Ecclesiastes 1:4

“One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.”

"One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever." - Ecclesiastes 1:4
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What does Ecclesiastes 1:4 mean?

The verse Ecclesiastes 1:4 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever." This verse reflects on the continuity of life and the enduring nature of the earth itself. The book of…

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The Eternal Cycle: Finding Purpose Beyond Generations

Ecclesiastes 1:4 (KJV) states, "One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever." This poignant verse captures the transient nature of human life in contrast to the enduring stability of the earth. As we reflect upon these words, we are…

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A Prayer for Understanding and Stewardship Across Generations

Heavenly Father, As we come before You today, our hearts are filled with awe and reverence for Your eternal nature. Your Word reminds us in Ecclesiastes 1:4 — "One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever." This profound truth…

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Ecclesiastes 1:4 - "One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever."
Ecclesiastes 4:1 - "So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of such as were oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors there was power; but they had no comforter."
Ecclesiastes 4:7 - "Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun."
Ecclesiastes 3:4 - "A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;"
Ecclesiastes 4:4 - "¶ Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit."
Ecclesiastes 4:5 - "The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh."
Ecclesiastes 7:4 - "The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth."
ecclesiastes 12:1
ecclesiastes 12:1
Ecclesiastes 6:4 - "For he cometh in with vanity, and departeth in darkness, and his name shall be covered with darkness."
Ecclesiastes 4:9 - "¶ Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour."
Ecclesiastes 1:11
ecclesiastes 12:1
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Ecclesiastes 9:4 - "¶ For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion."
Ecclesiastes 4:6 - "Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit."
Ecclesiastes 11:4 - "He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap."
Ecclesiastes 1:1 - "The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem."
ecclesiastes 12:1-8
Ecclesiastes 8:4 - "Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?"
Ecclesiastes 4:12 - "And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken."
Ecclesiastes 4:13 - "¶ Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished."
Ecclesiastes 4:11 - "Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?"
ecclesiastes 12:1-8
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ecclesiastes 12:1-8
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Ecclesiastes 2:4 - "I made me great works; I builded me houses; I planted me vineyards:"
Ecclesiastes 4:14 - "For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor."