Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 3:4 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 3:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 3 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;”
Ecclesiastes 3:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 3:4
The emotional antitheses—weeping/laughing, mourning/dancing—acknowledge the full spectrum of legitimate human emotion within God's providence. Hebrew 'bakah' (weep) and 'sachaq' (laugh) aren't superficial expressions but deep emotional responses to life's joys and sorrows. The pairing of mourning and dancing evokes funeral and wedding celebrations, the two most significant communal gatherings in ancient Israel. Ecclesiastes affirms that both grief and joy have their proper time—neither perpetual mourning nor constant celebration reflects reality. Christians live in the 'already/not yet' tensio...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 3:4
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“Rejoice with them that do rejoice”
“but joy comes in the morning.”
“mourn”
“we were like those who dream.”
“that you will weep and lament”
“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.”
“and they rejoiced with her.”
“which brings no regret. But the sorrow of the world works death.”
“the sister of Aaron”
“'We played the flute for you”