Ecclesiastes 11:5
“As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit,.... If indeed a man could foresee and be assured of seasonable…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Ecclesiastes 11:3-6
“Unforeseen events come from God; and the man who is always gazing on the uncertain future will neither begin nor…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ecclesiastes 11:1-6
Solomon had often, in this book, pressed it upon rich people to take the comfort of their riches themselves; here he…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit The Hebrew word for "spirit" has also the meaning of "wind" as in the…
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