Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 3:22 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 3:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 3 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him?”
Ecclesiastes 3:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 3:22
Wherefore I perceive (רָאִיתִי, ra'iti)—'I have seen,' from experiential observation rather than revealed truth. That a man should rejoice in his own works (שֶׁיִּשְׂמַח הָאָדָם בְּמַעֲשָׂיו, she-yismach ha'adam bema'asav)—finding contentment in present labor, acknowledging that that is his portion (חֶלְקוֹ, chelqo), his allotted inheritance or lot in life.After confronting mortality's leveling power, Qoheleth offers practical wisdom: since future outcomes remain uncertain (who shall bring him to see what shall be after him?), embrace present blessings with gratitude. This is not hedonism but ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 3:22
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“and make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw”
“yet so that man can't find out the work that God has done from the beginning even to the end.”
“all the days of his vain life which he spends like a shadow? For who can tell a man what will be after him under the sun?”
“For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be?”
“who can tell him?”
“Rejoice!”
“young man”
“I didn't keep from them. I didn't withhold my heart from any joy”
“and as the birds that are caught in the snare”
“and you shall rejoice in all that you put your hand to”