Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 11:2 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 11:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 11 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.”
Ecclesiastes 11:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 11:2
Give a portion to seven, and also to eight—the Hebrew ten cheleq le-shiv'ah ve-gam li-shemonah (תֶּן־חֵלֶק לְשִׁבְעָה וְגַם לִשְׁמוֹנָה) uses numerical parallelism (seven...eight) to indicate generosity that goes beyond typical expectations. This idiom appears in wisdom literature (Proverbs 6:16, 30:18) to mean "several" or "many." The counsel: diversify your investments and sharing—don't put all resources in one venture.For thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth—ki lo teda mah-yihyeh ra'ah al-ha-aretz (כִּי לֹא תֵדַע מַה־יִהְיֶה רָעָה עַל־הָאָרֶץ) acknowledges life's uncertainty. ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 11:2
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“that they be rich in good works”
“he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.”
“in seven there shall no evil touch you.”
“and don't ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.”
“seven which are an abomination to him:”
“O king”
“as bound with them; and those who are ill-treated”
“Go your way”
“who live in the unwalled towns”
“and seven times returns”