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Son of Pharez

This lesson explores how Ruth 4:18 connects to Jesus.

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Old Testament

Ruth 4:18

This, then, is the family line of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron.

New Testament

Matthew 1:3

Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron.

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Alfred Edersheim

The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX

Messiah called Son of Pharez — restorer of six lost blessings (Ber. R. 12)

Quick Check

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

Which New Testament passage fulfills this prophecy in this lesson?

Part 2 - Fill In The Blank

Fill in the blank: The Old Testament prophecy for this lesson is ____.

Why This Matters

Ruth's genealogy traces the line from Perez to David, and Matthew picks up exactly where Ruth left off — all the way to Jesus. The Savior's family tree is full of grace.

Reflection

Lord Jesus, through Son of Pharez I see how Your coming was no accident — a covenant line stretching from Ruth 4:18 to Matthew 1:3.