Contradictions and Paradoxes in Song of Solomon 1:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Song of Solomon 1:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Song of Solomon 1:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, when the king sits at his table, the person's special perfume fills the air with its nice smell. It shows how much the person loves and cares for the king, like how we should love and care for each other.

Song of Solomon 1:12: While the king [sitteth] at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Song of Solomon 1:12 depicts perfumed enjoyment while 1 Thessalonians 5:22 advises abstaining from all appearances of evil.

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

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3

Emphasis on modest adorning in 1 Peter 3:3 contrasts with the luxury depicted in Song of Solomon 1:12.

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 Proverbs 23:31

The lavish imagery in Song of Solomon 1:12 could be seen in opposition to Proverbs 23:31's caution against the allure of wine.

Proverbs 23:31: Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, [when] it moveth itself aright.

Contradiction with Isaiah 3:16-24

The critiquing of excessive ornamentation in Isaiah 3:16-24 stands against the opulent scenario at the king's table in Song of Solomon 1:12.

Isaiah 3:16-24: Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing [as] they go, and making a tinkling with their feet: [wanton...: Heb. deceiving with their eyes] [mincing: or, tripping nicely]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21

Matthew 6:19-21 emphasizes spiritual treasures over the earthly embellishments hinted at in Song of Solomon 1:12.

Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
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