Ecclesiastes 5:15 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand. ”

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - 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 5:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

As . According as. Compare Job 1:21 . Psalms 49:17 ; Psalms 49:1 .
Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand. As he came forth - However it may be, he hims...
Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand. Nothing of (not withstanding) his lab...
Ecclesiastes 5:15 - 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 5:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

There is a clear use of Job 1:21 . (See also Psalms 139:15 .) And this passage itself is used in Sir. 40:1.
Ecclesiastes 5:15 - 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 5:15 - 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 5:15 - 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 5:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go as he came ,.... This may be understood either of the covetous rich man, or of his son; and that supposing what is before said shou...
Ecclesiastes 5:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand. Ver. 15. As he came forth of his mother's w...
Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

As he came forth, &c., naked shall he return Into the womb, or belly of the earth, the common mother of all mankind. And shall take nothing of his labour This is another vanity. If his estate...
Ecclesiastes 5:15 - 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 5:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Return to go into the womb or belly of the earth, the common mother of all mankind. See Poole on " Job 1:21 " , See Poole on " Ecclesiastes 12:7 ". And return to go , is put for return and go...
Ecclesiastes 5:15 - 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 5:15 - 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 5:15 - 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 5:15 - 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 5:15 - 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 5:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Abstaining from Vices and Fostering Virtues
Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Timothy 6:7 ; Job 1:21 ; Luke 12:20 ; Psalms 49:17
Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

To go — Into the womb of the earth, the common mother of all mankind. Take nothing — This is another vanity. If his estate be neither lost, nor kept to his hurt, yet when he dies he must leave it b...

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ecclesiastes 5:15 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes