And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.
And also that everyone should eat and drink, and find joy in all their hard work—this is a gift from God.
The writer is saying that finding satisfaction and joy in our daily work and simple pleasures like eating and drinking is actually a gift that God gives us.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Ecclesiastes, written by a wise teacher (traditionally believed to be Solomon) who was reflecting on the meaning of life. In ancient Israel, daily bread and the fruit of one's labor were seen as direct blessings from God, not things to be taken for granted. The writer had observed that even these simple joys—having enough to eat and finding satisfaction in work—were not guaranteed to everyone and should be recognized as divine gifts.
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