For what hath man of all his labour, and of the vexation of his heart, wherein he hath laboured under the sun?
What does a person really get from all their hard work and from all the worry and stress they put their heart through while they work here on earth?
The writer is questioning whether all our hard work and stress in life actually gives us anything meaningful in return.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from King Solomon's reflections on the meaning of life, written during Israel's golden age when he had experienced unprecedented wealth, wisdom, and accomplishment. Solomon had just described his massive building projects, gardens, and acquisitions, yet found them ultimately empty. The phrase 'under the sun' was a common Hebrew expression meaning 'in this earthly life' or 'from a purely human perspective.'
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