Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 10:11 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 10:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 10 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better. a babbler: Heb. the master of the tongue”
Ecclesiastes 10:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 10:11
Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment—the Hebrew im-yishokh ha-nachash be-lo lachash (אִם־יִשֹּׁךְ הַנָּחָשׁ בְּלוֹא לָחַשׁ) describes a snake biting before the charmer can use his lachash (לַחַשׁ, incantation/whisper). Ancient snake charmers claimed to control serpents through spells and whispered formulas (Psalm 58:4-5; Jeremiah 8:17). If the snake strikes first, the charmer's skill becomes worthless—timing is everything.And a babbler is no better—ve-eyn yitron le-vaal ha-lashon (וְאֵין יִתְרוֹן לְבַעַל הַלָּשׁוֹן, there is no advantage/profit to the master of the tongue). The phr...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 10:11
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“behold”
“and aim their arrows”
“like a sharp razor”
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
“which defiles the whole body”