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Ecclesiastes 12:13 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 12:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 12 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. Let: or, The end of the matter, even all that hath been heard, is”
Ecclesiastes 12:13 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ecclesiastes 12:13
After eleven chapters exploring life's enigmas 'under the sun,' the Preacher arrives at the 'conclusion of the whole matter' (Hebrew 'soph davar ha-kol,' end/summary of the entire discourse). The dual imperatives—'Fear God, and keep his commandments'—constitute humanity's 'whole duty' (Hebrew 'kol ha-adam,' literally 'the whole of man,' meaning humanity's essential purpose/duty). 'Fear God' (Hebrew 'yare et-ha-Elohim') denotes reverential awe, not terror—recognizing God's majesty, holiness, and authority. 'Keep his commandments' (Hebrew 'shemor et-mitzvotav') means carefully observing covenant...
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Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 12:13
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“Israel”
“O man”
“to keep all his statutes and his commandments”
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.”
“'Behold”
“and will save them.”
“And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.”
“and lives long”
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
“then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.”