Book of Ruth
Old TestamentHistorical

Book of Ruth

4

Chapters

85

Verses

Samuel (traditionally)

Author

1050-1000 BC

Date Written

Overview

Ruth tells the beautiful story of loyalty and redemption, showing how a Moabite woman became part of the lineage of David and ultimately Christ.

Purpose

To illustrate God's providential care and the concept of the kinsman-redeemer, while tracing David's ancestry.

Historical Context

Set during the time of the judges, providing a bright contrast to the darkness of that period.

Name Origins

Hebrew

רוּת

Rut

Companion

Greek

Ῥούθ

Routh

Key Themes

LoyaltyRedemptionProvidenceLoveKindnessFaith

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Book Outline

Ruth's Decision

1:1-22

Tragedy and loyalty

Ruth's Service

2:1-23

Gleaning in Boaz's field

Ruth's Request

3:1-18

At the threshing floor

Ruth's Reward

4:1-22

Marriage and lineage

Key Verses

Whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge.
A full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel.
Blessed be the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman.

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