Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ruth 3:3

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

According to the author of the book of Ruth, this verse is about Ruth being told to clean herself, put on nice clothes, and wait until Boaz is done eating before talking to him. It shows how Ruth carefully followed Naomi's advice to show Boaz she wanted his help.

Ruth 3:3: Wash thyself therefore, and anoint thee, and put thy raiment upon thee, and get thee down to the floor: [but] make not thyself known unto the man, until he shall have done eating and drinking.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3

Encourages women to focus on inner beauty rather than outward appearance, contrasting Ruth 3:3's advice to adorn oneself for appearance.

1 Peter 3:3: Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:9

Advises modesty in adornment, while Ruth 3:3 suggests dressing in a special way to get someone's attention.

1 Timothy 2:9: In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; [broided: or, plaited]

Contradiction with James 4:10

Emphasizes humility before God as a way to be exalted, which contrasts with Ruth 3:3's focus on external preparation for favor.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

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