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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:6

6. therefore the misery, &c.—because the foolish sinner does not think of the right "times" and the "judgment." read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:7

7. he—the sinner, by neglecting times (for example, "the accepted time, and the day of salvation, 2 Corinthians 6:2), is taken by surprise by the judgment (Ecclesiastes 3:22; Ecclesiastes 6:12; Ecclesiastes 9:12). The godly wise observe the due times of things (Ecclesiastes 9:12- :), and so, looking for the judgment, are not taken by surprise, though not knowing the precise "when" (Ecclesiastes 9:12- :); they "know the time" to all saving purposes (Ecclesiastes 9:12- :). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:8

8. spirit—"breath of life" (Ecclesiastes 3:19), as the words following require. Not "wind," as WEISS thinks (Proverbs 30:4). This verse naturally follows the subject of "times" and "judgment" (Ecclesiastes 8:6; Ecclesiastes 8:7). discharge—alluding to the liability to military service of all above twenty years old (Ecclesiastes 8:7- :), yet many were exempted (Ecclesiastes 8:7- :). But in that war (death) there is no exemption. those . . . given to—literally, the master of it. Wickedness can... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 8:1-9

The value of Wisdom 8:1-9In Solomon’s day, the king had far-reaching power over his subjects. Therefore it became imperative to avoid his wrath. We must keep this background in view because it lies behind what Solomon said in chapter 8. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

B. God’s Inscrutable Plan chs. 7-8Solomon proceeded in this section to focus on the comprehensive plan of God: His decree. His point was that we cannot fathom it completely. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 8:5-7

The wise person also knows when and how to speak and act (Ecclesiastes 8:5). Often people suffer harm as a result of not knowing what will happen and when (Ecclesiastes 8:6-7). Consequently, they misdirect their words and deeds. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 8:8-9

Ecclesiastes 8:8 means that no one can escape the consequences of his or her own wickedness. The idea is that the king will punish him or her (Ecclesiastes 8:9). Thus it is important to have wisdom. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Kings’Courts Need Wary Walking1-17. Be discreet in relation with a ruler. God’s purpose must be carried out. His rule must be righteous, though this is often not seen in actual life. God’s ways are just, and past finding out.The writer now enters on a subject which it would not have been wise to treat too plainly, viz. the need of showing tact in dealing with the arbitrary power of an absolute monarch. No part of the book is more decidedly at variance with the Solomonic authorship than this... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ecclesiastes 8:6

(6) The connecting particles here present difficulties which have not been satisfactorily solved; and it has even been conjectured that some words may have dropped out of the text. The first half of the verse repeats Ecclesiastes 3:1; the second almost verbally Ecclesiastes 6:1; on this account our translation “misery” is to be preferred to “wickedness” as some render it. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ecclesiastes 8:8

(8) Spirit.—As has been remarked in similar cases, the translation “wind” is possible; but the rendering of the whole verse as given in our version seems to me as good as any that it has been proposed to substitute.Discharge.—Elsewhere only (Psalms 78:49) where it is translated “sending.” read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:6

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:7

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:8

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 8:1-9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 8:5-7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 8:8-9

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ecclesiastes 8:6

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ecclesiastes 8:8

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