Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 12:5 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 12:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 12 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail: because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets:”
Ecclesiastes 12:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 12:5
Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high—the elderly develop fear of heights and uneven ground due to balance issues and fragility. Fears shall be in the way—simple walking becomes anxiety-producing due to fall risk. The almond tree shall flourish—this likely refers to white hair (almond blossoms are white), a sign of advanced age. The grasshopper shall be a burden—even lightweight insects feel heavy; the smallest exertion becomes exhausting. Desire shall fail—the Hebrew aviyonah (אֲבִיּוֹנָה, desire/appetite) indicates loss of appetite, sexual desire, and general zest for life. Be...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 12:5
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“if I have spread my couch in the darkness”
“Consider you”
“To the house appointed for all living.”
“The hoary head is a crown of glory”
“much elder than your father.”
“even when I am old and gray-haired”
“and leave their wealth to others.”
“for that is how many the days it takes to embalm. The Egyptians wept for him for seventy days.”
“and harm happens to him”