Ecclesiastes 3:14

"Also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy good in all his labor, is the gift of God."

Key Reflection

Ecclesiastes 3:14 asserts that the ability to find joy and satisfaction in one's work—a fundamental aspect of human experience—is a divine gift. This verse reflects the broader wisdom found in Ecclesiastes, which often explores the fleeting nature of life’s pleasures while acknowledging God’s role in providing such moments of enjoyment and fulfillment.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The last clause of this verse goes beyond a declaration of the fact of God’s government of the worldEcclesiastes 2:26by adding the moral effect which that fact is calculated to produce on those who see it. It is the first indication of the practical conclusionEcclesiastes 12:13of the book.

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