Ecclesiastes 1:4

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 1:4

BSB
Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever.
AKJV
One generation passes away, and another generation comes: but the earth stays for ever.
CPDV
A generation passes away, and a generation arrives. But the earth stands forever.
ERV
One generation goeth, and another generation cometh; and the earth abideth for ever.
NHEB
One generation goes, and another generation comes; but the earth remains forever.
SMT
A generation went away, and a generation came: and the earth stood forever.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 1:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 1:4
Summary
Generations pass while earth endures eternally
Place
Earth
Event
Observing generational change
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Lament