5:7 For - There is a great deal of folly, as in multitude of dreams, which for the most part are vain and insignificant, so also in many words, in making many vows whereby a man is exposed to many snares and temptations. “This was too painful for me, until I went into the sanctuary of God.” There he finds help and consolation, and is strengthened to resume and extend his inquiries. So, in these chapters we get a good cross-section of issues of life and how to approach them. Ecclesiastes 5:7, ESV: "For when dreams increase and words grow many, there is vanity; but God is the one you must fear." For — There is a great deal of folly, as in multitude of dreams, which for the most part are vain and insignificant, so also in many words, in making many vows whereby a man is exposed to many snares and temptations. For in the multitude of dreams, &c.— From the 2nd to this verse we have Solomon's second admonition to this purpose. For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities. “This was too painful for me, until I went into the sanctuary of God.” There he finds help and consolation, and is strengthened to resume and extend his inquiries. Ὅτι ἐ πλήθει ἐνυπνίων καὶ ματαιοτήτων καὶ λόγων πολλῶν ὅτι σὺ τὸν, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. For fear God. Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 The Meaning of Pleasure. But fear thou God.] Ecclesiastes 5 English Standard Version (ESV) Fear God. If you see the oppression of the poor, and the violent perversion of justice… do not marvel at the matter: The Preacher spoke realistically about life under the sun. New American Standard Version. Earlier, we spoke about how dreams come from various places. For in the multitude of dreams and vanities and many words. Search Type: Description: Example: all: search for verses that contains all of the search words. The reason for the foregoing admonition now following places the inconsiderate vow under the general rubric of inconsiderate words. God's service, which ought to be our chief good, becomes by "dreams" (foolish fancies as to God's requirements of us in worship) and random "words," positive "vanity." For in the multitude of dreams, and many words. But fear thou God — Fear the wrath of God, and therefore be sparing in making vows, and just in performing them. He cannot afford to give moneyto the officials. הפיר, Mishnic התּיר) the vow. Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible. The Bible study connection. Whoever fears God truly will speak nothing before Him that does not come from the very centre of his heart, will vow nothing which he is not resolved inviolably to perform. Bible Study Questions . ; as dreams are vain things, or there are abundance of vain things that come into the mind in dreams; so vain and idle are the many excuses which are made for the non-performance of vows; or there are many vain things which are uttered in making of them, or in long prayers to God; or in discourses concerning him; to all which is opposed the fear of God; but fear thou God; give no heed to dreams, nor to the many words of men, which are vain and foolish; but keep close to the word of God, and worship him internally and externally, in spirit and in truth; for herein lies the sum and substance of religion; see Ecclesiastes 12:13; The Targum is, "for in the multitude of the dreams of the false prophets believe not, nor in the vanities of the authors of enchantments, and the many speeches of ungodly men; but serve the wise and just, and of them seek doctrine, and fear before the Lord;'. According to the interpunction of the passage before us, וּד הר is the pred., and thus, with the Venet., is to be translated: "For in many dreams and vanities there are also many words." The question with lammah resembles those in Ezra 4:22; Ezra 7:23, and is of the same kind as at Ecclesiastes 7:16.; it leads us to consider what a mad self-destruction that would be (Jeremiah 44:7, cf. והבלים, however, connects itself with "vanity of vanities," which is Koheleth's final judgment regarding all that is earthly. Yet, even here, he maintains his professional character. A list of the best commentaries on Ecclesiastes ranked by scholars, journal reviews, and site users. For in the multitude, &c. — There is a great deal of folly, as in a multitude of dreams, which for the most part are vain and insignificant, so also in many words, especially in making many vows, whereby a man is exposed to many snares and temptations. Putting the words into their simplest construction, by Hebrew usage we have. But there are also passages in which it cannot be otherwise translated than by "also." Commentary on Ecclesiastes (with John Cobb and Brian Racer) Well done 77 page commentary in Pdf Recommended - Chasing the Wind - A Life of Futility ; Apple has numerous excellent quotes from other sources (Warren Wiersbe, Ray Stedman, Charles Swindoll, J Vernon McGee and the list goes on). Design & Purpose of Ecclesiastes. Internet Verse Search Commentaries Word Analysis ITL - draft. Ecclesiastes 4:4-5:7 In many cases, it is true, we are not under the necessity of translating vav by "also;" but since the "and" here does not merely externally connect, but expresses correlation of things homogeneous, an "also" or a similar particle involuntarily substitutes itself for the "and," e.g., Genesis 17:20 (Jerome): super Ismael quoque; Exodus 29:8 : filios quoque; Deuteronomy 1:32 : et nec sic quidem credidistis; Deuteronomy 9:8 : nam et in Horeb; cf. “Koheleth was a hakim,” a public teacher, and amid the comforts of the sanctuary he still utters admonitions and suggestions concerning true and fitting worship, “seeking out and setting in order” pithy and wholesome sayings. to Koheleth he supposes that some one has publicly resolved on an act of charity (צדקה), i.e., has determined it with himself, and that now the representative of the congregation (שׁליח) comes to demand it. Outline of Ecclesiastes. The words or arguments which you might think of using to justify yourself, are as vain as dreams. The Pleasure Cycle. (Matthew 6:33; 7:21-23; 1 Corinthians 11:27ff). And so eschew this evil of fond babbling (in God’s service especially), which is no less a vanity than plain doting, and procures Divine displeasure. Hitzig, as Knobel before him, seeks to help this, for he explains: "for in many dreams are also vanities, i.e., things from which nothing comes, and (the like) in many words." Mere human dreams are basically empty, and are dreams aren"t telling us anything earth shaking! The Preparation of Worship - Ecclesiastes 5; The Power of Worship - Psalm 40, John 12; The Protocol of Worship - Psalm 100; Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7. Therefore the passage cannot at all be traditionally understood of an official dissolution of an oath. His many words are as vain, when you come to examine them, as the uneasiness brought on you by a dream, which vanisheth away when you awake: Ecclesiastes 5:3. The dreams that are safe to believe, are those that line up with the Word of God. worship is made worthless, and vows come to be rashly uttered. We do not reckon among these Psalm 31:12, where we do not translate "also my neighbours," and Amos 4:10, where the words are to be translated, "and that in your nostrils." The כי following connects itself with the thought lying in 6a, that much talk, like being much given to dreams, ought to be avoided: it ought not to be; much rather (imo, Symm. Such mockery of God would bring the Divine displeasure, which might blast what was thus unduly kept. Unfortunately, even some Christians treat God with less respect than mere human beings (Malachi 1:6-9). Ecclesiastes 7:5. Ver. He cannot obtain a fair decision. commentaries, but also practically in terms of its message for the church. I still like what Kidner said, "No amount of emphasis on grace can justify taking liberties with God, for the very concept of grace demands gratitude; and gratitude cannot be casual" (p. 53). But there is no evidence that the priests had the power of releasing from vows. There is a great deal of vanity and folly, as in. On the contrary, Isaiah 32:7 is scarcely otherwise to be translated than "also when the poor maketh good his right," like 2 Samuel 1:23, "also in their death they are not divided." In 2 Chronicles 27:5, in like manner, the two vavs are scarcely correlative, but we have, with Keil, to translate, "also in the second and third year." The Telmisenses nulla somnia evacuabant, saith Tertullian, (a) made no dreams to be vain. By these, worship is made worthless, and vows come to be rashly uttered. Ecclesiastes 5:7 For where many dreams are, there are vanities and many words, with them is it even so. Then people go to their eternal home and mourners go about the streets. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil. Instead, Solomon won"t be impressed by those who claim that there is some hidden message or truth in our dreams. Plural of emphasis = great vanity: i.e. : ne credas; or better, with Ginsburg, היא equals it is) without taking one of the vavs in the sense of "also." (7) This verse presents some difficulties of translation springing from corruption of text, but not affecting the general sense; according to which the many words which belong to the dreams and vanities of heathendom are contrasted with the fear of the only God. But that some dreams are divine, some diabolical, and some natural, Peculiare solarium naturalis oraculi, as one speaketh, good symptoms and indications of the natural constitution, no wise man ever doubted. 5 Better is it that thou shouldest not vowe, then that thou shouldest vowe and not pay. Supposing that hammalach is the official name of a man, and that of a priest, we appear to be under the necessity of imagining that he who is charged with the obligation of a vow turns to the priest with the desire that he would release him from it, and thus dissolve (bibl. Putting the words into their simplest construction, by Hebrew usage we have, This comes by many reveries and talkings and vanities. Ecclesiastes 2:1-11. That of the philosopher (b) hath a truth in it, Iustum ab iniusto non somno, sed somnio discerni, that a good man may be distinguished from a bad, though not by his sleep, yet by his dreams in his sleep. with the Targ. One would not barge into the President's office unannounced and unprepared, neither should we with God. If you see the oppression of the poor, and the violent perversion of justice and righteousness in a province, do not marvel at the matter; for high official watches over high official, and higher officials are over them.Moreover the profit of the land is for all; even the king is served from the field. 