King James Version
Ecclesiastes 3:2 in the King James Version says “A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; to be: Heb. to bear” — study this verse from Ecclesiastes chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; to be: Heb. to bear”
Ecclesiastes 3:2 · KJV
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; to be: Heb. to bear
A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
KJV Study — Public Domain
“to be born”
H3205to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
“that which is planted”
H5193properly, to strike in, i.e., fix; specifically, to plant (literally or figuratively)
“to pluck up”
H6131to pluck up (especially by the roots); specifically, to hamstring; figuratively, to exterminate
“that which is planted”
H5193properly, to strike in, i.e., fix; specifically, to plant (literally or figuratively)
This verse is found in the book of Ecclesiastes. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
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