Contradiction with Genesis 6:9
Describes Noah as a just and perfect man, contradicting the notion that no one is righteous.
Genesis 6:9: These [are] the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man [and] perfect in his generations, [and] Noah walked with God. [perfect: or, upright]
Contradiction with Job 1:1
Describes Job as blameless and upright, which contradicts the idea that no one is without sin.
Job 1:1: There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name [was] Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.
Contradiction with Luke 1:6
States that Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous before God, walking blamelessly, contradicting the claim of universal sinfulness.
Luke 1:6: And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
Contradiction with Philippians 3:6
Paul describes himself as blameless in regards to the law, contradicting the assertion that there is no one perfect.
Philippians 3:6: Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
Contradiction with 1 John 3:6
Suggests that those who abide in Christ do not sin, contradicting the statement that all sin.
1 John 3:6: Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
Paradox #1
Ecclesiastes 7:20 might seem to contradict the idea that humans can be righteous or sinless on their own. Some parts of the Bible talk about righteous people, while this verse suggests everyone sins. This might seem inconsistent, but it's often understood as highlighting human imperfection and the need for divine grace.
Paradox #2
Ecclesiastes 7:20 suggests that no one is completely righteous and everyone sins. This could seem to contradict other scriptures that speak about the possibility of living a righteous and blameless life, such as those in Psalms or the teachings about striving for holiness in the New Testament. The apparent inconsistency can be understood in the context that while human nature is flawed, faith and divine help can guide people towards righteousness.
Paradox #3
One possible inconsistency is that Ecclesiastes 7:20 suggests that no one is completely righteous or without sin. This might seem to contradict other parts of the Bible that mention certain individuals, like Job or Noah, as being "righteous" or "blameless" in their generation. This can create confusion about the nature of righteousness in different contexts within the Bible.
Paradox #4
The contradiction could lie in the idea of striving for righteousness. If no one is without sin, it may seem contradictory or discouraging to aim for moral perfection, creating tension between human imperfection and spiritual ideals.