Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ecclesiastes 3:2

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According to Solomon, this verse means that there is a right time for everything in life. Just like there are times for planting seeds and picking fruits, there are also times for people to be born and to die.

Ecclesiastes 3:2: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up [that which is] planted; [to be...: Heb. to bear]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:6

God actively brings death and gives life, not timing being set for these events.

1 Samuel 2:6: The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.

Contradiction with Isaiah 38:5

God extends Hezekiah's life, implying life span isn't fixed.

Isaiah 38:5: Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fifteen years.

Contradiction with Philippians 1:23-24

Paul's desire to depart and be with Christ implies a choice rather than set time.

Philippians 1:23-24: For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

Contradiction with Matthew 24:36

Unpredictability of end times implies uncertainty in life's timeline outside of God's control.

Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

God changes His mind about the destruction of Nineveh, implying timing can change with repentance.

Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
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