Ecclesiastes 3:11-13 WEB

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:11-15

We have seen what changes there are in the world, and must not expect to find the world more sure to us than it has been to others. Now here Solomon shows the hand of God in all those changes; it is he that has made every creature to be that to us which it is, and therefore we must have our eye always upon him. I. We must make the best of that which is, and must believe it best for the present, and accommodate ourselves to it: He has made every thing beautiful in his time (Eccl. 3:11), and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:11

He hath made every thing beautiful in his time ,.... That is, God has made everything; as all things in creation are made by him, for his pleasure and glory, and all well and wisely, there is a beauty in them all: so all things in providence; he upholds all things; he governs and orders all things according to the counsel of his will; some things are done immediately by him, others by instruments, and some are only permitted by him; some he does himself, some he wills to be done by others,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:12

I know that there is no good in them ,.... In these things; as the Arabic version; in the creatures, as Jarchi; in all sublunary enjoyments; in everything the wise man had made a trial of before, as natural Wisdom and knowledge, worldly pleasure, riches, and wealth; the "summun bonum", or happiness of men, did not lie in these things; this he knew by experience, and had the strongest assurance of it: or in them, that is, the children of men, as the Targum: there is no real good thing in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:13

And also that every man should eat and drink ,.... Not to excess, but in moderation; and yet freely, plentifully, and cheerfully; and not alone, but giving the poor a portion with him; and in all having in view the glory of God, 1 Corinthians 10:31 ; and enjoy the good of all his labour ; take the comfort of what he has been labouring for, and not lay it up for, and leave it to, he knows not who: the Targum is, "and see good in his days, and cause his children, at the time of his... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 3:11

Beautiful in his time - God's works are well done; there are order, harmony, and beauty in them all. Even the caterpillar is a finished beauty in all the changes through which it passes, when its structure is properly examined, and the ends kept in view in which each change is to issue. Nothing of this kind can be said of the works of man. The most finished works of art are bungling jobs, when compared with the meanest operation of nature. He hath set the world in their heart - העולם ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 3:12

I know that there is no good in them, but, etc. - Since God has so disposed the affairs of this world, that the great events of providence cannot be accelerated or retarded by human cares and anxieties, submit to God; make a proper use of what he has given: do thyself no harm, and endeavor as much as possible to do others good. Enjoy, and bless thyself; let others share The transient blessing: 'tis the gift of God. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Section 4. In confirmation of the truth that man's happiness depends upon the will of God, Koheleth proceeds to show how Providence arranges even the minutest concerns; that man can alter nothing, must make the best of things as they are, bear with anomalies, bounding his desires by this present life. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:10-15

There is a plan and system in all the circumstances of man's life; he feels this instinctively, but he cannot comprehend it. His duty is to make the best of the present, and to recognize the immutability of the law that governs all things. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:11

He hath made every thing beautiful in his ( its ) time . "Everything:" ( eth hacol ) does not refer so much to the original creation which God made very good ( Genesis 1:31 ), as to the travail and business mentioned in Ecclesiastes 3:10 . All parts of this have, in God's design, a beauty and a harmony, their own season for appearance and development, their work to do in carrying on the majestic march of Providence. Also he hath set the world in their heart. "The world;" ... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:12

I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice; rather, I knew , perceived , that there was no good for them ; i . e . for men. From the facts adduced, Koheleth learned this practical result—that man had nothing in his own power (see on Ecclesiastes 2:24 ) which would conduce to his happiness, but to make the best of life such as he finds it. Vulgate, Cognovi quod non esset melius nisi laetari . To do good in his life ; τοῦ ποιεῖν ἀγαθόν ;; Facere... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:11-15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 3:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 3:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:10-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Ecclesiastes 3:12

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