Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 3:6 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 3:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 3 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; get: or, seek”
Ecclesiastes 3:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 3:6
This verse presents antitheses of acquisition and release: 'a time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away.' The Hebrew 'baqash' (בָּקַשׁ, get/seek) and 'abad' (אָבַד, lose) describe the rhythm of gain and loss that marks human existence. Similarly, 'shamar' (שָׁמַר, keep/guard) and 'shalakh' (שָׁלַךְ, cast away/throw) address retention versus release. Wisdom recognizes that seasons of accumulation must alternate with seasons of letting go. Perpetual acquiring without discernment leads to hoarding; indiscriminate disposal leads to waste. The verse teaches stewardshi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 3:6
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“what things were gain to me”
“but whoever will lose his life for my sake”
“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's”
“and whoever will lose his life for my sake will find it.”
“Didn't my heart go with you”
“and joyfully accepted the plundering of your possessions”
“Behold, we have left all, and have followed you.”
“he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.”
“or brothers”
“they threw out the ship's tackle with their own hands.”