Ecclesiastes 3:20 cpdv — And all things continue on to one place; for from the earth they were made, and unto the earth they shall return togeth…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And all things continue on to one place; for from the earth they were made, and unto the earth they shall return together. "

— Ecclesiastes 3:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ecclesiastes 3 — Context

17

And I said in my heart: “God will judge the just and the impious, and then the time for each matter shall be.”

18

I said in my heart, about the sons of men, that God would test them, and reveal them to be like wild animals.

19

For this reason, the passing away of man and of beasts is one, and the condition of both is equal. For as a man dies, so also do they die. All things breathe similarly, and man has nothing more than beast; for all these are subject to vanity.

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And all things continue on to one place; for from the earth they were made, and unto the earth they shall return together.

21

Who knows if the spirit of the sons of Adam ascend upward, and if the spirit of the beasts descend downward?

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And I have discovered nothing to be better than for a man to rejoice in his work: for this is his portion. And who shall add to him, so that he may know the things that will occur after him?

Ecclesiastes 3:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 3:20 say?
Ecclesiastes 3:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And all things continue on to one place; for from the earth they were made, and unto the earth they shall return together. ”
Where is Ecclesiastes 3:20 in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 3:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 3, verse 20.
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 3:20.
What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 3:20 in?
Ecclesiastes 3:20 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 3:20?
Ecclesiastes 3:20 reads (CPDV): “And all things continue on to one place; for from the earth they were made, and unto the earth they shall return together. ” 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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