Contradiction with Galatians 5:13
This verse encourages liberty and serving one another, whereas Song of Solomon 4:12 describes a garden enclosed, implying restriction and exclusivity.
Galatians 5:13: For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only [use] not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34
Here, everyone is promised direct access to know the Lord, contradicting the concept of an enclosed garden which suggests limited access and understanding.
Jeremiah 31:34: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.
Contradiction with Revelation 3:20
This verse speaks of opening doors and inviting in, contrasting with the concept of a sealed fountain in Song of Solomon 4:12.
Revelation 3:20: Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Contradiction with Matthew 28:19
The command to go and make disciples of all nations highlights openness and outreach, opposing the idea of a garden enclosed.
Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]
Contradiction with Romans 10:12-13
These verses talk about no distinction between Jew and Greek and that anyone can call upon the Lord, contradicting the exclusive imagery of an enclosed garden.
Romans 10:12-13: For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.