Eclesiastes 2:1-26 NVIPT

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Ecclesiastes 2:20-26

The Vanity of Labor in Itself v. 20. Therefore I went about to cause my heart to despair of all the labor which I took under the sun, he was inclined to regard his life as a failure, if viewed from this standpoint alone. v. 21. For there is a man whose labor is in wisdom, and in knowledge, and in equity, who possesses wisdom, applies it to the circumstances of every-day life, and uses the proper ability in so doing; yet to a man that hath not labored therein shall he leave it for his... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Ecclesiastes 2:1-26.1. The vanity of practical wisdom in itself, proved by the example of Solomon(Ecclesiastes 2:1-19).1I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and behold, this also is vanity. 2I said of laughter, It is mad; and of mirth, What doeth it? 3I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Ecclesiastes 2:1-17

24-26, Vain Undertakings Ecclesiastes 2:1-17 At the beginning of his search for happiness Solomon erected a splendid home and planned all kinds of delights of an artistic and sensuous nature. There were gardens, pools of crystal water, fruit trees, meadows filled with cattle, regal splendor, musicians who poured into the palace their sweet melodies. He went further, adding to architecture and art his intellectual pursuits. But when he had gone to the furthest limit, he turned from it all,... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Turning from the pursuit of knowledge to the pathway of pleasure, the king had given himself up to mirth, seeking the false stimulus of wine. In this also he had been disappointed, finding that mirth was madness, and all pleasure incompetent to satisfy. He next turned to his great possessions, attempting to make such use of them as to bring satisfaction not found elsewhere. He surrounded himself with every kind of luxury, gathered large possessions, gave himself over to music and to women,... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Ecclesiastes 2:11-26

Vanity and Vexation under the Sun Ecclesiastes 2:11-26 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We shall introduce our study with quotations from our booklet on Ecclesiastes. Solomon had tried everything which his heart could desire; and we find his statement thus: "And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my heart from any joy." Suppose that the man of today, who can have every wish gratified, should, from his untold riches satisfy his every desire; suppose withal that he had untold... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Ecclesiastes 2:24-26

What Is Good in This Life Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 ; Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We come now to the second great question in the Book of Ecclesiastes. It is expressed in chapters 6 and 12: "Who knoweth what is good for man in this life?" The same question is asked in several other Scriptures. We have considered Solomon's conclusions about the labors of this life, and now we are to consider more of his conclusions as to the pleasures of this life. Here is a theme that should grip every... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Ecclesiastes 2:2

‘THE LOUD LAUGH THAT SHOWS THE VACANT MIND’‘I said of laughter, It is mad: and of mirth, What doeth it?’ Ecclesiastes 2:2 Solomon says of the mirthful man, of the man who makes others laugh, that he is a madman. We need not suppose that all laughter is indiscriminately condemned, as though gloom marks a sane person and cheerfulness an insane. ‘Rejoice evermore’ is a Scriptural direction, and blithe-heartedness ought to be both felt and displayed by those who know that they have God for their... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Chapter 2 The Search for Pleasure. Experimenting With Good Things (Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 ). Ecclesiastes 2:1 ‘I said in my heart, “Go at it now, I will test out merriment. Therefore enjoy pleasure (or ‘good things’). “ And behold this also was vanity.’ The writer summarises his findings from his next venture, the search for pleasure, for good things. Perhaps meaning could be found in that. But it failed. That also was empty and meaningless. That also did not finally satisfy the heart and the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

The Preacher Has Made His Enquiries and Comes Up With Nothing (Ecclesiastes 1:12 - Ecclesiastes 2:26 ). The Preacher now brings out that he has made further enquiries and has come up with nothing. He first considers the search for intellectual knowledge (Ecclesiastes 1:12-18), and then he considers the search for pleasure (Ecclesiastes 2:1-26), but he concludes that both lead nowhere. read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 2:12-17

A Return To Philosophy and Its Hopelessness (Ecclesiastes 2:12-17 ). Ecclesiastes 2:12 ‘And I turned my mind to observing wisdom and madness and folly. For what can a man do who follows what a king has done? Only what he has already done.’ His next step was again to consider the combined ‘wisdom’ of men. He studied what was wise, he studied what was madness, he studied what was foolish and absurd. Having as king indulged himself in all the pleasures open to a king, and having found them to... read more

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Ecclesiastes 2:20-26

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Ecclesiastes 2:1-17

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Ecclesiastes 2:11-26

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Ecclesiastes 2:24-26

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Ecclesiastes 2:2

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Ecclesiastes 2:12-17

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