Contradiction with James 1:6
While Ecclesiastes 11:3 suggests inevitability in events (e.g., if a tree falls, it lies there), James 1:6 emphasizes the importance of steadfastness and faith rather than accepting outcomes as they are.
James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Contradiction with Matthew 17:20
Ecclesiastes 11:3 implies that some outcomes are unchangeable, whereas Matthew 17:20 states that faith can move mountains, highlighting the potential to influence events.
Matthew 17:20: And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
Ecclesiastes 11:3 presents events as fixed ("where the tree falls, there it shall be"), while Proverbs 16:9 suggests human plans and divine intervention can alter outcomes.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with Genesis 18:14
Where Ecclesiastes 11:3 suggests things remain as they fall, Genesis 18:14 poses the question of possibility with God, implying events can change beyond natural outcomes.
Genesis 18:14: Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.
Contradiction with Jonah 3:10
This verse describes God changing his mind about Nineveh's destruction after repentance, contradicting the fixed nature of events suggested in Ecclesiastes 11:3.
Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
Paradox #1
The verse suggests a sense of inevitability and acceptance of natural outcomes or events beyond human control. A potential doctrinal conflict might arise when considering doctrines that emphasize human free will and the power of choice. This verse's perspective might seem to contradict the idea that humans can alter or influence outcomes through their decisions and actions.
Paradox #2
Ecclesiastes 11:3 talks about natural phenomena and often gets interpreted as an observation of how things in nature are predictable. A possible contradiction could be that not everything in nature follows a predictable pattern, especially in light of modern science showing the unpredictability of certain events, like weather patterns or quantum mechanics. Thus, someone might argue there's an inconsistency between this ancient view and current scientific understanding.