Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ruth 1:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ruth 1:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ruth 1:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Ruth, Elimelech and his family moved from Bethlehem to Moab because there was not enough food where they lived. They hoped to find a better life and stayed in Moab for a while.

Ruth 1:2: And the name of the man [was] Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehemjudah. And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there. [continued: Heb. were]

Contradiction with Genesis 12:1

Contradicts the idea of leaving one's land as Ruth's family leaves Bethlehem due to famine, whereas God tells Abram to leave for a blessing.

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 Proverbs 3:5-6

Contradicts reliance on personal decisions to leave one's place and go to Moab, suggesting instead trusting in the Lord for guidance.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:4

Contradicts by emphasizing reliance on divine word rather than moving to another land for sustenance during famine.

Matthew 4:4: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Suggests contentment with what one has, contradicting the act of leaving one's home in search of better circumstances.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
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