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Ecclesiastes 5:3 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 5:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 5 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice is known by multitude of words.”
Ecclesiastes 5:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 5:3
For a dream cometh through the multitude of business—excessive activity (rov inyan, רֹב עִנְיָן, abundance of occupation) produces confused, meaningless dreams. The Hebrew chalom (חֲלוֹם, dream) represents mental chaos resulting from overwhelming preoccupation. Just as an overactive mind generates disordered dreams, a fool's voice is known by multitude of words—kesil (כְּסִיל, fool) reveals himself through rov devarim (רֹב דְּבָרִים, many words).This verse appears within Ecclesiastes 5:1-7's instructions on approaching God in worship. The context warns against rash vows (5:4-6) and emphasizes ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 5:3
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“but the mouth of fools gush out folly.”
“but he who restrains his lips does wisely.”
“The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.”