sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative

Boaz = "fleetness"

1. ancestor of David, kinsman-redeemer to Ruth, daughter-in-law of Naomi

2. name of the left of two brazen pillars, 18 cubits high, erected in the porch of Solomon's temple

to bear, bring forth, beget, gender, travail

1. (Qal)

   1. to bear, bring forth

      1. of child birth

      2. of distress (simile)

      3. of wicked (behaviour)

   2. to beget

2. (Niphal) to be born

3. (Piel)

   1. to cause or help to bring forth

   2. to assist or tend as a midwife

   3. midwife (participle)

4. (Pual) to be born

5. (Hiphil)

   1. to beget (a child)

   2. to bear (fig. - of wicked bringing forth iniquity)

6. (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive)

7. (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)

Nahshon = "enchanter"

1. son of Amminadab and prince of the Judah at the first numbering in the wilderness; 5th in descent from Judah in the genealogy of Christ

Salma = "garment"

1. father of Boaz, father-in-law of Ruth, and grandfather of David

   1. also 'Salmon', 'Salmah'