Ecclesiastes 9:8

Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 9:8

BSB

Let your garments always be white, and never spare the oil for your head.

AKJV

Let your garments be always white; and let your head lack no ointment.

CPDV

Let your garments be white at all times, and let not oil be absent from your head.

ERV

Let thy garments be always white; and let not thy head lack ointment.

NHEB

Let your garments be always white, and do not let your head lack oil.

SMT

In all time thy garments shall be white; and ointment shall not be wanting upon thy head.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 9:8

LetthygarmentsH899Noun MasculinebealwaysH6256Noun Feminine whiteH3836AdjectiveandletthyheadH7218Noun Masculine lackH2637VerbnoointmentH8081Noun Masculine

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 9:8

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

Overview of Ecclesiastes 9:8

Summary

Maintain cleanliness and appearance always

Event

Advising grooming practices

Estimated Time Period

c. 300-200 BC