Ecclesiastes 1:9
Ecclesiastes · Old Testament · Chapter 1
“The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.”Ecclesiastes 1:9
What Does Ecclesiastes 1:9 Mean?
Ecclesiastes 1:9 is found in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 1, verse 9 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (10)
These passages are connected to Ecclesiastes 1:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ecclesiastes 3:15“That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and God requireth that which is past.”Ecclesiastes 6:10“That which hath been is named already, and it is known that it is man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than he.”Revelation 21:1“And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.”Ecclesiastes 2:12“And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what can the man do that cometh after the king? even that which hath been already done.”Ecclesiastes 7:10“Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this.”2 Peter 3:4“And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.”Isaiah 43:19“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.”Jeremiah 31:22“How long wilt thou go about, O thou backsliding daughter? for the LORD hath created a new thing in the earth, A woman shall compass a man.”2 Peter 2:1“But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.”Revelation 21:5“And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.”
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