Ecclesiastes 3:6

"a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;"

Key Reflection

Ecclesiastes 3:6 highlights the cyclical nature of life's activities, suggesting that there are times for letting go (casting away stones) and times for collecting (gathering stones together). Similarly, it contrasts moments of closeness or affection (embracing) with periods when such closeness is not appropriate (refraining from embracing), reflecting the dynamic balance in human experiences.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Get ... lose -Rather, seek, and a time to give up for lost.

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