Ecclesiastes 2:9

So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 2:9

BSB

So I became great and surpassed all in Jerusalem who had preceded me; and my wisdom remained with me.

AKJV

So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.

CPDV

And I surpassed in opulence all who were before me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also persevered with me.

ERV

So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.

NHEB

So I was great, and increased more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also remained with me.

SMT

And I was magnified and increased more than all being before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom stood to me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 2:9

SoIwasgreatH1431VerbandincreasedH3254VerbmorethanallthatwerebeforeH6440Noun MasculinemeinJerusalemH3389alsomywisdomH2451Noun Feminine remainedH5975Verbwithme

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 2:9

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

Overview of Ecclesiastes 2:9

Summary

Achieving unprecedented success and superior wisdom

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Attaining supreme greatness

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC