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Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
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Verse 2 is found in chapter 11 of Ecclesiastes. The image of casting bread upon the waters and giving portions to seven or eight introduces an exhortation to act generously and accept uncertainty. No one knows what calamity may occur on earth, so waiting for absolutely secure conditions would prevent action. The observation about clouds and a fallen tree insists that some circumstances must be faced as they arise. Diligence requires acting without controlling every outcome.
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Compare Ecclesiastes 11:2 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Teile aus unter sieben und unter acht; denn du weißt nicht, was für Unglück auf Erden kommen wird.
Español · RVR1909 Reparte a siete, y aun a ocho: porque no sabes el mal que vendrá sobre la tierra.
Español · NTBT Reparte una porción a siete, y aun a ocho, porque no sabes qué calamidad vendrá sobre la tierra.
Français · LSG donnes-en une part à sept et même à huit, car tu ne sais pas quel malheur peut arriver sur la terre.
Italiano · DIO1885 Fanne parte a sette, anzi ad otto; perciocchè tu non sai qual male avverrà sopra la terra.
Português · ARC Reparte com sete, e ainda até com oito, porque não sabes que mal haverá sobre a terra.
中文 · RCUV 將你所擁有的分給七人，或八人， 因為你不知道會有甚麼災禍臨到地上。
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