Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ecclesiastes 12:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ecclesiastes 12:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ecclesiastes 12:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Ecclesiastes, the preacher wanted to use nice words that everyone would like and wrote down words that were true and good. He was trying to share important and honest messages with everyone.

Ecclesiastes 12:10: The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and [that which was] written [was] upright, [even] words of truth. [acceptable...: Heb. words of delight]

Contradiction with Proverbs 30:5

Proverbs 30:5 says every word of God is pure, which suggests consistency and uniformity, in contrast to Ecclesiastes 12:10 which implies careful seeking for acceptable words, indicating variability.

Proverbs 30:5: Every word of God [is] pure: he [is] a shield unto them that put their trust in him. [pure: Heb. purified]

Contradiction with James 3:17

James 3:17 describes wisdom from above as pure, peaceable, and without hypocrisy, contrasting with the notion of needing to find acceptable words through searching, as mentioned in Ecclesiastes 12:10.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:16

This verse states that all scripture is profitable for teaching and correcting, which contrasts with Ecclesiastes 12:10, where it speaks of seeking acceptable words, suggesting not all words are inherently beneficial.

2 Timothy 3:16: All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:12

Hebrews 4:12 describes the Word of God as living and active, which conflicts with the need to find or arrange acceptable words mentioned in Ecclesiastes 12:10.

Hebrews 4:12: For the word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
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