Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion.
Look, here's what I've discovered: it's good and right for a person to eat and drink and enjoy the benefits of all their hard work under the sun during all the days of their life that God gives them—because this is their share.
The writer is saying that God wants us to enjoy the simple pleasures and fruits of our labor during our lifetime, because this enjoyment is our portion from Him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Ecclesiastes, traditionally attributed to King Solomon in his later years as he reflected on life's meaning. The book was written during a time when Israel was experiencing prosperity, yet the author had observed how temporary and fleeting earthly pursuits could be. The phrase 'under the sun' appears throughout Ecclesiastes to describe life from a purely earthly perspective.
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