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
Ecclesiastes is a book in the Old Testament traditionally attributed to King Solomon, offering reflections on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of finding meaning in God's design. In chapter 3, the author discusses the appointed times for every activity under heaven, leading to the encouragement that people should enjoy the results of their hard work as a gift from God. This wisdom literature was written in ancient Israel, where daily labor and its rewards were seen as part of God's ordered world, reminding readers to embrace life's cycles with gratitude.
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