Ecclesiastes 1:6
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.
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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
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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.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
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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5The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose.
5The Sunne also ariseth, and the Sunne goeth downe, and †hasteth to the place where he arose.
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.
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 passage7All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full; unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again.
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.