Ecclesiastes 2:25

For who can eat, or who else can hasten hereunto, more than I?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 2:25

BSB

For apart from Him, who can eat and who can find enjoyment?

AKJV

For who can eat, or who else can hasten hereunto, more than I?

CPDV

So who will feast and overflow with delights as much as I have?

ERV

For who can eat, or who can have enjoyment, more than I?

NHEB

For who can eat, or who can have enjoyment, apart from him?

SMT

For who shall eat, and who shall hasten forth above me?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 2:25

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Commentary for Ecclesiastes 2:25

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

Overview of Ecclesiastes 2:25

Summary

Only through divine provision can humans experience gratification

Event

Acknowledging divine provision

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC