Ecclesiastes 3:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 3:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 3:10 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 3:10 — KJV
“I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it.”
— Ecclesiastes 3:10 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 3:10 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 3:10
“And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith. to be...: or, to afflict them”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 3:10: travail, god, hath
“And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant. with...: Heb. to thee”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 3:10: god, hath, given
“And Joseph said unto his father, They are my sons, whom God hath given me in this place. And he said, Bring them, I pray thee, unto me, and I will bless them.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 3:10: god, hath, given
“Wherefore have ye not eaten the sin offering in the holy place, seeing it is most holy, and God hath given it you to bear the iniquity of the congregation, to make atonement for them before the LORD?”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 3:10: god, hath, given
“And I commanded you at that time, saying, The LORD your God hath given you this land to possess it: ye shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all that are meet for the war. meet...: Heb. sons of power”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 3:10: god, hath, given
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