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Ecclesiastes 7:14 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 7:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 7 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him. set: Heb. made”
Ecclesiastes 7:14 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ecclesiastes 7:14
The Preacher counsels balanced perspective on providence: 'In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.' The Hebrew 'tovah' (טוֹבָה, prosperity/good day) and 'ra'ah' (רָעָה, adversity/evil day) represent life's ups and downs. The command to 'be joyful' in prosperity and 'consider' (ra'eh, רְאֵה, see/reflect) in adversity gives different counsel for different seasons. God sovereignly ordains both blessing and trial—'set the one over against the other' (zeh le'ummat z...
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Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 7:14
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“than that a man should rejoice in his works; for that is his portion: for who can bring him to see what will be after him?”
“and a time to laugh; a time to mourn”
“and allowed you to hunger”
“and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.”
“and with gladness of heart”
“Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.”
“your hand is lifted up”
“Yah”
“that the son of the woman”
“until he has executed”