Contradiction with Genesis 1:27
Humans are created in the image of God, which implies a distinction from animals.
Genesis 1:27: So God created man in his [own] image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
Contradiction with Psalm 8:5-6
Humans are made a little lower than the angels and are given dominion over the works of God's hands, highlighting a unique status.
Psalm 8:5-6: For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:31
Humans are valued more than many sparrows, indicating a higher worth than animals.
Matthew 10:31: Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:39
Different kinds of flesh are mentioned, distinguishing humans from animals.
1 Corinthians 15:39: All flesh [is] not the same flesh: but [there is] one [kind of] flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, [and] another of birds.
Contradiction with Hebrews 2:7
Humans are made a little lower than angels but crowned with glory and honor, emphasizing their special place in creation.
Hebrews 2:7: Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands: [lower...: or, while inferior to]
Paradox #1
The verse might be seen as contradictory if compared to other parts of the Bible that emphasize the unique spiritual nature of humans compared to animals. Ecclesiastes suggests humans and animals share the same fate, which might seem inconsistent with scriptures that emphasize the divine image in humans or eternal life promised to believers.
Paradox #2
The scientific conflict could relate to the notion of humans and animals having the same fate. Science understands human evolution and biology as distinct from other animals, given humans' advanced cognitive abilities and cultural development. It might not align with the idea of no distinction in fate or nature between humans and animals.
Paradox #3
Ecclesiastes 3:18 suggests that humans and animals have a similar fate, which can conflict with the idea of humans being uniquely created in the image of God, as mentioned in other parts of the Bible. This could create a contradiction between human uniqueness and equality with animals.