Ecclesiastes 8:4
Ecclesiastes · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?”Ecclesiastes 8:4
What Does Ecclesiastes 8:4 Mean?
Ecclesiastes 8:4 is found in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 8, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ecclesiastes 8:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Job 9:12“Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?”Romans 13:1“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.”Proverbs 20:2“The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.”Daniel 4:35“And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?”Hebrews 1:3“Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;”Exodus 1:18“And the king of Egypt called for the midwives, and said unto them, Why have ye done this thing, and have saved the men children alive?”2 Samuel 24:4“Notwithstanding the king’s word prevailed against Joab, and against the captains of the host. And Joab and the captains of the host went out from the presence of the king, to number the people of Israel.”Esther 8:10“And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus’ name, and sealed it with the king’s ring, and sent letters by posts on horseback, and riders on mules, camels, and young dromedaries:”Job 34:18“Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?”Proverbs 19:12“The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.”Romans 9:20“Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?”2 Samuel 16:10“And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the LORD hath said unto him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Wherefore hast thou done so?”1 Kings 2:25“And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him that he died.”1 Kings 2:29“And it was told king Solomon that Joab was fled unto the tabernacle of the LORD; and, behold, he is by the altar. Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, Go, fall upon him.”1 Kings 2:46“So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; which went out, and fell upon him, that he died. And the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.”1 Kings 21:7“And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let thine heart be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.”1 Chronicles 21:4“Nevertheless the king’s word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.”Job 33:12“Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.”Proverbs 30:31“A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.”Daniel 3:15“Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?”
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