Contradictions and Paradoxes in Song of Solomon 5:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Song of Solomon 5:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Song of Solomon 5:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this verse is a happy celebration where the husband is excited to enjoy special time with his wife and invites friends to join in the joy. It's like having a fun, joyful party with lots of good things to eat and drink, surrounded by friends.

Song of Solomon 5:1: I am come into my garden, my sister, [my] spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved. [yea...: or, and be drunken with loves]

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:1

Warns against wine being a mocker and strong drink being raging, which contradicts the welcoming of wine in Song of Solomon 5:1.

Proverbs 20:1: Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18

Advises not to be drunk with wine, which contradicts the celebration and consumption of wine in Song of Solomon 5:1.

Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:11

Warns against pursuing strong drink, contrasting the festive use of wine and drink in Song of Solomon 5:1.

Isaiah 5:11: Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, [that] they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, [till] wine inflame them! [inflame: of, pursue]

Contradiction with Leviticus 10:9

Commands priests not to drink wine before entering the tabernacle, which contrasts with the enjoyment of wine in Song of Solomon 5:1.

Leviticus 10:9: Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: [it shall be] a statute for ever throughout your generations:

Contradiction with Romans 14:21

Advises against eating meat or drinking wine if it causes a brother to stumble, which contradicts the open consumption in Song of Solomon 5:1.

Romans 14:21: [It is] good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor [any thing] whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.

Paradox #1

The potential moral conflict in this verse could be the tension between sensuality and modesty. Some people might feel uncomfortable with the explicit celebration of romantic and physical love, which could seem at odds with teachings on modesty or sexual restraint in other parts of religious texts. Others might see no conflict, viewing it as a celebration of love within an appropriate context.

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