Contradiction with Proverbs 13:4
While Ruth 2:17 shows Ruth working diligently to gather grain, Proverbs 13:4 suggests that the soul of the sluggard desires and has nothing, in contrast to Ruth's labor leading to a tangible reward.
Proverbs 13:4: The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:26
Ruth 2:17 highlights human labor and effort in gathering food, whereas Matthew 6:26 emphasizes that God provides for even the birds without them needing to sow or reap.
Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
Contradiction with Luke 10:7
Ruth 2:17 describes Ruth receiving sustenance through physical toil, whereas Luke 10:7 implies that a laborer is worthy of their reward without necessarily engaging in hard labor to glean food.
Luke 10:7: And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.
Contradiction with Genesis 3:19
Ruth 2:17 shows Ruth collecting grain, implying effort for sustenance, while Genesis 3:19 states man shall eat bread by the sweat of his brow, signifying labor due to the curse of sin.
Genesis 3:19: In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou [art], and unto dust shalt thou return.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:2
Ruth 2:17 depicts Ruth toiling for sustenance, yet Isaiah 55:2 questions why labor for that which does not satisfy, contrasting with the satisfaction Ruth receives from her work.
Isaiah 55:2: Wherefore do ye spend money for [that which is] not bread? and your labour for [that which] satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye [that which is] good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. [spend: Heb. weigh]