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Eclesiastes, 3

1. toiV pasin cronoV kai kairoV tw panti pragmati upo ton ouranon

1. omnia tempus habent et suis spatiis transeunt universa sub cælo

2. kairoV tou tekein kai kairoV tou apoqanein kairoV tou futeusai kai kairoV tou ektilai pefuteumenon

2. tempus nascendi et tempus moriendi tempus plantandi et tempus evellendi quod plantatum est

3. kairoV tou apokteinai kai kairoV tou iasasqai kairoV tou kaqelein kai kairoV tou oikodomhsai

3. tempus occidendi et tempus sanandi tempus destruendi et tempus ædificandi

4. kairoV tou klausai kai kairoV tou gelasai kairoV tou koyasqai kai kairoV tou orchsasqai

4. tempus flendi et tempus ridendi tempus plangendi et tempus saltandi

5. kairoV tou balein liqouV kai kairoV tou sunagagein liqouV kairoV tou perilabein kai kairoV tou makrunqhnai apo perilhmyewV

5. tempus spargendi lapides et tempus colligendi tempus amplexandi et tempus longe fieri a conplexibus

6. kairoV tou zhthsai kai kairoV tou apolesai kairoV tou fulaxai kai kairoV tou ekbalein

6. tempus adquirendi et tempus perdendi tempus custodiendi et tempus abiciendi

7. kairoV tou rhxai kai kairoV tou rayai kairoV tou sigan kai kairoV tou lalein

7. tempus scindendi et tempus consuendi tempus tacendi et tempus loquendi

8. kairoV tou filhsai kai kairoV tou mishsai kairoV polemou kai kairoV eirhnhV

8. tempus dilectionis et tempus odii tempus belli et tempus pacis

9. tiV perisseia tou poiountoV en oiV autoV mocqei

9. quid habet amplius homo de labore suo

10. eidon sun ton perispasmon on edwken o qeoV toiV uioiV tou anqrwpou tou perispasqai en autw

10. vidi adflictionem quam dedit Deus filiis hominum ut distendantur in ea

11. sun ta panta epoihsen kala en kairw autou kai ge sun ton aiwna edwken en kardia autwn opwV mh eurh o anqrwpoV to poihma o epoihsen o qeoV ap' archV kai mecri telouV

11. cuncta fecit bona in tempore suo et mundum tradidit disputationi eorum ut non inveniat homo opus quod operatus est Deus ab initio usque ad finem

12. egnwn oti ouk estin agaqon en autoiV ei mh tou eufranqhnai kai tou poiein agaqon en zwh autou

12. et cognovi quod non esset melius nisi lætari et facere bene in vita sua

13. kai ge paV o anqrwpoV oV fagetai kai pietai kai idh agaqon en panti mocqw autou doma qeou estin

13. omnis enim homo qui comedit et bibit et videt bonum de labore suo hoc donum Dei est

14. egnwn oti panta osa epoihsen o qeoV auta estai eiV ton aiwna ep' autw ouk estin prosqeinai kai ap' autou ouk estin afelein kai o qeoV epoihsen ina fobhqwsin apo proswpou autou

14. didici quod omnia opera quæ fecit Deus perseverent in perpetuum non possumus eis quicquam addere nec auferre quæ fecit Deus ut timeatur

15. to genomenon hdh estin kai osa tou ginesqai hdh gegonen kai o qeoV zhthsei ton diwkomenon

15. quod factum est ipsum permanet quæ futura sunt jam fuerunt et Deus instaurat quod abiit

16. kai eti eidon upo ton hlion topon thV krisewV ekei o asebhV kai topon tou dikaiou ekei o asebhV

16. vidi sub sole in loco judicii impietatem et in loco justitiæ iniquitatem

17. eipa egw en kardia mou sun ton dikaion kai sun ton asebh krinei o qeoV oti kairoV tw panti pragmati kai epi panti tw poihmati

17. et dixi in corde meo justum et impium judicabit Deus et tempus omni rei tunc erit

18. ekei eipa egw en kardia mou peri laliaV uiwn tou anqrwpou oti diakrinei autouV o qeoV kai tou deixai oti autoi kthnh eisin kai ge autoiV

18. dixi in corde meo de filiis hominum ut probaret eos Deus et ostenderet similes esse bestiis

19. oti sunanthma uiwn tou anqrwpou kai sunanthma tou kthnouV sunanthma en autoiV wV o qanatoV toutou outwV o qanatoV toutou kai pneuma en toiV pasin kai ti eperisseusen o anqrwpoV para to kthnoV ouden oti ta panta mataiothV

19. idcirco unus interitus est hominis et jumentorum et æqua utriusque condicio sicut moritur homo sic et illa moriuntur similiter spirant omnia et nihil habet homo jumento amplius cuncta subiacent vanitati

20. ta panta poreuetai eiV topon ena ta panta egeneto apo tou cooV kai ta panta epistrefei eiV ton coun

20. et omnia pergunt ad unum locum de terra facta sunt et in terram pariter revertentur

21. kai tiV oiden pneuma uiwn tou anqrwpou ei anabainei auto eiV anw kai pneuma tou kthnouV ei katabainei auto katw eiV ghn

21. quis novit si spiritus filiorum Adam ascendat sursum et si spiritus jumentorum descendat deorsum

22. kai eidon oti ouk estin agaqon ei mh o eufranqhsetai o anqrwpoV en poihmasin autou oti auto meriV autou oti tiV axei auton tou idein en w ean genhtai met' auton

22. et deprehendi nihil esse melius quam lætari hominem in opere suo et hanc esse partem illius quis enim eum adducet ut post se futura cognoscat



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Footnotes:

3:1-8 - The Preacher presents a famous poem about time, asserting that there is a time for everything under heaven. Life is composed of seasons, and each event is under God's sovereignty, illustrating divine order over apparent chaos (see also Psalm 31:15 and Acts 17:26).

3:9-11 - Although man is aware of time and eternity, he cannot grasp God's complete plan. This highlights human limitation and the mystery of God's purposes, but also the beauty of God's creation (see also Romans 11:33 and Isaiah 55:8-9).

3:12-13 - The Preacher affirms that the best thing a human being can do is to enjoy their work and the fruits of their labor, a gift from God. This reflects God's common grace toward all humanity (see also Psalm 128:1-2 and 1 Timothy 6:17).

3:14-15 - What God does is eternal and unchanging. Everything that happens has a purpose, and man can neither add to nor subtract from God's plan. This highlights divine sovereignty and the reverence we should have before His work (see also Psalm 33:11 and James 4:15).

3:16-17 - The Preacher reflects on the injustice and evil in the world, but reaffirms that God will judge all actions in due time. God's ultimate justice is certain, even if it is not currently visible (see also Psalm 9:7-8 and 2 Corinthians 5:10).

Verses related to Eclesiastes, 3:

Ecclesiastes chapter 3 reflects on time and divine providence. How to understand the cycles of life? This iconic text features the famous poem about the seasons of life, emphasizing that there is a set time for everything. The chapter explores themes such as God's sovereignty, the brevity of life, and the search for meaning in an ever-changing world. Ecclesiastes 3 invites us to consider our mortality and God's eternal plan. Examine with us five biblical passages that resonate with the timeless truths of this thoughtful chapter.

Romans 8:28: "We know that God works in all things for the good of those who love him, of those who have been called according to his purpose." - Offers an alternative perspective to the concept of time and purpose in Ecclesiastes 3.

Galatians 4:4: "But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law." - It contrasts with the cyclical view of time in Ecclesiastes, presenting a linear and directed view of history.

1 Peter 1:24-25: "For 'all mankind are as grass, and all their glory as the flower of the grass; the grass withers and its flower falls, but the word of the Lord stands forever'." - It echoes the theme of the transience of human life in Ecclesiastes, but offers a perspective of permanence.

Revelation 21:4: "He will wipe away every tear from your eyes. There will be no more death, nor sadness, nor crying, nor pain, for the old order has passed away." - It presents an eschatological vision that contrasts with the seemingly endless cycle described in Ecclesiastes.

Hebrews 9:27: "In the same way, as man is destined to die once and then face judgment." - It reaffirms the reality of death mentioned in Ecclesiastes, but adds the perspective of judgment.

FAQ:

What does "there is a time for every purpose under heaven" mean?

Solomon teaches that life has appointed times for every event, and God controls all the seasons. (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)

How does Ecclesiastes 3 address the theme of eternity?

God has set eternity in the hearts of men, but they do not fully understand God's plans. (Ecclesiastes 3:11)

What does Solomon say about God's judgment?

He affirms that God will judge the righteous and the wicked in due time, for there is a purpose for everything. (Ecclesiastes 3:17)

How does the chapter address death?

Solomon reflects that both men and animals die, emphasizing the limitation of human existence. (Ecclesiastes 3:19-20)

What is Solomon's recommendation about life?

He encourages us to enjoy the present, for it is a gift from God, without anxiety about the future. (Ecclesiastes 3:12-13)


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