Contradictions and Paradoxes in Song of Solomon 2:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Song of Solomon 2:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Song of Solomon 2:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this part of the Bible is like a love poem. It talks about how special someone is, like finding a sweet apple tree in the forest, and being happy and safe with them.

Song of Solomon 2:3: As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so [is] my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit [was] sweet to my taste. [I sat...: Heb. I delighted and sat down, etc] [taste: Heb. palate]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:1

This verse suggests it is good for a man not to touch a woman, which contrasts with the intimate and sensual imagery in Song of Solomon 2:3.

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 5:28

This verse warns against lustful thoughts, which might be seen as contradictory to the passionate and desirous tone in Song of Solomon 2:3.

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 John 2:15-16

These verses caution against the love of the world and desires of the flesh, potentially conflicting with the sensuous and physical appreciation in Song of Solomon 2:3.

1 John 2:15-16: Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 2:22

This verse advises to flee youthful lusts, which could be seen as contradictorily endorsing the type of desire depicted in Song of Solomon 2:3.

2 Timothy 2:22: Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:2

This verse encourages setting affections on things above rather than earthy pleasures, which differs from the earthly and romantic imagery in Song of Solomon 2:3.

Colossians 3:2: Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. [affection: or, mind]
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