Ecclesiastes 1:16

Verse 16

16. After his first failure Koheleth computes his resources for a new effort.

Communed That is, “conversed.” The entire phrase, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom, is in Hebrew, I made great and increased in wisdom, that is, “I gained a very great amount of wisdom.” It has been remarked above that Koheleth refers here to a long succession of kings at Jerusalem, which the real Solomon could not have done. [Nothing, however, is said about kings. The all means all preceding thoughtful men, or sages.] 17. I gave… to know Here is stated how this wisdom and knowledge had been gained. Hebrew, Indeed I had given my heart to know wisdom and knowledge, though this devotion to wisdom, etc., is a grasping at wind.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 16

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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