In this chapter Solomon reflects on the purpose of working / laboring in this world – is it meaningless, or not? “There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God, for apart from him…
Category: Ecclesiastes
Thoughts and commentaries on the Book of Ecclesiastes.
Ecclesiastes 1
This book, written by Solomon, is somewhat of a lament. After many years of great wisdom he sees the fruitlessness and futility of many pursuits, and writes his reflections down in this book. ” ‘Meaningless! Meaningless!’ says the Teacher. ‘Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.’ What do people gain from all their labors at which they…