Ecclesiastes 2:2 — King James Bible Online

Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 2:2

BSB

I said of laughter, "It is folly," and of pleasure, "What does it accomplish?"

AKJV

I said of laughter, It is mad: and of mirth, What does it?

CPDV

Laughter, I considered an error. And to rejoicing, I said: "Why are you being deceived, to no purpose?"

ERV

I said of laughter, It is mad: and of mirth, What doeth it?

NHEB

I said of laughter, "It is foolishness;" and of mirth, "What does it accomplish?"

SMT

To laughter I said, It is mad: and to gladness, What did this?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 2:2

IsaidH559VerboflaughterH7814Noun MasculineItismadH1984VerbandofmirthH8057Noun Feminine WhatH2090Feminine doethH6213Verbit

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 2:2

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

Overview of Ecclesiastes 2:2

Summary

Questioning the value of entertainment and amusement

Event

Questioning value of laughter

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC