Ecclesiastes 3:15

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

That which is now already has been, and that which is to be already has been; and God seeks that which has passed by [so that history repeats itself].

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 2:12

So I turned to consider [human] wisdom and madness and folly; for what can the man do who succeeds the king? Nothing but what has been done already.

Ecclesiastes 6:10

Whatever [man] is, he has been named that long ago, and it is known that it is man [Adam]; nor can he contend with Him who is mightier than he [whether God or death].