Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ruth 2:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ruth 2:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ruth 2:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Ruth, the kind man Boaz told Ruth to stay close to the workers during the harvest to keep her safe and help her gather enough grain. This shows Boaz's care and protection for Ruth while she is working in the fields.

Ruth 2:21: And Ruth the Moabitess said, He said unto me also, Thou shalt keep fast by my young men, until they have ended all my harvest.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4

This verse advises returning a neighbor’s lost ox or donkey, which contrasts with Ruth 2:21 focusing on collecting grain for oneself rather than returning to neighbors.

Exodus 23:4: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:6-8

This verse encourages preparation and self-sufficiency like the ant, contradicting Ruth 2:21 where Ruth relies on Boaz’s fields rather than her own preparation.

Proverbs 6:6-8: Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse advises not to worry about tomorrow, contrasting with Ruth 2:21 where a plan is being made for future gleaning.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:27

This verse depicts a diligent woman providing for herself, opposing Ruth 2:21 where Ruth relies on Boaz’s favor.

Proverbs 31:27: She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

These verses urge working with one's hands and being independent, differing from Ruth 2:21 where Ruth depends on Boaz's instructions and fields.

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12: And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
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