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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:6

Neither say thou before the angel, that it was an error - Nor think of saying "before the cruel angel, who shall exercise authority over thee in the judgment of the great day, that thou didst it through ignorance." - Chaldee. I believe by the angel nothing else is intended than the priest, whose business it was to take cognizance of vows and offerings. See Leviticus 5:4 , Leviticus 5:5 . In Malachi 2:7 , the priest is called the "angel of the Lord of hosts." read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:7

In - dreams - are - divers vanities; but fear thou God - If, by the disturbed state of thy mind during the day, or by Satanic influence, thou dream of evil, do not give way to any unreasonable fears, or gloomy forebodings, of any coming mischief: - Fear God. Fear neither the dream nor its interpretation; God, will take care of and protect thee. Most certainly, he that fears God need fear nothing else. Well may an upright soul say to Satan himself, I fear God; and because I fear him, I do not... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:8

If thou seest the oppression of the poor - For this was a frequent case under all governments; and especially in the provinces or colonies which being far from the seat of government, were generally oppressed by the sovereign's deputies. Marvel not at the matter - החפץ hachephets , the will, i.e., of God; which permits such evils to take place; for all things shall work together for good to them that love him. "Marvel not Ye righteous, if his dispensations here Unequal seem.... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:9

The profit of the earth is for all - The earth, if properly cultivated, is capable of producing food for every living creature; and without cultivation none has a right to expect bread. The king himself is served by the field - Without the field he cannot have supplies for his own house; and, unless agriculture flourish, the necessary expenses of the state cannot be defrayed. Thus, God joins the head and feet together; for while the peasant is protected by the king as executor of the... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:10

He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver - The more he gets, the more he would get; for the saying is true: - Crescit amor nummi, quantum ipsa pecunia crescit . "The love of money increases, in proportion as money itself increases." read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:11

When goods increase - An increase of property always brings an increase of expense, by a multitude of servants; and the owner really possesses no more, and probably enjoys much less, than he did, when every day provided its own bread, and could lay up no store for the next. But if he have more enjoyment, his cares are multiplied; and he has no kind of profit. "This also is vanity." read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:12

The sleep of a laboring man is sweet - His labor is healthy exercise. He is without possessions, and without cares; his sleep, being undisturbed, is sound and refreshing. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Ecclesiastes 5:1

This verse, in the Hebrew, Greek, and Latin Bibles, forms the conclusion of Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 ; and is taken independently; but the division in our version is more natural, and the connection of this with the following verses is obvious. Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God , Some read "feet" instead of "foot," but the singular and plural numbers are both found in this signification (comp. Psalms 119:59 , Psalms 119:105 ; Proverbs 1:15 ; Proverbs 4:26 , Proverbs... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Section 6. Man's outward and secular life being unable to secure happiness and satisfaction, can these be found in popular religion? Religious exercises need the observation of strict rules, which are far from meeting with general attention. Koheleth proceeds to give instruction, in the form of maxims, concerning public worship, prayer, and vows. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Ecclesiastes 5:2

Koheleth warns against thoughtless words or hasty professions in prayer, which formed another feature of popular religion. Be not rash with thy mouth. The warning is against hasty and thoughtless words in prayer, words that go from the lips with glib facility, but come not from the heart. Thus our Lord bids those who pray not to use vain repetitions ( μὴ βαττολογήσατε ), as the heathen, who think to be heard for their much speaking ( Matthew 6:7 ). Jesus himself used the same words in... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Ecclesiastes 5:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Ecclesiastes 5:2

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