Ecclesiastes 1:13 Meaning
And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith.
Context Explained
11There is no remembrance of former things; neither shall there be any remembrance of things that are to come with those that shall come after.
12I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem.
13And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith.
14I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
15That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 2:3
Both verses emphasize the pursuit of wisdom and understanding.
James 1:5
James encourages seeking wisdom from God, similar to the search in Ecclesiastes.
Ecclesiastes 3:10
This verse reflects on the toil given to humanity, similar to the themes in Ecclesiastes 3.
Source: Ecclesiastes 1:13