Ecclesiastes 2:24

There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 2:24

BSB
Nothing is better for a man than to eat and drink and enjoy his work. I have also seen that this is from the hand of God.
AKJV
There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.
CPDV
Is it not better to eat and drink, and to show his soul the good things of his labors? And this is from the hand of God.
ERV
There is nothing better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it is from the hand of God.
NHEB
There is nothing better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it is from the hand of God.
SMT
Not good in man he shall eat and drink and cause his soul to see good in his labor. Also this I saw that it is from the hand of God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 2:24

ThereisnothingbetterH2896foramanH120Noun MasculinethanthatheshouldeatH398VerbanddrinkH8354VerbandthatheshouldmakehissoulH5315Noun FeminineenjoyH7200VerbgoodH2896inhislabourH5999NounThisH2090FemininealsoIsawH7200VerbthatitwasfromthehandH3027Noun FeminineofGodH430Noun Masculine

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 2:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 2:24
Summary
Simple enjoyment and contentment flow from divine blessing
Event
Finding meaning in simple pleasures
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom