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Ecclesiastes 7:1 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 7:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 7 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Wisdom and Folly Compared
“A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.”
Ecclesiastes 7:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 7:1
This chapter opens with a series of paradoxical 'better than' statements that challenge conventional values. 'A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.' The Hebrew 'shem tov' (שֵׁם טוֹב, good name/reputation) refers to lasting character and integrity, while 'precious ointment' (shemen tov, שֶׁמֶן טוֹב) represents costly, fragrant oil used for anointing and pleasure. Reputation built through faithful living has more lasting value than temporary sensory pleasure. The second comparison is more startling: 'the day of death' proves 'better than ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 7:1
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“Write, 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.' Yes, says the Spirit”
“and loving favor is better than silver and gold.”
“Wherefore I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which are yet alive.”
“I say”
“we have a building from God”
“and to die is gain.”
“therefore the virgins love you.”
“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.”
“Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.”
“and no man lays it to heart; and merciful men are taken away”