Ecclesiastes 2:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 2:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 2:4 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I made me great works; I builded me houses; I planted me vineyards:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 2:4 — KJV
“I made me great works; I builded me houses; I planted me vineyards:”
— Ecclesiastes 2:4 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 2:4 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 2:4
“And houses full of all good things, which thou filledst not, and wells digged, which thou diggedst not, vineyards and olive trees, which thou plantedst not; when thou shalt have eaten and be full;”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 2:4: houses, planted, vineyards
“Now the city was large and great: but the people were few therein, and the houses were not builded. large: Heb. broad in spaces”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 2:4: great, builded, houses
“And they took strong cities, and a fat land, and possessed houses full of all goods, wells digged, vineyards, and oliveyards, and fruit trees in abundance: so they did eat, and were filled, and became fat, and delighted themselves in thy great goodness. wells: or, cisterns fruit...: Heb. tree of food”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 2:4: great, houses, vineyards
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. right...: Heb. greatly”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 2:4: made, great, works
“Forasmuch therefore as your treading is upon the poor, and ye take from him burdens of wheat: ye have built houses of hewn stone, but ye shall not dwell in them; ye have planted pleasant vineyards, but ye shall not drink wine of them. pleasant...: Heb. vineyards of desire”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 2:4: houses, planted, vineyards
Pray Ecclesiastes 2:4
Generate a Prayer from Ecclesiastes 2:4
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse