Ecc 8:16-17 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Eccl 8:16-9:12: 8:16–9:12 Another generalization from lifelong observation is that death appears to be meaningless. Why do some die and others live longer? God’s sovereign decision in this matter is unpredictable (7:13-14 ). Summary for Eccl 8:16-17: 8:16-17 A person could spend night and day looking for the answers to every question, but the reasons for everything will not be apparent. God’s justice, for example, is sometimes mysterious.

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‏ Ecclesiastes 8:16-17

Summary for Eccl 8:16-9:12: 8:16–9:12 ^a Another generalization from lifelong observation is that death appears to be meaningless. Why do some die and others live longer? God’s sovereign decision in this matter is unpredictable (7:13-14 ^b).
Summary for Eccl 8:16-17: 8:16-17 ^c A person could spend night and day looking for the answers to every question, but the reasons for everything will not be apparent. God’s justice, for example, is sometimes mysterious.