Ecclesiastes 4:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?

If two lie together ... they have heat - (1 Kings 1:4.) The image is taken from man and wife, but applies universally to the warm sympathy derived from social ties. So Christian ties (Luke 24:32; Acts 28:15). Advantages accrue from fellowship which a solitary life does not afford. He who would have friends "must show himself friendly" (Proverbs 18:24).

Ecclesiastes 4:11

11 Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?