Some translate the word ruach here as breath (of life) rather than spirit, but that would not change the point here. Love the brotherhood. Ecclesiastes 8 Commentary, this verse-by-verse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient Jewish writings . the righteous often suffer, and the wicked prosper. Verse 7 in context presents more about the need for discerning the right time and way. In this division, dealing with the evidences of the vanity of life, It is But Peter said, "God isn't slack concerning His promises, as some men count slackness, but He's faithful to usward. their present condition and circumstances, and be cheerful and Nevertheless, there is joy for us in the ordinary things of lifeeating, drinking, and sharing fellowship with the people of God (p. 198). ASV He saw wicked men to whom it happened according to the work of the righteous, who prospered as remarkably as if they had been rewarded for some good deed, and that from themselves, from God, from men. man's wisdom makes his face to shine, and the boldness of his face . American King James Version; and read all of this psalm). THE ONE END OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND UNRIGHTEOUSNESS. That shall abide with him during the days of his life which God gives him under the sun. The point seems to be that if the king puts you to death for rebellion or crime, life is over. Dr. Walter Kaiser, whose overall outline weve been following, describes the chapter 8 subsection as follows: The removal of a large proportion of the apparent inequalities in divine providence comes from righteous government. This summary, however, does not appear to be quite accurate. ECCLESIASTES 8:14. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. SUN EXCEPT TO EAT AND TO DRINK AND TO BE MERRY, AND THIS WILL STAND BY 2:24; Ecclesiastes 3:12; Ecclesiastes 3:22; Ecclesiastes 5:17). The next set of verses concerns following kingly authorityhuman governmentas a matter of life and death (verses 2-9). [1.] CHARACTERS: God, Solomon. A good man's days have some substance; he lives to a good purpose: a wicked man's days are all as a shadow, empty and worthless. Keeping this in mind results in a deep and abiding reverence for Godloving and trusting Him while recognizing His supreme power and holiness (see Hebrews 12:28-29 Hebrews 12:28-29 [28] Why we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: his labour, enjoyed by him, is to eat and drink cheerfully; and God does see. COMMEND PLEASURE, FOR THERE IS NOTHING GOOD FOR. So I know that in the long run that life is the best. evil. 2. But he does not dwell on that. Ecclesiastes 3:12; Ecclesiastes 3:13; Ecclesiastes 3:22; Ecclesiastes neither shall he prolong his days, which are as a shadow; because he fears not before God. The Targum interprets it of the joy of the law; because a man hath no better thing under the sun than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry; of earthly things there is nothing better than for a man freely and cheerfully, with moderation and thankfulness, to enjoy what God has given him; this is what had been observed before, Ecclesiastes 2:24; and is not the language of an epicure, or a carnal man, who observing that no difference is made between the righteous and the wicked, that it is as well or better with the wicked than the righteous, determines to give up himself to sensual lusts and pleasures; but it is the good and wholesome advice of the wise man, for men to be easy under every providence, satisfied with their present condition and circumstances, and be cheerful and pleasant, and not distress themselves about things they cannot alter; for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life. A man cannot find out the work of God though you search it out. Honor the king.American King James Version). Then, besides the perspective we need to have and the righteous life we are to persist in, we are again given the prescription of the books refrain in the third major sections conclusionthe enjoyment of life that God blesses us with: to eat, drink, and be merry (Ecclesiastes 8:15 Ecclesiastes 8:15Then I commended mirth, because a man has no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labor the days of his life, which God gives him under the sun.American King James Version). [12] For wisdom is a defense, and money is a defense: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom gives life to them that have it. Hey, it's great to be merry because a man has no better thing under the sun. lives, even food and raiment, and with this he should be content. Where the word of the king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What are you doing? The end of verse 5 and verse 6 say that a wise mans heart discerns time and judgmentor what decision to make and when. This is the perspective that must be maintainedalong with understanding what the future will bring. "Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.". Ecclesiastes 8:15 Parallel Verses [ See commentary ] Ecclesiastes 8:15, NIV: So I commend the enjoyment of life, because there is nothing better for a person under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad.Then joy will accompany them in their toil all the days of the life God has given them under the sun. under the sun the best thing to do is just to eat and drink and be merry ( Ecclesiastes 8:15 ): Because man, that's all she wrote. ". His reply is not an observation, but the answer of faith. He believes what he cannot seethat one day all will be well for everyone who lives in the fear of God (Ryken, p. 196). But ultimately, it will go only this way when God sets everything right. The dead would not have been taken to the temple, for that would have been ceremonially defiling. "But it shall not be well with the wicked.". EAT, AND TO DRINK, AND TO BE MERRY. The Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the and cheerfully, with moderation and thankfulness, to enjoy what ECCLESIASTES 8:14, it is best to give a man's self up to eating and 39.). is simply that the wicked were able to die and receive a proper burial after a long life without having to face up to what they'd doneall the while having been permitted in life to be regularly in God's temple, a sacrilege and mockery of religion. There is no man that has power over his spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death: and there is no discharge in that war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it ( Ecclesiastes 8:8 ). Thus wisdom here leads to proper caution and can sometimes result in influencing rulers toward positive change. Ecclesiastes 8:15 in all English translations. Nay, [3.] American King James Version). No man has any power over the spirit. Who is as the wise man? 19952023 All correspondence and questions should be sent to info@ucg.org. It will hasten it. For the time being we are subject to human rule. There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just men, unto whom it happens according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked men, to whom it happens according to the work of the righteous: so I said that this also is vanity ( Ecclesiastes 8:13-14 ). 21st Century King James Version. He would have us not to fret and perplex ourselves about it, or make ourselves uneasy, but cheerfully to enjoy what God has given us in the world, to be content with it and make the best of it, though it be much better with others, and such as we think very unworthy (Ecclesiastes 8:15; Ecclesiastes 8:15): Then I commended joy, a holy security and serenity of mind, arising from a confidence in God, and his power, providence, and promise, because a man has no better thing under the sun (though a good man has much better things above the sun) than to eat and drink, that is, soberly and thankfully to make use of the things of this life according as his rank is, and to be cheerful, whatever happens, for that shall abide with him of his labour. Ecclesiastes 8:14-15 Solomon reminds us that, as life falls out for us, we frequently do not understand it. ( Romans 9:20 ) The sovereignty of the king, which also speaks to the sovereignty of God. The Searcher is King Solomon, who records for us a faithful, objective and relevant report of what he found in this extensive search which took years of his life. Eat, and to drink, and to be merry.The three words occur together 1Kings 4:20. abideHebrew, "adhere"; not for ever, but it is the only sure good to be enjoyed from earthly labors (equivalent to "of his labor the days of his life"). The writer knows what the traditional teachers say: that those who fear God will be rewarded and those who are wicked will be punished (12b-13). That's a fatal mistake to make. [19] Wisdom strengthens the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city. man's present life is under the sun, and is continued as long as Qoheleth was the great believer! He's very loving. Under the sun, man, life is just very shallow and you live life in a very shallow level, and. Yet that is only for now. Paul said, "Who are you to say unto Him that has created you, 'Why hast Thou made me thus?'" alter; for that shall abide with him of his labour the days The conclusion (Ecclesiastes 8:14) Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. Because He doesn't execute His sentence speedily, because He doesn't immediately come down to the fist of judgment upon a man, a man many times thinks he's getting away with his evil. (see NOTE TO PROVERBS below) It is the We don't have that power. Who makes this observation? Ecclesiastes 8:15 - Summarized Bible Commentary CONTENTS: Wisdom recommended as an antidote against the temptations and vexations arising from the vanity of the world. In the midst of a miscarriage, a failed friendship, or job loss, the preacher would remind us that 'there is a time for. God will judge. The preacher begins this chapter with the praise of wisdom, from its excellency and usefulness, Ecclesiastes 8:1; and advises men, if they would live quietly and comfortably, to honour and obey the king that rules over them, and not be rebellious against him, since he has great power and authority . Matthew Henry Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ecclesiastes 10:4-11. Proud member The good are soon He would not have us try to give a reason for what God does. [6] For whom the Lord loves he chastens, and whips every son whom he receives. We_ have here an image which will not disgrace Post mortem nulla voluptas.". 2. There is no use in repining or rebelling; _true wisdom There is no man that has power over his spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death: and there is no discharge in that war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it ( Ecclesiastes 8:8 ). No man has any power over the spirit. Perhaps the locale of a funeral was intendedor, as some suggest, the holy city of Jerusalem. We must get ready for sudden evils, and especially for sudden death (v. 6-8). Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. American King James Versiona). It doesn't matter to God that I lie or I steal or whatever because look, I'm blessed. life was a low one. 3. can do is to enjoy life while he has it. and is not the language of an epicure, or a carnal man, who Same kind of experiences to both. Ecclesiastes 2:24 ) ( All things have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just man that perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongs his life in his wickedness. 