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Ecclesiastes 5:2 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 5:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 5 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. thing: or, word”
Ecclesiastes 5:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ecclesiastes 5:2
Continuing the theme of reverent worship, the Preacher warns: 'Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.' The Hebrew 'bahal' (בָּהַל, rash/hasty) means acting impulsively without careful thought. The verse contrasts God's transcendence ('in heaven') with human limitation ('upon earth'), counseling humble restraint in speech before the Almighty. Verbose, hasty prayers demonstrate presumption—treating God as peer rather than sovereign. The command 'let thy words be few' do...
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Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 5:2
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“don't use vain repetitions”
“but he who restrains his lips does wisely.”
“so are my ways higher than your ways”
“may your name be kept holy.”
“so a fool's speech with a multitude of words.”
“See now, I have taken it on myself to speak to the Lord, who am but dust and ashes.,And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the LORD, which am but dust and ashes:,וַיַּעַן אַבְרָהָם וַיֹּאמַר הִנֵּה־נָא הוֹאַלְתִּי לְדַבֵּר אֶל־אֲדֹנָי וְאָנֹכִי עָפָר וָאֵפֶר׃ ,And Abraham answered and said: Behold now”
“or swears an oath to bind his soul with a bond”
“as well as in many words: but you must fear God.”
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“then later to consider his vows.”