NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon That which hath been is namedqara' (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 Parallel Verses 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. Links Ecclesiastes 6:10Ecclesiastes 6:10 NIV Ecclesiastes 6:10 NLT Ecclesiastes 6:10 ESV Ecclesiastes 6:10 NASB Ecclesiastes 6:10 KJV |
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