Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ecclesiastes 12:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ecclesiastes 12:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ecclesiastes 12:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, enjoy the bright and happy times while you can because they won't last forever, like when the sun is shining and it’s not cloudy or rainy. It's a reminder to have fun and be thankful for good times when everything is bright and nice.

Ecclesiastes 12:2: While the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars, be not darkened, nor the clouds return after the rain:

Contradiction with Job 22:28

Ecclesiastes 12:2 speaks of inevitable times of darkness, while Job 22:28 promises light upon one's ways when a decree is declared.

Job 22:28: Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.

Contradiction with John 8:12

Ecclesiastes 12:2 discusses the dimming of light, but John 8:12 presents Jesus as the light that ensures followers will not walk in darkness.

John 8:12: Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Contradiction with Revelation 22:5

Ecclesiastes 12:2 mentions the darkening of celestial lights, whereas Revelation 22:5 describes an eternal state with no night and perpetual divine light.

Revelation 22:5: And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.

Contradiction with Psalm 27:1

Ecclesiastes 12:2 portrays diminishing light, while Psalm 27:1 declares the Lord as an enduring light and salvation, negating fear of darkness.

Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
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