Contradictions and Paradoxes in Song of Solomon 1:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Song of Solomon 1:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Song of Solomon 1:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, our house is made very strong and beautiful because we use special wood like cedar and fir. This shows how much care and love someone puts into making a safe and lovely home.

Song of Solomon 1:17: The beams of our house [are] cedar, [and] our rafters of fir. [rafters: or, galleries]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Song of Solomon 1:17 talks about the beauty and allure of physical materials, while Matthew 6:19 warns against storing earthly treasures.

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

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3

Song of Solomon 1:17 focuses on ornamental beauty, whereas 1 Peter 3:3 advises against outward adorning as a measure of beauty.

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 Isaiah 55:2

Song of Solomon 1:17 describes delight in the richness of physical materials, Isaiah 55:2 questions the pursuit of what does not truly satisfy.

Isaiah 55:2: Wherefore do ye spend money for [that which is] not bread? and your labour for [that which] satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye [that which is] good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. [spend: Heb. weigh]

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Song of Solomon 1:17 highlights valuable materials, while Hebrews 13:5 encourages a life free from love of money and physical wealth.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:30

Song of Solomon 1:17 appreciates physical beauty, but Proverbs 31:30 suggests that beauty is vain and prioritizes the fear of the Lord.

Proverbs 31:30: Favour [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain: [but] a woman [that] feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:7-8

Song of Solomon 1:17 values lavishness, yet 1 Timothy 6:7-8 stresses contentment with simple necessities.

1 Timothy 6:7-8: For we brought nothing into [this] world, [and it is] certain we can carry nothing out.
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