Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ruth 4:4

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

According to the author of the book of Ruth, this verse shows someone asking another person if they want to buy a piece of land because it is their right to buy it first. The person agrees to buy it, showing they want to take responsibility and help.

Ruth 4:4: And I thought to advertise thee, saying, Buy [it] before the inhabitants, and before the elders of my people. If thou wilt redeem [it], redeem [it]: but if thou wilt not redeem [it, then] tell me, that I may know: for [there is] none to redeem [it] beside thee; and I [am] after thee. And he said, I will redeem [it]. [I thought...: Heb. I said, I will reveal in thine ear]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:42

This verse encourages giving to those who ask and not refusing borrowers, which contrasts with the structured property transaction and negotiation in Ruth 4:4.

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

Emphasizes giving to everyone who asks, differing from the transactional approach seen in Ruth 4:4.

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 Matthew 19:21

Advises selling possessions and giving to the poor, which contradicts the process of property redemption outlined in Ruth 4:4.

Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.

Contradiction with Acts 2:45

Early Christians sold possessions and gave to those in need, which contrasts with the selective redemption process described in Ruth 4:4.

Acts 2:45: And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all [men], as every man had need.

Contradiction with Luke 12:33

Suggests selling what you own and giving alms, contradictory to the negotiation over property seen in Ruth 4:4.

Luke 12:33: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
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