Ecclesiastes 12:3
Ecclesiastes · Old Testament · Chapter 12
“In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those that look out of the windows be darkened,”Ecclesiastes 12:3
What Does Ecclesiastes 12:3 Mean?
Ecclesiastes 12:3 is found in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 12, verse 3 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to Ecclesiastes 12:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 90:9“For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told.”Psalms 102:23“He weakened my strength in the way; he shortened my days.”Genesis 27:1“And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his eldest son, and said unto him, My son: and he said unto him, Behold, here am I.”Genesis 48:10“Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.”1 Samuel 3:2“And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see;”2 Samuel 21:15“Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David waxed faint.”Zechariah 8:4“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man with his staff in his hand for very age.”Luke 16:9“And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.”1 Kings 14:4“And Jeroboam’s wife did so, and arose, and went to Shiloh, and came to the house of Ahijah. But Ahijah could not see; for his eyes were set by reason of his age.”
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