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Ecclesiastes 3:17 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 3:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 3 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.”
Ecclesiastes 3:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ecclesiastes 3:17
Amid life's injustices (verse 16), the Preacher affirms divine justice: 'I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.' The Hebrew 'shaphat' (שָׁפַט, judge) indicates both legal judgment and divine governance. Despite earthly injustice, God will ultimately judge all people justly. The phrase 'a time there for every purpose and for every work' echoes 3:1—God has appointed times for judgment and justice. This verse provides theological grounding: though earthly courts fail and injustice prevails temporarily, Go...
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Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 3:17
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“according to what he has done”
“with every hidden thing”
“and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
“and then he will render to everyone according to his deeds.”
“revelation”
“young man”
“for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness”
“and him who sat on it”
“It isn't for you to know times or seasons which the Father has set within his own authority.,And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.,,,,,,,,”