Man cannot express it.
aThe eye is not satisfied with seeing,
Nor the ear filled with hearing.
That which is done is what will be done,
And there is nothing new under the sun.
“See, this is new”?
It has already been in ancient times before us.
Nor will there be any remembrance of things that are to come
By those who will come after.
The Grief of Wisdom
| << Ecclesiastes 1:9 | Ecclesiastes 1:11 >> |
Ecclesiastes 1:10
old time—Hebrew, "ages."
which was—The Hebrew plural cannot be joined to the verb singular. Therefore translate: "It hath been in the ages before; certainly it hath been before us" [HOLDEN]. Or, as MAURER: "That which has been (done) before us (in our presence, I Chronicles 16:33), has been (done) already in the old times."
| << Ecclesiastes 1:9 | Ecclesiastes 1:11 >> |
DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. However, it is up to the individual to "prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good" (I Thessalonians 5:21). The content of these resources does not necessarily reflect the views of CGG. They are provided for information purposes only.
Join 137,235+ readers
A Verse and a Thought,
Every Morning
Consistent Bible study is hard to start.
The Berean gives you the starting point: one scripture and a focused commentary in your inbox each morning — read it in minutes, or go as deep as you like.
Free, daily, and spam-free. We never share your address. Unsubscribe anytime.