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Ecclesiastes 3:15 Β· KJV

"That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and God requireth that which is past."

King James Version

What does Ecclesiastes 3:15 mean? β†’

Passage Context

13And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.
14I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.
15That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and God requireth that which is past.
16And moreover I saw under the sun the place of judgment, that wickedness was there; and the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there.
17I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does this verse teach you about the nature of time?

2

How does knowing that God requires what is past affect your present actions?

3

When have you felt the weight of past decisions in your life?

Life Application

faith

Consider how your past shapes your faith journey and strive to learn from it.

relationships

Reflect on past relationships and how they inform your current interactions.

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