Contradictions and Paradoxes in Song of Solomon 4:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Song of Solomon 4:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Song of Solomon 4:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this verse means that he will go to a beautiful place filled with good smells, like myrrh and frankincense, and stay there until morning comes and the dark goes away. It's a picture of waiting patiently and being in a lovely, safe place.

Song of Solomon 4:6: Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, I will get me to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense. [break: Heb. breathe]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:16

While Song of Solomon 4:6 suggests a romantic setting, Matthew 5:16 focuses on the public display of righteousness before others, highlighting action and visibility.

Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

Song of Solomon 4:6 suggests a specific and intimate activity, whereas Ecclesiastes 3:1 states there is an appropriate time for every activity, suggesting a broader context for actions.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:13

Song of Solomon 4:6 focuses on physical beauty and romantic desire; 1 Corinthians 13:13 emphasizes the enduring spiritual qualities of faith, hope, and love.

1 Corinthians 13:13: And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these [is] charity.

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:30

Proverbs 31:30 notes that "beauty is vain," while Song of Solomon 4:6 focuses on physical attraction and beauty, highlighting differing perspectives on physical appearance.

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

Contradiction with Colossians 3:2

Song of Solomon 4:6 is concerned with physical and earthly desire while Colossians 3:2 urges a focus on heavenly and spiritual matters.

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