Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 2:22 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 2:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 2 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For what hath man of all his labour, and of the vexation of his heart, wherein he hath laboured under the sun?”
Ecclesiastes 2:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 2:22
For what hath man of all his labour, and of the vexation of his heart, wherein he hath laboured under the sun? This rhetorical question expects the answer: nothing lasting. The phrase vexation of his heart translates 'ra'yon libo' (רַעְיוֹן לִבּוֹ)—the mental anguish, anxiety, and striving that accompanies labor. It's not merely physical toil but the psychological burden: planning, worrying, strategizing, competing. The question asks what permanent profit (yitron, יִתְרוֹן) remains after expending both physical energy and mental stress.From a purely horizontal perspective 'under the sun' (תַּח...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 2:22
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“What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun?”
“to stay up late”
“What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth?”
“we will be content with that.”
“but in everything”
“with quietness”
“because he cares for you.”
“for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day's own evil is sufficient.”
“with increase: this also is vanity.”
“if he gains the whole world”