Strong's Lexicon For כִּ֛י (kî) Conjunction Strong's Hebrew 3588: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore with much בְּרֹ֥ב (bə·rōḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 7230: 1) multitude, abundance, greatness 1a) multitude 1a1) abundance, abundantly 1a2) numerous 1b) greatness wisdom חָכְמָ֖ה (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 2451: 1) wisdom 1a) skill (in war) 1b) wisdom (in administration) 1c) shrewdness, wisdom 1d) wisdom, prudence (in religious affairs) 1e) wisdom (ethical and religious) comes much רָב־ (rāḇ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 7227: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly n m 2) captain, chief sorrow, כָּ֑עַס (kā·‘as) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3708: 1) anger, vexation, provocation, grief 1a) vexation 1a1) of men 1a2) of God 1b) vexation, grief, frustration and as knowledge דַּ֖עַת (da·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 1847: 1) knowledge 1a) knowledge, perception, skill 1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom grows, וְיוֹסִ֥יף (wə·yō·w·sîp̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3254: 1) to add, increase, do again 1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to join, join oneself to 1b2) to be joined, be added to 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to add, increase 1c2) to do more, do again grief מַכְאֽוֹב׃ (maḵ·’ō·wḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 4341: 1) pain, sorrow 1a) pain (physical) 1b) pain (mental) increases. יוֹסִ֥יף (yō·w·sîp̄) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3254: 1) to add, increase, do again 1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to join, join oneself to 1b2) to be joined, be added to 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to add, increase 1c2) to do more, do again Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleFor with much wisdom comes much sorrow, and as knowledge grows, grief increases. Young's Literal Translation for, in abundance of wisdom [is] abundance of sadness, and he who addeth knowledge addeth pain.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible For with much wisdom is much sorrow; as knowledge increases, grief increases. New American Standard Bible Because in much wisdom there is much grief, and increasing knowledge [results in] increasing pain. King James Bible For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Parallel Verses New International Version For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief. New Living Translation The greater my wisdom, the greater my grief. To increase knowledge only increases sorrow. English Standard Version For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow. New American Standard Bible Because in much wisdom there is much grief, and increasing knowledge results in increasing pain. King James Bible For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Holman Christian Standard Bible For with much wisdom is much sorrow; as knowledge increases, grief increases. International Standard Version For with much wisdom there is much sorrow; the more someone adds to knowledge, the more someone adds to grief. NET Bible For with great wisdom comes great frustration; whoever increases his knowledge merely increases his heartache. American Standard Version For in much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. English Revised Version For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Young's Literal Translation for, in abundance of wisdom is abundance of sadness, and he who addeth knowledge addeth pain.' Cross References Ecclesiastes 2:23 For all his days are sorrows, and his travail grief; yea, his heart taketh not rest in the night. This is also vanity. Ecclesiastes 12:12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. Ecclesiastes 1:1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. Ecclesiastes 1:17 And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit. Ecclesiastes 1:16 I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge. Ecclesiastes 1:15 That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered. Ecclesiastes 2:1 I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity. Ecclesiastes 2:2 I said of laughter, It is mad: and of mirth, What doeth it? Ecclesiastes 2:3 I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life. Jump to Previous Abundance Addeth Grief Increase Increases Increaseth Increasing Pain Results Sadness Sorrow Vexation WisdomJump to Next Abundance Addeth Grief Increase Increases Increaseth Increasing Pain Results Sadness Sorrow Vexation WisdomLinks Ecclesiastes 1:18 NIVEcclesiastes 1:18 NLT Ecclesiastes 1:18 ESV Ecclesiastes 1:18 NASB Ecclesiastes 1:18 KJV Ecclesiastes 1:18 Bible Apps Ecclesiastes 1:18 Parallel Ecclesiastes 1:18 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 1:18 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 1:18 French Bible Ecclesiastes 1:18 German Bible Ecclesiastes 1:18 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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