Book of Ruth

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Pronunciations

Book of Ruth (BUUK uhv ROOTH) listen

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Definitions

Example Sentences

  • "While the Book of Ruth centers around the story of Naomi, Ruth’s mother-in-law, Ruth’s narrative has its own significance." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • English

Who Uses This

  • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education
  • Non-Jews: (words that have spread outside of Jewish networks)

Regions

  • North America

Dictionaries

  • The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words, by Joyce Eisenberg and Ellen Scolnic, (Philadelphia, 2001).

Alternative Spellings

Book of Rut

Notes

  • "After the death of her husband, Ruth decides to convert to Judaism and accompanies her mother-in-law, Naomi, back to Bethlehem for the harvest. Ruth’s famous declaration, 'Where you go, I will go. Your God will be my God, and your people my people,' is seen as an example of friendship and faith. Ruth is one of King David’s ancestors." (JPS)

    See also Rut.

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