Ecclesiastes 8:5
Ecclesiastes 8:5 in Multiple Translations
Whoever keeps his command will come to no harm, and a wise heart knows the right time and procedure.
Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man’s heart discerneth both time and judgment.
Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man’s heart discerneth time and judgment:
Whoever keeps the law will come to no evil: and a wise man's heart has knowledge of time and of decision.
Those who follow his commands will not be involved in doing evil. Wise people think, recognizing there's a right time, and a right way.
He that keepeth the commandement, shall knowe none euill thing, and the heart of the wise shall knowe the time and iudgement.
Whoso is keeping a command knoweth no evil thing, and time and judgment the heart of the wise knoweth.
Whoever keeps the commandment shall not come to harm, and his wise heart will know the time and procedure.
He who keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment.
He that keepeth the commandments shall find no evil. The heart of a wise man understandeth time and answer.
If you obey what the king commands, he will not harm you. So be wise, and know the correct/right time to do things and the right way to do them.
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Ecclesiastes 8:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שׁוֹמֵ֣ר
מִצְוָ֔ה
לֹ֥א
יֵדַ֖ע
דָּבָ֣ר
רָ֑ע
וְ/עֵ֣ת
וּ/מִשְׁפָּ֔ט
יֵדַ֖ע
לֵ֥ב
חָכָֽם
שׁוֹמֵ֣ר
shâmar
H8104
to keep
V-Qal
מִצְוָ֔ה
mitsvâh
H4687
commandment
N-fs
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יֵדַ֖ע
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
דָּבָ֣ר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
רָ֑ע
raʻ
H7451
bad
Adj
וְ/עֵ֣ת
ʻêth
H6256
time
Conj | N-cs
וּ/מִשְׁפָּ֔ט
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
Conj | N-ms
יֵדַ֖ע
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לֵ֥ב
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms
חָכָֽם
châkâm
H2450
wise
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ecclesiastes 8:5
שׁוֹמֵ֣ר
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
V-Qal
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
מִצְוָ֔ה
mitsvâh
H4687
"commandment"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means a command or law given by God or humans, as seen in the Bible's rules and guidelines. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy. The commandments guide people's actions.
Definition: 1) commandment 1a) commandment (of man) 1b) the commandment (of God) 1c) commandment (of code of wisdom)
Usage: Occurs in 177 OT verses. KJV: (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept. See also: Genesis 26:5; 1 Chronicles 28:8; Psalms 19:9.
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יֵדַ֖ע
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
דָּבָ֣ר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
רָ֑ע
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
Adj
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
וְ/עֵ֣ת
ʻêth
H6256
"time"
Conj | N-cs
Eth means time, especially now or when, and can refer to an event, experience, or occasion. It is often used to describe a specific moment or period.
Definition: 1) time 1a) time (of an event) 1b) time (usual) 1c) experiences, fortunes 1d) occurrence, occasion
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after, (al-) ways, [idiom] certain, [phrase] continually, [phrase] evening, long, (due) season, so (long) as, (even-, evening-, noon-) tide, (meal-), what) time, when. See also: Genesis 8:11; 2 Chronicles 35:17; Psalms 1:3.
וּ/מִשְׁפָּ֔ט
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
Conj | N-ms
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
יֵדַ֖ע
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
לֵ֥ב
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
חָכָֽם
châkâm
H2450
"wise"
Adj
This word means wise or skilled, describing someone intelligent or crafty, like a cunning man or a prudent leader.
Definition: 1) wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man). See also: Genesis 41:8; Proverbs 16:14; Psalms 49:11.
Study Notes — Ecclesiastes 8:5
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- Context
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- Ecclesiastes 8:5 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ecclesiastes 8:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ecclesiastes 8:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ecclesiastes 8:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Ecclesiastes 8:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ecclesiastes 8:5
- Cambridge Bible on Ecclesiastes 8:5
- Barnes' Notes on Ecclesiastes 8:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes 8:5
- Sermons on Ecclesiastes 8:5
Context — Obey the King
3Do not hasten to leave his presence, and do not persist in a bad cause, for he will do whatever he pleases.
4For the king’s word is supreme, and who can say to him, “What are you doing?”
