Moreover he hath not seen the sun, nor known any thing: this hath more rest than the other.
Furthermore, he has never seen the sun or experienced anything at all, yet he has more peace than the other person.
The writer is saying that someone who was never born has more peace than someone who lives a troubled, dissatisfied life.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ecclesiastes, attributed to King Solomon, the author explores the frustrations of life and the futility of wealth without true satisfaction. This verse contrasts a stillborn child, who experiences no worldly troubles, with a person who lives but finds no rest, implying that the stillborn has an advantage in peace. It fits into the broader wisdom literature of ancient Israel, which grapples with life's inequalities and the limits of human understanding under the sun.
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