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Ecclesiastes 2:21

King James Version (KJV)

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Ecclesiastes 2:21

Verse 21 of 26

Scripture focus

For there is a man whose labour [is] in wisdom, and in knowledge, and in equity; yet to a man that hath not laboured therein shall he leave it [for] his portion. This also [is] vanity and a great evil.

Ecclesiastes 2:21 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ecclesiastes 2:21

Theological / Devotional

Equity. The word here translated “equity,” not found in any other book of the Bible, is from a root meaning “proper,” “fit,” “right,” and may, therefore, be translated “aptitude,” “natural ability.” Accordingly, Solomon’s thought is that should there be a man who has shown every aptitude and has been eminently successful, he must still leave the fruits of his labors to one who has had no part in building them up, and will therefore be unable to appreciate them.

Leave. Literally, “give,” in the sense of “handling over.”

Portion. That is, his inheritance — a share of land, possessions, or booty.

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