Contradiction with Matthew 25:46
This verse suggests that the righteous have eternal life while the wicked face eternal punishment, contrasting with the idea that the same fate awaits everyone.
Matthew 25:46: And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
Contradiction with Romans 2:6-8
This passage states that God will render to each person according to their deeds, indicating a distinction between the righteous and the wicked.
Romans 2:6-8: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
Contradiction with Psalm 1:5-6
It mentions that the ungodly will not stand in judgment and the way of the righteous is known to the Lord, implying differing outcomes for each.
Psalm 1:5-6: Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
Contradiction with Luke 16:22-23
Describes the afterlife experiences of Lazarus and the rich man, indicating differing fates for the righteous and the wicked.
Luke 16:22-23: And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;
Contradiction with John 5:28-29
States that those who have done good will rise to life, and those who have done evil will rise to condemnation, opposing the notion that the same events happen to all.
John 5:28-29: Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,
Paradox #1
The verse suggests that both good and bad people face the same fate, which could seem inconsistent with the belief that God rewards the righteous and punishes the wicked. This could create tension with the idea of divine justice.
Paradox #2
Ecclesiastes 9:2 talks about everyone facing the same fate, whether they are good or bad. Some might see a contradiction because other parts of the Bible, like Proverbs or Psalms, suggest that good people are rewarded and bad people are punished. This can seem inconsistent with the idea that all people, regardless of their actions, share the same destiny.
Paradox #3
Ecclesiastes 9:2 suggests that the same fate happens to everyone, whether they are righteous or wicked. This can be seen as a contradiction with other parts of the Bible that suggest different outcomes for the righteous and the wicked, particularly in terms of rewards or punishments in the afterlife. So, the inconsistency lies in how some scriptures imply justice with different fates based on one's actions, while Ecclesiastes implies a universal fate.
Paradox #4
Ecclesiastes 9:2 suggests that the same fate awaits everyone, whether they are good or bad. The contradiction here could be the idea that moral behavior doesn't influence outcomes, which conflicts with scientific observations that actions often have consequences (e.g., health, legal, social). Science typically supports cause and effect based on behavior, whereas the verse suggests an inevitable destiny regardless of actions.
Paradox #5
Ecclesiastes 9:2 highlights that everyone faces the same eventual fate regardless of whether they are righteous or wicked. The possible contradiction here is that it seems to challenge the idea of divine justice or moral accountability, where good deeds are rewarded and bad deeds are punished. If everyone faces the same fate, it may seem inconsistent with the belief that living a moral life leads to better outcomes.