Contradictions and Paradoxes in Song of Solomon 3:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Song of Solomon 3:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Song of Solomon 3:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christian teachings, King Solomon built a special carriage using the strong wood from Lebanon. This shows how much care and effort he put into making something beautiful and important.

Song of Solomon 3:9: King Solomon made himself a chariot of the wood of Lebanon. [a chariot: or, a bed]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:16

While Song of Solomon 3:9 describes the luxurious craftsmanship of Solomon's carriage, Proverbs 15:16 emphasizes that having little with the fear of the Lord is better than great treasure with trouble, contradicting the value placed on material wealth.

Proverbs 15:16: Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Song of Solomon 3:9 highlights the splendor of a material object, but Matthew 6:19 advises against storing up treasures on earth where they can decay or be stolen, thereby opposing the focus on material elegance.

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 James 2:5

In contrast to the material wealth in Song of Solomon 3:9, James 2:5 speaks of God's choice of the poor in this world to be rich in faith, contradicting the importance placed on earthly riches.

James 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? [of the: or, of that]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3-4

Song of Solomon 3:9 emphasizes external beauty and luxury, while 1 Peter 3:3-4 encourages an inner beauty, suggesting that true adornment comes from one's character, not external riches.

1 Peter 3:3-4: Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
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