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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:20

All go unto one place ,.... The earth F23 "Magna parens terra est", Ovid. Metamorph. l. 1. Fab. 7. from whence they came; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again ; Adam's body was made of the dust of the earth, and so all his posterity, all of them; in which they agree with beasts, who are made of the dust also; and, when they die, return to it; see Genesis 2:7 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:21

Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward ?.... There is indeed a difference between a man and a beast; though they have one breath, they have not one spirit or soul; man has a rational and immortal soul, which, when he dies, goes upwards to God that gave it; to be judged by him, and disposed of by him, in its proper apartment, until the day of the resurrection of the body; and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth ? when the beast dies, its spirit goes down to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:22

Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better than that a man should rejoice in his own works ,.... The Targum is, "in his good works"; not as justifying him before God, but as vindicating him before men, from unjust censures and charges: rather the sense is, that this is the wise man's conclusion, and this his sentiment, upon the whole; that there is nothing better for a man, than cheerfully to enjoy the fruit of his labours; to eat and drink in moderation, freely, joyfully, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 3:12

I know that there is no good in them, but, etc. - Since God has so disposed the affairs of this world, that the great events of providence cannot be accelerated or retarded by human cares and anxieties, submit to God; make a proper use of what he has given: do thyself no harm, and endeavor as much as possible to do others good. Enjoy, and bless thyself; let others share The transient blessing: 'tis the gift of God. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 3:14

I know that whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever - לעולם leolam , for eternity; in reference to that grand consummation of men and things intimated in Ecclesiastes 3:11 . God has produced no being that he intends ultimately to destroy. He made every thing in reference to eternity; and, however matter may be changed and refined, animal and intellectual beings shall not be deprived of their existence. The brute creation shall be restored, and all human spirits shall live for ever;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 3:15

That which hath been is now - God governs the world now, as he has governed it from the beginning; and the revolutions and operations of nature are the same now, that they have been from the beginning. What we see now, is the same as has been seen by those before us. And God requireth that which is past - i.e., That it may return again in its proper order. The heavens themselves, taking in their great revolutions, show the same phenomena. Even comets are supposed to have their... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 3:16

The plate of judgment, that wickedness was there - The abuse of power, and the perversion of judgment, have been justly complained of in every age of the world. The following paraphrase is good: - "But what enjoyment can our labors yield, When e'en the remedy prescribed by heaven To cure disorders proves our deadliest bane? When God's vicegerents, destined to protect The weak from insolence of power, to guard Their lives and fortunes, impious robbers turn? And, or by force or... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 3:17

For there is a time there for every purpose - Man has his time here below, and God shall have his time above. At his throne the judged shall be rejudged, and iniquity for ever close her mouth. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 3:18

That they might see that they themselves are beasts - The author of Choheleth has given a correct view of this difficult verse, by a proper translation: "I said in my heart, reflecting on the state of the sons of men, O that God would enlighten them, and make them see that even they themselves are like beasts." These words are to be referred to those in authority who abused their power; particularly to the corrupt magistrates mentioned above. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 3:19

For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts - From the present comparison of great men to beasts, the author takes occasion to enforce the subject by mentioning the state of mankind in general, with respect to the mortality of their bodies; and then, by an easy transition, touches in the next verse on the point which is of such infinite consequence to religion. As the one dieth, so dieth the other - Animal life is the same both in the man and in the beast. They have all... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 3:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 3:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 3:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 3:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 3:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 3:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 3:19

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