Contradictions and Paradoxes in Song of Solomon 5:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Song of Solomon 5:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Song of Solomon 5:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this means that the person has a very special and beautiful head like shiny gold, and their hair is thick, curly, and as dark as a black bird. It's like saying they are very handsome and have amazing hair.

Song of Solomon 5:11: His head [is as] the most fine gold, his locks [are] bushy, [and] black as a raven. [bushy: or, curled]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

While Song of Solomon 5:11 describes physical beauty, this verse emphasizes that the Lord looks at the heart rather than outward appearance.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:30

This verse contradicts by stating that charm and beauty are deceptive and fleeting, whereas Song of Solomon 5:11 focuses on physical attractiveness.

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

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3-4

Song of Solomon 5:11 highlights outward beauty, while this passage encourages inner beauty of the heart and a gentle spirit as being more valuable.

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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