Ecclesiastes 9:5

For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 9:5

BSB
For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing. They have no further reward, because the memory of them is forgotten.
AKJV
For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
CPDV
For the living know that they themselves will die, yet truly the dead know nothing anymore, nor do they have any recompense. For the memory of them is forgotten.
ERV
For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
NHEB
For the living know that they will die, but the dead do not know anything, neither do they have any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
SMT
For the living know they shall die: and the dead know not any thing, and no more to them a reward; for their remembrance was forgotten.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 9:5

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 9:5

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Overview of Ecclesiastes 9:5
Summary
Dead lose awareness, reward, and memory
Event
Describing dead's complete obliteration
Estimated Time Period
c. 300-200 BC
Category
Lament