Ecclesiastes 6:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 6:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 6:2 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 6:2 — KJV
“A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.”
— Ecclesiastes 6:2 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 6:2 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 6:2
“Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 6:2: whom, god, hath
“Notwithstanding thou mayest kill and eat flesh in all thy gates, whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee: the unclean and the clean may eat thereof, as of the roebuck, and as of the hart.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 6:2: god, hath, given
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 6:2: whom, god, riches
“There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This is also vanity, yea, it is a sore travail.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 6:2: whom, hath, riches
“If the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to put his name there be too far from thee, then thou shalt kill of thy herd and of thy flock, which the LORD hath given thee, as I have commanded thee, and thou shalt eat in thy gates whatsoever thy soul lusteth after.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 6:2: god, hath, given
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