Ecclesiastes 1:5

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 1:5

BSB
The sun rises and the sun sets; it hurries back to where it rises.
AKJV
The sun also rises, and the sun goes down, and hastens to his place where he arose.
CPDV
The sun rises and sets; it returns to its place, and from there, being born again,
ERV
The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he ariseth.
NHEB
The sun also rises, and the sun goes down, and hurries to its place where it rises.
SMT
The sun arose and the sun went down, and panted after its place which it arose there.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 1:5

ThesunH8121NounalsoarisethH2224VerbandthesunH8121NoungoethdownH935VerbandhastethH7602VerbtohisplaceH4725Noun MasculinewherehearoseH2224Verb

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 1:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 1:5
Summary
Sun rises and sets in endless cycle
Event
Describing solar movement
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Narrative