Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ruth 1:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ruth 1:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ruth 1:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ruth, Naomi decided to leave where she was living, and her two daughters-in-law went with her. They all began traveling together to go back to Judah, which is where Naomi was from.

Ruth 1:7: Wherefore she went forth out of the place where she was, and her two daughters in law with her; and they went on the way to return unto the land of Judah.

Contradiction with Genesis 13:1

Contradicts Ruth 1:7 by showing a journey toward prosperity and blessing, while Ruth 1:7 depicts a departure in sorrow.

Genesis 13:1: And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south.

Contradiction with Numbers 14:4

Contradicts Ruth 1:7 by illustrating a desire to return rather than to leave, in contrast with Ruth's departure.

Numbers 14:4: And they said one to another, Let us make a captain, and let us return into Egypt.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:27

Contradicts Ruth 1:7 by showing a departure in anger and disobedience, opposite to Ruth's situation.

1 Samuel 15:27: And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.

Contradiction with Jonah 1:3

Contradicts Ruth 1:7 by depicting a flight from God's call, whereas Ruth's journey is in accordance with faithfulness and loyalty.

Jonah 1:3: But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.
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