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

a man to whom God gives wealth, possessions, and honor, so that he lacks nothing of all that he desires, yet God does not give him power to enjoy them, but a stranger enjoys them; this is vanity; it is a sore affliction.

Commentaries

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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