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Ecclesiastes 5

1 Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God; for to draw nigh to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they know not that they do evil.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
  • thy foot H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
  • when thou goest H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • to the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • and be more ready H7138 (קָרוֹב) — near (in place, kindred or time)
  • to hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
  • than to give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • the sacrifice H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
  • of fools H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
  • for they consider H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
  • not that they do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

2 Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Be not rash H926 (בָּהַל) — to tremble inwardly (or palpitate), i.e. (figuratively) be (causative, make) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated; by implication to hasten anxiously
  • with thy mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
  • and let not thine heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
  • be hasty H4116 (מָהַר) — properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. (by implication); to hurry (in a good or a bad sense); often used (with another verb) adverbially, promptly
  • to utter H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
  • thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
  • God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • for God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • in heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
  • and thou upon earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
  • therefore let thy words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • be few H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)

3 For a dream cometh with a multitude of business, and a fool’s voice with a multitude of words.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For a dream H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
  • cometh H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • through the multitude H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
  • of business H6045 (עִנְיָן) — ado, i.e. (generally) employment or (specifically) an affair
  • and a fool’s H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
  • voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
  • by multitude H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
  • of words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

4 When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou vowest.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • When thou vowest H5087 (נָדַר) — to promise (pos., to do or give something to God)
  • a vow H5088 (נֶדֶר) — a promise (to God); also (concretely) a thing promised
  • unto God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • defer H309 (אָחַר) — to loiter (i.e. be behind); by implication to procrastinate
  • not to pay H7999 (שָׁלַם) — to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate (in variou…
  • no pleasure H2656 (חֵפֶץ) — pleasure; hence (abstractly) desire; concretely, a valuable thing; hence (by extension) a matter (as something in mind)
  • in fools H3684 (כְּסִיל) — properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly
  • pay H7999 (שָׁלַם) — to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate (in variou…
  • that which thou hast vowed H5087 (נָדַר) — to promise (pos., to do or give something to God)

5 Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Better H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
  • that thou shouldest not vow H5087 (נָדַר) — to promise (pos., to do or give something to God)
  • than that thou shouldest vow H5087 (נָדַר) — to promise (pos., to do or give something to God)
  • and not pay H7999 (שָׁלַם) — to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate (in variou…

6 Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the angel, that it was an error: wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thy hands?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Suffer H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • not thy mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
  • to cause thy flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
  • to sin H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
  • neither say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • thou before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
  • the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
  • an error H7684 (שְׁגָגָה) — a mistake or inadvertent transgression
  • wherefore should God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • be angry H7107 (קָצַף) — to crack off, i.e. (figuratively) burst out in rage
  • at thy voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
  • and destroy H2254 (חָבַל) — to wind tightly (as a rope), i.e. to bind; specifically, by a pledge; figuratively, to pervert, destroy; also to writhe in pain (especially of parturition)
  • the work H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
  • of thine hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…

7 For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, and in many words: but fear thou God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For in the multitude H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
  • of dreams H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
  • and many H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
  • words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • vanities H1892 (הֶבֶל) — emptiness or vanity; figuratively, something transitory and unsatisfactory; often used as an adverb
  • but fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
  • thou God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…

8 If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a province, marvel not at the matter: for one higher than the high regardeth; and there are higher than they.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • If thou seest H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
  • the oppression H6233 (עֹשֶׁק) — injury, fraud, (subjectively) distress, (concretely) unjust gain
  • of the poor H7326 (רוּשׁ) — to be destitute
  • and violent H1499 (גֵּזֶל) — plunder, i.e. violence
  • perverting of judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
  • and justice H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
  • in a province H4082 (מְדִינָה) — properly, a judgeship, i.e. jurisdiction; by implication, a district (as ruled by a judge); generally, a region
  • marvel H8539 (תָּמַהּ) — to be in consternation
  • not at the matter H2656 (חֵפֶץ) — pleasure; hence (abstractly) desire; concretely, a valuable thing; hence (by extension) a matter (as something in mind)
  • higher H1364 (גָּבֹהַּ) — elevated (or elated), powerful, arrogant
  • than the highest H1364 (גָּבֹהַּ) — elevated (or elated), powerful, arrogant
  • regardeth H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
  • than they H5921 (עַל) — above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

9 Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Moreover the profit H3504 (יִתְרוֹן) — preeminence, gain
  • of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
  • is for all: the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • is served H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
  • by the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)

10 He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance, with increase: this also is vanity.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • He that loveth H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
  • silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
  • shall not be satisfied H7646 (שָׂבַע) — to sate, i.e. fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
  • with silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
  • nor he that loveth H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
  • abundance H1995 (הָמוֹן) — a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth
  • with increase H8393 (תְּבוּאָה) — income, i.e. produce (literally or figuratively)
  • also vanity H1892 (הֶבֶל) — emptiness or vanity; figuratively, something transitory and unsatisfactory; often used as an adverb

11 When goods increase, they are increased that eat them; and what advantage is there to the owner thereof, save the beholding of them with his eyes?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • When goods H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
  • increase H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
  • they are increased H7231 (רָבַב) — properly, to cast together , i.e. increase, especially in number; to multiply by the myriad
  • that eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • them: and what good H3788 (כִּשְׁרוֹן) — success, advantage
  • to the owners H1167 (בַּעַל) — a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
  • thereof, saving H518 (אִם) — used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
  • the beholding H7212 (רְאִית) — sight
  • the beholding H7207 (רַאֲוָה) — sight, i.e. satisfaction
  • with their eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

