CRITICAL NOTES.— ECCLESIASTES 12:1. THY CREATOR.] The Hebrew word is in the plural form, denoting the fulness and wealth of the Divine nature. While the evil days come not.] The time of joyless old age as contrasted with the glad season of youth. ECCLESIASTES 12:2. WHILE THE SUN, OR THE LIGHT, OR T... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— ECCLESIASTES 12:8. VANITY OF VANITIES.] This repetition of chapter Ecclesiastes 1:2 shows that these words are intended to be placed at the head of the conclusion of the book. They introduce the epilogue. ECCLESIASTES 12:10. ACCEPTABLE WORDS.] Pleasant, agreeable words. We are rem... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— ECCLESIASTES 12:12. MY SON.] An expression appropriate to the master of wisdom when addressing his pupils; equivalent to “my scholar,” or “dear reader.” (Proverbs 1:8.) OF MAKING MANY BOOKS THERE IS NO END.] The plural form sometimes denotes the parts of one treatise, and conveys t... [ Continue Reading ]