Ecclesiastes 6 The Futility of Life 1 There is another evil I have seen under the sun, and it weighs heavily upon mankind: 2 God gives a man riches, wealth, and honor, so that he lacks nothing …

Summary: Ecclesiastes explores the meaning of life and the futility of worldly pursuits, emphasizing that all is like a vapor without God. The author reflects on the fleeting nature of …

1 a Or the Convener or the Preacher or the leader of the assembly ; Hebrew Qoheleth is rendered as the Teacher throughout Ecclesiastes. 2 b Literally vapor or breath ; the Hebrew words …

Wisdom Is Meaningless. 12 I, the Teacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem. 13 I applied my mind to study and to explore by wisdom all that is done under the heavens. What a heavy …

The book of Ecclesiastes (ch. 1-10) may be summarized by two apt statements, one made by a former well-known agnostic trial lawyer, and the other by a sewer worker in Chicago. Both …

Ecclesiastes 1 challenges us to confront the transient and cyclical nature of life, pushing us to question the value of our pursuits and the limits of our wisdom. It reminds us that life is fleeting …

The book of Ecclesiastes contains Proverbs, maxims, sayings, and is largely an autobiographical story. Solomon wrote it late in his life, approximately 935 B.C. He had become aware of the …

Traditionally considered the author of Ecclesiastes, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. Ecclesiastes is part of the wisdom literature in the Bible, reflecting on …

The phrase "under the sun" is a key theme in Ecclesiastes, signifying life from a purely earthly perspective, devoid of eternal significance. It highlights the limitations of human wisdom and …

Ecclesiastes 1:2 Or Absurdity, Frustration, Futility, Nonsense; and so throughout the book; Ecclesiastes 1:3 labors; Ecclesiastes 1:5 Is eager for, lit. panting; Ecclesiastes 1:8 wearisome; …