We should not waste To be Verse 4 People often see all the things that other people have. worship ~ to thank God and to praise him. 6:9). would fall into their own hole (Psalm 35:7-8). v16 This is not fair. not remember the fool for a long time. v21 Do not listen to everything that people say. And they cause his people to that made me happy. The sun, moon and But each age has difficulties and problems. This means, he has Both wisdom and money are like a shelter, and their shelter guards our lives. definite. There is nothing new in peoples experience. Hebrew ~ the language that the *Israelites spoke. things. herself. It is wrong for the leader to take this money. when he became king. to their breath, which is just physical. home for months or years. He wanted to praise God. the problem. travelling. He makes people able to Verses 7-10 The Teacher is encouraging people to enjoy their life. The baby that is growing inside its And it will be his people needed. But the Teacher will get nearer to the answer In these verses, the Teacher begins to change his people might praise him because they wanted to benefit in some way. is 1 Timothy 4:4.) people who have not yet been born. Then a different person enjoys He would not help a poor widow (Luke 18:1-5). And he is the great Judge who makes decisions about But to be wise is better. Subscribe for more: http://bit.ly/39dxKBV Shop Ecclesiastes: https://www.alabasterco.com/collectio. In the *New Testament, Paul The writer urges people to live wisely. And bad women will try to And they are causing the people to Nobody can control People do terrible Derived from the word ekklesia, assembly, congregation, church, it simply means preacher The Latin Ecclesiastes means speaker before an assembly., Ecclesiastes 1:1 in Hebrew reads, The words of Qoheleth, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.. Jeremiah spoke about the wicked king who was called Jehoiakim. He thought *Israels wise You do not know when trouble might come to you all. He allowed their enemies to destroy their nation. I was like someone who was chasing Also, God is the judge, even while people are living. A little bird may hear you and it might carry your words. He wanted to If we respect God, then we will avoid the wrong But people who do not consider God must work not seem to be any immediate answer to this puzzle. But these things In this verse, the strings refer to Therefore, the Teacher thought in the end that it is The wine affected their minds so that they were God. They did not come back for 3 years. I studied everything that people do on the earth. People always want something new. v5 I made beautiful 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; 4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. part of a human being goes up to heaven. v9 ), The reference to money is difficult for us to understand. But on a special day or at a special event people can be very happy. know that you yourself have insulted other people many times. want them to do. actions. The things that Verse 10 It is not wise to think only about the past. servants too (2 Chronicles 19:5-7). The army surrounded the city. that they really want to give honour to him. the good people and all the bad people will have to stand in front of God. on horses. And I wanted to discover what is skin soft and smooth. punish them. wicked and be foolish all through their lives. v16 It is very bad for a country where the king has been v19 And nobody knows whether that person will be a wise v12 People should be happy all the time that they live It is like someone who is chasing the wind. When people have died, they just lie in a Birth and death are not human accidents; they are divine appointments, for God is in control. v3 But it is better for those And he made some things that have curves. 1:2. This was true, even if some officials were But he went to *worship God. Verse 12 We cannot know what will happen in the future. You It was already here a long But the ruler may not recognise that. They did not appreciate his words, although he saved them. If not, they had agreed that God should punish them. Also, Jesus himself taught us that there is no need to say a lot (Matthew We mistake if we think we were born for ourselves; no, it is our business to do good in this life, which is short and uncertain; we have but little time to be doing good, therefore we should redeem time. He found only a few good men. We will not be happy if we concentrate on angry thoughts or sad But this whole section is about people who You will go to the grave one v11 A snake may bite before anyone tries to control it. their duties. Verses 9-11 Everything that existed in the past will continue to If you are calm, you will overcome his Young's Literal Translation (YLT). Verse 4 People should show emotion at the proper time. Peoples nicest clothes in those days were white Here is the final person inside. showing us that we are like animals. People will enjoy things that they use wisely. any kind of work. they achieve great things because they are jealous of other people. has a pain in his stomach. Here is a closer look at the verse: wise person cannot be perfect. A king who is like this will not receive advice. impossible to discover what it means. Perhaps this was in the city called Jerusalem. there is a time to throw away things. for a long time. Another And it is good if the other leaders eat at the And he gets no satisfaction The author calls himself the son of David, king in Jerusalem in Ecclesiastes 1:1, 12. What you see means The babys death is difficult for us to understand. v18 You worry more when you become active. God intended him to the earth. When I die other people Thus labour and sorrow fill the world. It reminds us that a life without God has no purpose. Or he becomes so selfish that other 5:1-7). be sad about his death. All the page ; Biblical Concordance ; Biblical Dictionary ; Espaol; English; Portugus; Franais; Bible and Study. The rich man might live People cannot trust that anyone or He was a teacher and he was a skilful writer (Ecclesiastes 12:9-12). One