Ecclesiastes Chapter 8 Flashcards
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A man's _________ maketh his _______ to shine.

wisdom, face

The _______ of his face shall be _________.

boldness, changed

According to verse 2 what does the writer counsel to keep?

The King's commandment and oath of God

Be not hasty to go out of what?

<p>His sight</p> Signup and view all the answers

________ not in an _____ thing.

<p>Stand, evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

Finish the statement, 'Where the word of a king is,......

<p>There is power</p> Signup and view all the answers

Whoso keepeth the _______ shall feel no ____ thing.

<p>commandment, evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

What 2 things does a wise man's heart discern?

<p>time and judgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the misery of man great upon him?

<p>Because to every purpose there is time and judgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

For man knows not what?

<p>that which shall be</p> Signup and view all the answers

Finish the statement, 'For who can tell him?

<p>when it shall be</p> Signup and view all the answers

No man that hath ______ over the ______ to retain the _______.

<p>power, spirit, spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

Man has no power in what?

<p>In the day of death</p> Signup and view all the answers

There is no _______ in that war.

<p>discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

This shall not deliver those that are given to it.

<p>Wickedness</p> Signup and view all the answers

There is a time wherein one man ruleth over another to his what?

<p>Own hurt</p> Signup and view all the answers

From where had the wicked come and gone?

<p>from the place of the holy</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to v10, describe what the writer saw.

<p>The wicked buried</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the heart of the sons of men fully set in them to do evil?

<p>Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily</p> Signup and view all the answers

Though a _______ do evil an _______ times, and his ______ be prolonged.

<p>sinner, hundred, days</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who shall it be well with?

<p>them that fear God</p> Signup and view all the answers

It shall not be well with who?

<p>The wicked</p> Signup and view all the answers

The days of the wicked are described as what?

<p>As a shadow</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are the days of the wicked not prolonged?

<p>because he feareth not before God</p> Signup and view all the answers

Unto whom did it happen according to the work of the wicked?

<p>Just men</p> Signup and view all the answers

Unto whom did it happen according to the work of the righteous?

<p>The wicked</p> Signup and view all the answers

Man hath no better thing under the sun, than to ____ and to _____, and to be ______.

<p>eat, drink, merry</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Concepts in Ecclesiastes 8

  • Wisdom enhances a man's presence, illuminating his face.
  • The boldness of an individual can be transformed.
  • Counsel promotes adherence to a king's commands and respect for divine oaths.
  • Maintain proximity to authority; do not hastily leave the presence of the ruler.
  • Stand firm against wrongdoing and evil actions.
  • The authority of a king holds significant power.
  • Observance of commandments leads to freedom from harm.
  • A wise individual discerns the appropriate timing and judgment for actions.
  • Human suffering is amplified by the understanding that every purpose has its designated time.
  • Uncertainty surrounds future events; no one can predict what will occur.
  • Questions arise about the timing and nature of future events.
  • Power over the spirit cannot be retained, emphasizing human limitations.
  • Mortality renders humans powerless, especially regarding death.
  • In conflict, there is no escape from responsibilities.
  • Wickedness offers no salvation for those who are consumed by it.
  • Authority can sometimes lead to personal detriment.
  • Observations reveal that the wicked may experience short-lived success but will ultimately face consequences.
  • The absence of swift justice breeds a propensity for evil among individuals.
  • The wicked may engage in wrongdoing for an extended time, yet will face their fate.
  • Those who hold reverence for God are assured well-being.
  • The wicked will not experience favorable outcomes or long-lasting peace.
  • The fleeting nature of the wicked's life is compared to a shadow.
  • The days of the wicked are cut short due to their lack of fear for God.
  • Just individuals may suffer as an outcome of the wicked's actions.
  • Conversely, the wicked may experience the repercussions of the righteous' actions.
  • Seeking enjoyment in life through eating, drinking, and rejoicing is encouraged as a good practice under the sun.

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