Ruth
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A woman in the Old Testament who is King David's great-grandmother and shows strong loyalty
- proper noun
- /ruːθ/
- Literature
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Rut
- Many people admire Ruth for her kindness towards her mother-in-law, Naomi.
- biblical Ruth
Examples
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Luke, you have returned with your Ruth, and you must be her Boaz.
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But Naomi seems to be planning Ruth's seduction of Boaz.
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In the Book of Ruth, Ruth faces many challenges as she stays by Naomi's side.
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The story of Ruth is one of loyalty and devotion in the Old Testament.
Compounds
Book of Ruth
- Literature
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A short Bible book about Ruth, who stays loyal to her mother-in-law Naomi after her husband dies
Surface Forms
Ruth main
Etymology
The name Ruth comes from the Hebrew name Rut, which means 'friend' or 'companion'. That's why the biblical Ruth is remembered for loyalty and why people sometimes name daughters Ruth to honour that quality.