Ecclesiastes 3:1
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King James Version (modern wording)
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV)
American Standard Version
For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:
Ecclesiastes 3:1 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:
Ecclesiastes 3:1 (BSB)
Context of Ecclesiastes 3:1
Ecclesiastes is written by "the Preacher", described as a son of David and king in Jerusalem, who reflects on the meaning of life. Chapter 3 opens with a poem (verses 1 to 8) listing 28 "times", such as birth and death, weeping and laughing. The verse introduces that poem.
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Questions about Ecclesiastes 3:1
What does Ecclesiastes 3:1 say?
Ecclesiastes 3:1 in modern King James wording reads: "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:"
Where is Ecclesiastes 3:1 found in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 3:1 is verse 1 of chapter 3 of the book of Ecclesiastes, in the Old Testament. Ecclesiastes has 12 chapters.
What is the context of Ecclesiastes 3:1?
Ecclesiastes is written by "the Preacher", described as a son of David and king in Jerusalem, who reflects on the meaning of life. Chapter 3 opens with a poem (verses 1 to 8) listing 28 "times", such as birth and death, weeping and laughing. The verse introduces that poem.