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Ecclesiastes 12:14

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

For God will judge every action and every hidden thing, whether it's good or evil.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is saying that He will evaluate and judge everything we do, including the secret things no one else knows about.

📚 Historical Context

Ecclesiastes is part of the Old Testament's Wisdom Literature, traditionally attributed to King Solomon, who reflected on the meaninglessness of life without God amid the pursuits of ancient Israel. In its historical context, this verse serves as the book's conclusion, emphasizing divine judgment as a call to accountability in a world where human efforts often seem futile. It draws from the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty over all actions, reminding readers of the need to live wisely under His rule.

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