Ecclesiastes 8:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

For no one knows what will happen in the future, and who can tell them when it will happen?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse reminds us that humans cannot know what the future holds or when events will occur.

📚 Historical Context

Solomon, traditionally considered the author of Ecclesiastes, wrote this during a time of reflection on life's mysteries and limitations. In ancient times, people often consulted fortune-tellers, astrologers, and prophets to try to predict the future, but Solomon emphasizes that true knowledge of what's coming belongs only to God. This verse comes in a passage about dealing with unjust rulers and the unpredictability of life under human authority.

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