Ecclesiastes 7:18

Verse 18

18. The first this refers to the moderate righteousness of Ecclesiastes 7:16; the second, to the moderate wickedness of Ecclesiastes 7:17. A middle course is recommended, that a man may neither be left desolate nor die before his time.

Shall come forth of them all Plainer English, and a better translation, would be, shall get on well with both. Common sense suggests, that God will keep a good man from excesses. Let us be patient. At another point (when he shall legitimately reach it) Koheleth will affirm that to keep God’s commandments is all there is of a man, and will say no more of mean and average.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Daniel Whedon

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 18

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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