KJV ORIGINAL
There is no remembrance of former things; neither shall there be any remembrance of things that are to come with those that shall come after.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
People don't remember what happened in the past, and future generations won't remember the things that happen now.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is pointing out that human memory is short - we forget the past and future generations will forget us too.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the opening chapter of Ecclesiastes, where the Teacher (traditionally King Solomon) is establishing his theme about the fleeting nature of human existence. He's observing how each generation thinks their experiences are unique, not realizing that similar patterns have repeated throughout history.
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