Ecclesiastes 1:5–7
The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose.
The Sunne also ariseth, and the Sunne goeth downe, and †hasteth to the place where he arose.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. panteth.
The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth about continually, and the wind returneth again according to his circuits.
The winde goeth toward the South, and turneth about vnto the North; it whirleth about continually, and the winde returneth againe according to his circuits.
All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full; unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again.
*All the riuers runne into the sea, yet the Sea is not full: vnto the place from whence the riuers come, thither they †returne againe.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. returne to goe.
- *Cross-referencePsal. 104.9, 10. iob 38.10.
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From verse 5
- Habakkuk 3:11Rank 1 from verse 5
- Psalms 19:4–6Rank 2 from verse 5
4Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
5Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
6His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
4†*Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world: In them hath he set a tabernacle for the Sunne.
5Which is as a bridegrome comming out of his chamber, and reioyceth as a strong man to runne a race.
6His going forth is from the end of the heauen, and his circuite vnto the ends of it: and there is nothing hidde from the heat thereof.
- Psalms 42:1Rank 3 from verse 5
- Genesis 8:22Rank 4 from verse 5
- Joshua 10:13–14Rank 5 from verse 5
13And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. Is not this written in the book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole day.
14And there was no day like that before it or after it, that the Lord hearkened unto the voice of a man: for the Lord fought for Israel.
13And the Sunne stood still, and the Moone stayed, vntill the people had auenged themselues vpon their enemies. Is not this written in the booke of ‖Iasher? So the Sunne stood still in the midst of heauen, and hasted not to goe downe, about a whole day.
14And there was no day like that, before it, or after it, that the LORD hearkened vnto the voyce of a man: for the LORD fought for Israel.
- Psalms 104:19–23Rank 6 from verse 5
19He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.
20Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth.
21The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God.
22The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens.
23Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening.
19He appointed the moone for seasons; the sunne knoweth his going downe.
20†Thou makest darknesse, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forrest doe creepe forth.
21The young lyons roare after their pray: and seeke their meate from God.
22The sunne ariseth, they gather themselues together: and lay them downe in their dennes.
23Man goeth forth vnto his worke: and to his labour, vntill the euening.
- Psalms 89:36–37Rank 7 from verse 5
36His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.
37It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.
36*His seede shall endure for euer; and his throne as the sunne before me.
37It shalbe established for euer as the Moone: and as a faithfull witnesse in heauen. Selah.
- Jeremiah 33:20Rank 8 from verse 5
20Thus saith the Lord; If ye can break my covenant of the day, and my covenant of the night, and that there should not be day and night in their season;
20*Thus saith the LORD; If you can breake my couenant of the day, and my couenant of the night, and that there should not be day, and night in their season:
From verse 6
8The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
8The winde bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tel whence it commeth, and whither it goeth: So is euery one that is borne of the Spirit.
- Ecclesiastes 11:5Rank 2 from verse 6
5As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.
5As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones doe growe in the wombe of her that is with child: euen so thou knowest not the workes of God who maketh all.
- Psalms 107:25Rank 5 from verse 6
- Psalms 107:29Rank 6 from verse 6
- Acts 27:13–15Rank 7 from verse 6
13And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
14But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.
15And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.
13And when the South wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Creete.
14But not long after, there ‖arose against it a tempestuous winde, called Euroclydon.
15And when the ship was caught, and could not beare vp into the winde, we let her driue.
- Matthew 7:24Rank 9 from verse 6
- Matthew 7:27Rank 10 from verse 6
From verse 7
- Job 38:10–11Rank 1 from verse 7
10And brake up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors,
11And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?
10And ‖brake vp for it my decreed place, and set barres and doores,
11And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and heere shall †thy proud waues be stayed.
- Psalms 104:6–9Rank 2 from verse 7
6Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood above the mountains.
7At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away.
8They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto the place which thou hast founded for them.
9Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.
6Thou coueredst it with the deepe as with a garment: the waters stood aboue the mountaines.
7At thy rebuke they fled: at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away.
8‖They go vp by the mountaines: they goe downe by the valleys vnto the place which thou hast founded for them.
9Thou hast set a bound that they may not passe ouer: that they turne not againe to couer the earth.
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Ecclesiastes 1:5
The great light that rules the day and gives light and heat.
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From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
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Third-person singular present form of haste (to hurry, act quickly, or make speed).
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Sense 1: A physical location or room. Sense 2: A position or office. Sense 3: An occasion, circumstance, or passage. Sense 4: To set, fix, locate, or establish.
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1. Rose, stood up, got up, or moved upward from a lower, lying, seated, fallen, or inactive position. 2. Began, emerged, appeared, came into being, or came forward. 3. Took action, intervened, or undertook the stated work. 4. Rose from death; returned to life.
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Ecclesiastes 1:6
Sense 1: Air in motion; a current of air. Sense 2: Breath or a movement of air from breathing. Sense 3: By figure, something empty, unstable, or passing.
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1. In the direction of or in relation to. 2. Approaching. 3. Inclined or ready.
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Third-person singular present form of turn, meaning to change direction, position, condition, purpose, or allegiance; to cause such a change.
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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.
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The direction or quarter opposite south; the side or region toward that quarter.
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Turns, spins, or moves rapidly around and around in a recurring course or circuit.
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continually
1. Repeatedly, habitually, or at every appointed recurrence. 2. Without pause or cessation during the period stated.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.
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Agreeing or corresponding; in conformity with; as stated, measured, or directed by.
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Courses or paths that return around.
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DEFINED WORDS
Ecclesiastes 1:7
To move swiftly on foot; to flow, spread, proceed, continue, or carry out a course.
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1. A great body or expanse of gathered waters, including a named sea or lake, in which ships and creatures move. 2. The large brazen or molten basin made for the temple and called a sea. 3. Something represented or compared as a sea.
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1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.
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Sense 1: A physical location or room. Sense 2: A position or office. Sense 3: An occasion, circumstance, or passage. Sense 4: To set, fix, locate, or establish.
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From what or which place, person, source, origin, cause, or condition.
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To that place or point; in that direction.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: To go, come, send, or give back; to restore, answer, or turn again. Sense 2: The act or time of coming back or recurring.
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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.
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1:4One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.
1:4 One generation passeth away, and another generation commeth: *but the earth abideth for euer.
1:5The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose.
1:5The Sunne also ariseth, and the Sunne goeth downe, and †hasteth to the place where he arose.
Selected passage1:6The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth about continually, and the wind returneth again according to his circuits.
1:6The winde goeth toward the South, and turneth about vnto the North; it whirleth about continually, and the winde returneth againe according to his circuits.
Selected passage1:7All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full; unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again.
1:7*All the riuers runne into the sea, yet the Sea is not full: vnto the place from whence the riuers come, thither they †returne againe.
Selected passage1:8All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing.
1:8All things are full of labour, man cannot vtter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the eare filled with hearing.
1:9The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.
1:9*The thing that hath beene, it is that which shall be: and that which is done, is that which shall be done; and there is no new thing vnder the sunne.
1:10Is there any thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new? it hath been already of old time, which was before us.
1:10Is there any thing, whereof it may be sayd, See, this is new? it hath beene already of olde time, which was before vs.
1:11There is no remembrance of former things; neither shall there be any remembrance of things that are to come with those that shall come after.
1:11 There is no remembrance of former things; neither shall there bee any remembrance of things that are to come, with those that shall come after.