Jerry1023 Posted January 20, 2015 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 97 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 427 Content Per Day: 0.11 Reputation: 156 Days Won: 2 Joined: 07/29/2013 Status: Offline Birthday: 05/20/1980 Share Posted January 20, 2015 What do you guys think of this passage in the scripture? A feast is made for laughter,and wine maketh merry:but money answereth all things. Ecclesiastes 10:19" I really need more explanation on this very passsge. what does the writer exactly mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall7 Posted January 20, 2015 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 75 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1,385 Content Per Day: 0.32 Reputation: 491 Days Won: 5 Joined: 04/25/2012 Status: Offline Share Posted January 20, 2015 I think the previous verse explains it:18Through laziness, the rafters sag;because of idle hands, the house leaks."Through laziness of not seeking the Lord in our lives the rafters of our roof sag resulting in the house of God within us leaking"So the things of this world take our lives over:19A feast is made for laughter,wine makes life merry,and money is the answer for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udx Posted January 20, 2015 Group: Senior Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 18 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 684 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 230 Days Won: 2 Joined: 04/15/2009 Status: Offline Share Posted January 20, 2015 What do you guys think of this passage in the scripture? A feast is made for laughter,and wine maketh merry:but money answereth all things. Ecclesiastes 10:19" I really need more explanation on this very passsge. what does the writer exactly mean?  In order to understand the verse you need to understand who wrote it and for whom it is written to. This verse is believed to be written by King Solomon speaking about things they way they were on the Earth. The book is written in form of an autobiography telling his investigation of the meaning of life and the best way of life. In that verse, he was comparing feast and wine to money, showing how much more useful money is. On this Earth, there is need for money, without it partying and being merry would not solve the problem.  You can also looked at the previous verse (Ecclesiastes 10:18). 10:18 By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through. Which also talk about another practical matter. If you are lazy and not taking care of buildings they would naturally fall apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udx Posted January 20, 2015 Group: Senior Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 18 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 684 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 230 Days Won: 2 Joined: 04/15/2009 Status: Offline Share Posted January 20, 2015 I think the previous verse explains it: 18 Through laziness, the rafters sag; because of idle hands, the house leaks. "Through laziness of not seeking the Lord in our lives the rafters of our roof sag resulting in the house of God within us leaking" So the things of this world take our lives over: 19 A feast is made for laughter, wine makes life merry, and money is the answer for everything. I don't believe this interpretation is correct. The entire chapter is about practical matters, no where does it talk about God. This interpretation has no contextual backing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appy Posted January 20, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 23 Topic Count: 133 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 2,864 Content Per Day: 0.62 Reputation: 2,596 Days Won: 2 Joined: 08/07/2011 Status: Offline Share Posted January 20, 2015 Money is a necessity, but here Solomon was pointing out that that rulers needed to stay sober and provide for their country. The rulers of his day; partying was very important with little or no regard for the country. For them, money is abundant and they spend extravagantly on themselves. The money is squandered carelessly. Such attitudes causes a country to come to ruin. The same attitude from the poor man would ruin his home. Â Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 All if folly! That is the jist of what Solomon had to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall7 Posted January 20, 2015 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 75 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1,385 Content Per Day: 0.32 Reputation: 491 Days Won: 5 Joined: 04/25/2012 Status: Offline Share Posted January 20, 2015 I think the previous verse explains it:18Through laziness, the rafters sag;because of idle hands, the house leaks."Through laziness of not seeking the Lord in our lives the rafters of our roof sag resulting in the house of God within us leaking"So the things of this world take our lives over:19A feast is made for laughter,wine makes life merry,and money is the answer for everything.I don't believe this interpretation is correct. The entire chapter is about practical matters, no where does it talk about God. This interpretation has no contextual backing. You're right I was way off on that. Looked it up online and found this: 10:19 A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all [things]. The partying king of v.18 thinks he can fix all the disasters of his inept reign by raising taxes. We must remember, once again, that Solomon is speaking of the things the way they are on the earth. This is speaking of kings, who have neglected their office. They are spending their time laughing and drinking. On this earth, there is need for money. Without money, you cannot pay the rent, or the utilities. You need money for food, and for Dr. bills. Having enough money to live on helps in your marriage, as well. The love of money is sin. To work and make enough money to provide for your family is honorable. The king is actually provider for all of his people. It is doubly important that he stays sober, and provides for his people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry1023 Posted January 21, 2015 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 97 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 427 Content Per Day: 0.11 Reputation: 156 Days Won: 2 Joined: 07/29/2013 Status: Offline Birthday: 05/20/1980 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 My question is, Does money answer all things? I have been debating this passage with someone in my street, who told me that,the scripture says that money answereth all things, and i boldly disagree with him. all my effort to prove him wrong prove abortive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udx Posted January 21, 2015 Group: Senior Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 18 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 684 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 230 Days Won: 2 Joined: 04/15/2009 Status: Offline Share Posted January 21, 2015 What do you think of this article about your question? In the context of that sentence it basically means: Wine and food can make you happy, but you can't have either without money. I think it is just saying that money is more versatile and general solution to these things. Â For example, you need food to satisfy your hunger...you need a drink to satisfy your thirst, but money is the general solution that can satisfy both of these needs and more. Â It doesn't say money is answer to everything in life. What you make of the colon in the sentence? https://answersingenesis.org/contradictions-in-the-bible/root-of-all-evil/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry1023 Posted January 21, 2015 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 97 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 427 Content Per Day: 0.11 Reputation: 156 Days Won: 2 Joined: 07/29/2013 Status: Offline Birthday: 05/20/1980 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 What do you think of this article about your question? In the context of that sentence it basically means: Wine and food can make you happy, but you can't have either without money. I think it is just saying that money is more versatile and general solution to these things. For example, you need food to satisfy your hunger...you need a drink to satisfy your thirst, but money is the general solution that can satisfy both of these needs and more. It doesn't say money is answer to everything in life. What you make of the colon in the sentence?https://answersingenesis.org/contradictions-in-the-bible/root-of-all-evil/ Thanks for your contribution, I perfectly understand that very passage, but i don't want to lean on my own understanding alone, My friend disagreed with my understanding on that very passage, the problem is my friend believe and level of understanding, thanks for the link you share with us, it was very intresting, i will share it with my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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