Ecclesiastes 3:18

I said in mine heart concerning the estate of the sons of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselves are beasts.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 3:18

BSB

I said to myself, "As for the sons of men, God tests them so that they may see for themselves that they are but beasts."

AKJV

I said in my heart concerning the estate of the sons of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselves are beasts.

CPDV

I said in my heart, about the sons of men, that God would test them, and reveal them to be like wild animals.

ERV

I said in mine heart, It is because of the sons of men, that God may prove them, and that they may see that they themselves are but as beasts.

NHEB

I said in my heart, "As for the sons of men, God tests them, so that they may see that they themselves are like animals.

SMT

I said in my heart concerning the speeches of the sons of man, for God to separate them, and for them to see that they are cattle to themselves.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 3:18

IsaidH559VerbinmineheartH3820Noun MasculineconcerningtheestateH1700Noun MasculineofthesonsH1121Noun MasculineofmenH120Noun MasculinethatGodH430Noun MasculinemightmanifestH1305VerbthemandthattheymightseeH7200VerbthattheyH1992MasculinethemselvesarebeastsH929Noun Feminine

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 3:18

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

Overview of Ecclesiastes 3:18

Summary

Humans and animals share the same bestial nature.

Event

Comparing humans to animals

Estimated Time Period

c. 450 BC