🌀WEB · Ecclesiastes 1:4
What does Ecclesiastes 1:4 mean?
"One generation goes, and another generation comes; but the earth remains forever."
— Ecclesiastes 1:4 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem:
“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.”
What does man gain from all his labor in which he labors under the sun?
One generation goes, and another generation comes; but the earth remains forever.
The sun also rises, and the sun goes down, and hurries to its place where it rises.
The wind goes toward the south, and turns around to the north. It turns around continually as it goes, and the wind returns again to its courses.
All the rivers run into the sea, yet the sea is not full. To the place where the rivers flow, there they flow again.
A full explanation for this verse is coming soon. In the meantime, you can ask our AI about Ecclesiastes 1:4 directly — it will give you a detailed answer grounded in the actual text.
Compare translations
Go deeper with ScriptureCompanion AI
Ask questions about any verse, follow reading plans, write personal prayers, and track your daily habit — all grounded in verified scripture text.