Ecclesiastes 1:11 bbe — There is no memory of those who have gone before, and of those who come after there will be no memory for those who are…

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"There is no memory of those who have gone before, and of those who come after there will be no memory for those who are still to come after them."

— Ecclesiastes 1:11, Bible in Basic English

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Ecclesiastes 1 — Context

8

All things are full of weariness; man may not give their story: the eye has never enough of its seeing, or the ear of its hearing.

9

That which has been, is that which is to be, and that which has been done, is that which will be done, and there is no new thing under the sun.

10

Is there anything of which men say, See, this is new? It has been in the old time which was before us.

11

There is no memory of those who have gone before, and of those who come after there will be no memory for those who are still to come after them.

12

I, the Preacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem.

13

And I gave my heart to searching out in wisdom all things which are done under heaven: it is a hard thing which God has put on the sons of men to do.

14

I have seen all the works which are done under the sun; all is to no purpose, and desire for wind.

Ecclesiastes 1:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 1:11 say?
Ecclesiastes 1:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “There is no memory of those who have gone before, and of those who come after there will be no memory for those who are still to come after them.”
Where is Ecclesiastes 1:11 in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 1:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 1, verse 11.
Who wrote Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes is traditionally attributed to Solomon (traditional; identified as "the Preacher, son of David"). It was written c. 940 BC.
What is the book of Ecclesiastes about?
Ecclesiastes is a candid meditation on life "under the sun" — its pleasures, its pains, and its apparent vanity. The Preacher tries wisdom, wealth, work, and pleasure, finds them all empty without God, and concludes that fearing God and keeping his commandments is the whole of man.
What are the major themes of Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes explores themes including Vanity, Time, Meaning, Fear of God, Mortality. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ecclesiastes 1:11.
What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 1:11 in?
Ecclesiastes 1:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ecclesiastes 1:11?
Ecclesiastes 1:11 reads (BBE): “There is no memory of those who have gone before, and of those who come after there will be no memory for those who are still to come after them.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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