Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ecclesiastes 12:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ecclesiastes 12:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ecclesiastes 12:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Ecclesiastes, this verse is about how everything in life can change or end, just like things can break or stop working. It reminds us to enjoy and take care of what we have while we can.

Ecclesiastes 12:6: Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern.

Contradiction with Genesis 2:7

Ecclesiastes 12:6 speaks of life ending, but Genesis 2:7 describes how life was given, focusing on creation rather than cessation.

Genesis 2:7: And the LORD God formed man [of] the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. [of the dust...: Heb. dust of the ground]

Contradiction with John 11:25

Ecclesiastes 12:6 alludes to the end of life, while John 11:25 emphasizes everlasting life through belief in Jesus.

John 11:25: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

Ecclesiastes 12:6 suggests finality and breaking, but Revelation 21:4 promises a future without death or breaking.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:52

Ecclesiastes 12:6 underlines the mortality and fragility of life, whereas 1 Corinthians 15:52 talks about transformation and immortality.

1 Corinthians 15:52: In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Ecclesiastes 12:6 focuses on the end of earthly elements, while Psalm 23:4 suggests protection and comfort, even in death.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Romans 14:8

Ecclesiastes 12:6 depicts life’s end; Romans 14:8 declares that whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s, suggesting ongoing spiritual existence.

Romans 14:8: For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:1

Ecclesiastes 12:6 hints at earthly decay, but 2 Corinthians 5:1 provides assurance of a heavenly dwelling beyond physical demise.

2 Corinthians 5:1: For we know that if our earthly house of [this] tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

Contradiction with Philippians 1:21

Ecclesiastes 12:6 depicts a bleak end, whereas Philippians 1:21 frames death as gain due to union with Christ.

Philippians 1:21: For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.
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