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Ecclesiastes 3:21 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 3:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 3 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth? of man: Heb. of the sons of man goeth upward: Heb. is ascending, etc”
Ecclesiastes 3:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 3:21
Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward (רוּחַ בְּנֵי הָאָדָם הָעֹלָה, ruach benei ha'adam ha'olah)—a rhetorical question expressing uncertainty about different eternal destinies for humans versus animals. The verb 'olah ('ascending') contrasts with yoredeth ('descending'), suggesting directional separation at death. Yet the interrogative mi yodea ('who knows?') introduces epistemological doubt from an 'under the sun' perspective.This verse has sparked interpretive debate: Is Qoheleth genuinely uncertain about human afterlife, or is he speaking from the limited viewpoint of natural obs...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 3:21
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“and the spirit returns to God who gave it.”
“I will come again”
“we have a building from God”
“and that he was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died”
“having the desire to depart and be with Christ”
“that he might go to his own place.,That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.,,,,,,,,”
“I say”