Ecclesiastes 2:6

I made me pools of water, to water therewith the wood that bringeth forth trees:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 2:6

BSB

I built reservoirs to water my groves of flourishing trees.

AKJV

I made me pools of water, to water therewith the wood that brings forth trees:

CPDV

And I dug out fishponds of water, so that I might irrigate the forest of growing trees.

ERV

I made me pools of water, to water therefrom the forest where trees were reared:

NHEB

I made myself pools of water, to water from it the forest where trees were reared.

SMT

I made to me pools of waters to water from them the forest, causing trees to spring forth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 2:6

ImadeH6213VerbmepoolsH1295Noun FeminineofwaterH4325Noun MasculinetowaterH8248VerbtherewiththewoodH3293Noun MasculinethatbringethforthH6779Verb treesH6086Noun Masculine

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 2:6

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

Overview of Ecclesiastes 2:6

Summary

Building irrigation systems for vegetation and trees

Event

Constructing water reservoirs

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC