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There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is heavy on men:
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A 'Heavy' Evil, Not Just Common
Multiple commentators (Barnes, Ellicott, Gill) clarify that the Hebrew word often translated as 'common' is better understood as 'heavy' or 'great.' This emphasizes that the problem Solomon is describing is not just widespread, but is a significant, burdensome weight on humanity.
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Ecclesiastes
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Common among - Rather, great (heavy) upon people.
19th Century
Anglican
Common among: rather, heavy upon. In this section it is noted how even when riches remain with a man to the end of his li…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
There is an evil which I have seen under the sun The Vulgate Latin version reads it, another evil; but wrongly, for …
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