Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ruth 1:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ruth 1:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ruth 1:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the story of Ruth, Orpah decided to say goodbye to her mother-in-law and leave, but Ruth loved her mother-in-law so much that she stayed with her and didn't want to go away. This shows how much Ruth cared and wanted to be with her family, even when things were hard.

Ruth 1:14: And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:10

This verse advises not to forsake your own friend or the friend of your parent, suggesting loyalty to familial and friendly bonds, which contrasts Ruth 1:14 where Orpah leaves Naomi.

Proverbs 27:10: Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: [for] better [is] a neighbour [that is] near than a brother far off.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:37

This verse emphasizes prioritizing love for Jesus above family, which contradicts Ruth 1:14 where Ruth shows loyalty to Naomi over returning to her own family.

Matthew 10:37: He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

Contradiction with Luke 14:26

Jesus teaches that one must prioritize Him over family relationships, contrasting Ruth 1:14 where Ruth prioritizes her loyalty to Naomi over other considerations.

Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

Contradiction with Genesis 2:24

Advocates leaving one's parents to unite with a spouse, which is different from Ruth 1:14 where Ruth clings to her mother-in-law instead of forming a new family.

Genesis 2:24: Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
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