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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:1

Ecclesiastes 8:1. Who is as the wise man? &c.— Who is like the wise man, and who knoweth how to solve difficulties? A man's wisdom maketh his face to shine; whereas a sullen look [Heb. The roughness of his face] would make him an object of hatred. The latter clause of this verse, setting aside the figures, might be thus expressed; A man's wisdom will bring him favour; but arrogance will make him hated. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:2-4

Ecclesiastes 8:2-4. I counsel thee to keep, &c.— I tell thee, observe thou the king's face; nay, mind it in regard to the oath: be not hasty: Ecclesiastes 8:3. Go out of his presence; stay not whilst he gives wrong orders; for whatsoever pleaseth him, he will do; Ecclesiastes 8:4. Because the word of a king is an absolute command, and who shall say, &c.? The word rendered God, in the second verse, אלהים elohiim, sometimes signifies men in authority, princes or magistrates; and I know... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:5

Ecclesiastes 8:5. Whoso keepeth the commandment— He that observeth despotic commands, will not discern a wrong order; but the wise man's heart will discern both time and reason: (Ecclesiastes 8:6.) For there is both time and reason to every determination of his will; because man's evils are multiplied upon him (Ecclesiastes 8:7.) by his not knowing futurity; for who will shew him what turn things shall take? Desvoeux. By means of his translation, the opposition is exactly kept up, and every... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:1

1. Praise of true wisdom continued (Ecclesiastes 7:11, c.). "Who" is to be accounted "equal to the wise man? . . . Who (like him) knoweth the interpretation" of God's providences (for example, Ecclesiastes 7:8 Ecclesiastes 7:13; Ecclesiastes 7:14), and God's word (for example, see on Ecclesiastes 7:29; Ecclesiastes 7:29- :)? face to shine— (Ecclesiastes 7:14; Acts 6:15). A sunny countenance, the reflection of a tranquil conscience and serene mind. Communion with God gives it (Exodus 34:29;... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:2

2. the king's—Jehovah, peculiarly the king of Israel in the theocracy; Ecclesiastes 8:3; Ecclesiastes 8:4, prove it is not the earthly king who is meant. the oath of God—the covenant which God made with Abraham and renewed with David; Solomon remembered Psalms 89:35, "I have sworn," c. (Psalms 89:35- :), and the penalties if David's children should forsake it (Psalms 89:30-32) inflicted on Solomon himself; yet God not "utterly" forsaking him (Psalms 89:33; Psalms 89:34). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:3

3. hasty—rather, "Be not terror-struck so as to go out of His sight." Slavishly "terror-struck" is characteristic of the sinner's feeling toward God; he vainly tries to flee out of His sight ( :-); opposed to the "shining face" of filial confidence (Ecclesiastes 8:1; John 8:33-36; Romans 8:2; 1 John 4:18). stand not—persist not. for he doeth—God inflicts what punishment He pleases on persisting sinners (Job 23:13; Psalms 115:3). True of none save God. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:4

4. God's very "word" is "power." So the gospel word (Romans 1:16; Hebrews 4:12). who may say, c.— (Job 9:12 Job 33:13; Isaiah 45:9; Daniel 4:35). Scripture does not ascribe such arbitrary power to earthly kings. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:5

5. feel—experience. time—the neglect of the right "times" causes much of the sinful folly of the spiritually unwise ( :-). judgment—the right manner [HOLDEN]. But as God's future "judgment" is connected with the "time for every purpose" in Ecclesiastes 3:17, so it is here. The punishment of persisting sinners (Ecclesiastes 3:17- :) suggests it. The wise man realizes the fact, that as there is a fit "time" for every purpose, so for the "judgment." This thought cheers him in adversity... read more

Thomas Constable

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

A wise man understands things that a fool does not. Moreover, he is able to behave appropriately. One’s facial and general appearances reflect wise behavior (cf. Numbers 6:25; Proverbs 7:13). 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 Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:2-4

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:5

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:1

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:3

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:4

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 8:5

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

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

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