Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ruth 2:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ruth 2:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ruth 2:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Ruth, Naomi is telling Ruth that it's safer and better for her to stay with the other girls in Boaz's field. This way, she will be protected and not get into any trouble in other fields.

Ruth 2:22: And Naomi said unto Ruth her daughter in law, [It is] good, my daughter, that thou go out with his maidens, that they meet thee not in any other field. [meet...: or, fall upon thee]

Contradiction with Luke 10:7

This verse suggests not going from house to house, while Ruth is encouraged to not go out to other fields.

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 Proverbs 16:3

This verse emphasizes committing works to the Lord for thoughts to be established, while Ruth is given practical advice without a direct mention of faith.

Proverbs 16:3: Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. [Commit: Heb. Roll]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34

This verse says women should remain silent in churches, potentially contradicting the proactivity suggested to Ruth by Naomi.

1 Corinthians 14:34: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12

This verse expresses a directive for women not to take authority, contrasting Ruth being advised to proactively seek Boaz’s field.

1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
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