Ecclesiastes 3:7

“A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;”

"A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;" - Ecclesiastes 3:7
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What does Ecclesiastes 3:7 mean?

To understand the true meaning and depth of Ecclesiastes 3:7 from the King James Version (KJV), we must first examine the surrounding verses and the context in which it was written. In Ecclesiastes 3, King Solomon explores the concept of time and the seasons of life…

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The Sacred Rhythm of Life: Embracing Times of Change

Ecclesiastes 3:7 reminds us of the intricate tapestry of life that we are woven into as children of God: "A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;" Through these words, King Solomon articulates the reality of life’s seasons, each imbued…

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A Prayer for Wisdom in Our Seasons

O Lord of all seasons and times, We come before You with humble hearts, seeking understanding and wisdom in the ebb and flow of life. Your word teaches us in Ecclesiastes 3:7, "A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak." As we ponder these…

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Ecclesiastes 3:7 - "A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;"
Ecclesiastes 7:3 - "Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better."
"Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better." - Ecclesiastes 7:3
Ecclesiastes 7:7 - "¶ Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart."
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Ecclesiastes 3:3 - "A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;"
Ecclesiastes 7:11 - "¶ Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun."
Ecclesiastes 4:7 - "Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun."
Ecclesiastes 3:1 – "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."
Ecclesiastes 7:9 - "Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools."
Ecclesiastes 6:7 - "All the labour of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled."
Ecclesiastes 7:20 - "For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not."
Ecclesiastes 11:7 - "¶ Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun:"
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 3:1 - "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:"
Ecclesiastes 3:9 - "What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth?"
Ecclesiastes 3:4 - "A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;"
Ecclesiastes 3:8 - "A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace."
Ecclesiastes 8:7 - "For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be?"
Ecclesiastes 5:7 - "For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God."
Ecclesiastes 7:19 - "Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city."
Ecclesiastes 7:24 - "That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?"
Ecclesiastes 7:6 - "For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity."
Ecclesiastes 7:5 - "It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools."
Ecclesiastes 3:6 - "A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;"
Ecclesiastes 12:7 - "Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it."
Ecclesiastes 7:13 - "Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?"
Ecclesiastes 7:23 - "¶ All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me."