Ecclesiastes 11:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 11:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 11:5 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 11:5 — KJV
“As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.”
— Ecclesiastes 11:5 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 11:5 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 11:5
“And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him: for he had straitly sworn the children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you; and ye shall carry up my bones away hence with you.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 11:5: way, bones, child
“How he met thee by the way, and smote the hindmost of thee, even all that were feeble behind thee, when thou wast faint and weary; and he feared not God.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 11:5: way, how, even
“But he said unto me, Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, neither eat any unclean thing: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the womb to the day of his death.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 11:5: nor, womb, child
“Then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;)”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 11:5: knowest, way, child
“And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 11:5: way, child, even
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