Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ruth 1:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ruth 1:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ruth 1:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Ruth, this verse shows how Naomi, a kind woman, hopes that God will help her daughters-in-law find happy new homes with new husbands. She is sad to say goodbye, so they all share a tearful hug.

Ruth 1:9: The LORD grant you that ye may find rest, each [of you] in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Ruth 1:9 wishes for rest and security in marriage, while Matthew 6:34 advises against worrying about future concerns.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:8

Ruth 1:9 speaks of remarriage for security, contrary to Paul's advice that remaining unmarried is good.

1 Corinthians 7:8: I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.

Contradiction with Luke 12:19-20

Ruth 1:9 desires a peaceful life, yet this passage warns against seeking comfort and security in earthly things.

Luke 12:19-20: And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, [and] be merry.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:1-2

Ruth 1:9 hopes for rest and joy, but Ecclesiastes expresses the oppression and sorrow in life as outweighing joy.

Ecclesiastes 4:1-2: So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of [such as were] oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors [there was] power; but they had no comforter. [side: Heb. hand]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 16:2

Ruth 1:9 supports marriage for stability, contradicting God's command to Jeremiah not to marry.

Jeremiah 16:2: Thou shalt not take thee a wife, neither shalt thou have sons or daughters in this place.
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