Contradiction with Genesis 3:17-19
Ruth 3:15 describes an act of provision and blessing with barley, whereas Genesis 3:17-19 describes the curse on the ground and toil for food.
Genesis 3:17-19: And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed [is] the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat [of] it all the days of thy life;
Contradiction with Matthew 6:25-31
In Ruth 3:15, Ruth receives barley as a provision, while Matthew 6:25-31 instructs not to worry about physical needs, emphasizing faith and trust over physical provision.
Matthew 6:25-31: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Contradiction with Luke 14:12-14
Ruth 3:15 involves Boaz giving Ruth barley as a form of material support, while Luke 14:12-14 advises giving without expecting anything in return, focusing on the poor and needy rather than giving to a relative or associate.
Luke 14:12-14: Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor [thy] rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.
Paradox #1
There is a historical inconsistency in some translations of Ruth 3:15 regarding whether "he" or "she" went into the city. Different manuscripts have variations, with some saying "he went into the city" while others say "she went into the city," leading to confusion about who is being referenced in that particular part of the story.