And above all, sinners have the salvation of their souls to seek after, believers have to prove their faith, adorn the gospel, glorify god, and serve their generation. For all this i considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of god. Chapters 812 of ecclesiastes describe the preachers recommendations and comments on how a life should be lived. We are often disappointed of the good we had great hopes of, ecclesiastes 9. Ecclesiastes 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
Ecclesiastes chapter 9 comments king james version. This book merely focuses on what qohelet is actually trying to say. But even with these two factors in support of the books inclusion in the old testament, ecclesiastes probably would have been excluded from the canon of scriptures had it not been for an addition that appears to have been made to the last chapter. It seems to be clear, especially in ecclesiastes chapter 2, that the author is teaching. Now, we move on to chapter 11 for our ecclesiastes 11 commentary. Its message seems profound, but at the same time empty, gloomy and even full of boredom and despair. In verses 19, solomon makes it clear that man has limited knowledge.
If youre looking for 8 great sermon ideas on the book of ecclesiastes, look elsewhere. The great difficulty which solomon met with in studying the book of providence was the little difference that is made between good men and bad in the distribution of comforts and crosses, and the disposal of events. Geneva study bible commentary on ecclesiastes chapter 9. For all this i considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand. No authors name is mentioned in the book of ecclesiastes. Enduring word bible commentary ecclesiastes chapter 9. No man knoweth either the love or hatred of god to them by all that is before them, that is, by what is outwardly seen in his present dealings ecclesiastes 8. Already old jewish tradition says that king solomon is the author of this book of the bible. 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 9 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available.
In other words, they are at the forefront of our minds. He has taken all these things to heart with the realization that righteous men, wise men, and. Various expressions in ecclesiastes would indicate that solomon wrote the book only in old age ecclesiastes 1. Study on the book of ecclesiates john schultz biblecommentaries. King solomon was famous because of his wisdom 1 kings 4. It seems to be clear, especially in ecclesiastes chapter 2, that the author is teaching lessons from solomons life. Ecclesiastes cliffsnotes study guides book summaries. The book of ecclesiastes the new international commentary on the old testament. Assignments on ecclesiastes 1 please read the book of ecclesiastes and answer the following questions on chapter 1. The book of ecclesiastes 6 the book of ecclesiastes chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to consider the author, theme, and underlying question of this book 2 to note the preachers observations about the cycles of life, and his conclusion regarding the value of human wisdom summary. He was a teacher and he was a skilful writer ecclesiastes 12. It takes grace to be a winner in any race of life,to be victorious in any battle of life, successful in every other aspect or department of life. Firstly for language reasons and secondly because the name jehovah does not appear in. What conclusion can we draw regarding life as solomon presents it.
In light of death, live life and make the best of a bad thing. Whereas chapter 11 concentrated on exhorting us to be enthusiastically committed, the beginning of chapter 12 exhorts us not to forget god in our enthusiasm. Ecclesiastes 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on. Ecclesiastes 11 commentary meaning explaining the book. Also, he has put eternity into mans heart, yet so that he cannot find out what god has done from the beginning to the end.
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 verse 1 of chapter 9, solomon uses the phrase, all this. Ecclesiastes 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ecclesiastes chapter 9 verse by verse bible commentary.
We let our requests for what we think we need from god be made known to him with ease. The author of the book of wisdom gives a different and ideal experience. 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. Another command concerns the enjoyment of life with ones wife. 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. What does the penman express, over and over, 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. The first seven chapters of the book illustrate all of the worldly things under the sun that the preacher tries to find satisfaction in. Study ecclesiastes 7 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. He was famous because he spoke wise words ecclesiastes 12. Com 1 of 103 ecclesiastes ecclesiastes is one of the most elusive books in the bible.
Audio recordings are protected by unless explicitly indicated otherwise. The book of ecclesiastes chapter nine objectives in studying this chapter 1 to reflect upon the inevitability of death, and the uncertainty of life 2 to consider how time and chance happens to all 3 to appreciate the importance of a joyful, diligent life, and heeding the words of the wise summary the preacher continues to share counsel. Read ecclesiastes 9 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Who is the preacher whose words are contained in this book 1. This chapter actually concludes the part of ecclesiastes which is the most difficult to understand and interpret. I returned and saw this may have some respect to the foregoing verse. We start our ecclesiastes 9 commentary considering that death is inevitable. An outline of the book of ecclesiastes is not easily developed. Hi welcome back to bsm, today were going to briefly study ecclesiastes 9, and glean some of what the god of israel wants us to know through the words of solomon, king over israel. The wife god gives you is your reward for all your earthly toil. Explain the meaning of the name ecclesiastes hebrew qoheleth. So, the preacher ends chapter 9 with a story about the potential of wisdom to.
This famous passage in which koheleth the name of the author of ecclesiates expresses his distrust of women testifies to the attraction they hold over him. Study the bible online using commentary on ecclesiastes 9 and more. Written ten centuries before the birth of jesus christ, the book of ecclesiastes urges todays christians to seek god first if they want to find purpose in their life. And the advice is given in light of the unpredictability of life business advice 11. Solomon exhorts the wise and pious to cheerful confidence in god, whatever their condition in life.
Israels wise men in the books of proverbs and job believed strongly that god does. The book of ecclesiastes doesnt seem to have much of a pattern to it. The book of ecclesiastes the new international commentary on the old testament longman iii, tremper on. Here, we find the words fear god and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. This chapter actually concludes the part of ecclesiastes which is the most difficult to. The book of ecclesiastes the new international commentary. If you are looking for something that is simply focused on finding the original meaning of. The book of ecclesiastes john macarthur title the english title, ecclesiastes, comes from the greek and latin translations of solomons book. One particular comment made a difference and i believe that god lead me to read this website and that one long comment. Ecclesiastes 9 the best way to live under the sun a. Ecclesiastes free bible commentary in easy english.
Ecclesiastes 9 commentary explained explaining the book. He used it 27 times, primarily in the first half of the book. Baruch korman presents a detailed analysis, interpretation and understanding of ecclesiastes chapter 9. Ecclesiastes 7 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Baruch is the senior lecturer at the zera avraham institute based in. Ecclesiastes 9 but all this i laid to heart, examining. God intends life to be good, but do not forget him. He observed that commonly as to outward things, good and bad men fare much alike. Ecclesiastes 9, new living translation nlt the bible app. All through the book of ecclesiastes we have found king solomons oftrepeated phrase, under the sun. Ecclesiastes 9 bible commentary matthew henry concise. For i considered all this in my heart, so that i could declare it all. He has a book of remembrance before him for those that fear the lord. Since i have read this information i have a better understand of the meaning.