Ecclesiastes 4:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 4:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 4:14 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 4:14 — NIV
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Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 4:14
“He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor.”
Illustrates God raising up the lowly.
“No one from the east or the west or from the desert can exalt themselves. It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another.”
God's role in exalting or humbling individuals.
“The decision is announced by messengers, the holy ones declare the verdict, so that the living may know that the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes and sets over them even the lowliest of people.”
God gives kingdoms to whom he wills, even the lowly.
“He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.”
Mary's Magnificat echoes this theme of reversal.
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