Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 3:5 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 3:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 3 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; to refrain from: Heb. to be far from”
Ecclesiastes 3:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 3:5
This enigmatic verse pairs physical actions with emotional/relational ones. 'A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together' likely refers to agricultural activity—clearing fields for planting or building stone walls, though some interpret it as ancient warfare (2 Kings 3:19, 25). The second pair—'a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing'—addresses physical and emotional intimacy. The Hebrew 'chabaq' (חָבַק, embrace) can denote affection, marital intimacy, or supportive comfort. Wisdom recognizes that both closeness and distance have appropriate seasons: clingi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 3:5
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“and filled it; and they stopped all the springs of water”
“that Joshua commanded”
“saying”
“and those who suck the breasts. Let the bridegroom go forth from his room”
“and said”
“and cast him into the great pit in the forest”
“His left hand is under my head”
“Be ready by the third day. Don't have sexual relations with a woman.”