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Ecclesiastes 2:16 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 2:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 2 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For there is no remembrance of the wise more than of the fool for ever; seeing that which now is in the days to come shall all be forgotten. And how dieth the wise man? as the fool.”
Ecclesiastes 2:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 2:16
The Preacher laments a tragic reality: 'For there is no remembrance of the wise more than of the fool for ever; seeing that which now is in the days to come shall all be forgotten. And how dieth the wise man? as the fool.' Death is the great equalizer—it erases the distinctions wisdom creates. Both wise and foolish die; both are eventually forgotten. The Hebrew 'zecher' (זֵכֶר, remembrance) indicates lasting memory or legacy. Despite wisdom's advantages in life (verse 14), death nullifies them. This isn't denying that some achieve longer remembrance (Solomon himself is remembered millennia lat...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 2:16
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“among those that shall come after.”
“but the dead don't know anything”
“Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land of forgetfulness?”
“who didn't know Joseph.”
“and after this”
“and heard”
“and the fool walks in darkness-- and yet I perceived that one event happens to them all.”
“as did all his brothers”
“and leave their wealth to others.”
“and said”