Ecclesiastes 12

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ecclesiastes 12:7

dust. Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , put for the body which is made of dust (Genesis 2:7 ; Genesis 3:19 . Psalms 104:29 . Job 34:15 , Job 34:16 ). as it was. Note the reference to Adam's creation. spirit. Hebrew. ruach. App-9 . Not nephesh, soul ( App-13 ). return unto God. Hence He is said to be the God of the spirits of all flesh (Numbers 16:22 ; Numbers 27:16 . Compare Luke 23:46 . Acts 7:59 ); "the Father of spirits" (Hebrews 12:9 ). God. Hebrew. Elohim. (with Art.)... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ecclesiastes 12:11

The words of the wise. See notes on p. 864, and App-7 . nails. These were built into a wall, because Eastern walls were too hard or too soft for them to be hammered in. fastened = planted. Masculine, while "nails" is feminine: but the Accent unite the two words. The verb nata' is found again only in Ecclesiastes 3:2 , where it is singular. by the masters = [are] the lords, or rulers. ba'al. one shepherd. The Inspirer. See Genesis 48:15 ; Genesis 49:24 .Psalms 23:1 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ecclesiastes 12:12

And further = Beyond these. Note the Structure above. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ecclesiastes 12:13

the conclusion. See note on "the end", Ecclesiastes 3:11 . God. Hebrew. 'eth ha-'Elohim = the [true and only] God; the great Creator, who throughout the book is put in contrast with man (Hebrew. 'adam. App-14 .) the creature. App-4 . read more

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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ecclesiastes 12:14

secret = hidden. evil . Hebrew. ra'a'. App-44 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 12:1

THE GRAND CONCLUSION FOR ECCLESIASTES"This is one of the most beautiful chapters in the Bible."[1] Along with Ecclesiastes 11, and a few verses out of Ecclesiastes 10, we have here Solomon's conclusion. He had found his way out of the doubts and perplexities that for a time had confused him; and here (in these passages) he thunders the great doctrinal teachings of God's Word.So great is the importance of this chapter that we shall study it one verse at a time.Ecclesiastes 12:1"Remember now also... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 12:2

"Before the sun, and the light, and the moon, and the stars are darkened, and the clouds return after the rain; in the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those that look out of the windows shall be darkened, and the doors shall be shut in the street; when the sound of the grinding is low, and one shall rise up at the voice of a bird, and all the daughters of music shall be brought low; yea,... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 12:9

"And further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he pondered, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs."As Cook noted, this identifies the author of Ecclesiastes as Solomon who wrote Proverbs. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 12:10

"The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth."We reject all notions that the third person used in these verses is any indication whatever of "another writer,"[37] as suggested by Fleming. "There is no change in the style and vocabulary of Ecclesiastes as we come to this epilogue,"[38] which would most certainly have been the case if any other writer had taken over here. Besides that, as pointed out above, the words "Vanity of... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 12:11

"The words of the wise are as goads; and as nails well fastened are the words of the masters of assemblies, which are given from one Shepherd.""In the Old Testament, the word Shepherd usually refers to God";[40] and a good rendition is this, "The words of the wise ... have been given by God, the one shepherd of us all."[41] This is a very important verse, because here Solomon recognizes the Word of God as the ultimate authority. How far has this wise man come from the doubts and sins of former... read more

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