Ecclesiastes 3:13

And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 3:13

BSB

and also that every man should eat and drink and find satisfaction in all his labor-this is the gift of God.

AKJV

And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labor, it is the gift of God.

CPDV

For this is a gift from God: when each man eats and drinks, and sees the good results of his labor.

ERV

And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy good in all his labour, is the gift of God.

NHEB

Also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy good in all his labor, is the gift of God.

SMT

And also every man shall eat and drink, and see the good in all his labor; it is the gift of God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 3:13

AndalsothateverymanH120Noun MasculineshouldeatH398VerbanddrinkH8354VerbandenjoyH7200VerbthegoodH2896ofallhislabourH5999NounitisthegiftH4991Noun FeminineofGodH430Noun Masculine

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 3:13

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 3:13

Summary

Eating, drinking, and enjoying labor's rewards are divine gifts.

Event

Identifying divine gifts in life

Estimated Time Period

c. 450 BC