All about the book of ecclesiastes chapter 9-12

Ecclesiastes chapter 9 9 live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity. It was most likely king solomon who penned the unusual book of ecclesiastes. Of the making of many books there is no end, and in much study there is weariness for the flesh. Ecclesiastes chapter five mentions that it is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay eccl 5. The tears of the oppressed, but they have no comforter 1 on the side of their oppressors there is power, but they have no comforter. In all of his wisdom king solomon examined all that people do and concluded that work is an affliction 5 from god because it all is an emptiness 6 1. Ecclesiastes 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Every part of the body is used to show the deterioration of age. In his search, solomon discovered that ones labour is often motivated by inappropriate incentives and that fleshly passion are fleeting and futile. Ecclesiastes is one of the wisdom books of hebrew scripture, along with psalms, job, proverbs, and the song of songs song of solomon.

It has been used by some to teach that man ceases to exist after death. Peshitta, targum, and talmud attribute the authorship of the book to king solomon. If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. He has a book of remembrance before him for those that fear the lord. Pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon teaches through the bible from the book of ecclesiastes.

Ecclesiastes 9 commentary explained explaining the book. The books theme and tone seem so contrary to the rest of scripture. As fish are caught in a cruel net, or birds are taken in a snare, so people are trapped by evil times that fall unexpectedly upon them. We are leaders in need of a conviction of possession with intent to distribute a sermon by rev. Here, as in the beginning of the book ecclesiastes 1. Some feel it is the most puzzling book in the old testament. The book contains philosophical speeches by a character called the qoheleth the teacher, composed probably between 5th to 2nd century bce. We do not understand either love or hate, where we are concerned, both of them are 2 futile. Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs. Oct 04, 20 pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon teaches through the bible from the book of ecclesiastes. Fear god and keep his commandments, because this applies to every person. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills.

The book contains philosophical speeches by a character called qoheleth the teacher, composed probably between the 5th to 2nd century bce. Ecclesiastes is the greek translation of the hebrew name. Ecclesiastes 912 niv a common destiny for all so i bible. But this is only an enlightened expression of selfishness, which is the motive underlying it all. Ecclesiastes 912 niv a common destiny for all so i. As a noun, designating the speaker, it also gives the hebrew name qoheleth to the book itself. One of the biggest questions surrounding ecclesiastes is in regards. Ecclesiastes 9 niv bible so i reflected on all this. Within the history of the church there have been two basic views on the theology of the book. This chapter describes old age in colorful metaphors. For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. It has been called one of the most melancholy books of the bible. However, the resounding result of his indepth search into the mysteries of life, which he recorded in the little book of ecclesiastes, was that without god everything.

A study in ecclesiastes dowlen road church of christ. Ecclesiastes 9, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Ecclesiastes 912 new international version niv a common destiny for all. The preacher sought to find out acceptable words hebrew, words of. Ecclesiastes 9 the best way to live under the sun a. The word of god clearly acknowledges that men, even those seemingly welldeserving, will meet with unforeseen, chance setbacks, including death. Chapter 2 the wisest and the richest still lose lesson 4. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Now viewing scripture range from the book of ecclesiastes chapter 9. In chapter 9, solomon notes the many injustices in life, and bitterly. Ecclesiastes 12 remember also your creator in the days.

We come to the final section of the final chapter of the book. All things come to the righteous and to the wicked, principles for living, wisdom. If youve ever read the book of ecclesiastes youre probably aware of the contents of this last chapter. Ecclesiastes 12 remember also your creator in the days of. The book of ecclesiastes doesnt seem to have much of a pattern to it. Ecclesiastes 4 is the fourth chapter of the book of ecclesiastes in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Before we start studying ecclesiastes 12 meaning i want to deal with a few matters before we get into the text. Ecclesiastes 2 a study in ecclesiastes table of contents lesson 1. Ecclesiastes 12 is the twelfth and the final chapter of the book of ecclesiastes in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Various expressions in ecclesiastes would indicate that solomon wrote the book only in old age ecclesiastes 1. The hebrew title assigned to the speaker in the book is qohelet, one who addresses an assembly, and thus preacher, or better, teacher.

