Ecclesiastes 1:18
Ecclesiastes · Old Testament · Chapter 1
“For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.”Ecclesiastes 1:18
What Does Ecclesiastes 1:18 Mean?
Ecclesiastes 1:18 is found in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 1, verse 18 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 8 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom.
Cross-References (8)
These passages are connected to Ecclesiastes 1:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ecclesiastes 12:12“And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.”Job 28:28“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”1 Corinthians 3:18“Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.”Ecclesiastes 7:16“Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself ?”Ecclesiastes 2:23“For all his days are sorrows, and his travail grief; yea, his heart taketh not rest in the night. This is also vanity.”James 3:13“Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.”Ecclesiastes 2:15“Then said I in my heart, As it happeneth to the fool, so it happeneth even to me; and why was I then more wise? Then I said in my heart, that this also is vanity.”Daniel 10:16“And, behold, one like the similitude of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said unto him that stood before me, O my lord, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength.”
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