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.