Ecclesiastes 6:10
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Able Ago Already Contend Dispute Exists Foreknown Mightier Power Stronger Thereof Whatever Whatsoever
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Able Ago Already Contend Dispute Exists Foreknown Mightier Power Stronger Thereof Whatever Whatsoever
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English Standard Version
Whatever has come to be has already been named, and it is known what man is, and that he is not able to dispute with one stronger than he.

New American Standard Bible
Whatever exists has already been named, and it is known what man is; for he cannot dispute with him who is stronger than he is.

King James Bible
That which hath been is named already, and it is known that it is man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than he.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Whatever exists was given its name long ago, and it is known what man is. But he is not able to contend with the One stronger than he.

International Standard Version
Whatever exists has been named already; people know what it means to be human— and a person cannot defeat one who is more powerful than he.

NET Bible
Whatever has happened was foreordained, and what happens to a person was also foreknown. It is useless for him to argue with God about his fate because God is more powerful than he is.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Whatever has happened [in the past] already has a name. Mortals are already known for what they are. Mortals cannot argue with the one who is stronger than they.

King James 2000 Bible
Whatever has been is named already, and it is known that this is man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than he.

American King James Version
That which has been is named already, and it is known that it is man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than he.

American Standard Version
Whatsoever hath been, the name thereof was given long ago; and it is know what man is; neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he.

Douay-Rheims Bible
He that shall be, his name is already called: and it is known, that he is man, and cannot contend in judgment with him that is stronger than himself.

Darby Bible Translation
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.

English Revised Version
Whatsoever hath been, the name thereof was given long ago, and it is known that it is man: neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he.

Webster's Bible Translation
That which hath been is named already, and it is known that it is man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than he.

World English Bible
Whatever has been, its name was given long ago; and it is known what man is; neither can he contend with him who is mightier than he.

Young's Literal Translation
What is that which hath been? already is its name called, and it is known that it is man, and he is not able to contend with him who is stronger than he.
Lexicon
That which hath been is named
qara'  (kaw-raw')
to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
shem  (shame)
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character -- + base, (in-)fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
already
kbar  (keb-awr')
extent of time, i.e. a great while; hence, long ago, formerly, hitherto -- already, (seeing that which), now.
and it is known
yada`  (yaw-dah')
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially
that it is man
'adam  (aw-dawm')
ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.) -- another, + hypocrite, + common sort, low, man (mean, of low degree), person.
neither may
yakol  (yaw-kole')
to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
he contend
diyn  (deen)
a primitive roy a straight course, i.e. sail direct -- (come) with a straight course.
with him that is mightier
taqqiyph  (tak-keef')
powerful -- mightier.
than he
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