rut is the proper name identifying the woman who remains with Naomi, gathers grain, and becomes Boaz's wife.

The term functions throughout the supplied verses as a proper name for the same woman: she clings to Naomi and pledges to accompany her, is identified as Naomi's daughter-in-law from Moab, gathers in the fields, speaks with Boaz, and is named as his wife.

1. Proper name for the woman in the narrative · dominant

   Each supplied token is tagged as a proper noun and identifies the woman in changing narrative settings. In Ruth 1:14 the APB renders her as the one who “clung to” her mother-in-law; in Ruth 1:16 it presents her reply committing herself to go and lodge with Naomi. In Ruth 2:2 she asks to glean in a field, and in Ruth 4:13 the APB renders Boaz taking her as his wife.

   Ruth 1:14Ruth 1:16Ruth 1:22Ruth 2:2Ruth 3:9Ruth 4:13

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB consistently presents the proper name directly, while also identifying the named woman through actions and relationships such as clinging to Naomi, gleaning, and becoming Boaz's wife. These surrounding descriptions confirm the verse context rather than define the term itself.