Contradiction with 2 Kings 4:7
Ruth 2:18 depicts a situation of provision and sustenance, whereas 2 Kings 4:7 shows a miraculous provision leading to financial stability, implying reliance not just on gleaning but divine intervention.
2 Kings 4:7: Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, Go, sell the oil, and pay thy debt, and live thou and thy children of the rest. [debt: or, creditor]
Contradiction with Proverbs 13:7
Ruth 2:18 describes physical provision and sharing within a family, contrasting with the idea that wealth or its appearance does not always correlate with fulfillment or provision.
Proverbs 13:7: There is that maketh himself rich, yet [hath] nothing: [there is] that maketh himself poor, yet [hath] great riches.
Contradiction with Luke 12:24
Ruth 2:18 discusses human effort in gleaning food, while Luke 12:24 suggests reliance on divine provision without effort, highlighting different means of receiving sustenance.
Luke 12:24: Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?
Contradiction with James 2:16
Ruth 2:18 involves physical provision, while James 2:16 criticizes offering only words without actions to meet physical needs, implying the necessity of tangible help.
James 2:16: And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be [ye] warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what [doth it] profit?
Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-32
Ruth 2:18 depicts the concern and effort in acquiring food, while Matthew 6:31-32 encourages not worrying about physical needs, trusting divine provision instead.
Matthew 6:31-32: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?