כְּבָר kᵉbâr

Meaning

properly, extent of time, i.e. a great while; hence, long ago, formerly, hitherto

In the King James Version: already, (seeing that which), now.

Derivation: from H3527 (כָּבַר);

Where it is used

• Ecclesiastes 1:10 Is there a case where one can say, “Look, this is new”? It has already existed in the ages before us.
• Ecclesiastes 2:12 Then I turned to consider wisdom and madness and folly; for what more can the king’s successor do than what has already been accomplished?
• Ecclesiastes 2:16 For there is no lasting remembrance of the wise, just as with the fool, seeing that both will be forgotten in the days to come. Alas, the wise man will die just like the fool!
• Ecclesiastes 3:15 What exists has already been, and what will be has already been, for God will call to account what has passed.
• Ecclesiastes 4:2 So I admired the dead, who had already died, above the living, who are still alive.
• Ecclesiastes 6:10 Whatever exists was named long ago, and it is known what man is; but he cannot contend with one stronger than he.
• Ecclesiastes 9:6 Their love, their hate, and their envy have already vanished, and they will never again have a share in all that is done under the sun.
• Ecclesiastes 9:7 Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart, for God has already approved your works: