Ecclesiastes 3:10

I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 3:10

BSB

I have seen the burden that God has laid upon the sons of men to occupy them.

AKJV

I have seen the travail, which God has given to the sons of men to be exercised in it.

CPDV

I have seen the affliction that God has given to the sons of men, in order that they may be occupied by it.

ERV

I have seen the travail which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised therewith.

NHEB

I have seen the burden which God has given to the sons of men to be afflicted with.

SMT

I saw the labor which God gave to the sons of man to be humbled in it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 3:10

IhaveseenH7200VerbthetravailH6045Noun MasculinewhichGodH430Noun MasculinehathgivenH5414VerbtothesonsH1121Noun MasculineofmenH120Noun MasculinetobeexercisedH6031Verbinit

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 3:10

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 3:10

Summary

Humans are assigned burdensome tasks by the divine.

Event

Observing human suffering

Estimated Time Period

c. 450 BC