Ecclesiastes 8:6

Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 8:6

BSB

For there is a right time and procedure to every purpose, though a man's misery weighs heavily upon him.

AKJV

Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great on him.

CPDV

For every matter, there is a time and an opportunity, as well as many difficulties, for man.

ERV

for to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him:

NHEB

For there is a time and procedure for every purpose, although the misery of man is heavy on him.

SMT

To every inclination there is time and judgment; for man's evil is great upon him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 8:6

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Commentary for Ecclesiastes 8:6

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

Overview of Ecclesiastes 8:6

Summary

Proper timing exists for all matters

Event

Observing universal seasons and sorrows

Estimated Time Period

c. 300-200 BC