전도서 1:1-12:14 KRV

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 1:1

1. the Preacher—and Convener of assemblies for the purpose. See my :-. Koheleth in Hebrew, a symbolical name for Solomon, and of Heavenly Wisdom speaking through and identified with him. Ecclesiastes 1:12 shows that "king of Jerusalem" is in apposition, not with "David," but "Preacher." of Jerusalem—rather, "in Jerusalem," for it was merely his metropolis, not his whole kingdom. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 1:1

1. The title 1:1The author identified himself by his titles (cf. Proverbs 1:1). These titles, as well as other references to the writer in the book (cf. Ecclesiastes 1:12; Ecclesiastes 1:16; Ecclesiastes 2:4-9), point to Solomon more than to any other person. [Note: See Kaiser, pp. 25-29, for a good defense of Solomonic authorship.] Later he claimed divine authority for this book (Ecclesiastes 12:1).The term "Preacher" (Heb. qohelet, NIV "Teacher") refers to a wise sage who taught the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 1:1-2

A. Title and Theme 1:1-2The first two verses contain the title of the book and its theme. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

I. THE INTRODUCTORY AFFIRMATION 1:1-11The first 11 verses of the book introduce the writer, the theme of the book, and a general defense of the assertion that Solomon made in the theme statement (Ecclesiastes 1:2). read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

All is Vanity1-11. The writer describes himself. He declares that all things are transitory and without result, whether they be the works or the life of man, or the natural forces of heat, air, and water. Language cannot do justice to nature’s wearisome sameness. The oblivion which overtakes all.1. Preacher] see Intro. §§ 1, 2.2. Vanity of vanities] lit.’breath of breaths’; the form of expression being a Hebrew way of indicating the superlative degree. Of all fleeting things existence is the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ecclesiastes 1:1

(1) The words.—The Book of Nehemiah begins similarly; so do the prophecies of Jeremiah and Amos, and of Agur and Lemuel (Proverbs 30:31)The Preacher.—Rather, convener (see Introduction). This word (Kohéleth) occurs in this book, Ecclesiastes 1:1-2; Ecclesiastes 1:12; Ecclesiastes 7:27, where, according to our present text, it is joined with a feminine, being elsewhere used with a masculine; and Ecclesiastes 12:8-10, having the article in the first of these passages, and there only, being... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

The Verdict of Life Ecclesiastes 1:2 The verdict of this book seems to be no hasty verdict, but a settled, deliberate conclusion. It is not due to a temporary fit of depression, or some passing adverse circumstance, but it seems the result of experience arrived at after mature thought. And there are plenty Today who have arrived at the same conclusion. All is vanity. Life is hard and cruel and disappointing, and not worth the living. They tell you it is a weary struggle in which most fail.... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

THE PROLOGUEIn Which The Problem Of The Book Is Indirectly Stated Ecclesiastes 1:1-11THE search for the summum bonum, the quest of the Chief Good, is the theme of the book Ecclesiastes. Naturally we look to find this theme, this problem, this "riddle of the painful earth," distinctly stated in the opening verses of the Book. It is stated, but not distinctly. For the Book is an autobiographical poem, the journal of the Preacher’s inward life set forth in a dramatic form. "A man of ripe wisdom... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Analysis and Annotations PART I. CHAPTERS 1-6 1. The Prologue and the Search Begun CHAPTER 1 1. The introduction and prologue (Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 ) 2. The seeker; his method and the results (Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 ) Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 . In the general introduction we have already referred to the opening verses as giving the information who the author is and what is the object of his treatise. So sure is the critical school that Solomon is not the king mentioned that one says “the fact... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Ecclesiastes 1:1

1:1 The words of the {a} Preacher, the son of David, king of Jerusalem.(a) Solomon is here called a preacher, or one who assembles the people, because he teaches the true knowledge of God, and how men ought to pass their life in this transitory world. read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 1:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 1:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 1:1-2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ecclesiastes 1:1

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Geneva Study Bible - Ecclesiastes 1:1

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