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Ecclesiastes 2:7-8
New King James Version
Ecclesiastes 2:7-8
New King James Version
7 I acquired male and female servants, and had [a]servants born in my house. Yes, I had greater possessions of herds and flocks than all who were in Jerusalem before me. 8 (A)I also gathered for myself silver and gold and the special treasures of kings and of the provinces. I acquired male and female singers, the delights of the sons of men, and [b]musical instruments of all kinds.
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- Ecclesiastes 2:7 Lit. sons of my house
- Ecclesiastes 2:8 Exact meaning unknown
Ecclesiastes 2:7-8
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 2:7-8
New International Version
7 I bought male and female slaves and had other slaves(A) who were born in my house. I also owned more herds and flocks than anyone in Jerusalem before me. 8 I amassed silver and gold(B) for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces.(C) I acquired male and female singers,(D) and a harem[a] as well—the delights of a man’s heart.
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- Ecclesiastes 2:8 The meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain.
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