Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 5:8 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 5:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 5 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Vanity of Wealth
“If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they. at the: Heb. at the will, or, purpose”
Ecclesiastes 5:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 5:8
If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice—the Hebrew ra'ita (רָאִיתָ, if thou seest) acknowledges that social injustice is observable reality. Oshek rash (עֹשֶׁק רָשׁ, oppression of the poor) describes exploitation of the vulnerable. Gezel mishpat va-tsedek (גֵּזֶל מִשְׁפָּט וָצֶדֶק, violent robbery of judgment and righteousness) indicates corrupt legal systems perverting justice.Marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth—al-titmah (אַל־תִּתְמַהּ, marvel not/be not amazed) counsels not surprise at injustice—sin prod...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 5:8
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“For the oppression of the poor”
“the tears of those who were oppressed”
“in the place of justice”
“saying”
“The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.”
“God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.”
“and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. When I saw her”
“and they will gather out of his Kingdom all things that cause stumbling”
“when he is cut off”
“and the men of Judah his pleasant plant: and he looked for justice”