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The book repeatedly describes life apart from God with this word meaning “empty” or “meaningless.”
What is vanity?
According to Ecclesiastes 3, there is “a time for” this.
What is everything (or every purpose under heaven)?
Ecclesiastes 9:10 says, “Whatever your hand finds to do,” do this.
What is “do it with all your might”?
Ecclesiastes says all human activities should be measured in light of this.
What is eternity?
This king of Israel wrote Ecclesiastes near the end of his life.
Who is Solomon?
In chapters 1–2, Solomon experiments with these things to find happiness.
What are wisdom, laughter, pleasure, work, women, and wealth?
This phrase summarizes Solomon’s conclusion about life lived without God.
What is “All is vanity” (or “Meaningless! Meaningless!”)?
According to Ecclesiastes, pleasures and success apart from God ultimately leave people feeling this way.
What is empty (or unfulfilled)?
The final conclusion of Ecclesiastes is to do these two things.
What are “fear God” and “keep His commandments”?
Ecclesiastes teaches that true meaning and fulfillment are found only in this.
What is God?