Ecclesiastes 6:2 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | ASV

a man to whom God giveth riches, wealth, and honor, so that he lacketh nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but an alien eateth it; this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.

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Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

Riches, wealth, and honour.— The three words are used together regarding Solomon (2 Chronicles 1:11).

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

A man to whom God has given riches, wealth, and honour
By "riches" may be meant gold and silver, things which a cove…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

A man often possesses everything he needs for outward enjoyment; yet the Lord may so leave him to covetousness or evil dispositions that he makes n…

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