King James Version
What Does Ecclesiastes 3:10 Mean?
“I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it.”
Context
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A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
9
What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth?
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I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it.
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He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.
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I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary20. (Compare Pr 11:5).
**froward--**as in Pr 2:15, opposed to the simplicity and purity of the upright.
**in their way--**or, "conduct."
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Ecclesiastes. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Ecclesiastes 3:10 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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