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The meaning of רוּת

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Definition

probably for רְעוּת; friend Ruth. - § Ruth = "friendship" - Ruth, a Moabitess 1) daughter-in-law of Naomi, wife of Boaz,...

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רוּת

Phoneticrooth
TransliterationRûwth
Grammar Code
N:N-F-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably for רְעוּת; friend Ruth. - § Ruth = "friendship" - Ruth, a Moabitess 1) daughter-in-law of Naomi, wife of Boaz, and grandmother of David

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

12 total references
ReferenceText
Ruth 2:21

And Ruth the Moabitess said, He said unto me also, Thou shalt keep fast by my young men, until they have ended all my harvest.

Word: רוּת (Rûwth)

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