Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ruth 2:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ruth 2:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ruth 2:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Naomi was happy and thankful because a kind man, who is part of her family, showed care and is able to help them. She saw this as a blessing from God for looking after both the people who are alive and those who have died.

Ruth 2:20: And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed [be] he of the LORD, who hath not left off his kindness to the living and to the dead. And Naomi said unto her, The man [is] near of kin unto us, one of our next kinsmen. [one of...: or, one that hath right to redeem]

Contradiction with Exodus 34:7

While Ruth 2:20 highlights God's kindness and faithful provision through Boaz, Exodus 34:7 speaks about God visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, which suggests consequences rather than kindness.

Exodus 34:7: Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].

Contradiction with Isaiah 13:11

Ruth 2:20 speaks of God's kindness and blessings, whereas Isaiah 13:11 proclaims God's intent to punish the world for evil and the wicked for their iniquity, showing divine judgment instead of kindness.

Isaiah 13:11: And I will punish the world for [their] evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; and I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, and will lay low the haughtiness of the terrible.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:23

While Ruth 2:20 emphasizes kindness and favor, Jeremiah 18:23 shows a plea for divine retribution on the wrongdoers, contrasting the mercy and blessing shown in Ruth.

Jeremiah 18:23: Yet, LORD, thou knowest all their counsel against me to slay [me]: forgive not their iniquity, neither blot out their sin from thy sight, but let them be overthrown before thee; deal [thus] with them in the time of thine anger. [to slay...: Heb. for death]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Ruth 2:20 shows God's favor and peace on Ruth and Naomi; Matthew 10:34 features Christ stating He came not to send peace but a sword, indicating division rather than kindness.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Romans 11:22

In Ruth 2:20, God's merciful kindness is acknowledged, while Romans 11:22 warns about the severity of God to those who fall, highlighting a contrasting aspect of God's nature.

Romans 11:22: Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in [his] goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
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