Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
“Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.”

What does Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 mean?
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 (KJV) states: "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth." The book of Ecclesiastes, written by King Solomon, is a philosophical…
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Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 (KJV) reads: "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth." In the world we live in, the idea of sowing seeds, whether it be of…
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Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, we come before You, our Creator, Sustainer, and Provider. We thank You for the profound wisdom found in Your Word, and today, our hearts are drawn to the words of Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 from the King James Version, which says, "Cast…
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