전도서 2:4-10 KRV

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 2:4-11

"A sensible use of money may be a form of creativity; so Solomon expressed himself in extensive buildings and the planting of vineyards, fruit trees, and gardens (Ecclesiastes 2:4-6). [Note: J. S. Wright, p. 1156. Cf. 1 Kings 9:19.] Some of this experimentation involved sin (Ecclesiastes 2:8; cf. Numbers 15:39; Psalms 131:1). Solomon did not say he experienced no pleasure; he did. Nevertheless, his final evaluation was that pleasure does not yield long-term profit, i.e., real significance in... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Epicureanism and Wisdom alike Profitless1-3. The writer makes enjoyment his quest, while aware that it is folly, and avoiding excess in a philosophic spirit.1. I will prove thee with mirth] Wisdom, whether sought in nature or in human things, having proved unsatisfying, he now makes a cast in another direction. Increase of knowledge is increase of sorrow; but what, if he were to try the fascination of enjoyment?2. It is mad] He knows all the time that no solid comfort will be the issue. Mirth... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ecclesiastes 2:4

(4) Houses.—1 Kings 5:11; 2 Chronicles 8:4.Vineyards.—1 Chronicles 27:27; Song of Solomon 8:11. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ecclesiastes 2:5

(5) Orchards.—Rather, parks. The word, which occurs also in Song of Solomon 4:3, Nehemiah 2:8, is originally Persian, and passed into the Greek and into modern languages in the form of “paradise” (Luke 23:43; 2 Corinthians 12:4; and in LXX., Genesis 2:10; Genesis 13:10; Numbers 24:6; Isaiah 1:30; Sir. 24:30; Susan. 5:4). Parks and trees giving, not only fruit, but shade from the hot Eastern sun, were an almost necessary part of kingly luxury. The king’s garden is spoken of in 1 Kings 21:2; 2... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ecclesiastes 2:6

(6) Pools.—In a place south of Bethlehem are still pointed out three gigantic reservoirs, known as the Pools of Solomon (Stanley’s Jewish Church, 2:197). The place is probably the same as that called Etham by Josephus in his description of Solomon’s luxury (Ant. viii. 7. 3). Josephus speaks of another Pool of Solomon (Bell. Jud. v. 4. 2). Tanks are necessary for irrigation in a land where natural streams are few and are dried up in summer. The king’s pool is mentioned in Nehemiah 2:14. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ecclesiastes 2:7

(7) Got me.—The servants acquired by purchase are distinguished from those born in the house. (Concerning the number of Solomon’s servants, see 1 Kings 4:27; 1 Kings 10:5; and of his cattle, 1 Kings 4:23, 1 Kings 8:63.) read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ecclesiastes 2:8

(8) Peculiar treasure.—The word is used of the Jewish people (Exodus 19:9; Psalms 135:4; Malachi 3:17; but generally 1 Chronicles 29:3). That Solomon had tributary kings is stated (1 Kings 4:21; 2 Chronicles 9:24; Psalms 72:10; Ezra 4:20). The word used for “provinces” here and in Ecclesiastes 5:8, occurs in reference to the provinces of the Persian Empire repeatedly in the Book of Esther; Ezra 2:1; Nehemiah 7:6; Daniel 8:2. (See also Lamentations 1:1; Ezekiel 19:8.) The word is almost wholly... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ecclesiastes 2:9-11

(9-11) Kohéleth carried out his plan of tempering his enjoyment with discretion, but while he took his fill of the pleasure that fell to his lot, he found in it no abiding profit. He goes on in the following paragraph to complain that the wisdom and other advantages he possessed in his search for happiness render his failure the more disheartening. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Ecclesiastes 2:4 He who watches winds that blow May too long neglect to sow; He who waits lest clouds should rain Harvest never shall obtain. Signs and tokens false may prove; Trust thou in a Saviour's love, In His sacrifice for sin, And His Spirit's power within. Faith in God, if such be thine, Shall be found thy safest sign, And obedience to His will Prove the best of tokens still. Bernard Barton. Ecclesiastes 2:4-6 ; Ecclesiastes 2:8 ; Ecclesiastes 2:11 . If any resemblance with Tennyson's... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

8FIRST SECTIONThe Quest Of The Chief Good In Wisdom And In PleasureEcclesiastes 1:12-18; Ecclesiastes 2:1-26OPPRESSED by his profound sense of the vanity of the life which man lives amid the play of permanent natural forces, Coheleth sets out on the search for that true and supreme Good which it will be well for the sons of men to pursue through their brief day; the good which will sustain them under all their toils, and be "a portion" so large, and enduring as to satisfy even their vast... read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ecclesiastes 2:4-11

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ecclesiastes 2:4

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ecclesiastes 2:5

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ecclesiastes 2:6

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ecclesiastes 2:7

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ecclesiastes 2:8

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Ecclesiastes 2:9-11

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

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