Comments on the book of ecclesiastes chapter 9-12

Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. When interpreting the book of ecclesiastes it is very important that we see it. This fact also speaks for solomon only see 1 kings 4. Introduction on developing an outline for the book of ecclesiastes. Therefore enjoy the comforts and mind the business of life while it lasts, ver. Wherever we turn, we see melancholy proofs of the wickedness and misery of mankind, who try to create trouble to themselves and to each other. The entire book of ecclesiastes appears to cover how the injustices and. It has been used by some to teach that man ceases to exist after death.

Whether we pursue pleasure, riches, creative activity, wisdom, or simple bliss, we will come to the end of life and find that our lives were lived in vain. The first verse ascribes authorship to qoheleth, the son of davidleading many to presume that he is solomon, who wrote the preceding book, proverbs. Ecclesiastes 9 commentary explained explaining the book. If youve ever read the book of ecclesiastes youre probably aware of the contents of this last chapter. He had found his way out of the doubts and perplexities that for a time had confused him. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up. Ecclesiastes 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on.

Go ahead and read verses 912 9two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. Solomon, in this chapter, for a further proof of the vanity of this world, gives us four observations which he had made upon a survey of the state of the children of men in it. In all things union tends to success and safety, but above all, the union of christians. The book that we know as ecclesiastes is known in the hebrew scriptures as qoheleth sometimes spelled qohelet or koheleth. Ecclesiastes 9 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible.

Ecclesiastes 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Beware of going beyond the collected sayings that god has provided. We start our ecclesiastes 9 commentary considering that death is inevitable. The book of ecclesiastes 3 the book of ecclesiastes introduction the book of ecclesiastes has long fascinated many people. In light of death, live life and make the best of a bad thing. Solomon did not persuade his audience by a simple progression of logical thoughts but instead utilized an overlapping of descriptions that conjured up different feelings. Ecclesiastes 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The book of ecclesiastes, chapter 11 king james version. Solomon, in this chapter, for a further proof of the vanity of this world, gives us four observations which he had made upon a survey of the state of the. Ecclesiastes 12, king james version kjv the bible app. But pity the man who falls and has noone to help him up. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete ecclesiastes 10. This is the same exact case with solomon in the book of ecclesiastes. It seems to be clear, especially in ecclesiastes chapter 2, that the author is.

The words at the end of this book show that the author was a wise man. In chapter 9, solomon notes the many injustices in life, and bitterly complains that it is. Ecclesiastes 12 remember also your creator in the days. The author of ecclesiastes calls himself the king in the city called jerusalem ecclesiastes 1. For i considered all this in my heart, so that i could declare it all. Theres room for other books, but ecclesiastes warns us to be careful. Enduring word bible commentary ecclesiastes chapter 9. Explain the meaning of the name ecclesiastes hebrew qoheleth. The l ord looks down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there are any who understand, who seek god. Bible commentary on the book of ecclesiastes, chapter 11, by dr. An outline of the book of ecclesiastes is not easily developed.

Such possibilities must be part of our thinking if. When interpreting the book of ecclesiastes it is very important that we see it is satire based on two key phrases. It is clear from this suggestion to return to verse 1 of this chapter that it is. By far the most important book we have is the bible, including the book of ecclesiastes. Solomon articulated his starting point early in the book. About the book of ecclesiastes its author, date and purpose. Life lived without a focus on jesus christ is wasted, vain, and a chasing after the wind. Comments on the book of ecclesiastes chapter 4 from the king james bible online. In chapter 7 of this book, it appeared that solomon thought all women to be evil. Ecclesiastes 12 meaning commentary summary explaining the book. Ecclesiastes chapter 4 comments king james version. Earlier, solomon says, for there is not a just man on earth who does good and does not sin ecclesiastes 7. They assist each other by encouragement, or friendly reproof.

Who is the preacher whose words are contained in this book 1. A summary of each chapter in the book of ecclesiastes. Various expressions in ecclesiastes would indicate that solomon wrote the book only in old age ecclesiastes 1. The grand conclusion for ecclesiastes this is one of the most beautiful chapters in the bible. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. Ecclesiastes 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.