5Whoever keeps his command will come to no harm, and a wise heart knows the right time and procedure.
6For there is a right time and procedure to every purpose, though a man’s misery weighs heavily upon him. 7Since no one knows what will happen, who can tell him what is to come?Cross References
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| 1 | Hebrews 5:14 | But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil. |
| 2 | 1 Peter 3:13–14 | Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.” |
| 3 | Philippians 1:9–10 | And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 12:32 | From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command. |
| 5 | Acts 4:19 | But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. |
| 6 | Luke 20:25 | So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” |
| 7 | Romans 13:5–7 | Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience. This is also why you pay taxes. For the authorities are God’s servants, who devote themselves to their work. Pay everyone what you owe him: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due. |
| 8 | Proverbs 17:24 | Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth. |
| 9 | Luke 12:56–57 | You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and sky. Why don’t you know how to interpret the present time? And why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right? |
| 10 | Ecclesiastes 10:2 | A wise man’s heart inclines to the right, but the heart of a fool to the left. |
Ecclesiastes 8:5 Summary
This verse is saying that when we obey God's commands, we will be safe and avoid harm. It's like having a guide who knows the way and can lead us through difficult times. To have a wise heart means to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, and to seek His guidance in all things, as we see in Psalm 23:4 and Proverbs 3:5-6. By following God's word and trusting in His timing, we can navigate life's challenges with confidence and peace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'keep his command' in Ecclesiastes 8:5?
To keep His command means to obey God's word and follow His instructions, as seen in Deuteronomy 11:1 and Psalm 119:10, which emphasizes the importance of following God's commands to live a blessed life.
How can a wise heart know the right time and procedure?
A wise heart knows the right time and procedure by seeking God's guidance through prayer and meditation on His word, as encouraged in Psalm 119:105 and Proverbs 3:5-6, which remind us to trust in God's sovereignty and timing.
Is it always easy to know the right time and procedure?
No, it is not always easy to know the right time and procedure, as Ecclesiastes 8:7 reminds us that we do not know what the future holds, but we can trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11.
What is the relationship between keeping God's command and coming to no harm?
Keeping God's command is directly related to coming to no harm, as seen in Ecclesiastes 8:5, which promises that those who obey God's word will avoid harm, and is supported by Proverbs 10:9, which states that the man who walks in integrity will be safe.
Reflection Questions
- What are some commands of God that I am currently struggling to keep, and how can I seek His guidance to obey them?
- In what ways can I cultivate a wise heart that knows the right time and procedure in my life and decisions?
- How can I balance the need to make decisions and take action with the need to wait on God's timing and guidance?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to trust in God's sovereignty and timing, rather than trying to control the outcome myself?
Gill's Exposition on Ecclesiastes 8:5
Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing,.... Either the commandment of an earthly king, which should be kept, when agreeably to the laws of the nation, and not inconsistent with the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ecclesiastes 8:5
Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment. Shall feel (experience) no evil thing - really and lastingly hurting him.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ecclesiastes 8:5
The commandment; either, 1. Of the king, of which he hath hitherto spoken. Or, 2. Of God; for the word, or commandments, or law are oft used emphatically for the word, law, or command of God, as hath been formerly and frequently observed, and the commandment is put for the commandments, as is very usual. And so Solomon passeth from his former to a new subject. Shall feel no evil thing; shall be delivered from those mischiefs which befall the disobedient. Both time and judgment; both when, and how far, and in what manner he may or must keep the commands of the king or God. For the word here rendered judgment doth signify right, as , as also a cause or controversy, as , and the manner or rule of actions, as . The sense is, A wise man knows both what he ought to do, and what are the fittest seasons for doing it, which he seeketh and embraceth.
