"Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers". Ecclésiaste 1:4 - Une génération s'en va, une autre vient, et la terre subsiste toujours. Companionship and … https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/tbi/ecclesiastes-4.html. Some people have no friends. There follow after, the words: "and to a man who has not laboured therein must he give it." 4. than two handfuls with toil. To lay or fold the hands together is a gesture of laziness. Based Ecc. Waddey's comment on this paragraph: "In a godless world, sinners envy and resent another's success, rather than rejoicing in it; and in contrast he mentions the lazy fool who, rather than work, `foldeth his hands together' in rest, and `eateth his own flesh,' he consumes his inheritance. כשרון is employed in the sense of "skill, ability," here also.—That this is the envy of a man from his neighbour:—the end of the whole matter is that a man is envied by his neighbour; Vulgate, "eum patere invidae proximi." Envied — Instead of honour, he meets with envy and obloquy. All other rights reserved. 4. 11 De même, si deux couchent ensemble, ils auront chaud; mais celui qui est seul, comment aura-t-il chaud? I. "Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:4". This too is vanity and striving after wind.". 4:9-12 - This sermon encourages believers to develop intentional relationships within the Body of Christ. For this - i. e., “This successful work makes the worker an object of envy.” Some understand the meaning to be, “this work is the effect of the rivalry of man with his neighbor.”. Assuming, as Koheleth does in this discussion, from Ecclesiastes 3:22, that there is no future life, he is prepared to suggest that jealousy of one another is the main cause of men’s efforts in life. The principal passage is Proverbs 6:9-11 : "How long wilt thou lie, O sluggard? Devotion to Business springs from Jealous Competition: (a) Let us glance once more at the several symptoms we have already heard him discuss, and consider whether or not they accord with the results of our own observation and experience, is it true, then-or, rather, is it not true-that our devotion to business is becoming excessive and exhausting, and that this devotion springs mainly from our jealous rivalry and competition with each other? Anche questo è vanità e un correr dietro al vento. BibliographyEllicott, Charles John. Ecclesiastes 4:4. The coming day will burn them up,” says the Lord who rules over all. "Vanity and empty effort" are not usually predicated of labours winch are morally worthless, but of such as bring no advantage (compare Ecclesiastes 2:17). The book contains philosophical speeches by a character called '(the) Qoheleth' (="the Teacher"), composed probably between 5th to 2nd century BCE. here and in Ecclesiastes 2:21 by ἀνδρέα, virtus. 4-6 Solomon notices the sources of trouble peculiar to well-doers, and includes all who labour with diligence, and whose efforts are crowned with success. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. 1765. 1876. Ecclésiaste 4:9-12 Louis Segond (LSG). New York. Ecclesiastes 1:4 (NAS95S) The Hebrew word that is translated as “forever” is HOLAM. It is meant to highlight the futility of human effort apart from God. Looking with jealous envy on the successful rivals of their struggles, and with scorn on those less fortunate, who are contented with a more modest lot (4–6).—Then follow reflections regarding the happiness of such persons as have risen through the abundance of their goods to a distinguished and influential position in human society, but. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jfu/ecclesiastes-4.html. That for this a man is envied of his neighbour. Prosperity, which men so much covet, is the very source of provoking oppression (Ecclesiastes 4:1) and “envy,” so far is it from constituting the chief good. So, that’s all so exciting. "The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge". It so, then the workaholic and the sluggard are contrasted. 1874-1909. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/hcc/ecclesiastes-4.html. And though there is no end to his labor, his eyes are still not content with his wealth: "For whom do I toil and bereave my soul of enjoyment?" So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.". https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bcc/ecclesiastes-4.html. 4 And I saw that all toil and all achievement spring from one person’s envy of another. 1854-1889. It is hard that a man's zeal should be interpreted by his neighbour to be an envious desire to surpass, to outstrip him. Church Pulpit Commentary. I saw the tears of the oppressed, and there was no one to comfort them.+ And their oppressors had the power, and there was no one to comfort them. ", "For this a man is envied of his neighbor" (Ecclesiastes 4:4). But idleness is a sin that is its own punishment. Another human being changes the equation. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/teb/ecclesiastes-4.html. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/geb/ecclesiastes-4.html. "Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:4". "And I have seen that every labor and every skill which is done is the result of rivalry between a man and his neighbor. 4 ¶ Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is a envied of his neighbour. Used by Permission. BibliographyDunagan, Mark. Derived from כשר, "rectus fuit," it is used partly of "skill, ability in action," and partly of the "fortunate results "thereof. Then further, the connection with Ecclesiastes 4:5-6 is decisive against this view. and if he does a right thing, and yet has not right ends and views in it, it stands for nothing; it has only the appearance of good, but is not truly so, and yields no solid peace and comfort. 1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:. 4:8 used in Eccl. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/heg/ecclesiastes-4.html. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/tsk/ecclesiastes-4.html. So the tenth commandment. 4:16 The Teacher tells us that people are not fair to each other. V. The sentence against the vanity of all earthly things necessarily extends even to the greatest and most powerful of earth (13–16). Copyright StatementThese files are a derivative of an electronic edition prepared from text scanned by Woodside Bible Fellowship.This expanded edition of the Jameison-Faussett-Brown Commentary is in the public domain and may be freely used and distributed. Which naturally rob labor and talent of lasting enjoyment. If it be, as I think it is, we have grave need to take the Preacher’s warning. "Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:4". 6 Better is an a handful with b quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit. For this a man is envied - It is not by injustice and wrong only that men suffer, but through envy also. Il vaut mieux ne pas faire de vœu qu’en faire et ne pas s’en acquitter. "Better is a handful with quietness" (Ecclesiastes 4:6). That for this a man is envied of his neighbour.] and to this sense Jarchi; compare with this, Philemon 1:15. vexation, &c. = feeding on wind. Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible, Devotion to Business springs from Jealous Competition, Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, "First, the competitive urge….We may quibble if we will, and remind him (Solomon) of such people as solitary castaways or needy peasants, who toil simply to keep alive, or those artists who really love perfection for its own sake; but the fact remains that all too much of our hard work and high endeavor is mixed with the craving to outshine or not to be outshone. 4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 1905. We buy a new car, home, etc…, only to find someone trying to find fault with our choice. Denomination: Baptist. Every right work; all the worthy designs and complete works of wise and virtuous men. - Secondly, success meets with envy, and produces no lasting good to the worker; yet, however unsatisfactory the result, man must continue to labor, as idleness is ruin. "Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:4". "Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:4". See note on Ecclesiastes 1:14. It does not seem to matter what we do. 2 Therefore I praised the dead who have been long dead more than the living who are yet alive. "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible". We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Copyright StatementThese files are public domain.Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. 1870. the min in mere'ehu is as in amatz min , Psalms 18:18, and the like - the same as the compar. It aggravates the baseness of the envy, that it is on the part of one's own neighbour. Ecclesiastes 4 is the fourth chapter of the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. From the sad lot of victims innocently suffering from tyrannical persecution and oppression (1–3), the description proceeds directly to the more lucky but not more innocent condition of persons consumed with envy, dissatisfaction, and jealousy, and who with toilsome efforts chase after the treasures of this earth. Read verse in Ostervald (French) 1859. Is envied of his neighbour; instead of that honour and recompence which he deserves, he meets with nothing but envy and obloquy, and many evil fruits thereof. BibliographyNicoll, William R. "Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:4". BibliographyHengstenberg, Ernst. New International Version Update. Ecclésiaste 5.4. "Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:4". To devour one's own flesh is to work one's own ruin (compare Isaiah 49:20). BibliographyCoffman, James Burton. Ecclesiastes 3. The margin gives here the true sense, or at least the better, This springs from a man’s jealousy towards his neighbour. "George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary". Looking with jealous envy on the successful rivals of their struggles, and with scorn on those less fortunate, who are contented with a more modest lot, III. Verse 4. Two are always better than one (BDB 25) and three better than two (cf. "Mark Dunagan Commentaries on the Bible". Read verse in Riveduta 1927 (Italian) That for this a man is envied of his neighbour.] This is also vanity and vexation of spirit. Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/acc/ecclesiastes-4.html. Here again we find thoughts that are identifiable with Solomon, as in Proverbs 15:16-17; 17:1 and in Proverbs 16:8: ANOTHER WORD ON THE WORTHLESSNESS OF LABOR. (13-16) The vanity of fame and its short life. There is also, an oppression that Satan tries to harass us all with. (Calmet). {See Trapp on "Proverbs 27:4"}. NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: ECCLESIASTES 4:7-8 7 Then I looked again at vanity under the sun. 1865-1868. The verb also is frequently used to denote envy or jealousy of advantages. BibliographyJamieson, Robert, D.D. - Again, I considered all travail, and every right work. "Whedon's Commentary on the Bible". This also is a vanity and a striving after wind. and ruin themselves. 6 d Better is a handful of e quietness than two hands full of toil and a striving after wind. Every Zopyrus shall be sure to have his Zoilus. That would be an incorrect thought: whereas it is a demonstrated truth that "men envy the happy." Ecclesiastes 4:4 Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. BibliographyNisbet, James. Better a poor and wise youth Than an old and foolish king who will be admonished no more. 4. The Graec. 4. ECCLES 4:6 Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit. Better is a handful with quietness, than two handfuls and striving after wind. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/cpc/ecclesiastes-4.html. Now self is not the only issue. 5 Fools fold their hands. Now the focus and effect of the Fall are reduced. BibliographyTrapp, John. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jtc/ecclesiastes-4.html. Again I considered all travail — Hebrew כל עמל, all the labour, toil, or trouble, which men undertake or undergo; and every right work — All the worthy designs of virtuous men; that for this a man is envied of his neighbour — Instead of that honour and recompense which he deserves, he meets with nothing but envy, and obloquy, and many evil fruits thereof. BibliographyWesley, John. Is it not as accurate a delineation of our life as it could be of any ancient form of life? 4 And I saw that all toil and all achievement spring from one person’s envy of another. Who, in consequence of this very wealth, run the risk of falling into a helpless, joyless, and isolated condition, destitute of friends and adherents (7, 8). I saw all the living who walk under the sun; They were with the second youth who stands in his place. In Isaiah 11:13, קנאת אפרים is the jealousy felt by Ephraim of Judah, who was preferred: in Ecclesiastes 9:6, of this book, envy is conjoined with hatred. Copyright StatementThese files are public domain and are a derivative of an electronic edition that is available on the Christian Classics Ethereal Library Website. New International Version (NIV), Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the, Ecclesiastes 4:4 in all English translations, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print, NIV, Quest Study Bible, Comfort Print: The Only Q and A Study Bible, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture. 4:6 Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit. 4:12b). https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/wen/ecclesiastes-4.html. In addition, how many of us have inherently linked our personal worth with our economic worth? 9 Deux valent mieux qu'un, parce qu'ils retirent un bon salaire de leur travail. 4:9-12 This paragraph speaks of the advantage of companionship. 7 ¶ Then I returned, and I saw a vanity under the sun. Peshitta, Targum, and Talmud attribute the authorship of the book to King Solomon. Ecclesiastes 4:8 There is a man all alone, without even a son or brother. Ecclesiastes 4:14 leads us through that poor and wise child coming out of prison to become king after that old and foolish king. When a person is born, he is nothing, until the breath of life is breathed into him by God. Ecclesiastes 4:4. Deux valent mieux qu'un ; car ils ont un meilleur salaire de leur travail. If one be poor, he is in distress; if rich, he is exposed to envy; so that all is vanity. "Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:4". "[3] This rendition carries that implication: "I saw that all a man's toil and skill is expended through the desire to surpass his neighbor; this, too, is an empty thing and a clutching at the wind."