Ecclesiastes 9:10
Ecclesiastes · Old Testament · Chapter 9
“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.”Ecclesiastes 9:10
What Does Ecclesiastes 9:10 Mean?
Ecclesiastes 9:10 is found in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 9, verse 10 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 9:10 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Colossians 3:23“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”Ecclesiastes 11:6“In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.”John 9:4“I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.”Ephesians 5:16“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”Romans 12:11“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”Psalms 6:5“For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?”Hebrews 3:7“Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice,”2 Chronicles 31:20“And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God.”1 Corinthians 9:24“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.”Psalms 90:12“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”Jeremiah 29:13“And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.”Matthew 6:33“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”Ecclesiastes 9:5“For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.”Isaiah 38:18“For the grave cannot praise thee, death can not celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth.”Proverbs 22:29“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.”Romans 13:11“And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.”1 Corinthians 9:26“I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:”1 Corinthians 15:10“But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”Psalms 71:15“My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.”Psalms 88:10“Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Selah.”
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