- Scholars argee that Ruth is a narrative Story, and they often use terms like Novella 'to describe it. This style of writing reflects the Craftsmanship of the writer.
- The meanings hidden in the names: Elimelech- my God is king"
Naomi- "my gracious one" or my delight"; later she asks to be called Mara- "the bitter one"
Mahlon- "sick"
Chilion-"weakening"
Orpah-"mane"or"back of the neck"
Ruth-"Friend"
Boaz -"He comes in Strength"
- The use of names in the book of Ruth deepens the Story's narrative Strengthand assits the reader in appreciating the text's meaning.
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