Ecclesiastes 12:11
Ecclesiastes · Old Testament · Chapter 12
“The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.”Ecclesiastes 12:11
What Does Ecclesiastes 12:11 Mean?
Ecclesiastes 12:11 is found in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 12, verse 11 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom, and Self-Control.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ecclesiastes 12:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Hebrews 4:12“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”Jeremiah 23:29“Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?”Acts 2:37“Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?”Ezekiel 34:23“And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.”Proverbs 1:6“To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.”Proverbs 22:17“Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.”Isaiah 40:11“He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.”John 3:10“Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?”John 10:16“And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.”2 Corinthians 10:4“(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)”Ezra 9:8“And now for a little space grace hath been shewed from the LORD our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage.”Psalms 23:1“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”Psalms 80:1“Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth.”Isaiah 22:23“And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place; and he shall be for a glorious throne to his father’s house.”Matthew 3:7“But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?”John 10:2“But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.”John 10:14“I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.”Genesis 49:24“But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)”Hebrews 13:20“Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,”1 Peter 5:4“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”
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