Ecclesiastes 3:21
Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth?
††Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth vpward; and the spirit of the beast that goeth downeward to the earth?
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. of the sons of man.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. is ascending.
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- Ecclesiastes 12:7Rank 1 from verse 21
- 2 Corinthians 5:1Rank 2 from verse 21
1FOR we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
1¶ For we know, that if our earthly house of this Tabernacle were dissolued, wee haue a building of God, an house not made with hand, eternall in the heauens.
- Luke 16:22–23Rank 4 from verse 21
22And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;
23And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
22And it came to passe that the begger died, and was caried by the Angels into Abrahams bosome: the rich man also died, and was buried.
23And in hell he lift vp his eyes being in torments, and seeth Abraham afarre off, and Lazarus in his bosome:
- Philippians 1:23Rank 5 from verse 21
- 2 Corinthians 5:8Rank 6 from verse 21
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Ecclesiastes 3:21
Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Toward a lower place, position, or direction.
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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.
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20All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again.
20All goe vnto one place, all are of the dust, and all turne to dust againe.
21Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth?
21††Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth vpward; and the spirit of the beast that goeth downeward to the earth?
Selected passage22Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him?
22*Wherefore I perceiue that there is nothing better, then that a man should reioyce in his owne workes: for that is his portion; for who shall bring him to see what shalbe after him?