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(1) This verse in praise of wisdom can be connected either with what precedes or what follows. (See Hosea 14:9.)
Interpretation. — The word occurs elsewhere in the Chaldee parts of Daniel.
Boldness. — Impudence is removed from the countenance. See Proverbs 7:13; Proverbs 21:29; Sir. 13:25.
CHAPTER VIII _A man's wisdom makes his face shine_, 1. _Kings are to be greatly respected_, 2-4. _Of him who keeps the commandment; of the misery of man; of the_ _certainty of death_, 5-8. _Of hi...
AND WHO - Rather, and as he who knoweth. The possessor of wisdom excels other people: it imparts serenity to his countenance, and removes the expression of gloom or fierceness (see the marginal refere...
CHAPTER 8 _ 1. Prudence before kings (Ecclesiastes 8:1)_ 2. Of the righteous and the wicked (Ecclesiastes 8:11) 3. The conclusion (Ecclesiastes 8:14)...
MAXIMS ON WISDOM AND GOVERNMENT. Ecclesiastes 8:1. Wisdom (like prayer and self-sacrifice; _cf._ Luke 9:29) transfigures the countenance, it takes the hardness or coarseness out of the face. Ecclesia...
AS. like. WHO... ? Supply the Ellipsis (App-6), from the preceding line: "Who [is like him that] knoweth? " INTERPRETATION. understanding. WISDOM. Hebrew. _chakmah._ See note on Proverbs 8:1; Prove...
_Who is as the wise man?_ The question comes in abruptly as from a teacher who calls the attention of his scholars to things that are φωνήεντα συνέτοισιν ("significant to those who understand") and re...
WHO IS AS THE WISE MAN? &C.— _Who is like the wise man, and who knoweth how to solve difficulties? A man's wisdom maketh his face to shine; whereas a sullen look_ [Heb. _The roughness of his face_] _w...
C. ADMONITIONS TO USE WISDOM IN THE WORK OF SOLVING THE PROBLEMS OF LIFE 8:19:18 1. Work in submission to the king. Ecclesiastes 8:1-8 TEXT 8:1-8 1 Who is like the wise man and who knows the inter...
Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed. WHO IS THE WISE MEN? Praise of true w...
WHO _IS,_ etc.] Which of his readers has skill to see the meaning of his language, intentionally left obscure? BOLDNESS] RV 'hardness.' Skill of this kind refines the features....
KINGS'COURTS NEED WARY WALKING 1-17. Be discreet in relation with a ruler. God's purpose must be carried out. His rule must be righteous, though this is often not seen in actual life. God's ways are...
THE TEACHER SEARCHES FOR THE PURPOSE OF OUR LIVES BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES _HILDA BRIGHT AND KITTY PRIDE_ CHAPTER 8 THE WISE WAY TO OBEY THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE AUTHORITY – ECCLESIASTES 8:1-9...
מִ֚י כְּ הֶ֣ חָכָ֔ם וּ מִ֥י יֹודֵ֖עַ
THIRD SECTION The Quest Of The Chief Good In Wealth, And In The Golden Mean Ecclesiastes 6:1; Ecclesiastes 7:1, and Ecclesiastes 8:1 IN the foregoing Section Coheleth has shown that the C
Ecclesiastes 8:1 THE QUEST IN THE GOLDEN MEAN. Ecclesiastes 7:1; Ecclesiastes 8:1 There be many that say, "Who will show us any gold?" mistaking gold for their god or good. For though th
In this division, dealing with the evidences of the vanity of life, the preacher sets forth certain deductions. The highest wisdom is submission to things as they are. Who knows anything? he asks. The...
Who [is] as the wise [man]? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face (a) to shine, and (b) the boldness of his face shall be changed. (a) That is, gets him favour...
_Most. Septuagint, "he whose face is impudent, shall be hated." The truly wise and virtuous man is always polite and affable. (Calmet) --- As we may form a probable conjecture of a person's dispositio...
CONTENTS The Preacher is still following up his favourite discourse of the vanity of human life, through this chapter. Under various images he showeth the disappointments of men, by ways of directing...
_THE SECRET OF THE SHINING FACE_ ‘Wisdom maketh his face to shine.’ Ecclesiastes 8:1 ‘A man’s wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness or coarseness of his face shall be changed.’ I. IN A...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 1 THROUGH 12. The Book of Ecclesiastes is, up to a certain point, the converse of the Book of Proverbs. (see NOTE TO PROVERBS below) It is the experience of a...
WHO IS AS THE WISE [MAN]?.... Who is as the first man, that was made upright, and was a wise man? not one of his sons. Or who is as the wise man, meaning himself? no man; he was the wisest of men; and...
_Who [is] as the wise [man]? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed._ Ver. 1. _Who is as the wise man?_]...
Ecc. 8:1. "Who is a wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing?" The word translated 'thing' is _dabher_, which previously signifies 'word'. The meaning seems to be - Who is a wise man? A...
_Who is wise?_ There are few wise men in this world. _Who knoweth_, &c. How few understand the reasons of things, and can rightly expound the word and works of God! _A man's wisdom makes his face,_ &c...
IN CIVIL RELATIONS...
Who is as the wise man? equal to him in the right understanding of things. AND WHO KNOWETH THE INTERPRETATION OF A THING? The advantages of true-wisdom are again emphasized. A MAN'S WISDOM MAKETH HIS...
THE BOLDNESS: _ Heb._ the strength...
"WHO IS LIKE THE WISE MAN AND WHO KNOWS THE INTERPRETATION OF. MATTER?. MAN'S WISDOM ILLUMINES HIM AND CAUSES HIS STERN FACE TO BEAM"."WHO IS LIKE THE WISE MAN" -"Who is equal to him" (Keil/Del., p. 3...
1-5 None of the rich, the powerful, the honourable, or the accomplished of the sons of men, are so excellent, useful, or happy, as the wise man. Who else can interpret the words of God, or teach arigh...
ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 8 Kings to be greatly respected, ECCLESIASTES 8:1. Our times uncertain; death not to be resisted, ECCLESIASTES 8:6. An evil magistrate buried and forgot, Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes 8:1 wise H2450 knows H3045 (H8802) interpretation H6592 thing H1697 mans H120 wisdom H2451 face H6440
CHAPTER 8 ADVICE WITH REGARD TO SERVING THE KING. THE PROBLEM OF THE DEATH OF THE WICKED. His survey now digresses to consider a wise man's responsibility when serving the king, followed by a number...
ADVICE WITH REGARD TO A WISE MAN'S RESPONSIBILITY IN SERVING THE KING (ECCLESIASTES 8:1). We must not interpret these verses without regard to what we know about this king. His instruction will surely...
Ecclesiastes 7:19-8 Koheleth seems to have had a suspicion all the time that his view of life was a low one. He intimates that he had tried for a better, but failed to reach it: "I said, I will be wis...
CONTENTS: Wisdom recommended as an antidote against the temptations and vexations arising from the vanity of the world. CHARACTERS: God, Solomon. CONCLUSION: Heavenly wisdom makes a man a good man, e...
Ecclesiastes 8:1. _Who is as the wise man; and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing?_ In the Vulgate these two questions end the seventh chapter, to which they evidently belong. Placing them at t...
_A man’s wisdom maketh his face to shine and the boldness of his face shall be changed._ THE HUMAN FACE In all the works of God there is nothing more wonderful than the human countenance. The face is...
ECCLESIASTES—NOTE ON ECCLESIASTES 8:1 More on Life “Under the Sun.” The Preacher continues his observations on life in a fallen world. He gives appropriate counsel for living wisely....
CRITICAL NOTES.— ECCLESIASTES 8:1. THE BOLDNESS OF HIS FACE SHALL BE CHANGED.] Folly, in the form of selfishness, imparts a fierce aspect to the features; but wisdom graces them with a superior refin...
EXPOSITION ECCLESIASTES 8:1 Section 5. There is no use in repining or rebelling; _true wisdom counsels obedience to the powers that be_,_ and submission to the dispensations of Providence_._ _Howeve...
Who is as the wise man? and who knows the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom makes his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed. I counsel thee to keep the king's commandmen...
1 Corinthians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:20; 2 Timothy 4:17; Acts 4:13; Acts 4:2
Who is wise — There are few wise men in this world. Who knoweth — How few understand the reasons of things and can rightly expound the word and works of God. Wisdom — Makes a man venerable, chearful,...