Ecclesiastes 8:1
Ecclesiastes · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man’s wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.”Ecclesiastes 8:1
What Does Ecclesiastes 8:1 Mean?
Ecclesiastes 8:1 is found in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 8, verse 1 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.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ecclesiastes 8:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
James 3:13“Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.”Acts 6:15“And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.”Deuteronomy 28:50“A nation of fierce countenance, which shall not regard the person of the old, nor shew favour to the young:”Proverbs 17:24“Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.”2 Peter 1:20“Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.”Exodus 34:29“And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses’ hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him.”Job 33:23“If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness:”Proverbs 4:8“Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.”Proverbs 24:5“A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.”Ecclesiastes 2:13“Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.”Daniel 4:18“This dream I king Nebuchadnezzar have seen. Now thou, O Belteshazzar, declare the interpretation thereof, forasmuch as all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known unto me the interpretation: but thou art able; for the spirit of the holy gods is in thee.”Acts 4:13“Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.”Acts 4:29“And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,”2 Timothy 4:17“Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.”Genesis 41:15“And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of thee, that thou canst understand a dream to interpret it.”Genesis 41:38“And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?”Exodus 34:35“And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses’ face shone: and Moses put the vail upon his face again, until he went in to speak with him.”Psalms 104:15“And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man’s heart.”Proverbs 1:6“To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.”Proverbs 24:23“These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.”
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