Ecclesiastes 8:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 8:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 8:2 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 8:2 — KJV
“I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.”
— Ecclesiastes 8:2 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 8:2 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 8:2
“And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 8:2: keep, commandment, god
“Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 8:2: keep, commandment, god
“Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 8:2: keep, commandment, god
“That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son's son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 8:2: keep, commandment, god
“Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he hath commanded thee.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 8:2: keep, commandment, god
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