Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ruth 2:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ruth 2:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ruth 2:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Ruth, Ruth is talking to Boaz and is very thankful because he has been so kind to her, even though she is different from his other workers. She is grateful for his comforting and friendly words.

Ruth 2:13: Then she said, Let me find favour in thy sight, my lord; for that thou hast comforted me, and for that thou hast spoken friendly unto thine handmaid, though I be not like unto one of thine handmaidens. [Let me...: or, I find] [friendly: Heb. to the heart]

Contradiction with James 2:1

James instructs against showing favoritism, while Ruth 2:13 reflects gratitude for favor shown.

James 2:1: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:21

Proverbs warns against showing partiality, whereas Ruth 2:13 is about her finding favor.

Proverbs 28:21: To have respect of persons [is] not good: for for a piece of bread [that] man will transgress.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34

Peter emphasizes that God shows no favoritism, contrasting Ruth 2:13's theme of personal favor.

Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:17

Deuteronomy states that God shows no partiality, differing from Ruth 2:13 where Boaz shows Ruth favor.

Deuteronomy 10:17: For the LORD your God [is] God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:

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