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Ecclesiastes 10:19 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 10:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 10 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry : but money answereth all things. maketh: Heb. maketh glad the life”
Ecclesiastes 10:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 10:19
A feast is made for laughter (לִשְׂחוֹק עֹשִׂים לֶחֶם, lishoq osim lechem)—literally 'for laughter they make bread/feast,' from lechem (bread, food). And wine maketh merry (וְיַיִן יְשַׂמַּח חַיִּים, veyayin yesamach chayim)—'and wine gladdens life,' using samach (to rejoice, be glad). But money answereth all things (וְהַכֶּסֶף יַעֲנֶה אֶת־הַכֹּל, veha-kesef ya'aneh et-hakol)—'but silver answers everything,' from anah (to answer, respond to needs).This verse has generated interpretation debate: Is it endorsing materialism or describing reality cynically? Context (v. 16-18 contrasting wise and ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 10:19
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“oil to make his face to shine”
“Come now, I will test you with mirth: therefore enjoy pleasure; and behold”
“Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.'”
“it is more excellent for those who see the sun.”
“and having walked in lewdness”
“he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.”
“to eat sufficiently”
“There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened”
“you Philippians”
“in which is dissipation”