Contradictions Catalog of Ecclesiastes 8:9
Ecclesiastes 8:9 contradicts following 11 verses in the Bible. Check out Contradictions and Paradoxes of Ecclesiastes 8:9 for quick understanding.
Ecclesiastes 8:9: All this have I seen, and applied my heart unto every work that is done under the sun: [there is] a time wherein one man ruleth over another to his own hurt.
| # | Contradicting Verse | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1 Samuel 11:5 | And, behold, Saul came after the herd out of the field; and Saul said, What [aileth] the people that they weep? And they told him the tidings of the men of Jabesh. |
| 2. | 2 Samuel 23:3 | The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men [must be] just, ruling in the fear of God. [He...: or, Be thou ruler, etc] |
| 3. | 1 Kings 4:17 | Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar: |
| 4. | Job 36:22 | Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him? |
| 5. | Psalms 66:7 | He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah. |
| 6. | Proverbs 16:12 | [It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. |
| 7. | Proverbs 28:16 | The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days. |
| 8. | Proverbs 29:2 | When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. [in...: or, increased] |
| 9. | Isaiah 9:7 | Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. |
| 10. | Matthew 5:5 | Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. |
| 11. | Romans 13:1 | Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered] |
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