Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 12:10 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 12:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 12 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth. acceptable: Heb. words of delight”
Ecclesiastes 12:10 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ecclesiastes 12:10
The preacher sought to find out acceptable words (דִּבְרֵי־חֵפֶץ, divrei-chefets)—literally 'words of delight' or 'pleasing words.' The Hebrew chefets conveys both pleasure and purpose, indicating Solomon sought words that were both aesthetically satisfying and functionally effective. That which was written was upright, even words of truth (דִּבְרֵי־אֱמֶת, divrei-emet)—the Preacher balanced form with content, rhetoric with reality.This verse forms part of the book's epilogue (12:9-14), where a narrator steps back to evaluate Qoheleth's work. The triple emphasis—'acceptable,' 'upright,' 'truth'...
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Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 12:10
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“of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the Good News”
“that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.”
“The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.”
“and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.”
“the son of David”
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.”
“but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.”
“for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.”
“the son of David”
“A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season”