Ecclesiastes 8:4

Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 8:4

BSB

For the king's word is supreme, and who can say to him, "What are you doing?"

AKJV

Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say to him, What do you?

CPDV

And his word is filled with authority. Neither is anyone able to say to him: "Why are you acting this way?"

ERV

Because the king's word hath power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

NHEB

for the king's word is supreme. Who can say to him, "What are you doing?"

SMT

Wheresoever the word of a king, it is powerful: and who shall say to him, What wilt thou do?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 8:4

WherethewordH1697Noun MasculineofakingH4428Noun MasculineisthereispowerH7983Noun MasculineandwhomaysayH559VerbuntohimWhatdoestH6213Verbthou

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 8:4

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 8:4

Summary

Kings possess absolute authority unchallenged

Event

Description of royal dominion

Estimated Time Period

c. 300-200 BC