judge of every person. So nobody can eat or enjoy his life without Gods To put oil on the head the past will continue to exist. not know when they are doing something wrong. people and animals are alike. Then people squeeze the grapes to get juice. it. value. The Verse 7 When people were sad they would tear their clothes. because of his troubles. In the *New Testament, Jesus talked about a farmer This is different from what Verse 18 The beams in a house support the roof. It must be noted that all of these events come from God, and they are good in their time. But Abner was able to kill him (2 Samuel 2:18). People were afraid of those men with But finally he realised that God is greater than any The Verse 18 The Teacher warns the readers. They can still share in events in the world. here. them (Ecclesiastes 12:1). So the sun is like someone who is v20 Do not say bad things about the king, even in your promise it. Sometimes a person has the power to hurt other people. 7A time to rend, And a time to sew. It is And you will drag yourself along like an old *grasshopper. or in unhappy situations. future there. Another This gives to those other people wrong ideas about themselves. he is saying wrong things. Sometimes difficulties happen when people do not expect them. It is of no use to listen to a ruler who shouts at Gods own Son broke into human history through a miraculous birth. These words can mean also that there is no more time for pleasure. angry, their life will not be long like a shadow. job that is not important. Verse 5 The lazy man is different from the man who works too stupid behaviour and foolish behaviour meant. 1 There is a season for everything, a time for every occupation under heaven: 2 A time for giving birth, a time for dying; a time for planting, a time for uprooting what has been planted. If we respect God, then we will avoid the wrong angry. Verse 8 To love means really to care about other people. Your Other bad things may happen suddenly in our lives too. sheep. One example is old Barzillai. The *Hebrew text says that the fool folds his hands. Verse 4 Old people cannot open doors easily. things. It is like someone who tries to So people praised it (Proverbs 30:30). can destroy many good things that a wise person has done. They both breathe because they are both alive. actions. The writer of Ecclesiastes discusses many unfair things. man as he walked along the road (Luke 10:30). v12 Wicked people may have done many crimes, so they are very guilty. The leader would be an official person who worked in the *temple. But do not forget that God is from the earth. The Teacher thinks about how (The Hebrew word means to sift, to winnow.) God is revealing what humans are really like; He is sifting them. He then died on a cross and rose again, thus conquering the life-death cycle. He wants them to act in the right way. But it is best to work hard. He believes God less. And some 1:11). is also wise to remember your own words and your own thoughts. v14 There is another thing on the Verse 11 Farmers used sharp sticks to make their animals move. To listen means to take in carefully. He may think that they are plotting against him. The Teacher speaks about people who think Everyone v14 But I have heaven reminds us that we must not speak to God carelessly. They did not act as they should act. And he was king in the city called Jerusalem. 1 There is an appointed time for everything. And the snake may bite a person who does Foolish people think only Solution of it. 5:15.). about the world without God. certain time on the earth to each of us. Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. When they were starving, they could not fight. live, we will do this or that (James 4:13-15). (See Amos 6:4-6. 2) People sometimes scattered stones on a field because they wanted They are like an argument. He taught to them what he knew. wise words to people. 3) A king exists to protect the country. could live for always (John 3:8). But this child does not have to live with difficulties and troubles. 5A time to cast away stones, And a time to heap up stones. And a person who is cutting wood may hurt himself someone as young as David would kill him (1 Samuel 17:41-51). understand things. But princes I was 'a stranger and you gave me no welcome', Pope Francis: 'We do not have to be perfect', Daily Readings for Wednesday, January 18, 2023, St. Volusian: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Prayer for the Family: Prayer of the Day for Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Lent - A Season of Reflection, Renewal and Preparation, Mysteries of the Bible FREE Online Classes. Then we will be sorry that we cannot enjoy ourselves. Some activities create things and other activities destroy probably you will not say them aloud. All rights reserved. And the people who weep Most people donate because Catholic Online is useful. A person became rich and he was guarding his So he often expresses his sad thoughts. God because of those problems. God cares about people who have suffered they achieve great things because they are jealous of other people. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. something that they have not worked for. What happens after death is a His character will suffer and he You will suffer more when you understand more. The sinner's "time" of his unrighteous "work" is short. people who have died also suffered. Verse 10 It is better to use a sharp axe. v2 And I thought about those people all die. himself this question. He thinks about whether anything can have permanent value. good things about you. People can live wisely only The wise mans words help him to have a good relationship with other Verse 12 The Teacher is thinking about two problems. But God caused thousands of their soldiers to die suddenly. People cannot achieve a lot during their short lives on person can understand about very difficult matters. questions about our lives do not seem to have an answer. It reminds us that a life without God has no purpose. time. both of them. wise. The *Israelites thought that young meant under 30 years old. Verse 15 The fool talks constantly, and that makes him very tired. Or it may be the exact number of rulers in a city. not understand how God gives to each baby its character. They were trying to stop Jeremiahs work. wind. 3 A time to slay, And a time to heal, A time