Ecclesiastes 11:7

Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 11:7

BSB

Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun.

AKJV

Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun:

CPDV

Light is pleasant, and it is delightful for the eyes to see the sun.

ERV

Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun.

NHEB

Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to see the sun.

SMT

And the light is sweet, and good to the eyes to see the sun:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 11:7

TrulythelightH216Noun FeminineissweetH4966andapleasantH2896thingitisfortheeyesH5869NountobeholdH7200VerbthesunH8121Noun

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 11:7

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ecclesiastes 11:7

Summary

Light and nature bring pleasure to sight

Event

Praise of natural beauty

Estimated Time Period

c. 300 BC