[4]. See Proverbs 27:4. With כּי , quod , that which forms the pred. This is also vanity, and vexation of spirit; whether it be understood in the one sense or the other; how dissatisfying and vexatious is it, when a man has taken a great deal of pains to do right works for public good, instead of having thanks and praise, is reproached and calumniated for it? "Expositor's Bible Commentary". 1 Unusual skill, talent and success seem only to expose a man to envy and ill will from his neighbor. Every right work ... for this a man is envied - rather (as note, Ecclesiastes 2:21, "equity," prosperity), prosperous. All rights reserved worldwide. "Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:4". Ecclesiastes 4:4. 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;. The Ecclesiastes 4: 1 So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of such as were oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors there was power; but they had no comforter. "Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:4". BibliographyKeil, Carl Friedrich & Delitzsch, Franz. They often become great and prosperous, but this excites envy and opposition. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit. Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun. Copyright StatementThe Keil & Delitzsch Commentary on the Old Testament is a derivative of a public domain electronic edition. 1599-1645. right — rather, “prosperous” (see on Ecclesiastes 2:21). 10 Car, s'ils tombent, l'un relève son compagnon; mais malheur à celui qui est seul et qui tombe, sans avoir un second pour le relever! From the sad lot of victims innocently suffering from tyrannical persecution and oppression, II. 2 But for you who respect my name, the sun of vindication 4 will rise with healing wings, 5 and you will skip about 6 like calves released from the stall. "Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:4". BibliographyWhedon, Daniel. In this paragraph the author returns to the question that he asked in Ecclesiastes 1:3, "What does man have to show for all his trouble"? Sowing discord among brethren is an abomination in the eyes of the Lord. "Commentary on Ecclesiastes 4:4". NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. I just seems that whenever we get something really nice, someone tries to shoot us down or find a flaw in our selection. Not the same word as in Ecclesiastes 1:13; Ecclesiastes 2:23, Ecclesiastes 2:26; Ecclesiastes 3:10; Ecclesiastes 4:8; Ecclesiastes 5:14. every right work = all the dexterity in work. "Coffman Commentaries on the Old and New Testament". All Rightes Reserved, Larry Pierce, Winterbourne, Ontario.A printed copy of this work can be ordered from: The Baptist Standard Bearer, 1 Iron Oaks Dr, Paris, AR, 72855. 1871-8. 4:9,10,11,12. Ecclesiaste 4:4 E ho visto che ogni fatica e ogni buona riuscita nel lavoro provocano invidia dell’uno contro l’altro. BibliographyTorrey, R. A. The illustration hereby induced of the value of closer social connection of men and harmonious co-operation of their powers to one end (9–12) leads to the closing reflection; this is devoted to the distress and disaster of the highest circles of human society, acknowledging the fate even of the most favoured pets of fortune, such as the occupants of princely or kingly thrones, to be uncertain and liable to a reverse, and thus showing that. "First, the competitive urge….We may quibble if we will, and remind him (Solomon) of such people as solitary castaways or needy peasants, who toil simply to keep alive, or those artists who really love perfection for its own sake; but the fact remains that all too much of our hard work and high endeavor is mixed with the craving to outshine or not to be outshone. Ecclesiastes 4:1 So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of [such as were] oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors [there was] power; but they had no comforter. that for this a man is envied of his neighbour; who will be sure to find fault with what he has done, speak contemptibly of him and his work, and traduce him among men. The garment of righteousness, parti-coloured with all variety of graces, is a great eyesore to the wicked, and makes the saints maligned. Then he becomes a living soul. Finding the new version too difficult to understand? 1999. In the latter signification, namely, "advantage, gain," it occurs in Ecclesiastes 5:10; in the former we find it used in Ecclesiastes 2:21, in conjunction with wisdom and knowledge: "a man whose work is in. 5 The a fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh. "The 1599 Geneva Study Bible".
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