Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 10:3 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 10:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 10 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool. his: Heb. his heart”
Ecclesiastes 10:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 10:3
Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him (וְגַם־בַּדֶּרֶךְ כְּשֶׁסָּכָל הֹלֵךְ לִבּוֹ חָסֵר)—the phrase "walketh by the way" (ba-derekh holekh, בַּדֶּרֶךְ הֹלֵךְ) means ordinary daily activity. Even in routine matters, the fool's lev (לֵב, heart/mind) is chaser (חָסֵר, lacking/deficient). Folly isn't occasional lapse but consistent pattern revealing deficient understanding. And he saith to every one that he is a fool (וְאָמַר לַכֹּל סָכָל הוּא)—the fool's behavior broadcasts his folly to all observers. This could mean: (1) the fool declares himself foolish th...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 10:3
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“but only in revealing his own opinion.”
“but a fool exposes folly.”
“so a fool's speech with a multitude of words.”
“blaspheming:”
“and his mouth invites beatings.”