Old Testament · Wisdom
Ecclesiastes 3:2
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A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
About Ecclesiastes 3:2
Few verses address What the Bible Says About Euthanasia as directly as Ecclesiastes 3:2. This Old Testament passage from the wisdom of Ecclesiastes has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Exodus 20:13
“Thou shalt not kill.”
- Job 1:21
“And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”
- Deuteronomy 32:39
“See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand.”
- Psalms 139:16
“Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.”
- 1 Samuel 2:6
“The Lord killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.”
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How to Apply Ecclesiastes 3:2
Pray through Ecclesiastes 3:2 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of What the Bible Says About Euthanasia. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.