Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse teaches to love and pray for enemies, which contrasts with Naomi's suggestion to Ruth and Orpah to return to their own people rather than staying with her.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
Advises to do good to those who hate you, differing from Naomi's release of her daughters-in-law back to their Moabite origins, rather than keeping them in the fold of Israel.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:3-4
It warns against intermarriage with foreign people to prevent turning away from God, while Ruth 1:8 involves staying among Moabites after marrying them.
Deuteronomy 7:3-4: Neither shalt thou make marriages with them; thy daughter thou shalt not give unto his son, nor his daughter shalt thou take unto thy son.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:12
Requires honoring parents, presenting a contrast as Ruth is presented with the option of leaving her mother-in-law.
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 Proverbs 31:10-12
Describes a virtuous woman who is loyal and brings good to her household, conflicted by Naomi suggesting her daughters-in-law return to their mothers’ houses instead of staying loyal to her family.
Proverbs 31:10-12: Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies.