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Ecclesiastes 2:24

King James Version (KJV)

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Ecclesiastes 2:24

Verse 24 of 26

Scripture focus

[There is] nothing better for a man, [than] that he should eat and drink, and [that] he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it [was] from the hand of God.

Ecclesiastes 2:24 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ecclesiastes 2:24

Theological / Devotional

Eat and drink. Here Solomon states his conclusion, one based upon his experiments with life. The end gain, he feels, is nil; therefore why not eat and drink, and enjoy the things life has to offer.

Make his soul enjoy good. Literally, “show his soul good.” The word “soul” here refers to one’s desires or appetites (see Prov. 10:3; 13:25; 27:7; see on Gen. 2:7; 9:5; Deut. 6:5). The statement may refer to the actual enjoyment of the fruits of his labors, and also to the satisfaction that comes in the carrying out of one’s plans and commitments.

The hand of God. It is God’s will that man should not only enjoy the fruits of his labor but also find pleasure in the carrying out of his tasks. This expression also suggests Solomon’s recognition of the overruling power of God, and the good end He has in view for His earthborn children, in spite of suffering and disappointment.

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