Ecc_3:18

13. Ecclesiastes 3:18.

"I said in mine heart (Solomon's reasoning) concerning the estate of the sons of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselves are beasts." This is one of the favorite verses used by Jehovah's Witnesses, saying that we go to the grave the same as an animal, body and soul. The "beast" here is referring to the unregenerated man. That his old nature is sin (Romans 3:23) and that the old body will die (Romans 6:23). The word "beast" is descriptive of his character. When he views himself as God does, then he will recognize the need of a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.