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Ecclesiastes 11:5 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 11:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 11 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.”
Ecclesiastes 11:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ecclesiastes 11:5
The Preacher acknowledges human limitations: 'As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.' The verse employs two mysteries—wind/spirit ('ruach,' רוּחַ, meaning both wind and spirit) and fetal development—to illustrate comprehensive ignorance of God's works. Ancient peoples didn't understand meteorology or embryology; these natural processes remained mysterious. The comparison teaches epistemic humility: if basic natural processes exceed human understanding, how much...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 11:5
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“breath”
“Yahweh! Your thoughts are very deep.”
“that man can't find out the work that is done under the sun”
“and his ways past tracing out!”
“Yahweh”
“how many are your works! In wisdom have you made them all. The earth is full of your riches.”
“For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.”
“is far off and exceedingly deep. Who can find it out?”