EcEcclesiastes

About

A life without God or "under the sun", as the author says, leads to despair and a meaningless life.

AuthorKing Solomon
For whom it was writtenFor the Israelites.
Chapter amount12
Verse amount222

Message/Outline

  • The lack of meaning in life (Ec. 1-2).
  • Everything has its time (Ec. 3).
  • The injustices of life and the importance of fearing God (Ec. 4-5).
  • Money does not satisfy (Ec. 6-7).
  • Death is inevitable (Ec. 8-9).
  • Other advice (Ec. 10-12).

Chapters

1The author speaks to us about the vanity of all earthly things.
2The author tells us that pleasures and riches do not bring happiness.
3For everything, there is a time determined by God.
4, 5These chapters tell us about the evils and tribulations of life, as well as provide us with various practical advice, such as not using power to hurt people or hoarding for ourselves something that others need.
6 - 12The author advises us to always obey God.