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Ecclesiastes, 3

1. To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

1. There is a given time for everything and a time for every happening under heaven:

2. A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up [that which is] planted;

2. A time for giving birth, a time for dying; a time for planting, a time for uprooting.

3. A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

3. A time for killing, a time for healing; a time for knocking down, a time for building.

4. A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

4. A time for tears, a time for laughter; a time for mourning, a time for dancing.

5. A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

5. A time for throwing stones, a time for gathering stones; a time for embracing, a time to refrain from embracing.

6. A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;

6. A time for searching, a time for losing; a time for keeping, a time for throwing away.

7. A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

7. A time for tearing, a time for sewing: a time to be silent and a time to speak.

8. A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

8. A time for loving, a time for hating; a time for war, a time for peace.

9. What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth?

9. What profit is there for a man from all his toils?

10. I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it.

10. Finally I considered the task God gave to the sons of men.

11. He hath made every [thing] beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.

11. He made everything fitting in its time, but he also set eternity in their hearts, although man is not able to embrace the work of God from the beginning to the end.

12. I know that [there is] no good in them, but for [a man] to rejoice, and to do good in his life.

12. I know that there is nothing better for him to do than to seek pleasure and well-being during his life.

13. And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it [is] the gift of God.

13. To eat, drink and find satisfaction in his work is a gift from God.

14. I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth [it], that [men] should fear before him.

14. I know that everything God does remains forever; there is nothing to add, nothing to take from it. Yet God has ordained that men fear him.

15. That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and God requireth that which is past.

15. What has happened comes again; what is now has already been; God recovers what has gone.

16. And moreover I saw under the sun the place of judgment, [that] wickedness [was] there; and the place of righteousness, [that] iniquity [was] there.

16. I have also seen under the sun, instead of justice, wickedness, and in the place of the just, the wicked.

17. I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for [there is] a time there for every purpose and for every work.

17. And I said to myself, "God will judge the just and the wicked for there is a time for everything, and a judgment for every deed."

18. I said in mine heart concerning the estate of the sons of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselves are beasts.

18. I also thought about men, how God wants to test them and let them see that they themselves are animals.

19. For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all [is] vanity.

19. For the destiny of man and animal is identical: death for one as for the other.

20. All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again.

20. Both have the same spirit; man has no superiority over animals for all pass away like wind. Both go to the same place, both come from dust and return to dust.

21. Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth?

21. Who knows if the spirit of man rises upward and if the spirit of the beast descends earthward?

22. Wherefore I perceive that [there is] nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that [is] his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him?

22. I understood that the best man can do is to be happy in what he does, for that is his lot. For who will take him to see the beyond?



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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).

Kapcsolódó versek Ecclesiastes, 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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