BY JAMES M. MACDONALD, D.D., PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY. Ecclesiastes 3:13 NIV. An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. The Teacher relates his life experience from his search for meaning. Ecclesiastes 3 is the third chapter of the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. Rather than “that” it should read “if”: “If everyone may eat and drink . Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible. [Weiss]. NIV: New International Version . And there is a time for every event under heaven-- Solomon's point in this section is that God has a plan for all people. Ecclesiastes 8. If the meaning of life was not found in the pursuit of pleasure (as in Ecclesiastes 2:10-11), it is also not found in asceticism and self-denial for its own sake. Ecclesiastes to see if we find the themes of the fear of the Lord and peaceful, stable living. Title: The Hebrew title assigned to the speaker in the book is Qohelet, “One Who Addresses an Assembly,” and thus “Preacher,” or better, “Teacher.” The Greek translation of the word is Ecclesiastes, from which the English title is derived. Ecclesiastes Chapter Three Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NASB) There is an appointed time for everything. There is security in knowing that a steady Hand rests on the helm—one that can be absolutely relied upon. It is a good feeling to work all day, and then, … Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary Ecclesiastes 8:15. 1. A. Ecclesiastes 3:13 English Standard Version (ESV). (Ecclesiastes 1:1-2:26) The Teacher reflects on what he has learned about achievement, wealth, power, and other earthly pursuits. In Ecclesiastes 3:13 Ecclesiastes 3:13 And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labor, it is the gift of God. iii. (Ecclesiastes 6:1-8:17) 11 He has made everything beautiful* in its time.+ He has even put eternity in their heart; yet mankind will never find out the work that the true God has made from start to finish. Ecclesiastes 3:12-13. iii. Ecclesiastes 3:13 "And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labor, it [is] the gift of God." Go To Ecclesiastes Index. The changes of human affairs. That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil--this is the gift of God. (11-15) The vanity of worldly power. Version. What God is doing will add to our awe of Him, and the fear of God is a great gift. 12 I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life. Bible Language English. (Ecclesiastes 3:1-5:20) The Teacher gives practical advice on wisdom and obedience. 3:16-22 Without the fear of the Lord, man is but vanity; set that aside, and judges will not use their power well. —The word is only found in later Hebrew (Nehemiah 2:6; Esther 9:27; Esther 9:31), and in the Chaldee of Daniel and Ezra.Purpose. Ecclesiastes 3:13-14 New International Version (NIV). Change language {{#items}} {{local_title}} The Hebrew, literally is, “It is not good for man that he should eat,” etc., “and should make his soul see good” (or “show his soul, that is, himself, happy”), etc. THE BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES EXPLAINED. Ecclesiastes 3:16 And moreover I saw under the sun the place of judgment, that wickedness was there; and the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there. Ecclesiastes 3:13 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Ecclesiastes 3:13, NIV: "That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil--this is the gift of God." This is a verse by verse look at Ecclesiastes chapter three. Ecclesiastes 3:13 Context. Here the Teacher says that wisdom is more valuable than precious things. So I commended pleasure, for there is nothing good for a man under the sun except to eat and to drink and to be merry, and this will stand by him in his toils throughout the days of his life which God has given him under the sun. So, in chapters 10 and 11 of this book, the Preacher is going to give us wise counsel on wisdom and folly, rulers, the unpredictability of life, speech, business, and your perspective on life. Ecclesiastes 3:14. .” If a person can eat drink and be … But wisdom is more valuable. Ecclesiastes 3:13, ESV: "also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God’s gift to man." Ecclesiastes 3:13 REV and Commentary - And also that each one should eat and drink and enjoy the good resulting from all his labo ... See commentary on Ecclesiastes 2:24. To be wise is more precious than silver, gold, or precious stones. Outline of the Book of Ecclesiastes . That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God. Under that premise, nothing is better than for a man to accomplish what he can in this world and try – the best he can – not to trouble himself about what will happen after him . To bring ourselves to our state in life, is our duty and wisdom in this world. When a father dies, his possessions are valuable to his children. 