Ecclesiastes 3:6 net — A time to search, and a time to give something up as lost; a time to keep, and a time to throw away;

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"A time to search, and a time to give something up as lost; a time to keep, and a time to throw away;"

— Ecclesiastes 3:6, NET Bible

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KJV
“A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;”
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ASV
“a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; ”
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WEB
“a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;”
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DRB
“A time to get, and a time to lose. A time to keep, and a time to cast away.”
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BBE
“A time for search and a time for loss; a time to keep and a time to give away;”
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KJVA
“A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;”
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Ecclesiastes 3 — Context

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

A time to search, and a time to give something up as lost; a time to keep, and a time to throw away;

A time to rip, and a time to sew; a time to keep silent, and a time to speak.

A time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.

Man is Ignorant of God’s Timing What benefit can a worker gain from his toil?

Ecclesiastes 3:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 3:6 say?

Ecclesiastes 3:6 in the NET Bible reads: “A time to search, and a time to give something up as lost; a time to keep, and a time to throw away;”

Where is Ecclesiastes 3:6 in the Bible?

Ecclesiastes 3:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 3, verse 6.

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 3:6.

What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 3:6 in?

Ecclesiastes 3:6 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 3:6?

Ecclesiastes 3:6 reads (NET): “A time to search, and a time to give something up as lost; a time to keep, and a time to throw away;” 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 3:6 net — A time to search, and a time to give something up as lost; a time to keep, and a time to throw away;

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