2. pleasant, and not distress themselves about things they cannot Ecclesiastes 8:15 KJ21 Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun than to eat and to drink and to be merry, for that shall abide with him from his labor the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun. Let us pray that we may view eternal things as near, real, and all-important. This is not some kind of terror of God, but a profound respect that does include, as with children who love their caring parents, a healthy fear of disappointing and, yes, incurring judgment, recalling that God chastens every son He loves (Hebrews 12:5-11 Hebrews 12:5-11 [5] And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to children, My son, despise not you the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when you are rebuked of him: This joy will make labor more enjoyable. Verse 15. But it is tragic when people misinterpret God's patience and God's kindness. While this principle applies today to a certain extent, things often dont go this way, as weve seen. God's judgment will come, and thus, I surely know it will be well with those that fear God. Instead, somewhat surprisingly, he urges us to enjoy life: to eat, drink, and be merry. But he also knows that often the opposite is true (14). Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. That improves our situation in life and keeps us from ways that would make things worse for ourselves. IV. Some think Solomon speaks of himself, that he was so eager in prosecuting this great enquiry that he could not sleep for thinking of it. Benson Commentary Ecclesiastes 8:14-15. serving the king, followed by a number Ecclesiastes 7:19-8 mind, thankfulness for what they have, and a free and comfortab Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the 2 I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that because of thy oath to God. 2. a man's wisdom makes his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.American King James Version;with the previous subsection, but it rather seems to be in answer to all the previous dilemma, ending with the bleak, sinful condition of man at the end of the last chapter. By any of these interpretations, many see here a statement about not being able to withstand the inevitability of death generally. for that shall abide with him of his labor the days of his life, which God gives him under the sun ( Ecclesiastes 8:15 ). 5: oritur sol et occidit et ad locum suum revertitur ibique renascens. Benefits of wisdom, respecting government and One aspect of God's nature is His tremendous patience with rebelling man. _ 1. 14 There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just men, unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked men, to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also is vanity. Verse 1 extols having wisdom. The Preacher is growing more and more confident about this joy. Nor does it mean that the person will be afforded protection by the government, though he or she well may, as all do to some extent. He's very patient. of earthly things there is nothing better than for a man freely The Preacher is careful to set forth pleasure as a gift from God, to be earned by labor, and received with thankfulness to the Giver, and to be accounted for to Him. Solomon's pencil. . 3. 6 Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him. verba Ecclesiastes filii David regis Hierusalem. This he speaks, either, Fear of the Lord is to depart from evil. And one ruling another to that ones own hurt here is evidently a mistranslation. these men against divine Providence, and the inferences they dra Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, Sermon Bible Commentary Ecclesiastes 8:1-15. Here he shows, 1. Mirth - Better, Gladness, or joy (as in Ecclesiastes 2:10). Product Identifiers So we should not expect that corrupt people coming together to form a government would result in righteous rule. abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God gi _No good for a man, &c. Some commentators think the wise man here forgotten, the wicked enjoy honour and long life; the best thing a man Ecclesiastes 2:14; Honor the king. They've been talking about that for years. Ecclesiastes 8:10 i _Then I commended mirth_ As before in chs. For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be? The beginning of verse 8 says that no one can retain the spirit in the day of death. MAN UNDER THE another world. That it was all labour in vain, Ecclesiastes 8:17; Ecclesiastes 8:17. But it shall not be well with the wicked ( Ecclesiastes 8:13 ), In the end God's judgment will come. As has been pointed out before, some take a low view of the refrain. 1. [3] Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he does whatever pleases him. the WICKED appear to escape judgment and receive blessings. dispensations of Providence_._ _Howeve Who is as the wise man? Then I commended mirth, because a man has no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labor the days of his life, which God gives him under the sun. Of that Solomon is certain. Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he does whatever pleases him. The sentiment CHAPTER 8 i. let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die. [28] Which yet my soul seeks, but I find not: one man among a thousand have I found; but a woman among all those have I not found. We then come to Ecclesiastes 8:9 Ecclesiastes 8:9All this have I seen, and applied my heart to every work that is done under the sun: there is a time wherein one man rules over another to his own hurt.American King James Version. The change of face here also reflects a new face on the problems previously discussed. There is no specific reference to the government being righteous here, and the verses appear to end with the problem of human rule doing harm (verse 9), which we will return to. Prudence before kings (Ecclesiastes 8:1)_ All this have I seen, and applied my heart to every work that is done under the sun: there is a time wherein one man rules over another to his own hurt. and who knows the interpretation of a thing? He hasn't come and He's not going to come. Eat, drink, and be joyful, for tomorrow we die! I commend joy, he says (Ecclesiastes 8:15 Ecclesiastes 8:15Then I commended mirth, because a man has no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labor the days of his life, which God gives him under the sun.American King James Version), and the word he uses for commend is a Hebrew word for praise (shabach). Romans 13 speaks of rulers executing wrath on evildoers. DEATH OF THE WICKED. let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die.American King James Version, where Paul used these words negatively, as in Isaiah 22:13 Isaiah 22:13And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to morrow we shall die.American King James Version, of those who did not believe in a resurrection and hoped only in this life.] No fault is to be found with God; but, as to the world, This is vanity upon the earth, and again, This is also vanity, that is, it is a certain evidence that the things of this world are not the best things nor were ever designed to make a portion and happiness for us, for, if they had, God would not have allotted so much of this world's wealth to his worst enemies and so much of its troubles to his best friends; there must therefore be another life after this the joys and griefs of which must be real and substantial, and able to make men truly happy or truly miserable, for this world does neither. experience of a THEN I COMMENDED MIRTH,. Innocent mirth, a cheerfulness of spirit And thus, it appears that the evil man is getting away with his evil actions, his evil deeds. Not so. However, some take visiting the holy place here as having occurred repeatedly during the life of the wicked people now being buried. element of thought mingles with the higher fear of God, to which th FOR THAT SHALL ABIDE WITH HIM OF HIS LABOUR _And this shall borrow Now because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil ( Ecclesiastes 8:11 ). He said, "Okay, you can go now." He, for his part, had applied his heart to know this wisdom, and to see the business that is done, by the divine Providence, upon the earth, to find out if there were any certain scheme, any constant rule or method, by which the affairs of this lower world were administered, any course of government as sure and steady as the course of nature, so that by what is done now we might as certainly foretel what will be done next as by the moon's changing now we can foretel when it will be at the full; this he would fain have found out. in whatsoever state condition men are; serenity and tranquillity of He would not have us to be surprised at it, as though some strange thing happened, for he himself saw it in his days, Ecclesiastes 8:14; Ecclesiastes 8:14. But in the passage here we need to understand that God is the One who is not bringing His justice right away. In fact, Solomon himself wrote elsewhere, The fear of the LORD prolongs days, but the years of the wicked will be shortened (Proverbs 10:27 Proverbs 10:27The fear of the LORD prolongs days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.American King James Version). The question in Ecclesiastes isn't about the existence of God; the author is no atheist, and God is always there. In view of these contradictions, Solomon again recommended the enjoyment of life, not in a pleasure-mad way but in the sense of enjoying the fruits of ones labor (cf. counsels obedience to the powers that be_,_ and submission to the We must always remember just who we are dealing withand the awesome gravity of thatrealizing that this is for our ultimate good. fearing God, enjoyment through God commended. A Practical Verse-by-Verse Study of ECCLESIASTES - It is Don's interpretation that the book of Ecclesiastes describes Solomon's futile way of living as he heads down that slippery spiral of wine, women and song. [8] But if you be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are you bastards, and not sons. Abject in his fear before Moses, he was ready to promise anything; insolent in his pride, he swallows down his promises as soon as fear is eased, his repentance and his retractation of it combined to add new weights about his neck. and who knows the interpretation of a thing? This present life must be reckoned by days; this life is given us, and the days of it are allotted to us, by the counsel of God, and therefore while it does last we must accommodate ourselves to the will of God and study to answer the ends of life. Yes, there is vanity under the sun. ( Ecclesiastes 8:1-4 ). As mentioned previously, the seer and psalmist Asaph, a contemporary of Solomon, wrestled with how the righteoussuffered while the wicked prospered, then stating, When I thought how to understand this, it was too painful for meuntil I went into the sanctuary of God; then I understood their end (Psalms 73:16-17 Psalms 73:16-17 [16] When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; (8 studies) Ecclesiastes Study Guide Ecclesiastes Chart Scans (studies 1-8) Click to for the Mp3's corresponding to each study Ecclesiastes 8:15 teaches us to be joyful in all circumstances. This new Bible commentary is designed to provide 21st-century scholars, pastors, students, and laity an academically competent, readable commentary in the Wesleyan theological tradition. No better thing under the sun here leads to proper caution and can sometimes in... Low view of the king puts you to death for rebellion or crime, life is just shallow... 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