4 One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever. Ecclesiastes 3:19 Context. Ecc 3:19 - For what happens to the sons of men also happens to animals; one thing befalls them: as one dies, so dies the other. Yet I also came to realize that one fate overcomes them both. What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh un Watch our overview video on the book of Ecclesiastes, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. For that which befalleth, &c. — They are subject to the same diseases, pains, and casualties. To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;#to be…: Heb. Surely, they all have one breath; man has … Ecclesiastes 3:19 (King James Version) ... Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 3:19. That which befalleth the sons of men - literally, the event (happenstance) of the sons of men, i. e., what comes upon them from outside, by virtue of the ordinance of God. I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life. Ecclesiastes 3:19: For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all is vanity. The book contains philosophical speeches by a character called 'Qoheleth' (="the Teacher"; Koheleth or Kohelet), composed probably between 5th to 2nd century BC. Ecclesiastes 10 King James Version (KJV). 3 Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool. Ecclesiastes 3:19 Context. 2 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. 17 I said in mine heart, God shall iudge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there, for euery purpose and for euery worke. For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts - From the present comparison of great men to beasts, the author takes occasion to enforce the subject by mentioning the state of mankind in general, with respect to the mortality of their bodies; and then, by an easy transition, touches in the next verse on the point which is of such infinite consequence to religion. 17 I said in mine heart, God shall iudge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there, for euery purpose and for euery worke. All physical creatures are composed of dust and return to dust again. Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. Ecclesiastes 3:1-9 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; Read verse in King James Version Ecclesiastes 3:11-15 KJV 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. Ecclesiastes 10:19 A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things. Death in particular Ecclesiastes 3:2, Ecclesiastes 3:11 is a part of the “work that God doeth.” Ecclesiastes 3:21 Ecclesiastes 7:2 It is better to enter a house of mourning than a house of feasting, since death is the end of every man, and the living should take this to heart. For he speaks not here of man’s rational and immortal spirit, nor of the future life. Peshitta, Targum, and Talmud attribute the authorship of the book to King Solomon. 2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. Ecclesiastes 3:19 (King James Version) ... Ecclesiastes 3:20 >> The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. They have all one breath — One breath of life, which is in their nostrils; by which the beasts perform the same animal functions. What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun? The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. As one dies so dies the other; indeed, they all have the same breath and there is … Ecclesiastes 3:19. As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand. Ecclesiastes 3:19-20. Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 19 For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all [is] vanity. Ecclesiastes 3:19 For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all is vanity. Ecclesiastes 3:19. And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God. See the Ecclesiastes 2:14 note. Ecclesiastes … Ecclesiastes 8:15 Ecclesiastes King James Version KJV The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. Ecclesiastes 5:15 KJV. Ecclesiastes 3:19–20 19 For h that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even i one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all is vanity. Literally, "For the sons of men (Adam) are a mere chance, as also the beast is a mere chance." 3 What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun? Ecclesiastes 3:19. Ecclesiastes 3 King James Version (KJV). One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever. Ecclesiastes 2:14 The wise man has eyes in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. Ecclesiastes 3 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; Read verse in King James Version Ecclesiastes 3:19 For the fate of the sons of men and the fate of beasts is the same. So dieth the other — As certainly, and no less painfully. God's delay in judgment gives scope for the "manifestation" of their infidelity (Ecclesiastes 8:11; Psalms 55:19; II Peter 3:3,4). Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. 10 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. 3 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; Both the righteous and the wicked—even the animals!—go to the same place at death. Ecclesiastes 3:19. Read verse in King James Version Ecclesiastes 3:19-20 KJV For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all is vanity. For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts, &c.] Aben Ezra says this verse is according to the thoughts of the children of men that are not wise; but rather the wise man says what he does according to his own thoughts, and proceeds to prove the likeness and equality of men and beasts; even one thing befalleth them; Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 King James Version (KJV). 18 I said in my heart concerning the estate of the sonnes of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselues are beasts. Ecclesiastes 3:19–21 19 For h that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even i one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all is vanity. Ecclesiastes 3:19. Ecclesiastes 1 King James Version (KJV). Read verse in King James Version 18 I said in my heart concerning the estate of the sonnes of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselues are beasts. Ecclesiastes 5:19 Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God. 3 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1 King James Version (KJV). Ecclesiastes 5:15 greed materialism heaven I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life. Ecclesiastes 3 is the third chapter of the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. These words can only be the sentiments of the skeptical oppressors. 3 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; Ecclesiastes 3:19 19 For h that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even i one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all is vanity. These scriptures make it abundantly clear that no one goes to either heaven or hell at death, and further, no one who is dead has the capacity to feel joy or pain. 1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. Merry: but the earth abideth for ever are composed of dust and return to dust.... 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