In other words, they are at the forefront of our minds, and it is. Solomon understood that god made man without sin, but man has since the time of adam sought out many schemes of sin and. Perhaps the most familiar statement is found in chapter 12. The first verse ascribes authorship to qoheleth, the son of davidleading many to presume that he is solomon, who wrote the preceding book, proverbs. We let our requests for what we think we need from god be made known to him with ease. And the advice is given in light of the unpredictability of life business advice 11. How much better he would have been with one good wife, such as he speaks of in ecclesiastes 9. Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for god has already approved what you do.
Assignments on ecclesiastes 1 please read the book of ecclesiastes and answer the following questions on chapter 1. This section emphasizes mans inability to understand gods providence. He observed that commonly as to outward things, good and bad men fare much alike, ecclesiastes 9. For god now accepteth thy works whosoever thou art, that art truly pious and upright before him, he is gracious unto thee, accepts thy services. Verses 4 10 solomon, in a fret, had praised the dead more than the living ch. We might notice that our life seems to be filled with difficult things difficult people, difficult situations, problems that are over our head, etc. God hath already accepted thy works ecclesiastes 9.
Ecclesiastes 9 commentary explained we start our ecclesiastes 9 commentary considering that death is inevitable. Verses 410 solomon, in a fret, had praised the dead more than the living ch. Explain the meaning of the name ecclesiastes hebrew qoheleth. Various expressions in ecclesiastes would indicate that solomon wrote the book only in old age ecclesiastes 1. The times we live in are indeed becoming steadily more difficult. 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 commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Who is the preacher whose words are contained in this book. Ecclesiastes 9 new international version niv biblica. Thus he ponders a practical and pragmatic solution. Be not soon angry, nor quick in resenting an affront. That god made man upright, but they have sought out many schemes. This is the favorite book of atheists and agnostics. The last occurrence of the refrain was at the end of the first subsection of this final major section in ecclesiastes 9.
Thus amaziahs corpse was brought on horses to be buried in the city. Surely it is better to be patient in spirit, than to be proud and hasty. Sep 07, 2018 september 7, 2018 choosing joy opening communion chapel homily by president barnes so eat your bread with enjoyment, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for god long ago approved of. Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart. Ecclesiastes chapter 9 matthew henry complete commentary.
The book contains the philosophical and theological reflections of a character known as qoheleth, a title literally meaning the assembler but traditionally translated as the teacher or the preacher. This is a common opinion, that in all ages prevails among men, that former times were better than present ones. The great difficulty which solomon met with in studying the book of providence. Seize whatever opportunity one has to find joy, if god grants it. In chapter 7 of this book, it appeared that solomon thought all women to be evil. September 7, 2018 choosing joy opening communion chapel homily by president barnes so eat your bread with enjoyment, and drink your wine with a. Study ecclesiastes 9 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. He made many mistakes and pours out his heart to guide the young who stand at the same crossroad 11. Enduring word bible commentary ecclesiastes chapter 7. And many cults love to quote this book s erroneous viewpoints and give the impression that these are scriptural, divine words of god concerning life. It is clear from the new testament that god has given us a gift of approval, of righteousness. Oct 04, 20 pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon teaches through the bible from the book of ecclesiastes. Perhaps the most familiar statement is found in chapter 12 verse 8, where the writer concludes by saving, all is vanity.
Ecclesiastes 9 a common destiny for all 1 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 free bible commentary in easy english. The book that we know as ecclesiastes is known in the hebrew scriptures as qoheleth sometimes spelled qohelet or koheleth. He shows the advantages which the living have above those that are dead, v. Such an allusion could not have been made in solomons reign, when the importation of horses was quite a new thing 1 kings 10. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete ecclesiastes 10. Study guide for ecclesiastes 9 by david guzik blue letter bible. In light of death, live life and make the best of a bad thing.
Ecclesiastes 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on. If you want to find significance in your life, if you want to find deep meaning, peace, and contentment, this is the basis. Ecclesiastes 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. The value of difficult things over pleasant things so, in ecclesiastes 7. Faith in eternal life has its foundation only in hope and trust in gods promise and in gods love. Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for god has already approved what you do. The hebrew title is qoheleth a qoheleth was an official speaker to an assembly of people. Ecclesiastes 7 commentary summary explaining the book. Ecclesiastes 7 bible commentary matthew henry concise.
Matthew henry commentary on ecclesiastes 9 book, ch. Meaning clearly that god approves of the enjoyment of life. Ecclesiastes 9 is the ninth chapter of the book of ecclesiastes in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Ecclesiastes 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Verses 710 are the core of a pericope that extends from 9. Now, we move on to chapter 11 for our ecclesiastes 11 commentary. The book of ecclesiastes contains both of these types of material. Pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon teaches through the bible from the book of ecclesiastes. The companionship envisaged is lifelong, not a casual liaison footnote on ecclesiastes 9. Ecclesiastes 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible bible study and devotional books listed below. Ecclesiastes 9 commentary explained explaining the book. Ecclesiastes 9 the best way to live under the sun a. Ecclesiastes 11 commentary meaning explaining the book.
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. The use of man does not know en yodhea hadham in 9. Solomon exhorts the wise and pious to cheerful confidence in god, whatever their condition in life. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ecclesiastes. Later, to ride upon horses was a distinction of the nobility jeremiah 17. And in this chapter, the preacher in the first six verses gives us some good sound financial advice. For i considered all this in my heart, so that i could declare it all. Ecclesiastes commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk.
Enduring word bible commentary ecclesiastes chapter 9. Ecclesiastes 9 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might. He resolves all these disappointments into an overruling power and providence, the disposals of which to us seem casual, and we call them chance, but really they are according to the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of god, here called time, in the language of this book, ch. Under such circumstances, a person is apt to say what solomon warns us against saying. Solomon is teaching us that now is the time to work with care, energy, and purpose to get the most and the best from life and to prepare for the hereafter. Say not thou, what is the cause that the former days were better than these. They refer to what the writer is trying to teach us in the whole book.
Moving into the last past of this subsection ecclesiastes 9. Always be clothed in white, and always anoint your head with oil. The book contains the philosophical and theological reflections of a character known as qoheleth, a title literally meaning the assembler but. Ecclesiastes derives its name from the preacher named in the book 1. Cheerfully enjoy thy comforts, avoiding all distracting care and grief for the occurrences of this world. But we need to be careful because discouragement is a child of impatience. That gods providence often crosses the fairest and most hopeful probabilities. We continue here with the last major sections first subsection 8. Because of its remarkable character ecclesiastes is the most misused book of the bible. The book of ecclesiastes was most likely written by solomon and has within it many familiar passages of scripture. A further description of the effect of the tyrants perversion of equity. Study the bible online using commentary on ecclesiastes 9 and more.
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