Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ecclesiastes 7:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ecclesiastes 7:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ecclesiastes 7:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, understanding everything is very hard, like reaching something far away or diving deep in the ocean. We can't always know everything, no matter how hard we try.

Ecclesiastes 7:24: That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?

Contradiction with Romans 11:33

Romans 11:33 speaks to the depth of God's wisdom, implying that divine understanding may be knowable, whereas Ecclesiastes 7:24 suggests it is far off and exceedingly deep, thus highlighting the elusiveness of understanding.

Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

Contradiction with Proverbs 2:6

Proverbs 2:6 reveals that the Lord grants wisdom, suggesting that divine wisdom and understanding can be accessed by humans, contrasting with Ecclesiastes 7:24's assertion of wisdom's elusive nature.

Proverbs 2:6: For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:5

James 1:5 offers that God gives wisdom liberally to those who ask, contradicting Ecclesiastes 7:24 by implying that wisdom is within reach rather than distant and unsearchable.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 8:17

Proverbs 8:17 claims that wisdom is available to those who seek it diligently, contradicting Ecclesiastes 7:24 which describes wisdom as far off and deep, hard to find.

Proverbs 8:17: I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:10

1 Corinthians 2:10 states that God reveals deep things to us through the Spirit, contradicting Ecclesiastes 7:24's message of unattainable understanding, suggesting instead that it can be revealed.

1 Corinthians 2:10: But God hath revealed [them] unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

Paradox #1

Ecclesiastes 7:24 talks about the difficulty of understanding God's plans and wisdom. Some might see a contradiction with verses in the Bible that suggest wisdom and understanding are accessible to those who seek God, like in Proverbs. It's about whether divine wisdom is easily attainable or remains mysterious and beyond human grasp.

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