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Ecclesiastes 8:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 8:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 8 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Obey the King
“Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed. the boldness: Heb. the strength”
Ecclesiastes 8:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 8:1
Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? These rhetorical questions elevate the wise person above ordinary humanity. The Hebrew pesher (פֵּשֶׁר, interpretation) means to explain, solve, or discern meaning—particularly of difficult matters. The truly wise possess rare ability to understand what perplexes others.A man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed. Wisdom transforms both inner character and outward demeanor. The 'shining face' (ya'ir, יָאִיר) recalls Moses' countenance glowing after encountering God (Exodus 34:29-30...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 8:1
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“fastening their eyes on him”
“that shall not regard the person of the old”
“that no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation.”
“king Nebuchadnezzar”
“and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men”
“and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honor”
“as far as light excels darkness.”
“when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the testimony in Moses' hand”
“Lord”