The lord recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of. Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. The book of ecclesiastes is the sad sequel to the book of proverbs. Ecclesiastes 4 new international version niv biblica. Fear god and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. They assist each other by encouragement, or friendly reproof. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. From the hand of their oppressors comes violence, and there is none to comfort them. Although he started out well, solomon dishonoured the lord.
Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax. Watch our overview video on the book of ecclesiastes, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Ecclesiastes 4 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 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Catholic online is a project of your catholic voice foundation, a notforprofit corporation.
The book contains philosophical speeches by a character called the qoheleth the teacher, composed probably between the 5th to 2nd century bce. To get a proper understanding of those verses, lets read ecclesiastes 4. Please check the reference to make sure it is correct. Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. We know that solomon wrote many of the proverbs in the book of. In all things union tends to success and safety, but above all, the union of christians. One cannot seek understanding of a verse in ecclesiates without understanding why solomon wrote the book of ecclesiastes. 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. I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me. Fear god and keep his commandments, because this applies to every person. So, in these chapters we get a good crosssection of issues of life and how to approach them.
There is a great emptiness in approaching life only for oneself because people are designed to need one another 4. Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work the investment they put into their. No time period or writers name is mentioned in the book, but several passages suggest that king solomon may be the author 1. In verse 16 he speaks of his great wisdom which according to 1 kings 3. Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work the investment they put into their relationship. Ecclesiastes 4 is the fourth chapter of the book of ecclesiastes in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. In ecclesiastes 45 the preacher wants to talk to us about the following subjects. Ecclesiastes 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Ecclesiastes 4, king james version kjv the bible app.
Some have dated the book in the third or fourth century bc, claiming that the hebrew of the book has characteristics of postbiblical hebrew and that there is discernible influence from greek. Ecclesiastes 6 is the sixth chapter of the book of ecclesiastes in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Now viewing scripture range from the book of ecclesiastes chapter 4. This has led some unwisely to take the view that ecclesiastes is a book of skepticism. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of catholic online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. Ecclesiastes 4 again i saw all the oppressions that are. Enduring word bible commentary ecclesiastes chapter 4. Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code. Mar 07, 2016 to get a proper understanding of those verses, lets read ecclesiastes 4. A good understanding of the book of ecclesiastes is essential to comprehending the individual passages.
At his last period of life the preacher laboured with unwearied devotedness, to repair the dishonour to god from his evil example. The book contains philosophical speeches by a character called the qoheleth the teacher, composed probably between 5th to 2nd century bce. If one individual and another individual make a twofold cord, the threefold cord must have an additional element that we can infer to be god almighty. Ecclesiastes overview spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. But in spite of amazingly unwise behavior and thinking, solomon never let go of his faith in god 12. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up. This summary of the book of ecclesiastes provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ecclesiastes. The last portion of the passage refers to a threefold cord.
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