Ecclesiastes 11:2

Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 11:2

BSB

Divide your portion among seven, or even eight, for you do not know what disaster may befall the land.

AKJV

Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for you know not what evil shall be on the earth.

CPDV

Give a portion to seven, and indeed even to eight. For you do not know what evil may be upon the earth in the future.

ERV

Give a portion to seven, yea, even unto eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

NHEB

Give a portion to seven, yes, even to eight; for you do not know what evil will be on the earth.

SMT

Thou shalt give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou shalt not know what shall be evil upon the earth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 11:2

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Commentary for Ecclesiastes 11:2

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 11:2

Summary

Distribute resources widely for uncertain future

Event

Advice on diversified giving

Estimated Time Period

c. 300 BC