Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ruth 2:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ruth 2:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ruth 2:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Ruth, Boaz is being kind and caring to Ruth by telling her to stay in his field to gather grain safely. He's offering her protection and friendship, like asking her to stay with his helpers.

Ruth 2:8: Then said Boaz unto Ruth, Hearest thou not, my daughter? Go not to glean in another field, neither go from hence, but abide here fast by my maidens:

Contradiction with Genesis 3:16

This verse suggests men have authority over women, while Ruth 2:8 shows Boaz acting protectively and respectfully towards Ruth.

Genesis 3:16: Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire [shall be] to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. [to thy...: or, subject to thy husband]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12

This verse advises women not to have authority over men, contrasting Ruth 2:8 where Ruth, a woman, interacts with Boaz openly.

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

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34

This verse instructs women to keep silent, conflicting with Ruth 2:8 where Boaz addresses Ruth directly and she responds.

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.
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