Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong. Ecclesiastes 1 the words of the preacher, the son of david. Ecclesiastes 4 new international version niv oppression, toil, friendlessness. Ecclesiastes 1 new king james version nkjv the vanity of life. Ecclesiastes 7 new international version niv biblica. Ecclesiastes is one of 24 books of the tanakh hebrew bible, where it is classified as one of. In fact, its one of the few books of the old testament that the early church debated not including in the bible.
Ecclesiastes 5 new international version niv fulfill your vow to god. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ecclesiastes in the bible new international version. New international version ecclesiastes 6 1 i have seen another evil under the sun, and it weighs heavily on mankind. Ecclesiastes is the collected words of a teacher or preacher. Audiobible nkjv dramatized new king james version complete. Ecclesiastes 2 new international version niv pleasures are meaningless. Ecclesiastes 1, new revised standard version nrsv the. Ecclesiastes 11 new international version niv dramatized. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible, 2nd edition is just a step away.
Ecclesiastes 12 is the twelfth and the final chapter of the book of ecclesiastes in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Ecclesiastes regularly challenges the reader as to grammar and syntax. Death ecclesiastes 67 the major concern of these chapters is death. Ecclesiastes 1, new international version niv the bible app. The book of ecclesiastes niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 21 duration. Ecclesiastes 3 new international version niv biblica. Ecclesiastes 3 new international version niv bible gateway. Ecclesiastes 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The book of ecclesiastes niv audio holy bible high. Ecclesiastes 1 american standard ver bible in basic english darbys translation english standard version king james version new american standard new international ver new king james ver new living translation new revised standard ver revised standard ver the message bible world english bible youngs literal. The book of ecclesiastes the new international commentary on the old testament longman iii, tremper on.
Aaron is the primary teaching elder at cornerstone church in waterloo, wisconsin. Both of these mean that he was in the royal line of judah. The authorized version or king james version kjv, 1611. What do people gain from all their labors at which they toil under the sun. Ecclesiastes 3 a time for everything learn religions. New international version there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. Longman in this commentary on ecclesiastes attempts to give a different perspective on the book of ecclesiastes.
I saw the tears of the oppressed and they have no comforter. There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. No time period or writers name is mentioned in the book, but several passages suggest that king solomon may be the author 1. Everything is meaningless the words of the teacher, son of david, king in jerusalem. Ecclesiastes, song of songs the niv application commentary. Ecclesiastes is traditionally read at sukkot the feast of booths, ingathering or tabernacles, beginning on the 15th day of the seventh month tishri, which generally falls in september or october and follows the new year, rosh. Ecclesiastes 6 new international version niv dramatized. This summary of the book of ecclesiastes provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ecclesiastes. The book contains philosophical speeches by a character called qoheleth the teacher, composed probably between the 5th to 2nd century bce.
The book of ecclesiastes from the holy bible new international version niv book 21 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed. The king james version of the bible translates the word as vanity, but the new international version uses meaningless, a concept most of us find easier to understand. Ecclesiastes 10 new international version bibleserver. Is there anything of which men say, see, this is new. Ecclesiastes 11 new international version niv dramatized audio bible. Ecclesiastes 6 new international version niv biblica. These are all of the chapters of the book of ecclesiastes.
That which has been, is that which is to be, and that which has been done, is that which will be done, and there is no new thing under the sun. Ecclesiastes at wikisource authorised king james version ecclesiastes at united states conference of catholic bishops new american bible ecclesiastes at bible gateway new king james version a metaphrase of the book of ecclesiastes by gregory thaumaturgus. Ecclesiastes 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. Please check the reference to make sure it is correct. Audiobible niv 21 ecclesiastes dramatized new international. My heart has understood great wisdom and knowledge.
The sun rises and the sun sets, and hurries back to where it. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs. Ecclesiastes 3 niv a time for everything there is a time bible. The book of ecclesiastes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12. Instead of trying to figure out who the author is, longman understands the book as dialogues of two different people. Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever. Ecclesiastes intro, new international version niv the. The book of ecclesiastes presents a challenge to casual bible readers and academics alike. This is the holy book of ecclesiastes, known as ecclesiastes or, the preacher. The teacher is described as having been king over israel in jerusalem, and as the son of david. Ecclesiastes 12, new international version niv the. Everything is meaningless 1 the words of the teacher,a son of david, king in jerusalem.
Ecclesiastes 1 niv bible the words of the teacher, son of. Sep 16, 2014 everything is meaningless 1 the words of the teacher,a son of david, king in jerusalem. Ecclesiastes 4 new international version ecclesiastes 3 ecclesiastes 4 ecclesiastes 5 4 1 again i looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun. New international version niv dramatized audio bible duration.
The book of ecclesiastes the new international commentary on. Ecclesiastes and song of songs have always presented particular challenges to their readers, especially if those readers are seeking to understand them as part of christian scripture. That which is crooked cannot be made straight,by all the art and cunning, wisdom and knowledge of man, that he can attain unto. Fear god and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. Ecclesiastes is traditionally read at sukkot the feast of booths, ingathering or tabernacles, beginning on the 15th day of the seventh month tishri, which generally falls in september or october and follows the new year, rosh hashanah, and the day of atonement, yom kippur.
Ecclesiastes 9 king james version books of the bible. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Ecclesiastes 11 niv read the new international version. Death may come too soon, and funerals can serve as reminders of ones own mortality. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the believers bible commentary and the cultural backgrounds study bible niv and nrsv is just a step away. Ecclesiastes at united states conference of catholic bishops new. Bible version ecclesiastes at wikisource authorised king james version. The narrator is using a speech from the wiseman qoheleth to teach something. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Ecclesiastes 1 new international version niv biblica. Apr 27, 2019 the king james version of the bible translates the word as vanity, but the new international version uses meaningless, a concept most of us find easier to understand.
The niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark office by biblica, inc. Ecclesiastes 3 king james version kjv bible gateway. Ecclesiastes 3 to every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Audiobible niv dramatized new international version high quality.
The authorized version or king james version kjv, 1611, 1769. The niv application commentary ecclesiastessong of songs. Ecclesiastes 12 niv remember your creator in the days of bible. Ecclesiastes 1 the words of the preacher, the son of david, king in jerusalem. Ecclesiastes 2 new king james version nkjv the vanity of pleasure 2 i said in my heart, come now, i will test you with mirth. Sep 16, 2014 6 i have seen another evil under the sun, and it weighs heavily on mankind. Ecclesiastes at united states conference of catholic bishops new american bible ecclesiastes at bible gateway new king james version a metaphrase of the book of ecclesiastes by gregory thaumaturgus. The words of the teacher, son of david, king in jerusalem. A time for everything there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. Ecclesiastes 1 new international version niv dramatized. The books theme and tone seem so contrary to the rest of scripture. Then the water returns again to the rivers and flows. One of the biggest questions surrounding ecclesiastes is in regards.
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