Ecclesiastes, like much of life, represents a journey from one point to another. Verses it grieved solomon to see might prevail against right. Ecclesiastes 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on. The book of ecclesiastes is a sign that he had not only genuinely seen his departure from the lord but had returned to the lord of life. Ecclesiastes chapter 4 kjv king james version 1 so i returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun. The word of god clearly acknowledges that men, even those seemingly welldeserving, will meet with unforeseen, chance setbacks, including death. Various expressions in ecclesiastes would indicate that solomon wrote the book only in old age eccl. Sometimes we have had a favourable opportunity of bearing our testimony to the important doctrines of the gospel, or the equally important duties of practical. All through the book of ecclesiastes we have found king solomons oftrepeated phrase, under the sun.

Ecclesiastes 12 remember also your creator in the days of. Two or more, who live together in any kind of society, and join their powers together in pursuit of any important object. Ecclesiastes 3 niv a time for everything there is a. An easyenglish bible version and commentary lee level b on the book of ecclesiastes. Ecclesiastes 9 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. I have written on the book of ecclesiastes and the subject of the meaning of our lives on several occasions on this blog. Those who put off the great concerns of their souls, are caught in satans net, which he baits with some worldly object, for which they reject or neglect the gospel. Solomon did not chiefly persuade his audience by a simple progression of logical thoughts but instead utilized an overlapping of descriptions that conjured up different feelings and questions about life. Provide an selfexplaining outline for the book of ecclesiastes.

The book of ecclesiastes has long fascinated many people. He began the book with it, in verse 2, and ends here with the same words, in verse 8 of chapter 12. Even though the actions of godly and wise people are in gods hands, no one knows whether god will show them favor. This morning were going to continue our trek through the book of ecclesiastes and well be in chapter 7and if you remember the last time we took a look at this bookchapter 6 really laid out the first part of an argument that solomon was making. Ecclesiastes 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Some feel it is the most puzzling book in the old testament. The summary of this book comes in the very last chapter.

Ecclesiastes 9 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at. He has a book of remembrance before him for those that fear the lord. The knowing the bible series is a resource designed to help bible readers better understand and apply gods word. In this series on ecclesiastes i hope to show how secular humanist man can not hope to find a lasting meaning to his life in a closed system without bringing god back into the picture. A time for everything there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. Commentary on ecclesiastes 9 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Next chapter of ecclesiastes the book of ecclesiastes, chapter 9 we hope that you find the content of the book of ecclesiastes, chapter 9 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Although this chapter is usually interpreted as dealing with the timeliness or appropriateness of human actions, in context, it deals with gods sovereignty cf. He used it 27 times, primarily in the first half of the book. The answer to that is, yes, he did, and he tells us the answer in this book. The first half of the book describes the preachers investigations into wisdom and folly and madness and how he found that most things boiled down to vanitythey were empty, without purpose or lasting reality. Ecclesiastes commentary matthew henry commentary on the. He has searched through all of life and reached the same conclusion. He observed that commonly as to outward things, good and bad men fare much alike v.

A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ecclesiastes. Assignments on ecclesiastes 1 please read the book of ecclesiastes and answer the following questions on chapter 1. Ecclesiastes 9 the best way to live under the sun a. We find that solomon is using his own experience to explain this. Ecclesiastes 9 commentary explained we start our ecclesiastes 9 commentary considering that death is inevitable.

Ecclesiastes free bible commentary in easy english. Book of ecclesiastes overview insight for living ministries. The book of ecclesiastes doesnt seem to have much of a pattern to it. Ecclesiastes 9, new living translation nlt the bible app. It may be worrisome to contemplate and very painful to experience, but we are admonished through solomon that such things will occur. It has been called one of the most melancholy books of the bible. David guzik commentary on ecclesiastes 9 describes the best way to live under the. These 12week studies lead participants through books of the bible and are made up of four basic components. The book of ecclesiastes, chapter 9 catholic bible. Chapter 9 solomon, in this chapter, for a further proof of the vanity of this world, gives us four observations which he had made upon a survey of the state of the children of men in it.

He was a teacher and he was a skilful writer ecclesiastes 12. Ecclesiastes 12 meaning commentary summary before we start studying ecclesiastes 12 meaning i want to deal with a few matters before we get into the text. His end of the matter after all has been heard is this, fear god and keep his commandments, for this is the. Outward things come to good and bad men alike, ver.