10 occurrences

'Futility' in the Bible

So I have been made to inherit months of futility,and troubled nights have been assigned to me.

Verse ConceptsVanityUnrestUseless EndeavourFrustrationAssignment

“Absolute futility,” says the Teacher.“Absolute futility. Everything is futile.”

Verse ConceptsPhilosophyBoredomVanityDisgustUseless EndeavourTime Passing

For he comes in futility and he goes in darkness, and his name is shrouded in darkness.

Verse ConceptsOblivionOvertaken By DarknessUseless PeopleMiscarriages And Stillborn

For when there are many words, they increase futility. What is the advantage for man?

Verse ConceptsToo Many WordsUseless Words And ThinkingSchoolThe Power Of Wordsfate

There is a futility that is done on the earth: there are righteous people who get what the actions of the wicked deserve, and there are wicked people who get what the actions of the righteous deserve. I say that this too is futile.

Verse ConceptsVanityUseless EndeavourProsperity Of The WickedThe Righteous PerishingTaking Care Of The Earth

But I myself said: I have labored in vain,I have spent my strength for nothing and futility;yet my vindication is with the Lord,and my reward is with my God.

Verse ConceptsFutilityLabor, Spiritual Aspects OfHand Of GodReward, DivineUseless LabourTrusting God's PlanNatural DisastersSuccess And Hard Workenergyvindication

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