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Ecclesiastes 5:20 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 5:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 5 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart. For: or, Though he give not much, yet he remembereth, etc”
Ecclesiastes 5:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ecclesiastes 5:20
For he shall not much remember the days of his life (כִּי לֹא הַרְבֵּה יִזְכֹּר אֶת־יְמֵי חַיָּיו, ki lo harbeh yizkor et-yemei chayav)—'for not much will he remember the days of his life.' This can mean either he won't dwell on past troubles, or life passes quickly when enjoyed. Because God answereth him in the joy of his heart (כִּי הָאֱלֹהִים מַעֲנֶה בְּשִׂמְחַת לִבּוֹ, ki ha'elohim ma'aneh besimchat libbo)—literally 'because God occupies/answers him with the joy of his heart.'The Hebrew verb ma'aneh is fascinating—it can mean 'answers,' 'occupies,' or 'keeps busy.' The sense is that God fi...
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Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 5:20
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“Behold”
“than the abundance of many wicked.”
“and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards”
“we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;”
“Who will show us any good? Yahweh”
“and with gladness of heart”
“and in all that you put your hand to; and he will bless you in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.”
“those who remember you in your ways: behold”
“because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.”