Contradiction with Judges 6:15
Gideon expresses inadequacy and weakness, contrasting with Ruth’s proactive and determined actions in Ruth 3:17.
Judges 6:15: And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family [is] poor in Manasseh, and I [am] the least in my father's house. [my family...: Heb. my thousand is the meanest]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:42
Encourages unrestricted generosity, which contrasts with the specific and strategic provision given to Ruth by Boaz.
Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Contradiction with Luke 6:30
Instructs to give to everyone that asks, contrasting with Boaz's selective giving to Ruth.
Luke 6:30: Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask [them] not again.
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:24
Suggests that giving freely leads to increase, yet Boaz's specific generosity to Ruth rather than freely to all could be seen as contradictory.
Proverbs 11:24: There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.
Contradiction with James 2:15-16
Denounces faith without deeds, whereas Ruth 3:17 highlights Boaz's actions without mention of faith.
James 2:15-16: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,