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Ruth

Meaning of “Ruth”

Ruth, the Moabitish woman whose history is recorded in the book bearing her name.

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13 occurrences13 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Ruth 1:4

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Matthew 1:5
And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;
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And Salmon begat Boos of Rachab, and Boos begate Obed of Ruth, and Obed begate Iesse.

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