Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ecclesiastes 6:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ecclesiastes 6:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ecclesiastes 6:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this means that sometimes people are born without purpose and leave the world without being remembered. It teaches us that life can feel empty if we don't find meaning or leave a positive mark.

Ecclesiastes 6:4: For he cometh in with vanity, and departeth in darkness, and his name shall be covered with darkness.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:31

Ecclesiastes 6:4 describes life as ultimately futile, but Genesis 1:31 states that God saw everything He made as very good, implying purpose and goodness in creation.

Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]

Contradiction with Psalm 139:14

Ecclesiastes 6:4 speaks of life as being meaningless from birth, yet Psalm 139:14 praises the wondrous nature of being fearfully and wonderfully made, indicating value and purpose in life.

Psalm 139:14: I will praise thee; for I am fearfully [and] wonderfully made: marvellous [are] thy works; and [that] my soul knoweth right well. [right...: Heb. greatly]

Contradiction with John 10:10

Ecclesiastes 6:4 implies life is filled with vanity and sorrow, while John 10:10 speaks of Jesus coming to give life abundantly, suggesting fulfillment and purpose.

John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Ecclesiastes 6:4 views life as pointless, but Romans 8:28 declares that all things work together for good for those who love God, giving meaning to life circumstances.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:17

Ecclesiastes 6:4 emphasizes the brevity and insignificance of life, while 2 Corinthians 4:17 highlights temporary sufferings leading to eternal glory, indicating lasting significance.

2 Corinthians 4:17: For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory;
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