LITERATURE QUESTIONS
WISDOM LITERATURE
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“Vanity is vanity, all is vanity”
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“All is vanity”
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“Life has no meaning”
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“God is all mighty”
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Detailed explanation-1: -[13] And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith. [14] I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
Detailed explanation-2: -In summary, the Preacher who is the author of Ecclesiastes tells us that everything we do is ‘vanity’: empty, futile, and short-lived. It doesn’t matter if you’re wise or a fool, ultimately, because everyone ends up dying.
Detailed explanation-3: -The message of Ecclesiastes is that however difficult things may be because of the curse upon mankind in this fallen world, there is purpose and grace for all. There is enduring hope and satisfying life as we walk with God.
Detailed explanation-4: -The word appears five times in this verse alone and is found in 29 other verses in Ecclesiastes. “Vanity of vanities” reflects the Hebrew: (habel habalim).
Detailed explanation-5: -: inflated pride in oneself or one’s appearance : conceit. : something that is vain, empty, or valueless. 3. : dressing table.