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Ecclesiastes 5:6 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 5:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 5 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the angel, that it was an error: wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thine hands?”
Ecclesiastes 5:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ecclesiastes 5:6
Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin—the Hebrew basar (בָּשָׂר, flesh) means your whole person, not just physical body. Careless speech (peh, פֶּה, mouth) leads to guilt requiring sacrifice or judgment. Rash vows create obligations one cannot fulfill, thus causing sin.Neither say thou before the angel, that it was an error—the mal'akh (מַלְאָךְ, angel/messenger) may refer to the priest who received vow-offerings (Malachi 2:7) or to God's angelic witness. Claiming shegagah (שְׁגָגָה, error/mistake) doesn't excuse broken vows—they were voluntary commitments. Wherefore should God be ang...
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Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 5:6
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“but deceives his heart”
“that we don't lose the things which we have accomplished”
“the same is a perfect man”
“and they should seek the law at his mouth; for he is the messenger of Yahweh of Armies.”
“for they don't know that they do evil.”
“bless the lads”
“because it is revealed in fire; and the fire itself will test what sort of work each man's work is.”
“and they shall be forgiven; for it was an error”
“sent out to do service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?”