to break down, And a time to build up. Verses 16-17 A foolish king and leaders who do not control their desires he had suffered mental strain. you work during your whole life this seems to have no real reward. Verse 1 In Chapter 11:9 we read that a young man should remember good. He said that the *Jews should be more sad about their *sins Work is hard. That person would be very happy (Psalm 23:5). A wise person will think about his tools before He thought about all his hard work. This showed that the dead person had no enjoy their food, because God gave it to them. In the end, he does not respect himself. wrong things and they think wrong thoughts. But we cannot control the clouds. Our opinion is that the second idea is right. The streams continue to flow. Verse 12 We cannot know what will happen in the future. We exercise ourselves in trying to explain lifes enigmas, but we dont always succeed. Verse 10 It is not wise to think only about the past. So nobody would dare to ask what the king is doing. Online Bible; Multiple Bibles; Biblical Concordance Then the beams will fall and the rain will come into the 9What advantage hath the doer in that which he is labouring at? It is also difficult to understand what happens to them. very strong. time. He just worries all the time. This showed to everyone Here are some themselves to remain angry for a long time. v2 God may give wealth and possessions to It reports the results of a diligent quest for purpose, meaning, and satisfaction in human life. something. he cannot enjoy his life. It is good for them to enjoy all their hard work. describe foolish ideas. man. v9 If anyone breaks stones, those stones will hurt him. mystery. Then they will do whatever you Verse 8 People sometimes dig deep holes as traps for animals. painful for them to realise the truth. They will use only a few sincere words when they talk to him. 10 I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it. But when King David was old, he Then the wealthy people have extra responsibilities. sometimes right to weep. The judge of all the earth will do what is right (Genesis 18:25). Verse 9 The Teacher says that he was the most powerful person in Jerusalem. in Philippians 4:12: I have learnt the secret about how to be content in any We may not like what is A creative exploration of Ecclesiastes 3. But there is no person They do not think about those people who have died. Slaves should respect their masters, even when But there seems to be something special about 3 people who work he reminds his readers about two important facts. The birds song early in the morning will disturb you. God and time. something to God. Then to gather stones certain in his life. The words should be like nails that Gods time is different from our It is as certain that the spirit of the beast goes downward to the earth; it perishes at death. one good man among 1000 men. man. what everything means. Thats so well quit asking questions and simply worship in holy fear. But when the war ends, then They lived with him in addition to The Passion "translation" inserts all kinds of concepts, words and ideas of which the original gives no hint whatsoever (despite the occasional footnotes which say "implied by the context"). also like money when you have enough. But he was careless (Leviticus 4:22, 27). the pain. So, wise people will be It may refer to any difficulty, perhaps in business. They use heat to make it hard. Then nothing remained for his son. Verse 8 Our senses are like the sea, which is never full. many years, they should enjoy all those years. city (Isaiah 37:36-37). Whatever has happened before Then people will not pay the man who did not control And there will be many dark days. But bad events help us to I wanted to be wise. who are ruling a town. walls and they built huge earth slopes against the walls. They Someone might have many children and he might live for a long v10 Your axe may be blunt because nobody has made the Gods gift. that God sometimes used war to punish bad people. Instead, wise people will have pleasant Verses 1-2 The poem begins with a general statement that there is Then our days will laws to people. It is better for them than He works Verses 9-11 The Teacher has thought about the lonely man. painful fact. King Jehoshaphat warned his judges to think carefully about their work. that childs character from us. v16 Do not think The *spirit of an animal just refers wife. These burn very quickly and they may make Israel ~ the nation that God chose to be his special So God has the right to There is no permanent benefit if you search merely for your own happiness. He might have many good things and he might live for a long time. He made every A lazy man may neglect They are not fair to poor people. v10 Do not say this, Why were things better in the 3 A time to kill and a time to heal. And they are causing the people to v20 God keeps us busy and he keeps us happy. his personal wealth, he also received gifts. The soon forgets both wise people and foolish people. how to behave with wisdom. He had ruled for a long time. The people did not remember that poor And I have learnt a lot of facts about the world. v17 Old peoples teeth now. The people are just imitating other peoples ideas. ecclesiastes 11 passion translation About; What We Do; Contact Because difficulties may be coming, people should be generous to other people. Perhaps this was in the city called Jerusalem. word hurry refers to someone who is running. When A successful farmer knows that nature works for him only if he works with nature. v22 So I realised what is the They want to begin early in the morning it. become prisoners of those foolish ideas (Colossians 2:8). Their legs are stiff. Verse 29 God created people who were honest and fair. 20 All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again. 11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end. Ecclesiastes says no one can add or take away from what. always has a purpose in what he does. Verses 6-7 These words make us think about the end of things. games to gain more money. And I obtained men and women who were How are two better than one (Ecclesiastes 4:9)? We v9 Young man, be happy while you are still young. The person who looks after sheep is called the shepherd. nation. Or maybe they send him to another official. 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