12 The sleep of a laboring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much; but the fulness of the rich will not suffer him to sleep.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Psalms 4:8 · Psalms 127:2 · Proverbs 3:24 · Jeremiah 31:26
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • The sleep H8142 (שֵׁנָה) — sleep
  • of a labouring man H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
  • sweet H4966 (מָתוֹק) — sweet
  • whether he eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • little H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
  • or much H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
  • but the abundance H7647 (שָׂבָע) — copiousness
  • of the rich H6223 (עָשִׁיר) — rich, whether literal or figurative (noble)
  • will not suffer H3240 (יָנַח) — to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay
  • him to sleep H3462 (יָשֵׁן) — properly, to be slack or languid, i.e. (by implication) sleep (figuratively, to die); also to grow old, stale or inveterate

13 There is a grievous evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept by the owner thereof to his hurt:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • There is H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
  • a sore H2470 (חָלָה) — properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat
  • evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
  • I have seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
  • under the sun H8121 (שֶׁמֶשׁ) — the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement
  • riches H6239 (עֹשֶׁר) — wealth
  • kept H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
  • for the owners H1167 (בַּעַל) — a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
  • thereof to their hurt H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

14 and those riches perish by evil adventure; and if he hath begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But those riches H6239 (עֹשֶׁר) — wealth
  • perish H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
  • by evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
  • travail H6045 (עִנְיָן) — ado, i.e. (generally) employment or (specifically) an affair
  • and he begetteth H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
  • a son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • nothing H3972 (מְאוּמָה) — properly, a speck or point, i.e. (by implication) something; with negative, nothing
  • in his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…

15 As he came forth from his mother’s womb, naked shall he go again as he came, and shall take nothing for his labor, which he may carry away in his hand.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Job 1:21 · Job 15:2 · Psalms 49:17 · Hosea 12:2 · Luke 12:20 · 1 Timothy 6:7
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • As he came forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
  • of his mother’s H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
  • womb H990 (בֶּטֶן) — the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything
  • naked H6174 (עָרוֹם) — nude, either partially or totally
  • shall he return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
  • to go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • as he came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • and shall take H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
  • nothing H3972 (מְאוּמָה) — properly, a speck or point, i.e. (by implication) something; with negative, nothing
  • of his labour H5999 (עָמָל) — toil, i.e. wearing effort; hence, worry, whether of body or mind
  • which he may carry away H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • in his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…

16 And this also is a grievous evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: and what profit hath he that he laboreth for the wind?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And this H2090 (זֹה) — this or that
  • a sore H2470 (חָלָה) — properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat
  • evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
  • in all points H5980 (עֻמָּה) — conjunction, i.e. society; mostly adverb or preposition (with prepositional prefix), near, beside, along with
  • as he came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • so shall he go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • and what profit H3504 (יִתְרוֹן) — preeminence, gain
  • hath he that hath laboured H5998 (עָמַל) — to toil, i.e. work severely and with irksomeness
  • for the wind H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…

17 All his days also he eateth in darkness, and he is sore vexed, and hath sickness and wrath.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • All his days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
  • also he eateth H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • in darkness H2822 (חֹשֶׁךְ) — the dark; hence (literally) darkness; figuratively, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness
  • much H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
  • sorrow H3707 (כַּעַס) — to trouble; by implication, to grieve, rage, be indignant
  • and wrath H7110 (קֶצֶף) — a splinter (as chipped off); figuratively, rage or strife
  • with his sickness H2483 (חֳלִי) — malady, anxiety, calamity

18 Behold, that which I have seen to be good and to be comely is for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy good in all his labor, wherein he laboreth under the sun, all the days of his life which God hath given him: for this is his portion.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • which I have seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
  • good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
  • and comely H3303 (יָפֶה) — beautiful (literally or figuratively)
  • to eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • and to drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
  • and to enjoy H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
  • the good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
  • of all his labour H5999 (עָמָל) — toil, i.e. wearing effort; hence, worry, whether of body or mind
  • that he taketh H5998 (עָמַל) — to toil, i.e. work severely and with irksomeness
  • under the sun H8121 (שֶׁמֶשׁ) — the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement
  • all H4557 (מִסְפָּר) — a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
  • the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
  • of his life H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
  • which God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • giveth H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • his portion H2506 (חֵלֶק) — properly, smoothness (of the tongue); also an allotment

19 Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Every man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
  • also to whom God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • hath given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • riches H6239 (עֹשֶׁר) — wealth
  • and wealth H5233 (נֶכֶס) — treasure
  • and hath given him power H7980 (שָׁלַט) — to dominate, i.e. govern; by implication, to permit
  • to eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • thereof, and to take H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
  • his portion H2506 (חֵלֶק) — properly, smoothness (of the tongue); also an allotment
  • and to rejoice H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
  • in his labour H5999 (עָמָל) — toil, i.e. wearing effort; hence, worry, whether of body or mind
  • this H2090 (זֹה) — this or that
  • the gift H4991 (מַתָּת) — a present
  • of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…

20 For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For he shall not much H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
  • remember H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
  • the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
  • of his life H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
  • because God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • answereth H6031 (עָנָה) — to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (in various applications, as follows)
  • in the joy H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
  • of his heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything