Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 11:4 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 11:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 11 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.”
Ecclesiastes 11:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 11:4
He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap—the Hebrew shomer ruach lo yizra ve-ro'eh ba-avim lo yiktzor (שֹׁמֵר רוּחַ לֹא יִזְרָע וְרֹאֶה בֶעָבִים לֹא יִקְצוֹר) warns against over-caution that leads to paralysis. Ancient farmers needed favorable conditions—calm winds for sowing seed, dry weather for harvest. But waiting for perfect conditions guaranteed inaction, since perfect weather never comes.This verse counters verse 3's potential misreading. Yes, some factors are beyond control (rain falls, trees fall), but don't let awareness of uncontrolla...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 11:4
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“and have nothing.”
“when it is in the power of your hand to do it.”
“There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the streets!”