Ecclesiastes 5:13 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt. ”

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

There is a grievous evil [which] I have seen under the sun, [namely], riches (k) kept for the owners of them to their hurt. (k) When covetous men heap up riches, which turn to their destruction.
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Concerning Despotism and Wealth. Ecclesiastes 5:8 f. The oppression and injustice that one sees ( in an Oriental satrapy) are not to be wondered at when we remember the graded hierarchy of offi...
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

under the sun. See note on Ecclesiastes 1:3 .
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely , riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt. Riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt - This may be the case through var...
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

There is a sore evil— There is an aggravation of evil: see Ecclesiastes 5:16 and ch. Ecclesiastes 6:2 . This verse contains the second general proposition. Earthly goods, and whatever we can a...
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt. A sore evil ... Proofs of God's judgments even in this world ( Proverbs 11:31 )...
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Disheartening Outlook on Life 1-8. Disorders in the religious, in the political world. In the earlier part of this chapter the writer turns from secular to religious matters. H e points out the ir...
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Sore evil. — Ecclesiastes 6:2 ; Jeremiah 14:17 ; Nahum 3:19 .
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Practical Maxims deduced from this View of the Business life. (b) A noble philosophy this, and pregnant with practical counsels of great value. For if, as we close our study of this Section of the...
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The observation of the religious life brings no truer satisfaction. In this brief passage contempt for religion is not expressed, but there is absolutely no joy or satisfaction manifest. The life is...
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher...
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

There is a sore evil [which] I have seen under the sun ,.... Or "an evil sickness" m. A sinful disease in the person with whom it is found, and very disagreeable to others to behold; it is enough to...
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

There is a sore evil [which] I have seen under the sun, [namely], riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt. Ver. 13. There is a sore evil. ] Or, An evil disease, a such as breaks the s...
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

There is a sore evil , &c. “There is another thing, which is very calamitous, and may rather be called a grievous plague than a mere affliction; that these very treasures, which men have heaped...
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Vanity of Riches. 9 Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field. 10 He...
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Because they frequently are the instruments and occasions both of their present and eternal destruction, as they feed their pride or luxury, or other hurtful lusts, which waste the body, and shorten...
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Thoughts About The Burdens and Problems of Wealth ( Ecclesiastes 5:8-17 ). Here we find a total contrast to the first seven verses. There the thought was of attitude towards God. Now we move on to...
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Ecclesiastes 5:13 . To their hurt] Inasmuch as they, at length, lose those possessions ( Ecclesiastes 5:14 ). The owner is more unhappy than if he had never possessed at all....
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Ecclesiastes 3:1-5 A profound gloom rests on the second act or section of this drama. It teaches us that we are helpless in the iron grip of laws which we had no voice in making; that we often lie...
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ecclesiastes 5:1 . Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God. Avoid wandering thoughts, and be wholly absorbed in devotion. Do not hear the words of prayer only, but desire the blessings s...
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Ecclesiastes 5:1-21 Section 6. Man's outward and secular life being unable to secure happiness and satisfaction, can these be found in popular religion? Religious exercises nee...
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Abstaining from Vices and Fostering Virtues
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Timothy 6:10 ; 1 Timothy 6:9 ; Ecclesiastes 4:8 ; Ecclesiastes 6:1 ; Ecclesiastes 6:2 ; Ecclesiastes 8:9 ; Genesis 13:5-11 ; Genesis 14:16 ; Genesis 19:14 ; Genesis 19:26 ; Genesis 19:31...
Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

To their hurt — Because they frequently are the occasions both of their present and eternal destruction.

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ecclesiastes 5:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes