Ecclesiastes 3:3

A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

Cross-reference

Deuteronomy 32:39 declares God as the one who kills and heals — the same divine sovereignty over life and death in Ecclesiastes' appointed times.

In 1 Samuel 2:6, Hannah's prayer affirms that the LORD kills and brings to life — identical to the truth behind Ecclesiastes' 'time to kill and time to heal'.

Isaiah 5:5 Parallel

Isaiah 5:5 describes God breaking down the vineyard's wall — a vivid picture of the 'time to break down' as judgment.

Isaiah 44:26 declares God will build up Jerusalem's ruins — a clear example of the 'time to build up'.

Jeremiah 31:28 echoes 'break down' and 'build up' — God's pattern of judgment and restoration matches Ecclesiastes' seasons.

Jeremiah 45:4 has God breaking down what He built — a direct instance of the 'time to break down'.

Hosea 6:1 Parallel

Hosea 6:1 echoes the pattern — God has torn that He may heal, struck down and will bind up — showing both wounding and healing come from God in appointed times.

Luke 9:54-56 shows Jesus rebuking the urge to destroy — contrasting the 'time to kill/destroy' with His mission to save.

Isaiah 38:5–8 Historical context

In Isaiah 38:5-8, God heals Hezekiah and extends his life, exemplifying the 'time to heal' that is appointed by God.

Jeremiah 33:6 Related theme

In Jeremiah 33:6, God promises healing to Jerusalem — a specific instance of the 'time to heal' from Ecclesiastes.