Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 9:2 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 9:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 9 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“All things come alike to all: there is one event to the righteous, and to the wicked; to the good and to the clean, and to the unclean; to him that sacrificeth, and to him that sacrificeth not: as is the good, so is the sinner; and he that sweareth, as he that feareth an oath.”
Ecclesiastes 9:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 9:2
All things come alike to all: there is one event to the righteous, and to the wicked—the Hebrew 'miqreh echad' (מִקְרֶה אֶחָד, one event/happening) refers to death, the universal human fate transcending moral distinctions. The Preacher lists five contrasts: righteous/wicked, good/clean vs. unclean, sacrificers/non-sacrificers, good/sinner, oath-takers/oath-fearers. Despite these significant moral and ritual differences, all experience the same biological end.As is the good, so is the sinner—this observation troubled ancient readers expecting strict retribution theology. 'Under the sun' (tempor...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 9:2
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“between him who serves God and him who doesn't serve him.”
“and the fool walks in darkness-- and yet I perceived that one event happens to them all.”
“and against the adulterers”
“when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.”
“those who work wickedness are built up; yes”
“and the living should take this to heart.”
“though he live a thousand years twice told”
“he had given his hand”