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Ecclesiastes 11

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 11 of 12

1 Send out your bread on the face of the waters, for you shall find it in many days.

2 Give a share to seven, or even to eight; for you do not know what evil may be on the earth.

3 If the clouds are full of rain, they empty on the earth. And if the tree falls in the south, or in the north, in the place where the tree falls, there it shall be.

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Chapter Summary

Directions for charity. Death in life, and the day of judgment matters in the days of youth.

Key Hebrew Words

שָׂמַח rejoice H8055 · TWOT 2268
בְּחוּרִים youth H979 · TWOT 231b
מִשְׁפָּט judgment H4941 · TWOT 2443c
הֶ֫בֶל vanity, vapor H1892 · TWOT 463a
חֹ֫שֶׁךְ darkness H2822 · TWOT 769a
זָרַע sow H2232 · TWOT 582

People & Context

God

the Maker of all whose works are unsearchable, and who will bring the young into judgment for all they do

Timeline

Diligent Investment and Casting Bread

Individuals are advised to send their bread upon the waters, with the assurance they will find a return after many days. One should diversify their efforts.

Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Accepting Uncertainty and Continuous Sowing

Since a person cannot control the weather or understand the works of God, they must not wait for perfect conditions to sow and reap.

Ecclesiastes 11:3-6
Rejoicing in Youth with Accountability

A young man should rejoice in his youth and follow his heart, but must remove evil and frustration from his flesh, knowing God will bring his actions into judgment.

Ecclesiastes 11:7-10

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