Trapp's Commentary on Ecclesiastes 8:5
Ecclesiastes 8:5 Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man’ s heart discerneth both time and judgment.Ver. 5. Whoso keepeth the commandment,] scil., The king’ s commandment. He that is compliant, and goes as far as he can with a good conscience in his obedience to the commands of his superiors, "shall feel no evil," i.e., he shall lack no good encouragement. Or if men slight him, God will see to him, as he did to the poor Israelites in Egypt, and to David under Saul. Mordecai lost nothing at length by his love and loyalty to God and the king. Sir Ralph Percy, slain upon Hedgely Moor, in Northumberland, by the Lord Montacute, general for Edward IV, would noways depart the field, though defeated, but in dying, said, I have saved the bird in my breast, meaning his oath to King Henry VI, for whom he fought. And a wise man’ s heart discerneth both time and judgment,] scil., When and how to obey kings’ commands, the time, the means, and manner thereof, despatching them without offence to God or man. And this "a wise man’ s heart discerneth," saith the Preacher; it being the opinion of the Hebrews that in the heart especially the soul did keep her court, and exercise her noble operations of the understanding, invention, judgment, &c. Aristotle saith, Sine calore cordis anima in corpore nihil efficit, Without the heat of the heart, the soul does nothing in the body. The Scripture also makes the heart the monarch of this Isle of Man.
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ecclesiastes 8:5
Verse 5. Both time and judgment.] It is a matter of great importance to be able to discern WHEN and HOW both to speak and act; but when time and manner are both determined, the matter comes next. WHAT shall I speak? WHAT shall I do? When, how, and what, answer to time, manner, and matter. To discern all these, and act suitably, is a lesson for a philosopher, and a study for a Christian.
Cambridge Bible on Ecclesiastes 8:5
5. Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing] The words are once again ambiguous. If the “commandment” is that of the king, they enjoin unhesitating servile obedience as in the interpretation (3) of Ecclesiastes 8:3. If, according to the all but invariable use of the word in the O. T., we take it as the “commandment” of God, the meaning is in harmony with the interpretation (4) of the previous precept, and parallel with the French motto, “Fais ton devoir, avienne que pourra” (“Do thy duty, come what may”). Here again, it seems natural to assume an intentional ambiguity. A like doubt hangs over the words “shall feel (literally know) no evil thing” which may mean either “shall be anxious about no moral evil,” or more probably “shall suffer no physical evil as the penalty of moral.” Can we not imagine the writer here also with a grave irony, uttering his Delphic oracles, and leaving men to choose their interpretation, according as their character was servile or noble, moved by “the fear of the Lord,” or only by the fear of men? a wise man’s heart discerneth both time and judgment] The “heart” as, for the most part, elsewhere in the Old Testament, includes the intellectual as well as the moral element in man’s nature. In the word “time” we have, as in ch. Ecclesiastes 3:1, the καιρός or “season” on which Greek sages laid so great a stress. What is meant is that the wise man, understanding the true meaning of the previous maxim, will not be impatient under oppression, but will bide his time, and wait in patience for the working of the Divine Law of retribution.
This meaning is, however, as before, partially veiled, and the sentence might seem to imply that he should let his action depend on opportunities and be a time-server in the bad sense.
Barnes' Notes on Ecclesiastes 8:5
Feel - literally, know. The meaning is, “He who obeys the commandment (i.
Whedon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes 8:5
5. Keepeth the commandment — An obedient subject will seldom be harmed, for even a tyrant needs such subjects. Time and judgment —Better, time of judgment.
Sermons on Ecclesiastes 8:5
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Experiencing God by Anton Bosch | Anton Bosch preaches about the misconception of 'experiencing God' and how it is not based on the Bible but rather on ancient occultic practices and modern entertainment culture. H |
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02 How Our Minds Can Be Transformed by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of having the mind of Christ, highlighting the need for a transformation in our thinking to discern good and evil according to God's perfect w |
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(Genesis) - Part 2 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of God's declaration that His creation is good. He points out that there is one day in the creation account where God does not |
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Spiritual Discernment - What Is Spiritual Discernment? by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of love in the life of a believer. They highlight how the love of God fills the heart of a believer and is expressed in pract |
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Hebrews 4 & 5 by Pat Kenney | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not taking the word of God lightly. He warns against simply being inspired by the message without truly internalizing and |
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Christ, Our Great High Priest by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the theme of holiness throughout the Bible. He highlights that God desires a holy people and that the Bible is a holy scripture that reveals |
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The Real or the Plastic by Reuben Walter | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being watchful and prayerful, as we do not know when the time of the Lord's return will be. He encourages the congregation |