Ecclesiastes (ɪˌkliːzɪˈæstiːz) n (Bible) (functioning as singular) a book of the Old Testament, probably written about 250 bc [via Late Latin, from Greekekklēsiastēsmember of the assembly; see ecclesia] Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 20...
virtue of intuition or some undisclosed source. Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry thy voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter. (Ecclesiastes 10:20)...
Ecclesiastes 1-12 English Standard Version All Is Vanity 1 The words of the Preacher,[a] the son of David, king in Jerusalem. 2 Vanity[b] of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity.3 What does man gain by all the toil at which he toils under the sun?4 A...
Ecclesiastes 1-12 New International Version Everything Is Meaningless 1 The words of the Teacher,[a] son of David, king in Jerusalem: 2 “Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher.“Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” 3 What do people gain from all their labors at which ...
This award-winning cross-cultural commentary brings together Ecclesiastes and the Bhagavad-gita in questioning the meaning of life.
Ecclesiastes Ecclesiastes(web) Messages Fear and Obey God Ecc 12: This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every work into judgment,...
“(There is) a time to be silent and a time to speak . . .” Ecclesiastes 3: 7b 2.WALK HUMBLY “He has shown you . . . what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 ...
“You have made everything beautiful in its time” (Ecclesiastes 3:11). * * * * * * * * * * Thank you, Father, for continually blessing your people—not just corporately but individually. You even bestow custom-blessings, specifically designed for the pleasure of one! And thank You ...
This Chinese phrase can be translated into English, and each part carries a distinct meaning related to personal development, the power of thought, and tolerance. Here’s a breakdown of the phrase and its interpretation: 命由己造 (Mìng yóu jǐ zào):“Destiny is created by oneself.” This...
23. Cf. Ecclesiastes XII, v. 31. V. Tristan und Isolde, I, verses 5-8. 42. Id, III, verse 24. 46. I am not familiar with the exact constitution of the Tarot pack of cards, from which I have obviously departed to suit my own convenience. The Hanged Man, a member of the tradi...