Ecclesiastes 1:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 1:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 1:6 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth about continually, and the wind returneth..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 1:6 — KJV
“The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth about continually, and the wind returneth again according to his circuits.”
— Ecclesiastes 1:6 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 1:6 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.
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 1:6
“And thou shalt set the table without the vail, and the candlestick over against the table on the side of the tabernacle toward the south: and thou shalt put the table on the north side.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 1:6: toward, south, north
“And turneth toward the sunrising to Bethdagon, and reacheth to Zebulun, and to the valley of Jiphthahel toward the north side of Bethemek, and Neiel, and goeth out to Cabul on the left hand,”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 1:6: goeth, toward, turneth
“And then the coast turneth westward to Aznothtabor, and goeth out from thence to Hukkok, and reacheth to Zebulun on the south side, and reacheth to Asher on the west side, and to Judah upon Jordan toward the sunrising.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 1:6: goeth, toward, south
“Then they said, Behold, there is a feast of the LORD in Shiloh yearly in a place which is on the north side of Bethel, on the east side of the highway that goeth up from Bethel to Shechem, and on the south of Lebonah. yearly: Heb. from year to year on the east...: or, toward the sunrising of the highway: or, on the highway”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 1:6: goeth, toward, south
“And the doors of the side chambers were toward the place that was left, one door toward the north, and another door toward the south: and the breadth of the place that was left was five cubits round about.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 1:6: toward, south, about
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