Verse 15

That which hath been is now{H3528}; and that which is to be hath already{H3528} been; and God{H430} requireth{H1245}{(H8762)} that which is past{H7291}{(H8737)}.

Referenced Verses

• Eccl 1:9-9 : 9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done{H6213}{(H8738)} is that which shall be done{H6213}{(H8735)}: and there is no new{H2319} thing under the sun{H8121}. 10 Is there{H3426} any thing{H1697} whereof it may be said{H559}{(H8799)}, See{H7200}{(H8798)}, this is new{H2319}? it hath been already{H3528} of old time{H5769}, which was before{H6440} us.
• Eccl 6:10 : 10 That which hath been is named{H7121}{(H8738)}{H8034} already{H3528}, and it is known{H3045}{(H8737)} that it is man{H120}: neither may{H3201}{(H8799)} he contend{H1777}{(H8800)} with him that is mightier{H8623} than he.