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Ecclesiastes 2:24 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 2:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 2 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God. should make: or, delight his senses”
Ecclesiastes 2:24 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ecclesiastes 2:24
After documenting life's frustrations and limitations, Solomon offers his first positive recommendation: 'There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour.' This isn't hedonistic escapism but theological realism. The phrase 'nothing better' (ayin tov, אֵין־טוֹב) suggests this is the optimal response to life under the sun. Rather than anxiously striving for permanent achievement (which proves impossible), wisdom receives life's simple provisions with gratitude. The crucial theological grounding follows: 'This also I ...
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Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 2:24
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“than that a man should rejoice in his works; for that is his portion: for who can bring him to see what will be after him?”
“because a man has no better thing under the sun”
“nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches”
“that which I have seen to be good and proper is for one to eat and to drink”
“and to do good as long as they live.”
“and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has already accepted your works.”
“what does it profit me? If the dead are not raised”
“you”
“you”
“in that he did good and gave you{TR reads us instead of you} rains from the sky and fruitful seasons”