Ecclesiastes: Chapters, Verses & Reading Time

Old Testament · Poetry & Wisdom · Book 21 of 66

Chapters
12
Verses
222
Words*
5,175
Reading time*
22 min

About Ecclesiastes

Ecclesiastes is the reflection of "the Teacher," traditionally identified with Solomon, on the meaning of life. Observing that everything "under the sun" seems fleeting, he explores pleasure, work, wisdom, and wealth, and concludes by urging readers to enjoy God's gifts, fear God, and keep his commandments.

Well-known passages: Ecclesiastes 1:1–11 · Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 · Ecclesiastes 12:13–14

How long does it take to read Ecclesiastes?

Ecclesiastes has 12 chapters and 222 verses. At an average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute, reading all of Ecclesiastes takes about 22 min. You can easily read it in one sitting.

If you read…You'll finish Ecclesiastes in
1 chapter a day12 days
2 chapters a day6 days
3 chapters a day4 days
10 minutes a day3 days

Chapters of Ecclesiastes

The number of verses in each chapter of Ecclesiastes:

  1. Ecclesiastes 118 verses
  2. Ecclesiastes 226 verses
  3. Ecclesiastes 322 verses
  4. Ecclesiastes 416 verses
  5. Ecclesiastes 520 verses
  6. Ecclesiastes 612 verses
  7. Ecclesiastes 729 verses
  8. Ecclesiastes 817 verses
  9. Ecclesiastes 918 verses
  10. Ecclesiastes 1020 verses
  11. Ecclesiastes 1110 verses
  12. Ecclesiastes 1214 verses

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* Word counts are from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain), an English translation. Reading time assumes 238 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed for English non-fiction; your pace, language, and translation will vary. Verse counts follow the versification My Bible Log uses for tracking.