Ecclesiastes 7:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 7:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 7:10 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 7:10 — KJV
“Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this. wisely: Heb. out of wisdom”
— Ecclesiastes 7:10 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 7:10 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 7:10
“And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto my house: and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it; or, if it seem good to thee, I will give thee the worth of it in money. seem...: Heb. be good in thine eyes”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:10: say, cause, better
“And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm. wisdom...: Heb. wisdom of understanding”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:10: better, than, enquire
“But even a whole month, until it come out at your nostrils, and it be loathsome unto you: because that ye have despised the LORD which is among you, and have wept before him, saying, Why came we forth out of Egypt? whole...: Heb. month of days”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:10: say, cause, days
“Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. by...: Heb. after them”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:10: say, these, enquire
“Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forsake them, and I will hide my face from them, and they shall be devoured, and many evils and troubles shall befall them; so that they will say in that day, Are not these evils come upon us, because our God is not among us? befall: Heb. find”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:10: say, cause, these
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