Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 1:6 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 1:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 1 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth about continually, and the wind returneth again according to his circuits.”
Ecclesiastes 1:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 1:6
The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north—Qoheleth observes natural cycles with scientific precision. The Hebrew ruach (רוּחַ, wind/spirit/breath) circles endlessly in its savivim (סְבִיבִים, circuits/courses). Ancient observers noted seasonal wind patterns: winter winds from the north, summer from the south. Yet despite constant motion, the wind returneth again according to his circuits—ceaseless activity producing no ultimate change.This continues verse 4's theme: generations come and go, yet earth remains. Wind exemplifies perpetual motion without progress, illustrat...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 1:6
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“breath”
“nor how the bones grow in the womb of her who is with child; even so you don't know the work of God who does all.”
“and raises the stormy wind”
“when the earth is still by reason of the south wind?”
“so that its waves are still.”
“and cold out of the north.”
“the floods came”
“and there was a mighty storm on the sea”
“supposing that they had obtained their purpose”