← Back to Search

Ecclesiastes 3:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

There is a right time for everything, and a proper time for every activity under heaven.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is saying that God has designed life so that everything has its proper timing and season.

📚 Historical Context

Ecclesiastes is a book in the Old Testament traditionally attributed to King Solomon, a wise ruler of ancient Israel who reflected on the meaning of life and the ways of God. It was written during a period when people grappled with the fleeting nature of existence and the importance of divine wisdom amid life's cycles. In this verse, the author begins a poetic passage emphasizing that God appoints specific times for all human activities, highlighting the orderly rhythm of life under His sovereignty.

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save