Ruth was venturing into the unknown, leaving her own kin, her homeland, and all its customs ​ — including its gods — ​ behind her. ​ — Ruth 1: 3 - 6.
Rutt aga, vastuoksa, oli teel tundmatusse, olles jätnud maha oma kodumaa ja suguseltsi, sealsed tavad ja jumalad.