Ecclesiastes 12:13

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

ס֥וֹף דָּבָ֖ר הַכֹּ֣ל נִשְׁמָ֑ע אֶת־הָאֱלֹהִ֤ים יְרָא֙ וְאֶת־מִצְוֺתָ֣יו שְׁמ֔וֹר כִּי־זֶ֖ה כָּל־הָאָדָֽם׃

Transliteration

Sôp dāḇār ha-kōl nišmāʿ ʾet-hā-ʾĕlōhîm yərāʾ wə-ʾet-miṣwōtāyw šəmôr kî-zeh kāl-hā-ʾādām

Grammar Details

*sôp*: noun, masculine singular construct - end of
*dāḇār*: noun, masculine singular - word/matter/thing
*kōl*: noun, masculine singular - all/everything
*nišmāʿ*: niphal perfect, 3rd person masculine singular - is heard/has been heard
*ʾet*: direct object marker
*ʾĕlōhîm*: noun, masculine plural - God
*yərāʾ*: qal imperative, masculine singular - fear
*miṣwōtāyw*: noun, feminine plural with 3rd person masculine singular suffix - his commandments
*šəmôr*: qal imperative, masculine singular - keep/observe
*kî*: conjunction - for/because
*zeh*: demonstrative pronoun - this
*ʾādām*: noun, masculine singular - man/mankind/humanity

Word Meanings

*sôp* *dāḇār*: end of the matter/conclusion of everything
*kî*-*zeh* kāl-hā-*ʾādām*: for this is the whole of man/this is what it means to be human/this is man's all

ℹ️

About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

Word-for-word

5/5

Readability

2/5

💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

👥 Who is this for?

Ideal for

Students of biblical languages
Pastors and teachers
Serious Bible students
Researchers needing lexical linkage
Readers preferring KJV tradition

Consider alternatives for

New believers
Casual devotional reading
Children and young readers
English language learners

🔄 Compare with

ESVNASBNIVCSBNET

Additional Resources

Referenced Verses

Deut 10:12 : 12 And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,
Eccl 5:7 : 7 For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.
Deut 6:2 : 2 That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son's son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged.
Eccl 8:12 : 12 Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:
Mic 6:8 : 8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
Luke 1:50 : 50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
Eccl 6:12 : 12 For who knoweth what is good for man in this life, all the days of his vain life which he spendeth as a shadow? for who can tell a man what shall be after him under the sun?
Prov 19:23 : 23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
Job 28:28 : 28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Ps 111:10-112:1 : 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. 1 Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Deut 4:2 : 2 Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.
Ps 145:19 : 19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
Ps 147:11 : 11 The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
Prov 1:7 : 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Gen 22:12 : 12 And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.
Ps 115:13-15 : 13 He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great. 14 The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children. 15 Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth.
Prov 23:17 : 17 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
1 Pet 2:17 : 17 Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
Rev 19:5 : 5 And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great.
Eccl 2:3 : 3 I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Eccl 12:14
78%
14For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
Eccl 12:12
77%
12And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
Eccl 3:10-15
6 verses
74%
10I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it.
11He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.
12I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.
13And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.
14I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.
15That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and God requireth that which is past.
Ps 111:10
73%
10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
Eccl 12:7-8
2 verses
73%
7Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.
8Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity.
Eccl 7:18
71%
18It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from this withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all.
Job 5:27
71%
27Lo this, we have searched it, so it is; hear it, and know thou it for thy good.
Job 28:28
71%
28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Ps 112:1
71%
1Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Prov 19:23
71%
23The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
Eccl 3:22
70%
22Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him?
Prov 14:12
70%
12There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Eccl 8:5
70%
5Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment.
Job 34:15-16
2 verses
69%
15All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.
16If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.
Eccl 11:8-9
2 verses
69%
8But if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many. All that cometh is vanity.
9Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
Eccl 1:13
69%
13And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith.
Ps 90:12
69%
12So teach{H8685)} us to number{H8800)} our days, that we may apply{H8686)} our hearts unto wisdom.
Eccl 6:11-12
2 verses
69%
11Seeing there be many things that increase vanity, what is man the better?
12For who knoweth what is good for man in this life, all the days of his vain life which he spendeth as a shadow? for who can tell a man what shall be after him under the sun?
Eccl 3:20
69%
20All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again.
Eccl 9:1
69%
1For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before them.
Eccl 9:10
69%
10Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
Ps 64:9
69%
9And all men shall fear{H8799)}, and shall declare{H8686)} the work of God; for they shall wisely consider{H8689)} of his doing.
Deut 10:13
69%
13To keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?
Eccl 2:24
68%
24There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.
Eccl 1:2-3
2 verses
68%
2Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.
3What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun?
Prov 9:10
68%
10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Ps 33:8
68%
8Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
Deut 12:32
68%
32What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.
Eccl 8:2
68%
2I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
1 Sam 12:24
68%
24Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.
Eccl 7:2
68%
2It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart.
Eccl 5:7
68%
7For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.
Eccl 12:1
68%
1Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;
Eccl 1:9
68%
9The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.
Eccl 8:12
68%
12Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:
Eccl 5:18
68%
18Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion.
Dan 12:13
68%
13But go thou thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest, and stand in thy lot at the end of the days.
Prov 13:13
67%
13Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
Ps 19:9
67%
9The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
Eccl 9:3
67%
3This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead.