Contradictions and Paradoxes in Song of Solomon 5:5

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

According to Christian interpreters, this verse shows how excited the woman is to see her loved one. She is so happy, and even her hands are covered in a nice-smelling oil called myrrh.

Song of Solomon 5:5: I rose up to open to my beloved; and my hands dropped [with] myrrh, and my fingers [with] sweet smelling myrrh, upon the handles of the lock. [sweet...: Heb. passing, or, running about]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse emphasizes looking at the heart rather than external appearances, while Song of Solomon 5:5 focuses on rich, sensory imagery and 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 Matthew 6:19-20

This verse advises against treasuring earthly riches, whereas Song of Solomon 5:5 appreciates the value of sensuous and luxurious items.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3-4

This verse promotes inner beauty over outward adornment, in contrast to Song of Solomon 5:5, which describes external beauty and adornment.

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;

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:30

This verse praises fear of the Lord over charm and beauty, opposing the sensual portrayal in Song of Solomon 5:5.

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

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:9-10

This verse encourages modesty and good works over costly attire, contrary to the luxurious depiction in Song of Solomon 5:5.

1 Timothy 2:9-10: In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; [broided: or, plaited]
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