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Ecclesiastes 6

Eccl. 6:10 KJV (With Strong’s)

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That which hath been is named
shem (Hebrew #8034)
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
KJV usage: + base, (in-)fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
Pronounce: shame
Origin: a primitive word (perhaps rather from 7760 through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare 8064)
qara' (Hebrew #7121)
to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
KJV usage: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(- ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say.
Pronounce: kaw-raw'
Origin: a primitive root (rather identical with 7122 through the idea of accosting a person met)
already
kbar (Hebrew #3528)
properly, extent of time, i.e. a great while; hence, long ago, formerly, hitherto
KJV usage: already, (seeing that which), now.
Pronounce: keb-awr'
Origin: from 3527
, and it is known
yada` (Hebrew #3045)
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation, punishment, etc.) (as follow)
KJV usage: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-)awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, X could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-)norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, + be learned, + lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, X prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), X will be, wist, wit, wot.
Pronounce: yaw-dah'
Origin: a primitive root
that it is man
'adam (Hebrew #120)
ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
KJV usage: X another, + hypocrite, + common sort, X low, man (mean, of low degree), person.
Pronounce: aw-dawm'
Origin: from 119
: neithern may
yakol (Hebrew #3201)
a primitive root; to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
KJV usage: be able, any at all (ways), attain, can (away with, (-not)), could, endure, might, overcome, have power, prevail, still, suffer.
Pronounce: yaw-kole'
Origin: or (fuller) yakowl {yaw-kole'}
he contend
diyn (Hebrew #1777)
a primitive roy a straight course, i.e. sail direct
KJV usage: (come) with a straight course.
Pronounce: deen
Origin: or (Gen. 6:3) duwn {doon}
with him that is mightier
taqqiyph (Hebrew #8623)
powerful
KJV usage: mightier.
Pronounce: tak-keef'
Origin: from 8630
than he.
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Job 40:2• 2Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it. (Job 40:2)
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Isa. 45:9• 9Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands? (Isa. 45:9)

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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which.
Eccl. 1:9‑11• 9The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.
 10Is there any thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new? it hath been already of old time, which was before us.
 11There is no remembrance of former things; neither shall there be any remembrance of things that are to come with those that shall come after. (Eccl. 1:9‑11)
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Eccl. 3:15• 15That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and God requireth that which is past. (Eccl. 3:15)
and it.
Gen. 3:9,17‑19• 9And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?
 17And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;
 18Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;
 19In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. (Gen. 3:9,17‑19)
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Job 14:1‑4• 1Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble.
 2He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.
 3And dost thou open thine eyes upon such an one, and bringest me into judgment with thee?
 4Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one. (Job 14:1‑4)
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Psa. 39:6• 6Surely every man walketh in a vain show: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them. (Psa. 39:6)
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Psa. 82:6‑7• 6I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
 7But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes. (Psa. 82:6‑7)
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Psa. 103:15• 15As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. (Psa. 103:15)
neither.
Job 9:3‑4,32• 3If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.
 4He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?
 32For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, and we should come together in judgment. (Job 9:3‑4,32)
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Job 33:13• 13Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters. (Job 33:13)
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Job 40:2• 2Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it. (Job 40:2)
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Isa. 45:9‑10• 9Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?
 10Woe unto him that saith unto his father, What begettest thou? or to the woman, What hast thou brought forth? (Isa. 45:9‑10)
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Jer. 49:19• 19Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan against the habitation of the strong: but I will suddenly make him run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before me? (Jer. 49:19)
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Rom. 9:19‑20• 19Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?
 20Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus? (Rom. 9:19‑20)
• For everything has long ago been named from its own nature; and in this way its name shows what it is. Thus man, too, (Adam) is, and ever has been, known from his name, from “adamah,” earth; his name so showing his mortality. If thus he has been made by his Creator, how vain for him to hope to escape his fate, for with Him no contention is possible. (“Ecclesiastes 6” by F.C. Jennings)

J. N. Darby Translation

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That which is hath already been named; and what man is, is known, and that he cannot contend with him that is mightier than he.