Contradiction with Matthew 10:37
This verse emphasizes prioritizing love for Jesus over those closest to us, contrasting with Ruth's unwavering commitment to Naomi over her own potential future and 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
This verse speaks of "hating" family to be a disciple of Jesus, which contradicts Ruth's loyalty and love for Naomi expressed in Ruth 1:17.
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 12:1
God tells Abram to leave his country and family, which contrasts with Ruth's decision to stay and commit to Naomi regardless of leaving her homeland.
Genesis 12:1: Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:29
Advises believers to live as though they had no family bonds, which contrasts with Ruth's declaration to remain bound to Naomi.
1 Corinthians 7:29: But this I say, brethren, the time [is] short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;
Contradiction with Exodus 20:12
The commandment to honor one's father and mother could conflict with Ruth leaving her own family to stay with Naomi.
Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:29
Highlights leaving family for Christ's sake, contrasting with Ruth's pledge to Naomi over her personal spiritual journey.
Matthew 19:29: And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
Contradiction with Proverbs 27:10
Suggests not forsaking a friend or one's own family, which may contrast with Ruth's departure from her own family to stay with 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.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in Ruth 1:17 could involve the strong commitment to stay with someone even until death, which might conflict with the idea of pursuing one's own path or personal freedom. It might also contrast with the advice of prioritizing one's own well-being or following God's specific calling, if those diverge from staying with a particular individual.