The Bible — notes and cross-references in Ecclesiastes | Interpretation and commentary to chapter 11

11:2^a Give

Psa. 112:9; Luke 6:30
11:4^a not

Prov. 20:4
11:5^a wind

John 3:8
11:5^b formed

Psa. 139:14-15
11:8^a darkness

Eccl. 12:2
11:9¹ young

In his advice to young men, the writer says that they should endeavor to enjoy the human life in their youth in the light of God’s judgment (Eccl. 12:14 and note Eccl. 12:14^1a) in order to remove vexation from their heart and put away evil from their flesh (vv. 9-10). He also advises them to remember their Creator while they are young and not hesitate in doing this until old age comes (Eccl. 12:1).
11:9^a judgment

Eccl. 12:14; Rom. 2:5-11; Heb. 9:27