Ecclesiastes 11:2

Ecclesiastes 11:1 bbe — Put out your bread on the face of the waters; for after a long time it will come back to you again.

Bible in Basic English

"Put out your bread on the face of the waters; for after a long time it will come back to you again."

— Ecclesiastes 11:1, Bible in Basic English

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Ecclesiastes 11:1 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.”
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WEB
“Cast your bread on the waters; for you shall find it after many days.”
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NET
“Ignorance of the Future Demands Diligence in the Present Send your grain overseas, for after many days you will get a return.”
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Ecclesiastes 11 — Context

Put out your bread on the face of the waters; for after a long time it will come back to you again.

Give a part to seven or even to eight, because you have no knowledge of the evil which will be on the earth.

If the clouds are full of rain, they send it down on the earth; and if a tree comes down to the south, or the north, in whatever place it comes down, there it will be.

He who is watching the wind will not get the seed planted, and he who is looking at the clouds will not get in the grain.

Ecclesiastes 11:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 11:1 say?

Ecclesiastes 11:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Put out your bread on the face of the waters; for after a long time it will come back to you again.”

Where is Ecclesiastes 11:1 in the Bible?

Ecclesiastes 11:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 11, verse 1.

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 11:1.

What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 11:1 in?

Ecclesiastes 11:1 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 11:1?

Ecclesiastes 11:1 reads (BBE): “Put out your bread on the face of the waters; for after a long time it will come back to you again.” 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.

Ecclesiastes 11:1 bbe — Put out your bread on the face of the waters; for after a long time it will come back to you again.

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