Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ruth 3:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ruth 3:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ruth 3:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Ruth, Boaz is speaking to Ruth and telling her not to worry because he will help her with what she needs. He also says that everyone knows she is a good and kind woman.

Ruth 3:11: And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou [art] a virtuous woman. [city: Heb. gate]

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:30

While Ruth 3:11 praises Ruth's virtuous nature, Proverbs 31:30 suggests that a woman’s true value is in fearing the Lord, not just in virtuous acts.

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

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20

Ruth 3:11 describes Ruth as a virtuous woman, but Ecclesiastes 7:20 claims that there is no one on earth who is righteous, implying no one is truly virtuous.

Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

Contradiction with Romans 3:10

Ruth 3:11 refers to Ruth as a virtuous woman, while Romans 3:10 states that there is none righteous, which could contradict the idea of someone being inherently virtuous.

Romans 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6

Ruth 3:11 highlights Ruth's virtuous character, whereas Isaiah 64:6 suggests that our own righteousness is like filthy rags, challenging the notion of human virtue.

Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
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