Ecclesiastes 12:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 12:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 12:13 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 — KJV
“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. Let...: or, The end of the matter, even all that hath been heard, is”
— Ecclesiastes 12:13 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 12:13 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 12:13
“And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 12:13: let, hear, fear
“And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 12:13: let, hear, god
“Let your heart therefore be perfect with the LORD our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 12:13: let, hear, god
“Because thine heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before God, when thou heardest his words against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, and humbledst thyself before me, and didst rend thy clothes, and weep before me; I have even heard thee also, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 12:13: hear, god, end
“But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 12:13: hear, god, end
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