Contradictions and Paradoxes in Song of Solomon 5:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Song of Solomon 5:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Song of Solomon 5:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this verse talks about how wonderful and kind the person is, and how he is not just a special loved one but also a true friend. It shows how much the writer cares for and admires this person, telling others about his goodness.

Song of Solomon 5:16: His mouth [is] most sweet: yea, he [is] altogether lovely. This [is] my beloved, and this [is] my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem. [mouth: Heb. palate]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus instructs to love and pray for enemies, while Song of Solomon 5:16 speaks of beloved's endearing qualities, not addressing adversary love.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:22

Likens a beautiful woman without discretion to a gold ring in a pig’s snout, contradicting the idealized and perfect love described in Song of Solomon 5:16.

Proverbs 11:22: [As] a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, [so is] a fair woman which is without discretion. [is without: Heb. departeth from]

Contradiction with 1 John 2:15-16

Warns against loving the world and fleshly desires, contradictory to the passionate physical and worldly love celebrated in Song of Solomon 5:16.

1 John 2:15-16: Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Curses those who trust in man, conflicting with Song of Solomon 5:16, which expresses deep adoration and trust in a human beloved.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Mark 12:30

Commands love for God with all heart and soul, whereas Song of Solomon 5:16 is focused on human romantic love.

Mark 12:30: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this [is] the first commandment.
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