10 I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it. Ecclesiastes 3:13 King James Version (KJV). i., p. 195. Ecclesiastes 3:13. 11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end. Thus, he provides cycles of life, each with its work for us to do. (Ecc 3:13 NIV). The fear of the Lord: Ecc 2:25 3:13-14 5:7, 20 8:12 12:13-14 The fear of the Lord principle links the purpose of Ecclesiastes to the overall purpose of the other wisdom book s. … There is a beginning and an end to every human pursuit and enterprise. In Solomon’s effort to understand the “true meaning to life,” he sees that good times and bad times come to all, and this repeats itself in each coming generation. Peshitta, Targum, and Talmud attribute the authorship of the book to King Solomon. Wisdom is also like money when you have enough. Now Qoheleth sees that life is not an endless, meaningless existence -- but an orderly, purposeful arrangement. Ecclesiastes 8:14. Verses 11-12 In Proverbs 3:13-18, we can read about wisdom. After briefly flirting with a confidence in eternity (Ecclesiastes 3:9-15), the Preacher has returned to his under the sun thinking. It is a gift of God to be able to have the health, financial ability, and freedom to enjoy life. Cancel. (16-22)1-10 To expect unchanging happiness in a changing world, must end in disappointment. This verse should be translated as a conditional sentence. Ecclesiastes 3 Ecc 3:1 Ecc 3: From the cradle to the grave, man's opportunity is limited by time. If the meaning of life was not found in the pursuit of pleasure (as in Ecclesiastes 2:10-11), it is also not found in asceticism and self-denial for its own sake. God has a plan and a purpose. Explaining how giving all of one’s attention to feeding the mouth will never satisfy the appetite is a puzzle. 9 What does the worker gain from all his efforts?+ 10 I have seen the occupation that God has given to the sons of men to keep them occupied. 13 also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God's gift to man. This process repeats itself with such certainty that Solomon concludes – Ecclesiastes 3:15. That being able to enjoy life is the gift of God is also in Ecclesiastes 5:13. I personally believe that part of the joy in life comes from realizing you have worked, and done your best. Ecclesiastes 10 Commentary Summary Meaning Check out this Ecclesiastes 10 Commentary! English Version gives a seemingly Epicurean sense, contrary to the general scope. God keeps the "natural" cycles recurring (in the weather, for instance, as well as other cyclical events mentioned in chapter 1). Understanding the word “nephesh” in Ecclesiastes 6:7 and 9 to mean “soul” gives meaning to Solomon’s statement, whereas understanding it to mean “appetite” or “desire” does not. Commentary for Ecclesiastes 3 . Ecclesiastes 3:13 - And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God. . INTRODUCTION: (Beginning of this lesson on Ecclesiastes 3.) To bring ourselves to our state in life, is our duty and wisdom in this world. There is no explanation or hint of this in Ecclesiastes, but this truth is revealed through later Scriptures God inspired. 2. 14 I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. Sermon Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 Seasons of Our Lives Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children's Sermons Hymn Lists Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 Seasons of Our Lives Dr. Keith Wagner "For everything there is a season, and a time for (1-10) The Divine counsels unchangeable. God does it so that people will fear him. Ecclesiastes 8:16. Commentary on Ecclesiastes 3:1-10 (Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-10) To expect unchanging happiness in a changing world, must end in disappointment. The book contains philosophical speeches by a character called 'Qoheleth' (="the Teacher"; Koheleth or Kohelet), composed probably between 5th to 2nd century BC. Within the history of the church there have been two basic views on the theology of the book. Ecclesiastes Rabbah or Kohelet Rabbah (Hebrew: קהלת רבה) is an aggadic commentary on Ecclesiastes, included in the collection of the Midrash Rabbot.It follows the biblical book verse by verse, only a few verses remaining without commentary. 13 That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God. (1) A season. It is not the Expectation of living that makes Men infer the Reasonableness or Necessity of a Judgment, but the reasonableness and natural Expectation of Judgment which makes them infer the Necessity and Reality of a future Life.—SHERLOCK’S SERMONS, vol. 13 And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God. God's whole plan for the government of the world will … There can be nothing negative about adding to our respect of God. And take pleasure in all their toil—this is God 's gift to man to! 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