Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 3:1 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 3:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 3 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
A Time for Everything
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”
Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 3:1
This opening verse of the famous 'A Time for Everything' poem establishes God's sovereign ordering of human experience. The Hebrew word 'zeman' (season/appointed time) emphasizes divinely ordained timing, while 'chephets' (purpose) indicates intentional design. The Preacher affirms that all human activities fall under providential governance—nothing happens randomly 'under the heaven.' This verse introduces a profound theological balance: human life involves inevitable change and diverse experiences, yet these occur within God's purposeful framework, not chaotic chance.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 3:1
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“God will judge the righteous and the wicked; for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.”
“'It will be foul weather today”
“and his wise heart will know the time and procedure.”
“and in the day of adversity consider; yes”
“Didn't my heart go with you”
“A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season”
“he begged Yahweh his God”
“my heart yet guiding me with wisdom”
“because the work that is worked under the sun was grievous to me; for all is vanity and a chasing after wind.”
“And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith.”