5 [] Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Without doubt hammǎlāch is an official byname of a priest, and that such as was in common use at the time of the author. For … vanities - Or, For so it happens through many dreams and vanities and many words. The verse is better understood as telling why worship ever becomes unprofitable, so as to make necessary the preceding admonitions. For in the multitude of dreams ... (there are) ... vanities, ... - (Note, Ecclesiastes 5:3.) Yet if you have vowed or promised any thing with an oath, do not be dilatory in performing it. David Guzik commentary on Ecclesiastes 1, where the author questions whether or not God matters, and declares that life is meaningless. Ecclesiastes 5:7. Ecclesiastes 5:14. ; but וגו בּרב has not the character of a virtual antecedent, - the meaning of the expression remains as for the rest the same; but Hitzig's objection is of force against it (as also against Ewald's disposition of the words, like the of Symmachus, Jerome, and Luther: "for where there are many dreams, there are also vanities, and many words"), that it does not accord with the connection, which certainly in the first place requires a reason referable to inconsiderate talk, and that the second half is, in fact, erroneous, for between dreams and many words there exists no necessary inward mutual relation. 6 Do not let your mouth cause your flesh to sin, nor say before the messenger of God that it was an error. God‘s service, which ought to be our chief good, becomes by “dreams” (foolish fancies as of God‘s requirements of us in worship), and random “words,” positive “vanity.” The remedy is, whatever fools may do, “Fear thou God” (Ecclesiastes 12:13). Ecclesiastes 5:7 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Ecclesiastes 5:7, NIV: "Much dreaming and many words are meaningless.Therefore fear God." Cycle of Satisfaction. Well may an upright soul say to Satan himself, I fear God; and because I fear him, I do not fear thee. There is much oppressionand perversion of justice. vav, like the Greek καί, the Lat. But not only is this assumed carrying forward of the ב doubtful, but the principal thing would be made a secondary matter, and would drag heavily. Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary Ecclesiastes 5:15. Where the Talm. The further warning refers to the lessening of the sin of a rash vow unfulfilled as an unintentional, easily expiable offence: "and say not before the messenger of God that it was a שׁגגה, a sin of weakness." 2. For in the multitude, &c. — There is a great deal of folly, as in a multitude of dreams, which for the most part are vain and insignificant, so also in many words, especially in making many vows, whereby a man is exposed to many snares and temptations. The words under consideration are words which are empty, i.e. Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments Ecclesiastes 5:7. Maybe they donothing. Thus also Bullock renders, but without assigning a reason for it. Study the bible online using commentary on Ecclesiastes 5 and more! As has been pointed to already, the answers to the problems of the human condition lie with Him. Ecclesiastes 5:5-7 New King James Version (NKJV) 5 Better not to vow than to vow and not pay. Dreaming doesn"t really accomplish anything, and neither does mere talk. The relation in _Ecc 5:2 is different where vav is that of comparison, and that which is compared follows the comparison. Ecclesiastes 5. divers vanities. Bible Commentary Ecclesiastes 5:8-17. Yet, even here, he maintains his professional character. John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible, Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Ernst Hengstenberg on John, Revelation, Ecclesiastes, Ezekiel & Psalms. And in Hosea 8:6, והוּא, at least according to the punctuation, signifies "also it," as Jerome translates: ex Israele et ipse est. That dreams are named first, arises from a reference back to Ecclesiastes 5:2, according to which they are the images of what a man is externally and mentally busied and engaged with. So, Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 he’s going to tell us about how we should relate to God. Ecclesiastes 4 Commentary: In Ecclesiastes 4 and 5 the Preacher wants to talk to us about the following subjects: Oppression; Work; Companionship; Wisdom; God; Riches; Enjoying life; And really – what more is there to life? כי refers to the exhortation, indirectly contained in what precedes, to avoid many words in our intercourse with God. — The first part of this verse, as given in our version, that there are “vanities” in dreams, etc., has no meaning. The remedy is, "Fear God" (Ecclesiastes 12:13), then thou wilt speak and vow nothing which thou dost not sincerely mean. "Rather, fear God"-That is, approach Him with deep respect. But fear thou God — Fear the wrath of God, and therefore be sparing in making vows, and just in performing them. Ecclesiastes 5:7, KJV: "For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God." There is beauty and freshness in this turning of Koheleth to the house of God after his weary and disheartening observations on so much of human life as he has now examined. When you make a promise to Him, keep it, and place it as the highest priority in your life (Matthew ). These. Just as there is futility in many dreams, so also in many words. under Isaiah 1:5). We could at all events render the vav, as also at Ecclesiastes 10:11; Exodus 16:6, as vav apod. For in the multitude af dreams, and in many words,] i.e., As in the multitude of dreams, so in many words, &c. There may be some matter in some of either; but neither of them wants their vanities. People should realise thatthis happens in th… Fear neither the dream nor its interpretation; God, will take care of and protect thee. Rash Vows: NETBible. Read Ecclesiastes 5 commentary using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. pdf | ppt | mp3. From hearing, the Preacher proceeds to give directions for speaking, whether it be of God or to him. Commentaries on Ecclesiastes. As he had come naked from his mother's womb, so will he return as he came. But as for the rest, it is not easy to make the matter of the warning clear. Or maybe they send him to another official. Ecclesiastes 5:7 "For in the multitude of dreams and many words [there are] also [divers] vanities: but fear thou God." The dreams could be from a source other than God. He must wait while the officials make excuses. This comes by many reveries and talkings and vanities. For in the multitude of dreams and many words. 