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Ecclesiastes 9:4 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 9:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 9 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion.”
Ecclesiastes 9:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 9:4
For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope—the Hebrew 'yechubbar' (יְחֻבַּר, joined/attached) indicates connection to living humanity. The key term 'bittachon' (בִּטָּחוֹן, hope/confidence) suggests possibility and potential. While life continues, opportunity for repentance, faith, and change remains. Death ends earthly opportunity—Hebrews 9:27 states, 'it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.'For a living dog is better than a dead lion—this vivid proverb employs cultural values for shocking effect. In ancient Near East, dogs were despised scavengers (1...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 9:4
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“For the grave cannot praise thee”
“This I recall to my mind”
“between us and you there is a great gulf fixed”
“when he is cut off”