Ecclesiastes 9:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 9:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 9:2 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "All things come alike to all: there is one event to the righteous, and to the wicked; to the good and to the clean, and ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 9:2 — KJV
“All things come alike to all: there is one event to the righteous, and to the wicked; to the good and to the clean, and to the unclean; to him that sacrificeth, and to him that sacrificeth not: as is the good, so is the sinner; and he that sweareth, as he that feareth an oath.”
— Ecclesiastes 9:2 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 9:2 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 9:2
“And the priest shall charge her by an oath, and say unto the woman, If no man have lain with thee, and if thou hast not gone aside to uncleanness with another instead of thy husband, be thou free from this bitter water that causeth the curse: with another...: or, being in the power of thy husband: Heb. under thy husband”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:2: one, clean, unclean
“And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:2: things, come, one
“A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:2: come, righteous, wicked
“And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:2: come, one, clean
“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; holiness: or, holy women false...: or, one who foments strife”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:2: things, come, one
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