Ecclesiastes 9:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 9:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 9:3 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 9:3 — KJV
“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.”
— Ecclesiastes 9:3 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 9:3 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 9:3
“And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith. to be...: or, to afflict them”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:3: things, done, under
“Yea, better is he than both they, which hath not yet been, who hath not seen the evil work that is done under the sun.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:3: evil, done, under
“And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; any one: Heb. any soul common...: Heb. people of the land”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:3: things, done, one
“Then said his servants unto him, What thing is this that thou hast done? thou didst fast and weep for the child, while it was alive; but when the child was dead, thou didst rise and eat bread.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:3: done, one, while
“Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:3: done, under, one
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