Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ruth 2:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ruth 2:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ruth 2:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Ruth, this verse shows Boaz being kind and protective to Ruth by telling her to stay safe in his field and to drink water whenever she is thirsty. It teaches about kindness and taking care of others.

Ruth 2:9: [Let] thine eyes [be] on the field that they do reap, and go thou after them: have I not charged the young men that they shall not touch thee? and when thou art athirst, go unto the vessels, and drink of [that] which the young men have drawn.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:8

Everyone is expected to provide for their family, whereas Ruth 2:9 shows Ruth, a Moabite woman without family support, relying on Boaz's provision.

1 Timothy 5:8: But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. [house: or, kindred]

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Encourages work for sustenance ("if any would not work, neither should he eat"), yet Ruth 2:9 offers Ruth sustenance as she gleans.

2 Thessalonians 3:10: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:26

Depicts God providing for all creatures without their labor, while Ruth 2:9 involves Ruth working in the fields to have provisions.

Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
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