your father, your mother, and your own land, and came to a people you did not previously know.

Verse ConceptsMothers, Responsibilities OfRuthSelf DenialSelf SacrificeMother In LawsNot Knowing PeopleTelling What People DidDeath Of A Mother

So her women neighbors gave the child a nickname, which is "Naomi has a son!" They named him Obed. He became the father of Jesse, who was the father of David.

Verse ConceptsDavid, Early LifeInfantsRuthPeople Naming PeopleGrandmothers

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Beget (22 instances)
Begetter (1 instance)
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Generate (1 instance)
Mother (376 instances)
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