Contradictions and Paradoxes in Song of Solomon 6:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Song of Solomon 6:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Song of Solomon 6:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, he went to a garden to look at the plants and see if they were growing and healthy, like vines and pomegranates. This is like checking on something you care about to make sure it's doing well.

Song of Solomon 6:11: I went down into the garden of nuts to see the fruits of the valley, [and] to see whether the vine flourished, [and] the pomegranates budded.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse talks about God looking at the heart rather than outward appearances, which contrasts with Song of Solomon 6:11's focus on physical beauty and nature.

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 emphasizes that charm and beauty are fleeting and that fearing the Lord is what truly matters, contradicting the emphasis on physical allure in Song of Solomon 6:11.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 6:28-29

This passage suggests focusing on spiritual growth rather than worldly beauty, opposing the attention to beautiful nature in Song of Solomon 6:11.

Matthew 6:28-29: And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

Contradiction with Philippians 4:8

This verse encourages thinking on things that are true, noble, and praiseworthy, contrasting with the sensual appreciation found in Song of Solomon 6:11.

Philippians 4:8: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things. [honest: or, venerable]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3-4

This verse values the inner self and gentle spirit over outward adornment, which is in contrast to the aesthetic appreciation in Song of Solomon 6:11.

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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