Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ecclesiastes 6:6

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

According to the author traditionally believed to be Solomon, this verse means that even if someone lives a very long time, they might not find true happiness, and in the end, everyone ends up in the same place after they die.

Ecclesiastes 6:6: Yea, though he live a thousand years twice [told], yet hath he seen no good: do not all go to one place?

Contradiction with Philippians 1:21

While Ecclesiastes 6:6 implies futility in long life without fulfillment, Philippians 1:21 emphasizes the meaningfulness of life in Christ.

Philippians 1:21: For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

Ecclesiastes 6:6 suggests life's endeavors can be unfulfilling, while Psalm 23:1 conveys the Lord as the shepherd who provides and fulfills all needs.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with John 10:10

Ecclesiastes 6:6 points to ultimate futility, while John 10:10 speaks of fullness and abundance of life through Jesus.

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 6:6 questions the value of long life, unlike Romans 8:28 which assures that all things work together for good.

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 Matthew 5:12

Ecclesiastes 6:6 suggests no gain beyond life, whereas Matthew 5:12 speaks about rewards in heaven.

Matthew 5:12: Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
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