Ecclesiastes 9:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 9:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 9:12 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 9:12 — KJV
“For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.”
— Ecclesiastes 9:12 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 9:12 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 9:12
“And he caused his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom: also he observed times, and used enchantments, and used witchcraft, and dealt with a familiar spirit, and with wizards: he wrought much evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:12: also, time, evil
“I have laid a snare for thee, and thou art also taken, O Babylon, and thou wast not aware: thou art found, and also caught, because thou hast striven against the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:12: also, taken, caught
“My net also will I spread upon him, and he shall be taken in my snare: and I will bring him to Babylon to the land of the Chaldeans; yet shall he not see it, though he shall die there.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:12: also, taken, net
“Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment. shall...: Heb. shall know”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:12: time, evil, net
“This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:12: also, evil, sons
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