Ecclesiastes 8:2
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.”
שָׁמַר
To keep, to guard, to observe. Shamar. The LORD will keep you from all harm. He watches over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
מֶלֶךְ
a king
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מֶלֶךְ
King. Melek. A ruler with supreme authority. The LORD is King forever and ever. Every earthly king is answerable to the King of kings.
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פֶּה
the mouth of
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פֶּה
Mouth. Peh. The mouth of the LORD has spoken. God's mouth never speaks empty words. Every word He speaks will be fulfilled.
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שְׁבוּעָה
the oath of
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שְׁבוּעָה
properly, something sworn, i.e. an oath
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דִּבְרָה
the cause of
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דִּבְרָה
a reason, suit or style
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