Contradiction with Psalm 102:25-26
These verses suggest that the earth and heavens will perish and be changed, unlike the permanence mentioned in Ecclesiastes 1:4.
Psalm 102:25-26: Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens [are] the work of thy hands.
Contradiction with Isaiah 51:6
This verse states that the earth will grow old and vanish, contrary to the idea of the earth abiding forever in Ecclesiastes 1:4.
Isaiah 51:6: Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:10
This verse describes the earth being dissolved and the elements melting, conflicting with the permanence of the earth in Ecclesiastes 1:4.
2 Peter 3:10: But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
Contradiction with Revelation 21:1
This verse mentions a new heaven and a new earth, implying the current earth will pass away, which contradicts the everlasting nature attributed to the earth in Ecclesiastes 1:4.
Revelation 21:1: And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
Paradox #1
The idea that the earth remains forever might seem to conflict with other biblical passages that speak about the earth being destroyed or transformed in the future.
Paradox #2
The Bible verse might be seen as inconsistent with other scriptures that refer to events like the end of the world or a new creation. While this verse suggests the earth remains forever, other passages talk about the earth being destroyed or changed, which can seem contradictory.
Paradox #3
The verse suggests that the Earth remains unchanged forever, but scientific understanding shows that Earth's physical and environmental conditions have changed over time due to natural processes like continental drift, erosion, and climate change.
Paradox #4
The contradiction or conflict might arise when considering the idea that everything on Earth changes and is temporary, while this verse suggests that the Earth remains forever. Observing environmental changes and scientific understanding of Earth's history and future can seem to conflict with this idea of permanence.