Ruth
Ruth in the Bible — the Moabitess (RUT 1:22). Referenced in 5 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “drunk; satisfied”
Profile
- Gender
- female
- Scripture References
- 5 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 4 connections
Biography
A Moabite woman who married into an Israelite family. After her husband died, Ruth chose to stay with her mother-in-law Naomi, returning to Bethlehem and declaring Naomi's God as her own. Through God's providence, Ruth married Boaz, a kinsman-redeemer, and became the great-grandmother of King David. Her story demonstrates covenant loyalty and God's inclusion of Gentiles.
Significance
Ruth, a Gentile, is in the Messianic line, showing God's grace extends to all nations. Her loyalty and faith demonstrate true conversion, and she prefigures the church as the Bride of Christ.
Key Events
Names & Labels (1)
- Hebrew
- ר֑וּת
- Transliteration
- rut
- Meaning
- friendship; refreshed [as with water]; [poss.] comrade, companion
- Greek
- Ρουθ
- Reference
- RUT 1:4
- Strong's
- H7327
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ruth in the Bible?
Ruth is described in the Bible as the Moabitess (RUT 1:22).
What does the name Ruth mean?
The name Ruth means “drunk; satisfied” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.