Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
Emphasizes that the Lord looks at the heart, not outward appearance, contrasting with the focus on physical 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 Proverbs 31:30
States that charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, suggesting a different view on physical allure.
Proverbs 31:30: Favour [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain: [but] a woman [that] feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3-4
Advises women to focus on inner beauty rather than outward adornment, contrasting with the physical admiration in Song of Solomon.
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 Isaiah 40:6-8
Describes the fading nature of physical beauty, emphasizing the transient nature of physical allure.
Isaiah 40:6-8: The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh [is] grass, and all the goodliness thereof [is] as the flower of the field:
Contradiction with James 1:10-11
Talks about how beauty and riches fade away like flowers, contrasting with the enduring admiration in Song of Solomon.
James 1:10-11: But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.