Ecclesiastes 3:2 asv — a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

American Standard Version

"a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; "

— Ecclesiastes 3:2, American Standard Version

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Ecclesiastes 3:2 in Other Translations

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KJV
“A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;”
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WEB
“a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
NET
“A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to uproot what was planted;”
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DRB
“A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB
BBE
“A time for birth and a time for death; a time for planting and a time for uprooting;”
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KJVA
“A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;”
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Ecclesiastes 3 — Context

For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:

a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

Ecclesiastes 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 3:2 say?

Ecclesiastes 3:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; ”

Where is Ecclesiastes 3:2 in the Bible?

Ecclesiastes 3:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 3, verse 2.

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 3:2.

What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 3:2 in?

Ecclesiastes 3:2 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 3:2?

Ecclesiastes 3:2 reads (ASV): “a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; ” 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 3:2 asv — a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

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