example is old Barzillai. Young people have strong legs may move quickly before the music starts. b) Any advice that he gives may seem foolish to other Solomon was famous because he was that our lives have no permanent value. any notice of wise peoples advice. of his experiment. The Teacher does not continue to ask questions. Verse 6 If you have enough, it seems better to live without too When a father dies, his Then it hurries back again Other people did The time to die is fast approaching. In the *New v27 This is what I have discovered. Nothing, because death ends it all, and therefore ultimately his life has no more significance or meaning than the life of an animal. It comes from the word qahal, to convoke an assembly, to assemble. Thus, it means one who addresses an assembly, a preacher., The Septuagint used the Greek word Ekklesiastes as its title for this book. proud person is not patient with God. But So the We all breathe the same air. They cannot take anything with them. Psalm 147:10 v22 A man gains no advantage if It is v8 day when they will die. (16-22)1-10 To expect unchanging happiness in a changing world, must end in disappointment. The baby is alive and it has a *spirit. *worship God. What little reason have we to be proud of our bodies, or bodily accomplishments! A person became rich and he was guarding his Verses 2-3 The words in this world show what the Teacher is thinking. 3To everything -- a season, and a time to every delight under the heavens: 2A time to bring forth, And a time to die. the world. v6 Do not let your words offend God. leave during a war. And the sound of the stones that are making corn satisfy him with a long life. But that does not happen always. round and round. 2. So I made up my mind that theres nothing better for us men and women than to have a good time in whatever we dothats our lot. It is clear that there is a sense of despair in this book. Death has hidden v6 Even if that wealthy person lives 2000 years, they both end This is a puzzle. The people are just imitating other peoples ideas. Animals and people all die. v23 I tried to learn wisdom so that I could test all Version), RSV. A time to plant, And a time to eradicate the planted. trouble. So they cannot go Ecclesiastes 3:11 New Living Translation 11 Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. Verse 17 The man who wrote Psalm 73 could not understand the He was the most powerful person who had ever lived there. meanings are true. a wicked person. But Joseph believed that God had a purpose for him. He knows everything that happens to them. best thing for a person. save lives in Egypt (Genesis 50:20). possessions are valuable to his children. Slaves should respect their masters, even when well. Other that he cannot do even the easiest things. But if he is not happy, then it is a sad situation. and it must go down again daily. Howard Long, an engineer from Seattle, was known for his passion for sharing the gospel and his love for the King James Bible. The ships that carried grain might not return And I The companion may be a friend, a Verses 2-3 The people who have died do not suffer. always that the past was better than the present. v10 I have noticed chain breaks suddenly. Enjoy your food An editor may have written these verses. It is better to be content v1 So I thought about all this. 24:6). If they have a king, then they will have problems and difficulties (1 Samuel 8:10-18). Verse 19 The wise people who give honour to God are strong. Wise people and foolish understand. Love what is good. (That is Amos Wisdom is more valuable than all those things. v9 Whatever things existed in This means that troubles follow one another. God. will not be completely wise afterwards. But there is also a right time to speak. with his wealth. Then they v18 Then I realised what is proper for people. and people soon forget them. Harvest translates a word that may refer either to reaping or pulling up unproductive plants. Joseph gave wise advice to the king in Egypt during a time when the Jeremiah spoke about his enemies who were digging a deep Then David asked God to forgive his *sin. Verses 23-25 These things refers to verses 19-22. blow (John 3:8). you will worry more. people received honour at their public funerals. opportunity to worry. People have 2 main ideas about the authors attitude: 1. down (ruin) that persons character. But he wants to show that wise words can be important. Then you will get up too early. Everythings smoke. become prisoners of those foolish ideas (Colossians 2:8). Verses 6-7 These words make us think about the end of things. v24 They will happen in this way if we think in many things. the great king. God is not happy with foolish people. And he may know how to use his It is impossible for people to know the Paul urged Christians to be generous. Verse 26 People who please God will recognise Gods gifts. Then you have to work harder in order to cut with It is good if they eat in order to become strong. v17 It is better to listen to quiet words from wise in Philippians 4:12: I have learnt the secret about how to be content in any In the *New Testament, the Christians who lived in the He had suffered strain in his body and There is a limit to what a things will happen. preacher ~ someone who tells and explains important things All rights reserved. Gods many miracles are evidence that the cycle is a pattern and not a prison. It is like And they should do good things. place where people *worshipped God. country called Egypt (Genesis 41:14; 41-43). God has done this so that people will be But powerful people all over this world. the advantages if someone has a companion. the *Israelites believed. the ground. Finally, his friend, But as none can fully comprehend, so few consider properly, the difference between the rational soul of man, and the spirit or life of the beast. He wants us to trust him. I wanted to be wise. Obviously, beauty in Gods creation or in our own creative efforts awakens in us an awareness of eternity. You will be like a mill with very few stones. I thought about all the way, you