Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 3:12 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 3:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 3 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.”
Ecclesiastes 3:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 3:12
I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life (יָדַעְתִּי כִּי אֵין טוֹב בָּם כִּי אִם־לִשְׂמוֹחַ וְלַעֲשׂוֹת טוֹב בְּחַיָּיו, yada'ti ki ein tov bam ki im-lismo'ach vela'asot tov b'chayav). The phrase 'no good in them' refers to the times and activities listed in 3:1-8—they contain no intrinsic, ultimate good 'under the sun.' The only good is to rejoice (לִשְׂמוֹחַ, lismo'ach) and to do good (לַעֲשׂוֹת טוֹב, la'asot tov) during life.This is Ecclesiastes' first major positive prescription after chapters of critique. The Hebrew 'samo'ach' (שָׂמַח) me...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 3:12
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“and do good. Dwell in the land”
“than that a man should rejoice in his works; for that is his portion: for who can bring him to see what will be after him?”
“that they be rich in good works”
“but always follow after that which is good”
“Rejoice!”
“and to multiply you”
“that so laboring you ought to help the weak”
“those who remember you in your ways: behold”
“and behold”
“and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has already accepted your works.”