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]