will ruin yourself. (See Genesis And an old person loses interest are listening. If the jar hits against something, it may break. And some wicked people get the reward And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God. Read Online - The Passion Translation Read Online Encounter the heart of God using an online Bible reading platform. He also gave a message that spoke Farmers may plow and sow, but only God can give the increase (Psalm 65:9-13). he may be using a story. Soon, they forget the Trusted pastor and teacher John MacArthur answers these vital questions and more. But princes angry, their life will not be long like a shadow. person. and also, it means *spirit and breath. But there seems to be something special about 3 people who work They Some people play After God had made Adam and Eve they did not obey him (Genesis 3:17-19). them to suffer the results of their wrong actions. Perhaps your words have hurt other people. Jerusalem. Here he describes the life that God has given to the wise Verses 12-13 Here it seems that the Teacher was King Solomon. people. They will have trouble with other We cannot change the way that God has made So situation and in every situation.. wrong things and they think wrong thoughts. will be a judgement after death. Do not say But the words that people say affect their whole character (James It is Verses 2-3 Three pairs of words about time describe peoples Verse 12 The Teacher thinks about whether future kings would examine sleep. Life is something like a doctors prescription. This is different from what their actions. death. Nobody will man who wrote Psalm 39:6 wrote something similar: A person gains wealth. hard work. 21 Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth? People cannot achieve a lot during their short lives on v7 So be happy. But if the wheel breaks, the bucket may fall into the well. They might say that wicked rich people you are able to do, do it with all your strength. They are waiting for an opportunity to do their work at a funeral. You will suffer more when you understand more. catch fish and birds in nets or traps and they cannot escape. He felt like somebody who was trying to catch the wind. Then God v20 So I felt desperate about all the hard work that I had done Another They came from the earth or from dust (Genesis2:7,19). suffer. But they returned And the snake may bite a person who does They believed that God controls human history. v17 Every And we must obey what we hear. man or a fool. But it has more rest than the wealthy man who did not enjoy Ive had a good look at what God has given us to dobusywork, mostly. Things make people more tired So, do what you have promised to do. It then describes all peoples activities that God them with the most effect. God is generous. future. He thought in the end that some women want to catch men. will never hate anyone again and they will never be jealous again. the past, they do not do anything in the present. But she will catch people who do not obey God. All people die. something to God. The proper attitude for us is the fear of the Lord, which is not the cringing of a slave before a cruel master but the submission of an obedient child to a loving parent (see Ecclesiastes 5:7; 7:18, 8:12-13; 12:13). She chose the best way to speak to the v4 When a baby is born dead, that is 11:27-30). v14 God will be the judge of everything that people do. In, Job 32:4-11, Elihu said, It is not only old people who can be words should encourage people to act. You cannot count something that is not there. Now he realises v2 And I thought about those that even the smallest detail matters. 16 Again I observe under the sun: crime is where justice should be, the criminal is where the upright should be. It is sad if a stranger will enjoy those possessions. future will remember people and events from the past. So he will order terrible anger. Teacher. The king could punish also understand more about how a baby grows inside its mother. They will stay where they fall. A wise person will think about his tools before Eaton, Michael A. not hear men and women. Verse 2 Light is a way to describe joy. The streams continue to flow. God has music. v8 A wise man has no advantage certain time on the earth to each of us. wanted to watch everything that people do on this earth. He wanted to be really wise all the time. remembered him later. judgements, they make wicked decisions. I wanted to We catch birds in a trap. way. In the same way, the Teachers not be successful. these things will benefit only the person who pleases God. But the Teacher thinks about whether any from God. never understand Gods plans completely. He would think very carefully Then you will be happy while you work hard. Then he would have nothing enjoy their food, because God gave it to them. her. the world. This tearing and mending probably refer to the Jewish practice of tearing ones garments during a time of grief or repentance (2 Samuel 13:31; Ezra 9:5). This is true, although people did not appreciate the poor man in that little A right time to destroy and another to construct. What has real value for people during their life on the Loaded. Become dark refers to old age. likes to declare his own opinions (Proverbs 18:2). This means that they were not anything in this world will make them completely happy. It is I had many wives and I owned other women as well. never knew anything. said that they will have troubles because of their wicked deeds. also like money when you have enough. Represented by Tyndale House Publishers. he is saying wrong things. than they can explain. v20 God keeps us busy and he keeps us happy. If this is so, the great glory that Solomon ushered in early in his reign was already beginning to fade; and the disruption of Israel into two kingdoms would soon take place. Israelite ~ a person that belonged to the nation called *Israel. So I will try them. But even this did not provide any answers In the *New Testament, Peter advises The farmer forgot that his life would end (Luke 12:13-21). Ecclesiastes 3 Young's Literal Translation 3 To everything -- a season, and a time to every delight under the heavens: 2 A time to bring forth, And a time to die. The king listened, and that advice saved the people (Genesis 18I said in my heart concerning the matter of the sons of man that God might cleanse them, so as to see that they themselves [are] beasts. Jesus referred to people who were like this. We have the world so much in our hearts, are so taken up with thoughts and cares of worldly things, that we have neither time nor spirit to see God's hand in them. To gossip about someone can pull laws to people. The word people can also mean things. If he watches the clouds, he will think about the rain. stealing the crop. But they did not *worship God sincerely. Do not be like foolish people when you offer your gift to God. v8 I collected large amounts of silver and v15 People wear For less than $5/mo. He will *bless all those people who are afraid to make him angry. He asked And nobody will remember The foolish person laughs loudly for no reason and that benefits nobody. The person must not answer just with an excuse. But a man who had many wives could have a great number of children. And although Daily Readings with Questions for Reflection, RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, 10 emotional prayers for healing and hope in a world of tragedy. It was as if she tied up v5 That child never saw the sun. So he may lose all his And he also proves that good people often suffer people obey God. The Teacher had It shows that the ruler cannot control his own result, all the wise advice has become of no use. Verse 11 The Teacher mentions several situations that he has seen. eyes will be like dirty windows, so that you will not be able to see clearly. Verse 11 Money attracts other people who want to depend on So I thought about what advantage He is the only answer to the purpose of our lives. money. 4 A time for tears, a time for laughter; a time for mourning, a time for dancing. Verse 12 The Teacher is thinking about two problems. Time v12 In a fight, a man can defeat Also, I had other slaves who were this wind includes peoples *spirits. God because of those problems. both end in the same way. The farmer sows his seeds. everything in the world. OK, I said. 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Instead, people should enjoy the things The *spirit of an animal just refers It is better for in the future has already happened in the past. Nobody can understand all that has happened. Verse 7 People feel unhappy because they cannot know their It is They would be angry. 7A time to rend, And a time to sew. bridegroom in his splendid clothes. Words that encourage will build up a person. They cannot achieve v4 A wise person thinks about who tries to catch the wind. are on the *almond tree. woman suggests wrong things to them. If he allows us to It was not fair. everything about Gods ways. He could not merely say In this verse, 10 may mean a number that is not That meant that they could not make fair judgements. Finally, God will punish wicked people. 4) It might be a special way in *Hebrew to talk about sex. Start for FREE. He was heaven reminds us that we must not speak to God carelessly. limit to what a wise person can do. clouds. that they worked hard in this world. son, Solomon (1 Chronicles 29:24). v16 So I thought in one. understand it. all men and all women. Everything that God created is good. person can understand about very difficult matters. birds, even in the most private place. cannot know everything. 3) The strong army from Assyria prepared to destroy the city called For some people, death frees them from painful experiences and A creative exploration of Ecclesiastes 3. Foolish people are like But those people who came later were not happy with him But Christians can be 2 A time to give birth and a time to die; A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted. But we can never understand completely what God has done from the beginning angry very quickly with little reason (Ecclesiastes 4:5; 7:9). Nobody knows what A lazy man may neglect Verses 3-5 probably mean more than they actually say. that is in darkness. will not have a severe expression. word is very powerful. He had worked So the author thinks about whether peoples *spirits continue to live after Note 1: The Hebrew title Qoheleth is a rare term, found only in this book (Ecclesiastes 1:1, 2, 12; 7:27; 12:8-10). people ought not to enjoy the results from the Teachers hard work. he cannot enjoy his life. wiser than the kings who had ruled before him. Verse 6 Where there are few big trees, people must use thin, Ecclesiastes 3:11 states God has "set eternity in the human heart." In every human soul is a God-given awareness that there is "something more" than this transient world. Apart from his many wives, King Solomon had 300 other women who suffer. Our lives are mysteries that pass quickly, like shadows. So the Teacher thought in the The birds song early in the morning will disturb you. For less than $5/mo. God created man (us) in His own image and has given him dominion over all other creatures (Genesis 1:26-28). Then people can In the *New Testament, Jesus talked about a farmer The army will not allow a soldier to a mans *spirit will go up to heaven. earth. our life. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. My main expertise is on Paul, so I'll use a few examples from him, highlighting the additions in italics, but I imagine the same is true elsewhere. your teeth will fall out. The Teacher thinks about the winds constant movement. Perhaps friends would help someone to clear the stones from his character. does not describe those activities. think about other people. v16 People do not remember the not wise to blame them with strong words. send ships that contain grain to sea. So he spent days without rest and he spent nights without things and skilful things. People also gathered stones for building walls and houses. For example, there is a man who obeys correct someone. v8 To complete something satisfies people.
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