Ecclesiastes 7:19
Ecclesiastes · Old Testament · Chapter 7
“Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.”Ecclesiastes 7:19
What Does Ecclesiastes 7:19 Mean?
Ecclesiastes 7:19 is found in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 7, verse 19 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Ecclesiastes 7:19 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ecclesiastes 9:16“Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.”Proverbs 24:5“A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.”1 Chronicles 12:32“And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.”Proverbs 8:14“Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.”Proverbs 21:22“A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.”Isaiah 33:6“And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.”1 Kings 3:9“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?”1 Kings 3:28“And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.”Colossians 1:9“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;”2 Samuel 20:22“Then the woman went unto all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and cast it out to Joab. And he blew a trumpet, and they retired from the city, every man to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem unto the king.”Ecclesiastes 9:13“This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it seemed great unto me:”Daniel 2:23“I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king’s matter.”Joshua 8:4“And he commanded them, saying, Behold, ye shall lie in wait against the city, even behind the city: go not very far from the city, but be ye all ready:”Ecclesiastes 2:13“Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.”Daniel 1:4“Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king’s palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.”2 Samuel 20:16“Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, that I may speak with thee.”2 Kings 2:12“And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces.”
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