Ecclesiastes 5:19
Ecclesiastes · Old Testament · Chapter 5
“Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.”Ecclesiastes 5:19
What Does Ecclesiastes 5:19 Mean?
Ecclesiastes 5:19 is found in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 5, verse 19 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Generosity, Poverty & Wealth, and Stewardship.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to Ecclesiastes 5:19 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Deuteronomy 8:18“But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.”Ecclesiastes 3:13“And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.”Ecclesiastes 6:2“A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.”2 Chronicles 1:12“Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.”Ecclesiastes 2:24“There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.”1 Kings 3:13“And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.”Proverbs 21:20“There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.”Job 1:21“And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.”1 Chronicles 29:12“Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.”
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