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Ecclesiastes 2:6 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 2:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 2 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I made me pools of water, to water therewith the wood that bringeth forth trees:”
Ecclesiastes 2:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 2:6
I made me pools of water, to water therewith the wood that bringeth forth trees—the Hebrew 'berechot mayim' (בְּרֵכוֹת מָיִם, pools of water) describes artificial reservoirs or cisterns. Ancient engineering expertise was required to construct water management systems supporting large-scale agriculture and ornamental gardens. The phrase 'wood that bringeth forth trees' (ya'ar tsomeach etsim, יַעַר צֹמֵחַ עֵצִים) literally means 'forest sprouting trees,' suggesting Solomon cultivated extensive tree nurseries requiring irrigation.This verse illustrates the comprehensive scope of Solomon's project...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 2:6
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“Then I went on to the gate of the fountain”
“that brings forth its fruit in its season”
“Thy neck is as a tower of ivory; thine eyes like the fishpools in Heshbon”
“who spreads out its roots by the river”