Ecclesiastes 2:8

I gathered me also silver and gold, and the peculiar treasure of kings and of the provinces: I gat me men singers and women singers, and the delights of the sons of men, as musical instruments, and that of all sorts.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 2:8

BSB

and I accumulated for myself silver and gold and the treasure of kings and provinces. I gathered to myself male and female singers, and the delights of the sons of men-many concubines.

AKJV

I gathered me also silver and gold, and the peculiar treasure of kings and of the provinces: I got me men singers and women singers, and the delights of the sons of men, as musical instruments, and that of all sorts.

CPDV

I amassed for myself silver and gold, and the wealth of kings and governors. I chose men and women singers, and the delights of the sons of men, bowls and pitchers for the purpose of pouring wine.

ERV

I gathered me also silver and gold, and the peculiar treasure of kings and of the provinces: I gat me men singers and women singers, and the delights of the sons of men, concubines very many.

NHEB

I also gathered silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and of the provinces. I got myself male and female singers, and the delights of the sons of men-musical instruments, and that of all sorts.

SMT

I gathered to me also silver and gold, and the wealth of kings, and the provinces: I made to me men singing and women singing, and the delights of the sons of men, a wife and mistresses.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 2:8

IgatheredH3664VerbmealsosilverH3701Noun MasculineandgoldH2091Noun MasculineandthepeculiartreasureH5459Noun FeminineofkingsH4428Noun MasculineandoftheprovincesH4082Noun FeminineIgatH6213VerbmemensingersH7891VerbandwomensingersH7891VerbandthedelightsH8588Noun MasculineofthesonsH1121Noun MasculineofmenH120Noun MasculineasmusicalinstrumentsH7705Noun Feminineandthatofallsorts

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 2:8

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

Overview of Ecclesiastes 2:8

Summary

Collecting precious metals, musicians, and sensory delights

Event

Gathering treasures and entertainers

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC