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Ecclesiastes 6

Ecclesiastes 6 ( Ecclesiastes • Chapter 6 (12 verses)): There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is common among men: A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is v... Within the broader Biblical Knowledge Graph, this connects directly to Solomon's Temple & Wisdom Literature—King Solomon constructed the First Temple in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah ( 1 Kings 6 , 2 Chronicles 3 ) to house the Ark of the Covenant and fostered Israel 's golden age of biblical wisdom literature.

Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture

3D Sanctuary Reconstructions: Ancient Babylon Scale Model (600 BC) — Architectural scale model of Neo-Babylonian Babylon around 600 BC from the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem , showing the Euphrates River dividing the walled city, the Processional Way, the Ishtar Gate , Nebuchadnezzar's Southern Palace, and the Etemenanki ziggurat precinct.

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Ecclesiastes 1:12 : "I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem ."; Ecclesiastes 1:1 : "The words of the Preacher, the son of David , king in Jerusalem ."; Ecclesiastes 1:2 : "Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.". Related canonical books and chapters: Ecclesiastes 6 ( Ecclesiastes • Chapter 6 (12 verses)), Ecclesiastes (Old Testament • 12 Chapters), 1 Corinthians 6 ( 1 Corinthians • Chapter 6 (20 verses)).

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Ecclesiastes 6
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Ecclesiastes • Chapter 6 (12 verses)

There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is common among men: A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is v...

Ecclesiastes
99% Old Testament
Old Testament • 12 Chapters

Ecclesiastes (Old Testament, 12 chapters). Key figures: David , Jacob/Israel . Key places: Jerusalem . Opens with: "The words of the Preacher, the son of David , king in Jerusalem ...."

Wiki Article • Prophets & Wisdom

King Solomon constructed the First Temple in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah ( 1 Kings 6 , 2 Chronicles 3 ) to house the Ark of the Covenant and fostered Israel 's golden age of biblical wisdom literature.

הֶבֶל
hebel (heḇel) [HEH-vel]
H1892 Hebrew noun masculine 73x
vanity, vapor, breath, transient futility

Vapor, passing breath, transient futility; leitmotif of Ecclesiastes ('Vanity of vanities, all is vanity', Ecclesiastes 1:2); mortal transience without God.

Derivation: From הָבַל (H1891) to act vanity.
Interactive 3D Urban Scale Model • Daniel 1–5 & Jeremiah 50–51

Architectural scale model of Neo-Babylonian Babylon around 600 BC from the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem , showing the Euphrates River dividing the walled city, the Processional Way, the Ishtar Gate , Nebuchadnezzar's Southern Palace, and the Etemenanki ziggurat precinct.

1 Corinthians 6
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1 Corinthians • Chapter 6 (20 verses)

Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? Know ye not that we shall judge ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .

1 Corinthians 16
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1 Corinthians • Chapter 16 (24 verses)

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia , even so do ye. Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. And when I come, whomsoever ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Galatia , Jerusalem , Macedonia , Ephesus , Achaia .

1 Timothy 6
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1 Timothy • Chapter 6 (21 verses)

Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they a... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .

2 Corinthians 6
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2 Corinthians • Chapter 6 (18 verses)

We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) Gi... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .

Acts 6
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Acts • Chapter 6 (15 verses)

And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews , because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not rea... Mentions: Moses , Yeshua the Messiah , Antioch 1 , Jerusalem , Cilicia , Asia , Nazareth .

Acts 16
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Acts • Chapter 16 (40 verses)

Then came he to Derbe and Lystra : and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium . Him would Paul have to... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Derbe , Lystra, Iconium , Jerusalem , Phrygia .

Acts 26
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Acts • Chapter 26 (32 verses)

Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews:... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Saul , Moses , Jerusalem , Nazareth , Damascus .

Ephesians 6
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Ephesians • Chapter 6 (24 verses)

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .

Galatians 6
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Galatians • Chapter 6 (18 verses)

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ . For if a man think himself to be something, when he i... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Jacob/Israel .

Hebrews 6
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Hebrews • Chapter 6 (20 verses)

Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ , let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eterna... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Abram/Abraham .

John 6
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John • Chapter 6 (71 verses)

After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee , which is the sea of Tiberias . And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples. Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Simon , Moses , Joseph , Judas , Galilee , Tiberias , Capernaum .

John 16
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John • Chapter 16 (33 verses)

These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, no... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .

Luke 6
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Luke • Chapter 6 (49 verses)

And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabb... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , David , Simon , James ( Jacob ), Judas , Jerusalem , Tyre , Sidon .

Luke 16
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Luke • Chapter 16 (31 verses)

And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be... Mentions: Abram/Abraham , Moses .

Matthew 6
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Matthew • Chapter 6 (34 verses)

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may hav... Mentions: Solomon .

Matthew 16
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Matthew • Chapter 16 (28 verses)

The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven. He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sk... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Simon , Caesarea Philippi , Jerusalem .

Matthew 26
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Matthew • Chapter 26 (75 verses)

And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples, Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified. Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Simon , Judas , Bethany 1 , Galilee , Gethsemane , Nazareth .

Mark 6
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Mark • Chapter 6 (56 verses)

And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him. And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is ... Mentions: Mary , James ( Jacob ), Joses , Judas , Simon , Sodom , Galilee , Bethsaida , Gennesaret .

Mark 16
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Mark • Chapter 16 (20 verses)

And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James , and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. And they said amo... Mentions: Mary, James ( Jacob ), Yeshua the Messiah , Nazareth , Galilee .

Revelation 6
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Revelation • Chapter 6 (17 verses)

And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to ...

Revelation 16
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Revelation • Chapter 16 (21 verses)

And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth. And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark ... Mentions: Euphrates , Armageddon , Babylon .

Romans 6
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Romans • Chapter 6 (23 verses)

What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah.

Romans 16
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Romans • Chapter 16 (27 verses)

I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also. Greet Pr... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Mary , Asia .

1 Chronicles 6
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1 Chronicles • Chapter 6 (81 verses)

The sons of Levi ; Gershon , Kohath , and Merari . And the sons of Kohath ; Amram , Izhar , and Hebron , and Uzziel . And the children of Amram ; Aaron , and Moses , and Miriam . The sons also of Aaron ; Nadab , and Abihu , Eleazar , and Ithamar . Mentions: Levi , Gershon (Gershom), Kohath, Merari , Amram, Hebron , Jerusalem , Tahath , Uzza , Libnah 1 .

1 Chronicles 16
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1 Chronicles • Chapter 16 (43 verses)

So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before God. And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in th... Mentions: David, Jacob/Israel , Asaph , Zechariah , Jeiel , Canaan , Hosah , Gibeon .

1 Chronicles 26
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1 Chronicles • Chapter 26 (32 verses)

Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph . And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai th... Mentions: Asaph , Zechariah , Ashbel (or Jediael?), Elam , Obed , Hosah , Shallecheth , Jordan , Jazer .

1 Kings 6
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1 Kings • Chapter 6 (38 verses)

And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt , in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel , in the month Zif, which is the second month, that he began to build the house of the Lord. And the house ... Mentions: Jacob/Israel, Solomon , David , Egypt , Solomon's .

1 Kings 16
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1 Kings • Chapter 16 (34 verses)

Then the word of the Lord came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying, Forasmuch as I exalted thee out of the dust, and made thee prince over my people Israel ; and thou hast walked in the way of Jeroboam, and hast made my people Israel to sin, to provoke me to anger wit... Mentions: Jacob/Israel, Asa , Judah , Zimri , Baal , Tirzah , Gibbethon , Samaria .

1 Samuel 6
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1 Samuel • Chapter 6 (21 verses)

And the ark of the Lord was in the country of the Philistines seven months. And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, What shall we do to the ark of the Lord? tell us wherewith we shall send it to his place. And they said, If ye send away the ark of the... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Joshua , Abel , Ekron , Ashdod , Gaza , Ashkelon , Gath .

Scripture Passages (24)

Ecclesiastes 1:12 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 1 KJV

I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem .

Ecclesiastes 1:1 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 1 KJV

The words of the Preacher, the son of David , king in Jerusalem .

Ecclesiastes 1:2 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 1 KJV

Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 6:11 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 6 KJV

Seeing there be many things that increase vanity, what is man the better?

Ecclesiastes 1:4 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 1 KJV

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

Ecclesiastes 1:18 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 1 KJV

For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity.

Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun.

Ecclesiastes 1:3 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 1 KJV

What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun?

What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth?

The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.

I said of laughter, It is mad: and of mirth, What doeth it?

Ecclesiastes 1:15 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 1 KJV

That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered.

I made me great works; I builded me houses; I planted me vineyards:

Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.

For who can eat, or who else can hasten hereunto, more than I?

Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart.

Ecclesiastes 6:7 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 6 KJV

All the labour of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.

That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?

Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.

Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.

Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.

Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.

Ecclesiastes 1:5 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 1 KJV

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

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