Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ruth 2:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ruth 2:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ruth 2:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Ruth, Ruth went to pick up leftover grain in the fields, and by chance, she ended up in a field that belonged to a man named Boaz, who was related to her family. Christians often see this as God guiding Ruth to a safe place where she would be taken care of.

Ruth 2:3: And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field [belonging] unto Boaz, who [was] of the kindred of Elimelech. [hap...: Heb. hap happened]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

This verse states that a person's heart plans their way, but the Lord directs their steps, contrasting the seemingly chance event in Ruth 2:3 that suggests coincidence rather than divinely directed action.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

This verse indicates that events can be random and not subject to divine preordination, whereas Ruth 2:3 implies divine providence in Ruth's field choice.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

This verse suggests that while there are many plans in a person's heart, it is the Lord's purpose that prevails, contrasting with the apparent randomness in Ruth's actions in Ruth 2:3.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

This emphasizes that it is not within man to direct his own steps, implying divine intervention in one's path, whereas Ruth 2:3 portrays Ruth's choice as chance.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

This highlights that God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours, contrasting with Ruth 2:3, which implies her actions were merely coincidental rather than part of God's higher plan.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
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