Hebrew Interlinear
Ecclesiastes 1:18 Interlinear
Word-by-word Hebrew interlinear analysis of Ecclesiastes 1:18, showing the original Hebrew text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“ For in much wisdom grief and he that increaseth knowledge and he that increaseth sorrow”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | כִּ֛י | H3588 | (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed | |
| 2 | בְּרֹ֥ב | H7230 | For in much | abundance (in any respect) |
| 3 | חָכְמָ֖ה | H2451 | wisdom | wisdom (in a good sense) |
| 4 | רָב | H7227 | abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality) | |
| 5 | כָּ֑עַס | H3708 | grief | vexation |
| 6 | יוֹסִ֥יף | H3254 | and he that increaseth | to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing) |
| 7 | דַּ֖עַת | H1847 | knowledge | knowledge |
| 8 | יוֹסִ֥יף | H3254 | and he that increaseth | to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing) |
| 9 | מַכְאֽוֹב׃ | H4341 | sorrow | anguish or (figuratively) affliction |
Verse Context
Ecclesiastes 1:17And I gave my heart I perceived wisdom I perceived madness...
Ecclesiastes 1:18 (current) For in much wisdom grief and he that increaseth knowledge and he that increaseth sorrow