Ecclesiastes 12

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

An Appeal to the Young v. 1. Remember, now, thy Creator in the days of thy youth, with a feeling of reverence and gratitude for the many blessings received, the product of true faith in the heart, while the evil days come not, those of advanced age, nor the years draw nigh when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them, when the vigor of youth and maturity is replaced by the feeling of decay and the feebleness of senility; v. 2. while the sun, or the light, the refreshing beauty of the... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Ecclesiastes 12:8-14

The Conclusion of the Book v. 8. Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, who now summarizes the teaching of the entire book; all is vanity, the entire human life in itself is empty and futile. v. 9. And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, speaking on the basis of many years' experience, with the wisdom given him from on high, he still taught the people knowledge, dispensing it orally whenever opportunity offered; yea, he gave good heed, he considered, weighed, marked carefully, and... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

C. The only true way to happiness in this world and the world beyond consists in benevolence, fidelity to calling, a calm and contented enjoyment of life, and unfeigned fear of God from early youth to advanced ageEcclesiastes 11:1 to Ecclesiastes 12:71. Of Benevolence and Fidelity to Calling(Ecclesiastes 11:1-6)1Cast thy bread upon the waters, for thou shalt find it after many days. 2Give a portion to seven, and also to eight, for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth. 3If the... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Ecclesiastes 12:8-14

EPILOGUEReview of the whole, and Commendatory Recapitulation of the truths therein containedEcclesiastes 12:8-14.1. With reference to the personal worth of the author(Ecclesiastes 12:8-11).8 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher; all is vanity. 9And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge: yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many Proverbs 10:0 The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written, was upright,... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

Ecclesiastes A NEW YEARS SERMON TO THE YOUNG THE CONCLUSION OF THE MATTER Ecc_12:1 - Ecc_12:7 , Ecc_12:13 - Ecc_12:14 . The Preacher has passed in review ‘all the works that are done under the sun,’ and has now reached the end of his long investigation. It has been a devious path. He has announced many provisional conclusions, which are not intended for ultimate truths, but rather represent the progress of the soul towards the final, sufficient ground and object of belief and aim of all... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Ecclesiastes THE CONCLUSION OF THE MATTER Ecc_12:1 - Ecc_12:7 , Ecc_12:13 - Ecc_12:14 . The Preacher has passed in review ‘all the works that are done under the sun,’ and has now reached the end of his long investigation. It has been a devious path. He has announced many provisional conclusions, which are not intended for ultimate truths, but rather represent the progress of the soul towards the final, sufficient ground and object of belief and aim of all life, even God Himself. ‘Vanity of... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

“The End of the Matter” Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 This comparison of the human body to a house is extremely beautiful. The inference is obvious that our bodies are not ourselves, but only our tenement. Our sojourn in this world is on a lodger’s tenure. The keepers of the house are, of course, the arms and hands. The grinding is low as in advancing life we lose our teeth. The door is the month, for in age we talk and laugh less, and our lips become compressed. The voice pipes and mutters. The ... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

The preacher now proceeds in language full of poetic beauty to urge the young to remember their Creator. We then reach the epilogue of the sermon. It first repeats the theme as announced at the beginning, and tells how the preacher, through study and diligence, still attempted to teach the people knowledge; and, finally, in the concluding two verses, a great statement of truth is made, understanding and acting upon which the pessimistic views of life resulting from materialism will never be... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

The Religion under the Sun Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We use the word "religion" in preference to "Christianity." There are many religions; there is but one Christianity, one Christ. There is but one Christian faith. Religion is used to describe the upliftings of a soul toward God and toward eternity. Man is naturally a religious being, that is, he naturally seeks after the great Creator, and thinks of the world to come. The natural man, however, in his viewpoint may have but... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Ecclesiastes 12:1

A MEMORY EXERCISE FOR THE YOUNG‘Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth.’ Ecclesiastes 12:1 I. What is it to remember God?—It is, in the figurative language of the Old Testament Scriptures, to walk with God; to set the Lord always before our face; to dwell in the secret place of the Most High; to abide under the shadow of the Almighty. It is to have the thought of God constantly present to us, keeping us watchful, humble, contented, diligent, pure, peaceable. II. Why should we thus... read more