Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ruth 1:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ruth 1:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ruth 1:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Ruth, Naomi and Ruth traveled together to Bethlehem, and when they arrived, everyone in the city was surprised and wondered if it was really Naomi. The people were curious because Naomi had been gone for a long time and looked different now.

Ruth 1:19: So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, [Is] this Naomi?

Contradiction with Luke 9:5

Contradicts familiarity as it advises shaking the dust off feet for towns that don't welcome travelers.

Luke 9:5: And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Contradicts peace; where Ruth is welcomed, this verse speaks of bringing a sword.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Genesis 19:26

Ruth 1:19 shows a journey completed, while Lot's wife is halted mid-journey by disobedience.

Genesis 19:26: But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.

Contradiction with John 1:11

Contradicts acceptance; Ruth is welcomed, while this verse notes Jesus was not received by His own.

John 1:11: He came unto his own, and his own received him not.

Contradiction with Numbers 12:1

Miriam and Aaron criticize Moses, contrary to the acceptance Ruth receives when she returns to Bethlehem.

Numbers 12:1: And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman. [Ethiopian: or, Cushite] [married: Heb. taken]
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