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and the dust returneth to the earth as it was, and the spirit returneth unto God who gave it.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The spirit - that is, the spirit separated to God from the body at death. No more is said here of its future destiny. To return to God, who …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The preacher has risen above the doubts of Ecclesiastes 3:21. (See also Genesis 3:19.)

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it (Ecclesiastes 12:7). Thus …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was
The body, which is made of dust, and is no other in its present st…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

We should remember our sins against our Creator, repent, and seek forgiveness. We should also remember our duties and set about them, looking to hi…

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