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Ecclesiastes 1:6

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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.
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  1. John 3:8Rank 1 from verse 6
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    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.

  2. Ecclesiastes 11:5Rank 2 from verse 6
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    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.

  3. Job 37:17Rank 3 from verse 6
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    17How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south wind?

  4. Job 37:9Rank 4 from verse 6
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    9Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north.

  5. Psalms 107:25Rank 5 from verse 6
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    25For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.

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Ecclesiastes 1:6

COMBINED MEANING

wind

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

toward

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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

COMBINED MEANING

turneth

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

about

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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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north

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The direction or quarter opposite south; the side or region toward that quarter.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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whirleth

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Turns, spins, or moves rapidly around and around in a recurring course or circuit.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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continually

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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

COMBINED MEANING

again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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1:4One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.

1:5The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose.

1:6The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth about continually, and the wind returneth again according to his circuits.

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1:7All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full; unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again.

1:8All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear 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.

1:10Is there any thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new? it hath been already of old time, which was before us.

1:11There is no remembrance of former things; neither shall there be any remembrance of things that are to come with those that shall come after.

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