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Ecclesiastes 4:10 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 4:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 4 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.”
Ecclesiastes 4:10 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:10
This verse illustrates the practical value of companionship through the metaphor of falling. The Hebrew 'naphal' (fall) can mean literal stumbling or metaphorical failure/misfortune. The companion 'will lift up his fellow' (Hebrew 'yaqim et-chavero'), demonstrating active mutual support. The solemn warning 'woe to him that is alone when he falleth' uses the Hebrew 'oy' (woe/alas), expressing grief over preventable tragedy. The one without companionship 'hath not another to help him up'—emphasizing the dire consequences of isolation. This verse moves beyond pragmatic partnership to compassionat...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 4:10
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“and build each other up”
“Wherefore comfort one another with these words.”
“even if a man is caught in some fault”
“and make firm the feeble knees.”
“you have instructed many”
“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat,,And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:,,,,,,,,”
“Saul's son”
“Take off the golden rings, which are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them to me.”
“his brother”
“You are the man. This is what Yahweh, the God of Israel, says: 'I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you out of the hand of Saul.,And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;, וַיֹּאמֶר נָתָן אֶל־דָּוִד אַתָּה הָאִישׁ כֹּה־אָמַר יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל אָנֹכִי מְשַׁחְתִּיךָ לְמֶלֶךְ עַל־יִשְׂרָאֵל וְאָנֹכִי הִצַּלְתִּיךָ מִיַּד שָׁאוּל׃ ,And Nathan said to David: Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD”