Money answereth all things; it procures not only meat and drink for feasting, but for all other things; as the heavens are said to answer the earth, when they give it those showers which it desires and needs to make it fruitful, Hosea 2:21. indefin. They have prepared everything for their own pleasure. (11-15) Duties of rulers and subjects. (k) "et vinum, repete, parant", Piscator. Metzudat David comments that unlike other pleasures, money is helpful in all situations. 10:16-20 The happiness of a land depends on the character of its rulers. Ecclesiastes 10:19 Context 16Woe to thee, O land, when thy king isa child, and thy princes eat in the morning! (l) "et vitam exhilaret", Tigurine version; "exhilarare solet vitam", Mercerus; "quod exhilarare debebat vitam", so some in Rambachius. But who are they who make and frequent such places? Money is the answer to all charges, the apology for all crimes: he who has money may allow himself any liberty. (4-10) Of foolish talk. ; as it does, when moderately used: "cheers the living"; so Aben Ezra; but money answereth all things; is in the room of all things, and by it men obtain everything they want and wish for; it answers the requests of all, and supplies them with what they stand in need of, or can desire: particularly such expensive feasts, and sumptuous entertainments, are made by means of money; and, in this luxurious way, the coffers of princes are drained, and they are obliged to raise new levies, and impose new taxes upon their subjects, to the oppression of them. The fut. AMP. Ecclesiastes 10:19. the point is not that every man has his price but that every gift has its use-and silver, in the form of money, is the most versatile of all." or revelry; that is, by the luxurious rulers still spoken of. Referring to Ecclesiastes 10:18. clause to yain : this epitheton ornans of wine would here be a most unsuitable weakening of the figure intended. Bread is made for laughter, and wine gladdens life, and money answers everything. Amplified® Bible [Instead of repairing the breaches, the officials] make a feast for laughter, serve wine to cheer life, and [depend on … The Hebrew, or rather Chaldee, word (d) used for money [1 Chronicles 29:7 Ezra 8:27] signifies to do some great work, because money is the monarch of the world, and therein bears most mastery. But money answereth all (things) - i:e., by having money they can have what they wish; all things are at the call of money, and it answers all charges; so they take bribes to support their extravagance; and hence arise the wrongs that are perpetrated (Ecclesiastes 10:5-6; Isaiah 1:23); e.g., the heavy taxes, which were the occasion of Rehoboam losing ten tribes. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the best Bible commentaries and many other resources! Epicures and drunkards generally; such as those of whom Horace speaks: Nos numerus sumus, et fruges consumere nati. 336-337). And money answereth all things: nay with the accusative signifies "to answer," (Job 31:35) and then "to be answerable for," (Job 33:13). Understand the meaning of Ecclesiastes 10:19 using all available Bible versions and commentary. He who digs a pit will fall into it: Solomon listed several examples of those who did wrong or foolish things and then suffered because of it.i. American Standard Version A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh glad the life; and money answereth all things. The subject which 'osim bears in itself (= 'osim hēm ) might be syntactically definite, as e.g., Psalms 33:5, אהב, He, Jahve, loves, thus: those princes, or, from Ecclesiastes 10:18 : such slothful men; but 'osim is better rendered, like e.g., omrim, Exodus 5:16 (Ewald, §200 a ), and as in the Mishna we read קורין and the like with gramm. A feast (Hebrew, bread) is made for laughter. 6. Friends, honor, birth, and beauty, can bestow. New King James Version Update. Verses 16-18 warn of rulers who are not wise but seek pleasure rather than govern well. (1-3) Respecting subjects and rulers. Log In/Sign Up New King James Version (NKJV) ... Ecclesiastes 10:19. The real subject of Ecclesiastes 10:19 seems to be the rulers from Ecclesiastes 10:16. ASV. No entry exists in Forerunner Commentary for Ecclesiastes 10:19. Not bakers, who make bread for common use, and for all sorts of persons, sorrowful ones as others; but luxurious men, particularly such princes as are before described; they "make bread", that is, a feast, as the phrase is used, Daniel 5:1; not for mere refreshment, but to promote mirth and gaiety to an excessive degree; being attended with rioting and drunkenness, chambering and wantonness, with revellings and dancing; and wine maketh merry; or, "and they prepare wine"F11ויין "et vinum, repete, parant", Piscator. Various ideas exist concerning the contextual tie-in of the above verse: 1. Ecclesiastes 10:19 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Ecclesiastes 10:19, NIV: "A feast is made for laughter, wine makes life merry, and money is the answer for everything." ", "Feasting makes you happy, and wine cheers you up, but you can't have either without money. Their meals are taken, not for strength, but for self-indulgent excess. (19) I look on these verses as isolated proverbs, and believe that the obvious meaning suggested by the English of this verse is the right one. Ecclesiastes 10:19. A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh glad the life; and money answereth all things. 1 of 1. The goddess of persuasion forms her train; And Venus decks the well-bemonied swain. Ecclesiastes 10:19 A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things. “While spoiling his neighbour’s propert… "[23] This relationship between drinking wine and feasting on the one hand, and providing the funds to pay for it on the other hand, reminds us of a song that became popular back during the days of the depression, "If you've got the money, Honey, I've got the time.". Ecclesiastes 10:19, KJV: "A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money … The author has now described the king who is a misfortune and him who is a blessing to the land, and princes as they ought to be and as they ought not to be, but particularly luxurious idle courtiers; there is now a warning given which has for its motive not only prudence, but also, according to Ecclesiastes 8:2, religiousness. a similar use of the inf . maketh merry = will gladden life. It is a compendium of Isaiah 22:13, (compare 1 Cor. Laughter: “A superficial gaiety, used of the ‘fun’ of a game (Proverbs 1:23) or a party (Ecclesiastes 10:19), or the ‘derision’ which Jeremiah suffered (Jeremiah 20:7).” (Eaton) ii. (as leēl, Isaiah 44:17), and thus not, as Hitz. Others believe that the verse reveals the attitudes that lead to sloth, "It is because of the three erroneous attitudes expressed in this verse that the condition discussed in verse 18 existed" (Kidwell p. 258). ... John Trapp Complete Commentary. "The point is that at least some money is essential for enjoying life, and steps must therefore be taken to insure that the economy (be it national or personal) is sound" (Garrett pp. “Meals they make into a pleasure, and wine cheereth the life, and money maketh everything serviceable.” By עשׂים, wicked princes are without doubt thought of-but not immediately, since Ecclesiastes 10:16 is too remote to give the subject to Ecclesiastes 10:19. The Value Of Silver (Ecclesiastes 10:19). "For gold, the sovereign Queen of all below. This cannot be maintained without money, for the getting and gathering in whereof the poor people are peeled and polled, and rich men’s gifts are received, to the perverting of justice by those corrupt rulers, qui vili precio nihil non humile et vile parati sunt facere, as Gregory Thaumaturgus speaketh in his note upon this verse. Among suitors (in love and in law especially) money drives the bargain and business to an upshot. Learn more Start my trial Back . A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry.] supposes, the conditioning ל with which adv. ◄ Ecclesiastes 10:19 ► A feast is prepared for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything. Some refer this verse to rulers, and consider this last clause as being added to aggravate the sin and folly of luxury, to which, when princes give up themselves, they not only neglect their business, but thereby waste that money and treasure which are so highly necessary for the support and preservation of themselves and their kingdoms: and, in consequence thereof, are obliged to squeeze money out of their people by oppressive taxes, and other dishonourable and dangerous practices. 36 s.: “Scilicet uxorem cum dote fidemque et amicos, Et genus et formam regina pecunia donat.”. 6. Their meal times are scenes of excess. If היה לשחוק signifies, "to become laughter," then will עשה לשחוק mean "to make to laughter,"—to laughter, not in the passive, but in the active sense. of petentis, but petiti ; for 'anah is connected with the accus. petentis, signifies, “to answer a request, to gratify a desire.” But in the passage before us הכּל is not the obj. Et genus, et formam Regina Pecunia donat; Ac bene nummatum decorat Suadela, Venusque. "[22] "Men make a feast for enjoyment, and wine makes life pleasant, but money is everyone's concern. The ל of לשׂ is not the sign of the factitive obj. 2. "The point is that at least some money is essential for enjoying life, and steps must therefore be taken to insure that the economy (be it national or personal) is sound", John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Keil & Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary, Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible, Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Ernst Hengstenberg on John, Revelation, Ecclesiastes, Ezekiel & Psalms. Try it for 30 days FREE. Slothful governors, Regni dilapidatores (so our Henry III was called for his pride and prodigality), (a) are all for feasting and frolicking. Ecclesiastes 10:19 Parallel. Ecclesiastes 10:19 Amplified Bible (AMP). The wise man will therefore make sure that his wealth is preserved and will not fritter it away in feasting and drinking and fruitless activities. And they can feast and drink, for they have money, and money ־הכּל ... יע . in the historical style, Isaiah 22:13). Or the idea may be that while a feast and wine bring a kind of happiness, it is only silver which can be fully persuasive with regard to life. A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry. "money is the answer to everything"-even many people in our government have bought into the philosophy that money can fix everything, resolve every problem, and the supply the answer to every human desire. ", "A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh glad the life; and money answereth all things. The babbler's tongue is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison; and contradiction only makes it the more violent. "A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh glad the life; and money answereth all things." Ginsburg's rendering is altogether at fault: “They turn bread and wine which cheereth life into revelry.” If עשׁה and לחם as its object stand together, the meaning is, “to prepare a feast,” Ezekiel 4:15; cf. (Horace, i. ep. And wine maketh glad the living. "If thou hast gold, then wish for anything, οϊνον καὶ ἔλαιον τοῦ εὐφρανθῆναι ζῶντας καὶ τοῦ ἀργυρίου ταπεινώσει ἐπακούσεται τὰ πάντα, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. Learn more. of that to which one answers as well as of that which one answers, e.g., Job 40:2, cf. Ecclesiastes 10:19: Ecclesiastes 10: Ecclesiastes 11:1. Ecclesiastes 10:19 ‘A feast is made for laughter, and wine gladdens the life, and silver answers all things.’ The thought here would seem to be that feasting and wine temporarily produce merriment but that a man’s wealth is the mainstay of his whole life. To preserve a character for wisdom. Ecclesiastes 10:19 and the statement that “money is the answer for everything” is part of a group of observations about wisdom and folly. and wine that rejoices life, and money answereth all things, A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry. A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry; but money answereth all things. ), --- Hebrew, "money answers all purposes," (Haydock) to procure meat, drink, &c. (Calmet), "Men prepare a meal for enjoyment, and wine makes life merry, and money is the answer to everything.". Explanation and Commentary of Ecclesiastes 10:19 It appears that in the context of the chapter, the verses are not completely separate thoughts, but go together in a kind of unity. Clarke's Commentary on the Bible. Ecclesiastes 10:19 - A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things. A feast is made for laughter - The object of it is to produce merriment, to banish care and concern of every kind. But money answereth all - This saying has prevailed everywhere. Men prepare a meal for enjoyment, and wine makes life merry, and money is the answer to everything. (Horace, i. ep. 2.) [Note: Kidner, p95.] i. This is plainly a dictum taken from the mouths of the "merry carousers." To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Therefore be frugal, and spend not all in luxurious eating and drinking, remembering, that money is wanted for a great many other purposes. Bread, which should serve to give strength, serves them only as a vehicle of laughter. See note on Ecclesiastes 5:19, the only two occurrences of "anah in this book. Money answereth all things — Better, And the money furnishes both. will procure both [feast and wine]. We must find the way to keep him gentle. A feast is made for laughter,.... Or, "who make bread for laughter"F9לשחוק עשים לחם "ad risum facientes panem", Montanus; "faciunt panem", Paganinus, Mercerus, Piscator. and wine maketh merry; or, "and they prepare wine" (k); which is provided in plenty at feasts; and which is sometimes put for a feast itself, and called a banquet of wine, Esther 7:2; which wine makes merry, and men drink of it till they become drunk with it, at such profuse feasts: or, "which maketh life cheerful" (l); as it does, when moderately used: "cheers the living"; so Aben Ezra; but money answereth all things; is in the room of all things, and by it men obtain everything they want and wish for; it answers the requests of all, and supplies them with what they stand in need of, or can desire: particularly such expensive feasts, and sumptuous entertainments, are made by means of money; and, in this luxurious way, the coffers of princes are drained, and they are obliged to raise new levies, and impose new taxes upon their subjects, to the oppression of them. "For why - a portioned wife, fair fame, and friends. (b) What great designs did Philip bring to pass in Greece by his golds the very oracles were said, ψιλιππιξειν, to say as Philip would have them: Antipater non tenuis fuit pecuniae, et ideo praevalidae potentiae, saith Egesippus; (c) he was a well moneyed man, and therefore a very mighty man. (i) "ad risum facientes panem", Montanus; "faciunt panem", Paganinus, Mercerus, Piscator. Whether a person is sick or healthy, happy or depressed, everybody benefits from financial stability. It is unnecessary, with Hitzig, to interpret יענה as Hiph . accus. Ecclesiastes 10:1-20. Cancel at any time. It is the Kal : Money answers to every demand, hears every wish, grants whatever one longs for, helps to all; as Menander says: “Silver and gold, - these are, according to my opinion, the most useful gods; if these have a place in the house, wish what thou wilt ( εὖξαι τί βούλει ), all will be thine;” and Horace, Epod . Here, as there, 'osim lěhěm signifies coenam faciunt ( parant ). The behaviors and outcomes of the wise and foolish are being contrasted. Bread they make to laughter. abs., as here of the part. Elsewhere לשחוק always means "to laughter," and consequently may not in this place be translated, "amidst laughter." . Wine is certainly fitted to make glad the heart of a man; but here the subject of discourse is duty-forgetting idlers, to whom chiefly wine must be brought (Isaiah 5:12) to cheer their life (this sluggard-life spent in feasting and revelry). 19. Commentary on Ecclesiastes 10:11-15 (Read Ecclesiastes 10:11-15) There is a practice in the East, of charming serpents by music. --- Scilicet uxorem cum dote fidemque et amicos, Et genus, et formam regina pecunia donet. Since, now, Ecclesiastes 10:19 has only to do with princes, the following proverb of the consequences of sloth receives a particular reference in the frame of this mirror for princes: “Through being idle the roof falleth; and through laziness of the hands the house leaketh.” Ewald, Redslob, Olsh., Hitz., and F rst, as already Aben Ezra, … conceptions are formed, - e.g., Lamentations 4:5, האך למע, where Jerome rightly translates, voluptuose ( vid ., E. Gerlach, l.c. Whose “money?” It is artfully suggested, rather than told, that it is the “money” wrung from the subjects that is thus squandered in feasting. Referring to Ecclesiastes 10:18. Those who strive to trace a continuity of thought take Ecclesiastes 10:18 as a figurative description of the ruin of an ill-governed land; Ecclesiastes 10:19 as describing the riot of those rulers who make feasts for merriment, and have money freely at their disposal; and (Ecclesiastes 10:20) as a warning to the subjects to beware how, notwithstanding all this mis-government, they venture to rebel. The bread and the wine, which cheer the life, are made into laughter. Ecclesiastes 10:19. 17Blessed artthou, O land, when thy king isthe son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness! 10:19 Money answers every need Following the previous verse which opposes laziness, this verse encourages man to be industrious and to earn money. Chapter 10 This chapter seems to be like Solomon’s proverbs, a collection of wise sayings and observations, rather than a part of his sermon; but the preacher studied to be sententious, and "set in order many proverbs,’’ to be brought in in his preaching. Ecclesiastes 9:3. Or else the sense may be, that princes should consider, and not be so profuse in their manner of living, but be more frugal and careful of the public money, and lay it up against a time of need; since it is that that answers all things, is the sinew of war when that arises, and will procure men and arms, to secure and protect them from their enemies, and obtain peace and safety for them and their subjects, which otherwise they cannot expect. . But who are they who make and frequent such places? Ecclesiastes 10:19 reflects the bad attitudes of the profligate leaders.". Ecclesiastes 10:19 ... Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (19) I look on these verses as isolated proverbs, and believe that the obvious meaning suggested by the English of … ), - but, which is most natural and is very appropriate, it is the ל of the aim or purpose: non ad debitam corporis refectionem, sed ad hera ludicra et stulta gaudia (Geier). ‘A feast is made for laughter, and wine gladdens the life, and silver answers all things.’. Besides, עשה along with ל is employed in other places to designate that into which anything is made: compare Isaiah 44:17, "the remainder he maketh to a God," לאל עשה שאריתו. Ecclesiastes 10:16 Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning! שׂחוק is laughter, as that to which he utters the sentence (Ecclesiastes 2:2): Thou art mad. Ecclesiastes 10:19 . "wine makes life merry"-the sluggard or the fool is constantly needing a drink to put them in a cheerful mood. Ecclesiastes Commentary > chapter 10. He who digs a pit will fall into it,And whoever breaks through a wall will be bitten by a serpent.He who quarries stones may be hurt by them,And he who splits wood may be endangered by it.If the ax is dull,And one does not sharpen the edge,Then he must use more strength;But wisdom brings success.a. Here it is quite clear that the author is not giving general observations, but depicting things as they really and truly existed. Laughter is used in Ecclesiastes 2:2, for extravagant merriment. Ecclesiastes 10:19. Ecclesiastes 10, Coffman Commentaries on the Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. ענה cannot signify "to afford, to confer.". : Money makes all to hear (him who has the money), - makes it that nothing is refused to his wish. Maurer takes “all things” of the wrongs to which princes are instigated by “money”; for example, the heavy taxes, which were the occasion of Rehoboam losing ten tribes (1 Kings 12:4, etc.). Ecclesiastes 10:19, ESV: "Bread is made for laughter, and wine gladdens life, and money answers everything." ישׂמּח is meant in the same modal sense as יגבּר, Ecclesiastes 10:10 : wine must accomplish that for them. Is money the answer for everything? : they make, but so that by it the slothful just designated, and those of a princely rank are meant (cf. Compare Psalms 104:15. answereth all things = maketh everything respond [to their requirements]: i.e. subj. But money answereth all things.] Commentary. where the godless say, "let us eat and drink, for to-morrow we die." --- Money. 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