Ecclesiastes 4:11

Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 4:11

BSB

Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; but how can one keep warm alone?

AKJV

Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?

CPDV

And if two are sleeping, they warm one another. How can one person alone be warmed?

ERV

Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth: but how can one be warm alone?

NHEB

Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one keep warm alone?

SMT

Also if two shall lie down, and heat to them: and to the one it shall not be warm.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 4:11

AgainH1571AdverbiftwoH8147NounlietogetherH7901VerbthentheyhaveheatH2552VerbbuthowcanoneH259AdjectivebewarmH3179Verbalone

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 4:11

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 4:11

Summary

Together provides warmth; alone means freezing.

Event

Comparing warmth through togetherness

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC