Ecclesiastes 3:3

A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 3:3

BSB
a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to break down and a time to build,
AKJV
A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
CPDV
A time to kill, and a time to heal. A time to tear down, and a time to build up.
ERV
a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
NHEB
a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
SMT
A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build:

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 3:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 3:3
Summary
Destruction and construction, harm and restoration alternate.
Event
Contrasting destructive and constructive moments
Estimated Time Period
c. 450 BC
Category
Wisdom