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Ecclesiastes 1:17 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 1:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 1 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit.”
Ecclesiastes 1:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 1:17
This verse describes Solomon's comprehensive investigation: 'I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly.' The Hebrew 'natati et-libi' (נָתַתִּי אֶת־לִבִּי, gave my heart) indicates wholehearted, systematic pursuit—not casual curiosity but intentional examination. Solomon pursued understanding not only of wisdom but also its opposites: 'madness' (holelot, הוֹלֵלוֹת, reckless behavior) and 'folly' (sikhlu, סִכְלוּת, foolishness). True wisdom requires knowing evil as well as good, foolishness as well as prudence—comprehensive understanding demands investigating all of reality. ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 1:17
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“my heart yet guiding me with wisdom”
“and hold firmly that which is good.”
“I didn't keep from them. I didn't withhold my heart from any joy”
“I will be wise; but it was far from me.”
“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.”