Contradictions and Paradoxes in Song of Solomon 7:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Song of Solomon 7:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Song of Solomon 7:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christian interpretations, this verse describes how Solomon is admiring the Shulammite woman's beauty. He compares her to a tall and strong palm tree and says her beauty is as abundant as a bunch of grapes.

Song of Solomon 7:7: This thy stature is like to a palm tree, and thy breasts to clusters [of grapes].

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3-4

This verse emphasizes inner beauty and a gentle and quiet spirit over physical appearance, contrasting with the celebration of physical form in Song of Solomon 7:7.

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 Proverbs 31:30

This verse points out that charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, which can be seen as a contradiction to the admiration of physical beauty in Song of Solomon 7:7.

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

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse highlights that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearance, countering the focus on physical form in Song of Solomon 7:7.

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 Timothy 2:9-10

These verses suggest modesty and good deeds over adornment or external beauty, conflicting with the physical admiration expressed in Song of Solomon 7:7.

1 Timothy 2:9-10: In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; [broided: or, plaited]
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