Ecclesiastes 2:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 2:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 2:21 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For there is a man whose labour is in wisdom, and in knowledge, and in equity; yet to a man that hath not laboured there..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 2:21 — KJV
“For there is a man whose labour is in wisdom, and in knowledge, and in equity; yet to a man that hath not laboured therein shall he leave it for his portion. This also is vanity and a great evil. leave: Heb. give”
— Ecclesiastes 2:21 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 2:21 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 2:21
“For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit. in his...: Heb. before him”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 2:21: wisdom, knowledge, also
“Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun. Live...: Heb. See, or, Enjoy life”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 2:21: labour, hath, portion
“Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great. made...: Heb. multiplied me”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 2:21: hath, also, great
“And yet again there was war at Gath, where was a man of great stature, whose fingers and toes were four and twenty, six on each hand, and six on each foot: and he also was the son of the giant. great...: Heb. measure the son...: Heb. born to the giant, or, Rapha”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 2:21: whose, yet, also
“The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured: Surely...: Heb. If I give, etc”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 2:21: labour, hath, laboured
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