Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:1-7
Ecclesiastes 5:1-Judges : . Reality in Religion.— This section deals with worship and vows. Those who go to the house of God (whether Temple or synagogue is not clear) must go reverently and thoughtfully. “ Keep thy foot” recalls the Oriental practice of removing one’ s shoes in sacred places ( Exodus 3:5). The great requirement in religion is not the ritual sacrifice but the spirit of discipleship and obedience ( 1 Samuel 15:22 and the prophets passim) . Read, with a slight change, “ for... read more
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 5:1-7
Chapter 5 True Religion and Worship. The Problem of Riches. The Good Life. The Importance of True Worship (Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 ). This chapter now begins with one of those periods in The Preacher’s musings when he seems for a short period to break through the veil of meaninglessness. Here he considers man approaching God, with true seeking, true worship, and contact with the heavenly, that men might learn to fear God more (Ecclesiastes 5:7). It is contact with everlastingness. It is the first... read more