Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 7:2 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 7:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 7 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart.”
Ecclesiastes 7:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 7:2
The Preacher offers counterintuitive wisdom: 'It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart.' The 'house of mourning' (beth evel, בֵּית אֵבֶל) refers to a funeral or home where death is being grieved. The 'house of feasting' (beth mishteh, בֵּית מִשְׁתֶּה) is a celebration or banquet. Mourning confronts mortality—'the end of all men'—prompting sober reflection ('the living will lay it to his heart'). Feasting may bring pleasure but doesn't produce wisdom. Funerals force confrontation wit...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 7:2
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“that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
“that they understood this”
“and after this”
“Set your heart to all the words which I testify to you this day”
“whose god is the belly”
“and having walked in lewdness”
“Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.”
“and cause the seat of violence to come near;”
“And his sons went and feasted in their houses”
“that they may follow strong drink; who stay late into the night”