Ecclesiastes 12
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 12 of 12
Chapter Summary
The Creator is to be remembered in due time. The fear of Jehovah is the antidote of vanity.
Key Hebrew Words
Cross-References
- 2 Corinthians 5:10
- Revelation 20:12
People & Context
the Creator to be remembered; the One who gave the spirit, to be feared, and who brings every work into judgment
Qoheleth, who taught the people knowledge and sought out and set in order many proverbs
the single source from whom the goad-like words of the wise are given
Timeline
One must remember their Creator in the days of their youth before the difficult evil days of old age arrive and the deterioration of the body begins.
Ecclesiastes 12:1-5Death firmly arrives when the silver cord is removed or the golden bowl is crushed. The dust returns to the earth and the spirit returns to God.
Ecclesiastes 12:6-8The wise Preacher sought out and carefully arranged truthful proverbs to teach the people knowledge, acting like goads and driven nails given by one Shepherd.
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