Ecclesiastes 1:10

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 1:10

BSB

Is there a case where one can say, "Look, this is new"? It has already existed in the ages before us.

AKJV

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

CPDV

There is nothing new under the sun. Neither is anyone able to say: "Behold, this is new!" For it has already been brought forth in the ages that were before us.

ERV

Is there a thing whereof men say, See, this is new? it hath been already, in the ages which were before us.

NHEB

Is there a thing of which it may be said, "Look, this is new?" It has been long ago, in the ages which were before us.

SMT

Is there a word will be said, See, this is new? This was already to a long time which was before us.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 1:10

IsthereH3426anythingH1697Noun MasculinewhereofitmaybesaidH559Verb SeeH7200VerbthisisnewH2319AdjectiveithathbeenalreadyH3528AdverbofoldtimeH5769Noun MasculinewhichwasbeforeH6440Noun Masculineus

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 1:10

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ecclesiastes 1:10

Summary

Apparent novelty has ancient precedents already

Event

Questioning genuine newness

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC