Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ruth 3:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ruth 3:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ruth 3:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christians, this verse is understood as a story told by the author of the Book of Ruth where Ruth is quietly following Naomi's plan to show Boaz she needs his help and is ready to be part of his family. They see this as Ruth being brave and trusting in God's plan to take care of her.

Ruth 3:4: And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do. [uncover: or, lift up the clothes that are on]

Contradiction with Genesis 19:32

This verse involves daughters lying with their father, whereas Ruth 3:4 involves a woman seeking to lie at a man's feet for protection.

Genesis 19:32: Come, let us make our father drink wine, and we will lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 22:21

This verse deals with the punishment for a promiscuous woman, while Ruth 3:4 portrays Ruth's actions as honorable and directed by Naomi.

Deuteronomy 22:21: Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father's house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones that she die: because she hath wrought folly in Israel, to play the whore in her father's house: so shalt thou put evil away from among you.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:22

This verse advises to abstain from all appearance of evil, which could appear to contradict Ruth's nighttime approach to Boaz.

1 Thessalonians 5:22: Abstain from all appearance of evil.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:27-29

These verses warn against immoral conduct and adulterous relationships, conflicting with the perceived boldness of Ruth’s actions towards Boaz.

Proverbs 6:27-29: Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
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