KJV ORIGINAL
The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sun rises and the sun sets, then hurries back to the place where it first came up.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the endless, repetitive cycle of the sun rising and setting each day.
📚 Historical Context
Solomon (traditionally considered the author) was observing the natural world around 950 BC to illustrate life's repetitive patterns. In ancient times, people were much more attuned to natural cycles since their daily lives revolved around sunrise and sunset. This verse opens a larger reflection on how everything in life seems to follow the same predictable, endless cycles.
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