Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 4:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 4:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 4 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Vanity of Labor and Isolation
“So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of such as were oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors there was power; but they had no comforter. side: Heb. hand”
Ecclesiastes 4:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:1
I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun—the Preacher turns from judicial corruption (3:16) to systematic oppression. The Hebrew ashukkim (עֲשׁוּקִים, oppressions) describes exploitation, extortion, violent injustice perpetrated by the powerful. Behold the tears of such as were oppressed, and they had no comforter—the repetition of menahem (מְנַחֵם, comforter) emphasizes utter abandonment. Victims weep with no one to console or deliver them.On the side of their oppressors there was power—koach (כֹּחַ, power/strength) concentrated in oppressors' hands creates h...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 4:1
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“in the place of justice”
“and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a district”
“and the men of Judah his pleasant plant: and he looked for justice”
“Yahweh”
“and turning away from following our God”
“and her tears are on her cheeks; among all her lovers she has none to comfort her: All her friends have dealt treacherously with her; they are become her enemies.”
“my rock”
“no one came to help me”
“while they continually ask me”