Chapter 1 vanity of vanities, all is vanity lesson 3. Ecclesiastes overview spurgeons verse expositions of. In chapter 10 he exhorts us to maintain discretion in life be temperate, diligent, cautious, accommodating try to get by as best you can. Qohelet, which refers to someone related to an assembly, such as a preacher or teacher. God granted the young king the gift of wisdom and discernment, and there is much in his writing that pertain to the value of acquiring godly wisdom. Leadership we must grow to realize that we are not voluntary leaders in hopes of receiving compensation or a product, but because we are the product. Watch our overview video on the book of ecclesiastes, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Solomon states correctly that two are better than one eccl 4. In fact, its one of the few books of the old testament that the early church debated not including in the bible. The summary of this book comes in the very last chapter. In all of his wisdom king solomon saw that there are broad strokes of life which cannot be altered in terms of sin and.

The narrative of the preacher kjv, or the teacher niv reveals the depression that inevitably results from seeking happiness in worldly things. Ecclesiastes overview spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Ecclesiastes 9 commentary explained we start our ecclesiastes 9 commentary considering that death is inevitable. The book of ecclesiastes, chapter 11 king james version. The just, the wise, and their deeds are in the hand of god. 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. 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. It was solomon who wrote the book of ecclesiastes and although he was a king with wisdom, and his wealth outstripped every other mortal being, he was a man who lost his spiritual direction over time, because of the carnal choices he made and consequently he lived a defeated life. However, the resounding result of his indepth search into the mysteries of life, which he recorded in the little book of ecclesiastes, was that without god everything in life was meaningless.

Qoheleth occurs seven times in the book of ecclesiastes eccl 1. Enduring word bible commentary ecclesiastes chapter 9. Such possibilities must be part of our thinking if. We start our ecclesiastes 9 commentary considering that death is inevitable. Gave heed he did not utter whatever came into his mind, but seriously pondered both his matter and his words. This has led some unwisely to take the view that ecclesiastes is a book of skepticism. Book of kohelet ecclesiastes join our mailing list.

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. The greek translation of the word is ecclesiastes, from which the english title is derived. In light of death, live life and make the best of a bad thing. Evil under the sun ecclesiastes chapter 4 guarding your steps ecclesiastes 5. The book of ecclesiastes 3 the book of ecclesiastes introduction the book of ecclesiastes has long fascinated many people.

The greek septuagint also includes the books of wisdom and sirach. The book of ecclesiastes presents a challenge to casual bible readers and academics alike. For i considered all this in my heart, so that i could declare it all. People should remember their creator and his gifts in their youth, before the deteriorations of old age and the dissolution of the body come 12. Ecclesiastes 9, new international version niv the bible app. He still taught the people knowledge as god gave him this wisdom, that he might be a teacher of others, so he used it to that end. As the book develops it concentrates more and more upon the solution to the futility which surrounds mankind until it concludes with how it is that man can find purpose in life through the god who gives. The book of ecclesiastes was likely written towards the end of his reign, approximately 935 b.

Ecclesiastes 912 new international version niv a common destiny for all 9 so i reflected on all this and concluded that the righteous and the wise and what they do are in gods hands, but no one knows whether love or hate awaits them. Ecclesiastes 9 new international version niv biblica. And a powerful king came against it, surrounded it and built huge siege works against it. David guzik commentary on ecclesiastes 9 describes the best way to live under the sun. From all these considerations, this writer favors the view that solomon indeed repented even as did manasseh, and that after his return to god, he was inspired to write this book, and that many of the things written in ecclesiastes represent views which solomon once had erroneously received, and which, when he wrote ecclesiastes, he would. Ecclesiastes 12 meaning commentary summary explaining the book. In chapter 7 of this book, it appeared that solomon thought all women to be evil. Truly the hearts of the sons of men are full of evil. But in spite of amazingly unwise behavior and thinking, solomon never let go of his faith in god 12. It may be worrisome to contemplate and very painful to experience, but we are admonished through solomon that such things will occur. Ecclesiastes 1 new international version niv biblica.