בֹּ֫עַז
bo.az
Boaz
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe word "Boaz" (בֹּ֫עַז, bo.az) is a proper noun, specifically a person's name. It occurs only once in the Bible and has a short definition as Boaz. As a proper noun, its meaning is tied to the individual it names, rather than conveying a general concept or idea. Without additional context, it's difficult to discern the full significance of this name or its range of usage in the biblical narrative. However, the rare occurrence in the text may indicate that this name is crucial to the specific story or event it is associated with. In its singular usage, "Boaz" likely represents a significant figure in the biblical narrative, and its unique presence suggests that this person plays a pivotal role in the associated story.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text