Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 2:18 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 2:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 2 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Futility of Labor
“Yea, I hated all my labour which I had taken under the sun: because I should leave it unto the man that shall be after me. taken: Heb. laboured”
Ecclesiastes 2:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 2:18
Yea, I hated all my labour which I had taken under the sun—the strong Hebrew verb 'sane'' (שָׂנֵא, hated) expresses intense negative emotion, stronger than mere dislike. After comprehensive experimentation (2:4-10), Solomon reaches the bitter conclusion that even his impressive achievements produced not satisfaction but resentment. The reason: because I should leave it unto the man that shall be after me. The Hebrew 'azav' (עָזַב, leave) means to abandon or forsake. Death forces relinquishing all accumulated wealth, projects, and accomplishments to successors.This verse articulates a profound ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 2:18
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“and leave their wealth to others.”
“which he has given you under the sun”
“better than them both is him who has not yet been”
“Yahweh”
“What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun?”
“There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun”
“I made me great works; I builded me houses; I planted me vineyards:”
“as a wise master builder I laid a foundation”