KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, this have I found, saith the preacher, counting one by one, to find out the account:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, this is what I have discovered, says the teacher, by examining things one by one to figure out the truth:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is introducing his careful investigation where he examined life's experiences piece by piece to understand what it all means.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of King Solomon's reflections in Ecclesiastes, where he's known as 'the preacher' or teacher. Solomon was systematically examining human nature and life's experiences, particularly relationships between men and women in his culture. He was conducting what we might call a philosophical investigation, carefully analyzing each aspect of life to draw conclusions about meaning and wisdom.
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