Ecclesiastes 2:3 Meaning
I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life.
Context Explained
1I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity.
2I said of laughter, It is mad: and of mirth, What doeth it?
3I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life.
4I made me great works; I builded me houses; I planted me vineyards:
5I made me gardens and orchards, and I planted trees in them of all kind of fruits:
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 20:1
Proverbs warns against the dangers of wine, contrasting with the pursuit of pleasure in Ecclesiastes.
Ecclesiastes 2:10
Both verses reflect on the pursuit of enjoyment and the search for what is good.
1 Peter 4:3
Peter discusses living for pleasure versus living for God, resonating with the themes of folly and wisdom.
Source: Ecclesiastes 2:3