Ecclesiastes 5:20 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart. ”

• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

  The days will pass smoothly and pleasantly, while he lives in the consciousness of God’s favor. Answereth him - i. e., grants his prayers.

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

  For he shall not much remember the days of his (p) life; because God answereth [him] in the joy of his heart. (p) He will take no great thought for the pains that he has endured in times past.

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - 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...

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

  answereth . causeth [things] to respond, as in Hosea 2:21 ; Hosea 2:22 . See note on Ecclesiastes 10:19 .

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

  For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart. For he shall not much remember - The person who acts in this way, extracts all the good requi...

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

  Ecclesiastes 5:19-20 . Every man also to whom, &c.— And indeed any man, to whom God, &c. ( for this very thing is certainly a gift of God ) Ecclesiastes 5:20 will not much remembe...

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

  For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart. He shall not much remember. He will not remember much (looking back with disappointment...

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - 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...

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

  “In the enjoyment of God’s gifts he does not think much of the sorrows or brevity of life.” This is the usual explanation; and though not satisfied with it, we cannot suggest a better.

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

  SECOND SECTION The Quest Of The Chief Good In Devotion To The Affairs Of Business Ecclesiastes 3:1 - Ecclesiastes 5:20 I. IF the true Good is not to be found in the School where Wisdom utter...

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - 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...

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - 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...

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

  For he shall not much remember the days of his life ,.... Be they more or fewer, as Jarchi: he will not think life long and tedious; nor dwell upon, and distress himself with, the troubles he has me...

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

  For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth [him] in the joy of his heart. Ver. 20. For he shall not much remember, &c. ] He vexeth not at the brevity or miser...

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

  Every man also , &c. “And whosoever he be whom God hath blessed, not only with plenty of worldly goods, but also with such a noble and generous mind that he is not their slave, but truly master...

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

  Grateful Enjoyment.       18 Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat and to drink, and to e...

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

  He shall not much remember; so as to disquiet or vex himself therewith. The days; either, 1. The troubles; days being here put for evil or sad days, by a usual synecdoche, as Job 18:20 Psal...

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

  Better Than Seeking Riches Is To Seek To Enjoy Walking With God ( Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 ). Once again he falls back on his idea of a godly man. Here is the one who does find blessing from God. We s...

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

  CRITICAL NOTES.— Ecclesiastes 5:20 . He shall not much remember the days of his life] An even joy is diffused through them—they pass smoothly and pleasantly along. Answereth him in the joy of hi...

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - 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...

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - 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...

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - 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...

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

  Abstaining from Vices and Fostering Virtues

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

  Deuteronomy 28:47 ; Deuteronomy 28:8-12 ; Isaiah 64:5 ; Isaiah 65:13 ; Isaiah 65:14 ; Isaiah 65:21-24 ; Psalms 37:16 ; Psalms 4:6 ; Psalms 4:7 ; Romans 5:1 ; Romans 5:5-11

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• Ecclesiastes 5:20 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

  Remember — So as to disquiet himself. The days — The troubles; days being put here for evil, or, sad days. Answereth — His desires, in giving him solid joy and comfort.

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