Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ecclesiastes 11:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ecclesiastes 11:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ecclesiastes 11:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, we can't understand how a baby grows inside a mother or how the wind moves, just like we can't fully understand all the things God does. God creates everything, and some things are just too big for us to figure out.

Ecclesiastes 11:5: As thou knowest not what [is] the way of the spirit, [nor] how the bones [do grow] in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.

Contradiction with Job 11:7

This verse suggests that humans cannot fully comprehend God's mysteries, contradicting the idea in Ecclesiastes 11:5 that we can grasp the workings of God's creation.

Job 11:7: Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:24

This verse suggests that human paths are directed by God and cannot be fully understood, contradicting the notion in Ecclesiastes 11:5 of understanding divine actions.

Proverbs 20:24: Man's goings [are] of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:9

This verse states that God's ways and thoughts are higher than human understanding, contrasting with Ecclesiastes 11:5 which suggests an ability to comprehend what God does.

Isaiah 55:9: For [as] the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Contradiction with Romans 11:33

This verse describes God's wisdom and knowledge as unsearchable, contradicting Ecclesiastes 11:5 which implies understanding divine workings.

Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

Paradox #1

Ecclesiastes 11:5 talks about the mystery of life and the unknowable ways of God. A contradiction could be that it suggests there are aspects of God's work that are beyond human understanding, which might conflict with beliefs that God fully reveals His plans to people. Some might see this as inconsistent if they believe God provides all necessary knowledge for faith and living.

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