Contradictions and Paradoxes in Song of Solomon 5:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Song of Solomon 5:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Song of Solomon 5:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christian interpretations, this verse is often understood to mean that sometimes we feel like God is far away and not answering us, but it's important to keep looking for Him and trusting that He still cares for us. It's like playing hide and seek with a friend who loves you very much and will be found if you keep looking.

Song of Solomon 5:6: I opened to my beloved; but my beloved had withdrawn himself, [and] was gone: my soul failed when he spake: I sought him, but I could not find him; I called him, but he gave me no answer.

Contradiction with Proverbs 8:17

This verse states "I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me," which contradicts Song of Solomon 5:6 where seeking does not result in finding.

Proverbs 8:17: I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

This verse states "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you," which contradicts Song of Solomon 5:6 because the seeking and knocking does not result in finding or opening.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:6

This verse states "Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near," suggesting that seeking leads to finding, which contradicts Song of Solomon 5:6 where seeking does not yield finding.

Isaiah 55:6: Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:13

This verse states "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart," contradicting Song of Solomon 5:6 where searching does not lead to finding.

Jeremiah 29:13: And ye shall seek me, and find [me], when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

Paradox #1

The possible contradiction in Song of Solomon 5:6 could be the contrast between the depiction of love as intimate and personal, versus other parts of the Bible where love is often discussed in terms of community, selflessness, or divine love. This can lead to differing interpretations of how love should be prioritized or expressed in a believer's life.

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