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Ecclesiastes 8:15 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 8:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 8 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.”
Ecclesiastes 8:15 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ecclesiastes 8:15
Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry—after wrestling with delayed justice and moral inversions (vv.10-14), the Preacher advocates receiving God's gifts with joy. The Hebrew 'simchah' (שִׂמְחָה, mirth/joy) doesn't mean hedonistic pleasure but grateful enjoyment of daily provisions as divine gifts. The phrase 'no better thing' (ein tov, אֵין טוֹב) indicates optimal response within creaturely limitations—since humans cannot control outcomes or ensure justice, they should gratefully receive present blessings.For that s...
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Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 8:15
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“and make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw”
“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.”
“nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches”
“Forbidding to marry”
“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?”