Ecclesiastes 3:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 3:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 3:20 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 3:20 — KJV
“All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again.”
— Ecclesiastes 3:20 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 3:20 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 3:20
“After this thing Jeroboam returned not from his evil way, but made again of the lowest of the people priests of the high places: whosoever would, he consecrated him, and he became one of the priests of the high places. made...: Heb. returned and made consecrated...: Heb. filled his hand”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 3:20: one, place, turn
“And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 3:20: one, place, again
“And thither were all the flocks gathered: and they rolled the stone from the well's mouth, and watered the sheep, and put the stone again upon the well's mouth in his place.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 3:20: one, place, again
“And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses. seek...: Heb. roll himself upon us”
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“And it was told the king of Egypt that the people fled: and the heart of Pharaoh and of his servants was turned against the people, and they said, Why have we done this, that we have let Israel go from serving us?”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 3:20: one, turn, again
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