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Ecclesiastes 1:14 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 1:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 1 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.”
Ecclesiastes 1:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 1:14
After surveying 'all the works that are done under the sun,' the Preacher reaches a devastating conclusion: 'all is vanity and vexation of spirit.' The phrase 'vexation of spirit' translates the Hebrew 're'ut ruach' (רְעוּת רוּחַ), literally 'shepherding' or 'striving after wind'—a vivid metaphor for futile effort expended on something impossible to grasp or control. This isn't mere pessimism but empirical observation based on comprehensive investigation. The verb 'I have seen' (ra'iti, רָאִיתִי) emphasizes personal, firsthand examination—Solomon didn't theorize abstractly but tested life's me...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 1:14
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“and at the labor that I had labored to do; and behold”
“God gives wisdom”
“because the work that is worked under the sun was grievous to me; for all is vanity and a chasing after wind.”
“Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit.”
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“you have made my days handbreadths. My lifetime is as nothing before you. Surely every man stands as a breath. Selah.,Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah., הִנֵּה טְפָחוֹת נָתַתָּה יָמַי וְחֶלְדִּי כְאַיִן נֶגְדֶּךָ אַךְ כָּל־הֶבֶל כָּל־אָדָם נִצָּב סֶלָה׃ ,Behold, Thou hast made my days as hand-breadths; And mine age is as nothing before Thee; Surely every man at his best estate is altogether vanity. Selah,38:6 ἰδοὺ παλαιστὰς ἔθου τὰς ἡμέρας μου καὶ ἡ ὑπόστασίς μου ὡσεὶ οὐθὲν ἐνώπιόν σου πλὴν τὰ σύμπαντα ματαιότης πᾶς ἄνθρωπος ζῶν διάψαλμα,38:5 Behold, thou hast made my days old; and my existence is as nothing before thee: nay, every man living is altogether vanity. Pause.,,,,”
“and to know madness and folly. I perceived that this also was a chasing after wind.”
“and all the wisdom of Egypt.”