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Ecclesiastes 1:10 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 1:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 1 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Is there any thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new? it hath been already of old time, which was before us.”
Ecclesiastes 1:10 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 1:10
The Preacher warns: 'Is there any thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new? it hath been already of old time, which was before us.' This verse reinforces verse 9's claim that there is 'no new thing under the sun.' When something appears novel, closer examination reveals precedent—'it hath been already of old time' (kebar hayah le-olamim, כְּבָר הָיָה לְעֹלָמִים). Human nature, problems, and patterns repeat across history despite superficial changes in technology or culture. The verse counsels epistemic humility: don't be naive about supposedly unprecedented developments. History provides...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 1:10
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“'If we had lived in the days of our fathers”
“even so will it be also in the days of the Son of Man.”
“and be exceedingly glad”
“so do these also oppose the truth; men corrupted in mind”