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Old TestamentEcclesiastes · Chapter 1

Ecclesiastes 1:2

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 1:2 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Ecclesiastes 1:2 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Ecclesiastes 1:2 — KJV

Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 1:2 (KJV)

Ecclesiastes 1:2 in Context — About the Book of Ecclesiastes

Ecclesiastes is the Bible's most unflinching look at life under the sun — wealth, pleasure, work, and wisdom all tested and found fleeting. Its honesty disarms cynics, then lands on bedrock: fear God, keep His commands, and receive each ordinary day as His gift.

Meaning & purposeSeasons of lifeThe gift of todayVanity of strivingFearing God
Explore the full Book of Ecclesiastes — all 12 chapters

Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 1:2

Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity.

Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 1:2: vanity, vanities, saith

Thus saith the LORD, What iniquity have your fathers found in me, that they are gone far from me, and have walked after vanity, and are become vain?

Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 1:2: vanity, saith

They have seen vanity and lying divination, saying, The LORD saith: and the LORD hath not sent them: and they have made others to hope that they would confirm the word.

Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 1:2: vanity, saith

Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye have spoken vanity, and seen lies, therefore, behold, I am against you, saith the Lord GOD.

Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 1:2: vanity, saith

And her prophets have daubed them with untempered morter, seeing vanity, and divining lies unto them, saying, Thus saith the Lord GOD, when the LORD hath not spoken.

Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 1:2: vanity, saith

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Curated by

Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey