Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 9:8 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 9:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 9 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.”
Ecclesiastes 9:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 9:8
Let thy garments be always white (בְּכָל־עֵת יִהְיוּ בְגָדֶיךָ לְבָנִים)—white garments signified celebration, joy, and festivity in ancient Israel. Rather than mournful sackcloth, the Preacher urges wearing festive clothing always (be-kol-et, בְּכָל־עֵת, at all times). This isn't superficial materialism but symbolic embrace of joy as God's gift. And let thy head lack no ointment (וְשֶׁמֶן עַל־רֹאשְׁךָ אַל־יֶחְסָר)—anointing the head with fragrant oil was another sign of gladness and celebration (Psalm 23:5; 133:2). The Hebrew cheser (חָסֵר, lack) in the negative (al-yechsar, אַל־יֶחְסָר) urge...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 9:8
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“clothed in white”
“for they are worthy.”
“pure”
“saying to me”
“and behold”
“Behold”
“and with a great crown of gold”
“and anoint you”
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”
“nor trimmed his beard”