Ecclesiastes 3:8

A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 3:8

BSB
a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.
AKJV
A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
CPDV
A time of love, and a time of hatred. A time of war, and a time of peace.
ERV
a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.
NHEB
a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.
SMT
A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace:

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 3:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 3:8
Summary
Affection and hostility, conflict and harmony have seasons.
Event
Final listing of opposite seasons
Estimated Time Period
c. 450 BC
Category
Wisdom