Contradictions and Paradoxes in Song of Solomon 2:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Song of Solomon 2:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Song of Solomon 2:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this verse is like a story where he invites someone he cares about to come and enjoy the nice smells and beauty of the garden, just like how springtime makes everything fresh and pretty. It's as if he is saying, "Let's go enjoy this lovely place together!"

Song of Solomon 2:13: The fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines [with] the tender grape give a [good] smell. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

While Song of Solomon 2:13 speaks of nature's beauty and growth, this verse talks about sudden destruction at a time of peace and safety.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:20

Song of Solomon 2:13 speaks of readiness and harvest, whereas this verse speaks of the harvest being past and the summer ended without salvation.

Jeremiah 8:20: The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.

Contradiction with Joel 1:12

Song of Solomon 2:13 describes fruitful blossoming; this verse contrasts with dried-up trees and withered joy.

Joel 1:12: The vine is dried up, and the fig tree languisheth; the pomegranate tree, the palm tree also, and the apple tree, [even] all the trees of the field, are withered: because joy is withered away from the sons of men.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:8

In contrast to the flourishing moment in Song of Solomon 2:13, this verse emphasizes the temporary nature of plants and the endurance of God's word.

Isaiah 40:8: The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
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