Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ruth 3:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ruth 3:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ruth 3:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Ruth, Boaz praises Ruth for being very kind and caring, even more as time went on. He is thankful that Ruth chose to be with him instead of running after younger men.

Ruth 3:10: And he said, Blessed [be] thou of the LORD, my daughter: [for] thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:30

Suggests that charm and beauty are deceitful and do not earn favor, contrasting with the favor shown to Ruth for her kindness.

Proverbs 31:30: Favour [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain: [but] a woman [that] feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Advises against doing good deeds to be seen by others for human approval, while Ruth is praised for her kindness which receives human acknowledgment.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with James 4:4

Denounces friendship with the world as enmity with God, which could contradict Ruth's favor with a human for worldly acts.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:10

Highlights serving Christ over seeking human approval, whereas Ruth’s favor is granted from Boaz, a human, for her kindness.

Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
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