6 Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sinne, neither say thou before the Angel, that it was an errour: wherefore should God be angrie at thy voyce, and destroy the worke of thine hands? multitude of dreams, which for the most part are vain and insignificant, so also in many words, i.e. And if we are tempted to say, "Well, this is nothing more than harsh Old Testament teaching", we need to remember that the New Testament says the exact same thing! More Ecclesiastes commentaries. Ecclesiastes 5:16. The author, in giving it to be understood that under these circumstances the offering of the sacrifice is just the direct contrary of a good work, calls to the conscience of the inconsiderate נודר: why should God be angry on account of thy voice with which thou dost excuse thy sins of omission, and destroy (vid., regarding חבּל under Isaiah 10:27) the work of thy hands (vid., under Psalm 90:17), for He destroys what thou hast done, and causes to fail what thou purposest? Bible Study Questions. Ecclesiastes 3:9-22 From Dust to Dust. 7. It appears that this verse is similar in thought to . translate "before God," as if the words of the text were אל נגד, Psalm 138:1, or as if hammalach could of itself mean God, as presenting Himself in history. Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 The Evils of Oppression. Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Keep Your Vows. The pred. Rather, fear God.". Why should God be angry at your [ a]excuse and destroy the work of your hands? but fear thou God; give no heed to dreams, nor to the many words of men, which are vain and foolish; but keep close to the word of God, and worship him internally and externally, in spirit and in truth; for herein lies the sum and substance of religion; see Ecclesiastes 12:13; The Targum is, "for in the multitude of the dreams of the false prophets believe not, nor in the vanities of the authors of enchantments, and the many speeches of ungodly men; but serve the wise and just, and of them seek doctrine, and fear before the Lord;''. St-Takla.org > bible > commentary > en > ot > matthew-henry > ecclesiastes Contact St-Takla.org website You can contact us through this form, or directly through mobile/WhatsApp: 002 … Commentary on Ecclesiastes 5:4-8 (Read Ecclesiastes 5:4-8) When a person made engagements rashly, he suffered his mouth to cause his flesh to sin. Posted on Aug 9, 2018 by Beyond Today Editor Estimated reading time: 10 minutes. This is particularly challenging for a book like Ecclesiastes. Individual cases in which a husband can dissolve the vow of his wife, and a father the vow of his daughter, are enumerated in Numbers 30; besides, in the traditional law, we find the sentence: "A vow, which one who makes it repents of, can be dissolved by a learned man (חכם), or, where none is present, by three laymen," Bechoroth 36b; the matter cannot be settled by any middle person (שׁליח), but he who has taken the vow (הנודר) must appear personally, Jore deah c. 228, 16. That the Heb. Ecclesiastes 12:5-7. Ecclesiastes 5:7 Context. applies it juristically, Shabbath 32b, etc., Rashi explains hammalach by gizbar shěl-haqdesh, i.e., treasurer of the revenues of the sanctuary; and in the Comm. Rather, fear God. It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise — Which, though it cause some grief, yet frequently brings great benefit, even reformation, and salvation both from temporal and from eternal destruction; than the song of fools — Their flatteries, or merry discourses, which are as pleasant to corrupt nature as songs or music. For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God. ἀλλά) fear God, Him before whom one should say nothing, but that which contains in it the whole heart. Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 God Alone Gives Contentment . Ecclesiastes 5:7 For in the multitude of dreams and many words [there are] also [divers] vanities: but fear thou God. Deum siquis parum metuit, valde contemnit. He will take nothing from the fruit of his labor that he can carry in his hand. Bible Commentary for Ecclesiastes 5:7. Ecclesiastes 5:7 Context. For in many dreams and in many words there is emptiness. If we proceed on the idea that liphne hammalach is of the same meaning as liphne hakkohen, Leviticus 27:8, Leviticus 27:11; Numbers 9:6; Numbers 27:2, etc., we have then to derive the figure from such passages relating to the law of sacrifice as Numbers 15:22-26, from which the words ki shegagah hi (Numbers 15:25) originate. The case supposes a man coming to the priest, and pretending that his vow was made rashly, and that it would be wrong to fulfil it. You can find the best commentary on Ecclesiastes for … Bible Study Questions and Short Commentary . Ecclesiastes 5:7 For in many dreams and in many words there is emptiness.
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