רוּת

rutProper Noun (Feminine)H7327

Ruth

From: probably for H7468 (רְעוּת); friend;

Short Definition

Ruth, a Moabitess

Full Lexicon Entry

A woman of the Moabites living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at ; married to Mahlon (H4248) and Boaz (H1162); mother of: Obed (H5744) Also named: Rhouth (*Ῥούθ *"Ruth" G4503) § Ruth = "friendship" daughter-in-law of Naomi, wife of Boaz, and grandmother of David

Grammar

Part of Speech Proper Noun (Feminine)

Morphology N:N-F-P

DescriptionProper Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

12 times

Appears 12 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ruth
12

Key Passages

  • Ruth 1:4
  • Ruth 1:16
  • Ruth 2:2
  • Ruth 2:21
  • Ruth 3:9

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