Contradiction with Genesis 2:18
Contradicts the idea of it being good for a man not to touch a woman by stating, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him."
Genesis 2:18: And the LORD God said, [It is] not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. [meet...: Heb. as before him]
Contradiction with Proverbs 18:22
Suggests the value in finding a wife, saying, "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord," which may contrast with the notion of abstaining from touching a woman.
Proverbs 18:22: [Whoso] findeth a wife findeth a good [thing], and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:4
Emphasizes the honor in marriage, stating, "Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled," suggesting a positive view toward marital relations.
Hebrews 13:4: Marriage [is] honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Highlights the benefits of companionship, "Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour," which may contrast with the singleness advocated in 1 Corinthians 7:1.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10: Two [are] better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.