Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 5:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 5:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 5:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this verse talks about how a husband should always love and enjoy being with his wife, just like how someone might feel happy being around gentle animals. It's about staying in love and caring for each other all the time.

Proverbs 5:19: [Let her be as] the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love. [satisfy...: Heb. water thee] [be thou...: Heb. err thou always in her love]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:1

This verse suggests that it is good for a man not to touch a woman, which contradicts the intimate relationship celebrated in Proverbs 5:19.

1 Corinthians 7:1: Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: [It is] good for a man not to touch a woman.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:12

This verse speaks of those who choose to live like eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake, which contrasts with the marital delight in Proverbs 5:19.

Matthew 19:12: For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from [their] mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive [it], let him receive [it].

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4

This passage emphasizes sanctification and abstaining from fornication, which could be seen as opposing the physical pleasure encouraged in Proverbs 5:19 outside a proper context.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-4: For this is the will of God, [even] your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:28

This verse warns against lustful thoughts, contrasting with the focus on physical attraction in Proverbs 5:19.

Matthew 5:28: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:8-9

Paul suggests it is good for the unmarried and widows to remain single, differing from the marital satisfaction in Proverbs 5:19.

1 Corinthians 7:8-9: I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.

Paradox #1

This verse could be seen as inconsistent with the broader Biblical teachings on relationships and the sanctity of marriage if it is interpreted in a way that objectifies or reduces a spouse to purely physical attributes, rather than promoting mutual respect and love.

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