Ecclesiastes 6:10

God's Word

Whatever has happened ⌞in the past⌟ already has a name. Mortals are already known for what they are. Mortals cannot argue with the one who is stronger than they.

Cross References

Genesis 3:9

The Lord God called to the man and asked him, “Where are you?”

Job 33:13

Why do you quarrel with him since he doesn’t answer any questions?

Job 40:2

“Will the person who finds fault with the Almighty correct him? Will the person who argues with God answer him?”

Job 9:32

A human like me cannot answer God, ‘Let’s take our case to court.’

Psalm 103:15

Human life is as short-lived as grass. It blossoms like a flower in the field.

Psalm 39:6

Each person who walks around is like a shadow. They are busy for no reason. They accumulate riches without knowing who will get them.”

Proverbs 21:30

No wisdom, no understanding, and no advice ⌞can stand up⌟ against the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 3:15

Whatever has happened ⌞in the past⌟ is present now. Whatever is going to happen ⌞in the future⌟ has already happened ⌞in the past⌟. God will call the past to account.

Ecclesiastes 6:11

The more words there are, the more pointless they become. What advantage do mortals gain from this?

Jeremiah 49:19

“I will suddenly chase them from their places like a lion coming out of the jungle along the Jordan River into pastureland. I will appoint over Edom whomever I choose. Who is like me? Who can challenge me? Is there any leader who can stand up to me?”

1 Corinthians 10:22

Are we trying to make the Lord jealous? Are we stronger than he is?