Contradictions and Paradoxes in Song of Solomon 5:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Song of Solomon 5:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Song of Solomon 5:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christian interpretations, this verse is about someone asking why the woman loves her special person so much more than anyone else. It shows how much she cherishes and values her beloved above everyone else.

Song of Solomon 5:9: What [is] thy beloved more than [another] beloved, O thou fairest among women? what [is] thy beloved more than [another] beloved, that thou dost so charge us?

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:2

This verse states "Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity," contradicting Song of Solomon 5:9 that exalts a particular beloved above others, suggesting the uniqueness and value, versus the idea that everything is ultimately vanity.

Ecclesiastes 1:2: Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all [is] vanity.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse emphasizes that the Lord looks at the heart, not appearance, contradicting Song of Solomon 5:9 which focuses on the physical attributes of the beloved, suggesting a contradiction between valuing internal versus external beauty.

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 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Paul's message suggests the temporal nature of earthly relationships and distractions, which can be seen as contradictory to the passionate and intense longing described in Song of Solomon 5:9.

1 Corinthians 7:29-31: But this I say, brethren, the time [is] short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;

Contradiction with Matthew 22:30

In this verse, Jesus states that in the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage, contradicting the romantic and marital undertones celebrated in Song of Solomon 5:9.

Matthew 22:30: But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,
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