Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ruth 2:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ruth 2:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ruth 2:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Ruth, Ruth's mother-in-law, Naomi, was curious and happy to learn where Ruth had worked and who had noticed her. Ruth explained that she worked in the field of a kind man named Boaz.

Ruth 2:19: And her mother in law said unto her, Where hast thou gleaned to day? and where wroughtest thou? blessed be he that did take knowledge of thee. And she shewed her mother in law with whom she had wrought, and said, The man's name with whom I wrought to day [is] Boaz.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:19

This verse emphasizes not keeping the harvest for oneself, while Ruth 2:19 speaks about gathering and keeping it.

Exodus 23:19: The first of the firstfruits of thy land thou shalt bring into the house of the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother's milk.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:19

This verse warns against following vain pursuits and emphasizes hard work, which contrasts with Ruth 2:19 where Ruth receives generous provision without direct labor for it.

Proverbs 28:19: He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.

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