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Ecclesiastes 8:12 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 8:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 8 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:”
Ecclesiastes 8:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ecclesiastes 8:12
Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged—the Preacher acknowledges empirical reality: persistent sinners often enjoy long life and prosperity. The phrase 'ma'ariykh lo' (מַאֲרִיךְ לוֹ, prolonging his days) indicates extended lifespan despite wickedness, contradicting simplistic retribution theology that always equates righteousness with blessing and sin with immediate punishment.Yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God—despite observable injustices, the Preacher maintains faith commitment. The emphatic 'yodea ani' (יוֹדֵעַ אָנִי, I know) expres...
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Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 8:12
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“and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.”
“The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations”
“And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.”
“and there is a wicked man who lives long in his evil-doing.”
“Say ye to the righteous”
“The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.”
“it shall be forever. Nothing can be added to it”
“willing to show his wrath”
“nor an old man who has not filled his days; for the child shall die one hundred years old”
“For the turning away of the simple shall slay them”