Contradictions and Paradoxes in Song of Solomon 6:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Song of Solomon 6:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Song of Solomon 6:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this verse means that before I realized it, I felt as fast and joyful as a speedy chariot. It's like feeling happy and excited without knowing why, just like being on a fun ride.

Song of Solomon 6:12: Or ever I was aware, my soul made me [like] the chariots of Amminadib. [Or ever...: Heb. I knew not] [made...: or, set me on the chariots of my willing people]

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:28

Unlike the impulsive nature of Song of Solomon 6:12, this verse speaks to the importance of self-control.

Proverbs 25:28: He that [hath] no rule over his own spirit [is like] a city [that is] broken down, [and] without walls.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Urges swiftness to hear and slowness to speak or wrath, contrasting the sudden and impetuous response in Song of Solomon 6:12.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Galatians 5:16-17

Encourages walking by the Spirit to not gratify desires of the flesh, in contrast to the earthly and passionate experience in Song of Solomon 6:12.

Galatians 5:16-17: [This] I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. [ye...: or, fulfil not]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Speaks to God being a God of order, juxtaposed with the chaotic and mysterious nature of the experience in Song of Solomon 6:12.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
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