Ecclesiastes 2:7 web — I bought male servants and female servants, and had servants born in my house. I also had great possessions of herds an…

World English Bible

"I bought male servants and female servants, and had servants born in my house. I also had great possessions of herds and flocks, above all who were before me in Jerusalem;"

— Ecclesiastes 2:7, World English Bible

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Ecclesiastes 2 — Context

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I made myself great works. I built myself houses. I planted myself vineyards.

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I made myself gardens and parks, and I planted trees in them of all kinds of fruit.

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I made myself pools of water, to water from it the forest where trees were reared.

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I bought male servants and female servants, and had servants born in my house. I also had great possessions of herds and flocks, above all who were before me in Jerusalem;

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I also gathered silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and of the provinces. I got myself male and female singers, and the delights of the sons of men--musical instruments, and that of all sorts.

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So I was great, and increased more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also remained with me.

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Whatever my eyes desired, I didn't keep from them. I didn't withhold my heart from any joy, for my heart rejoiced because of all my labor, and this was my portion from all my labor.

Ecclesiastes 2:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 2:7 say?
Ecclesiastes 2:7 in the World English Bible reads: “I bought male servants and female servants, and had servants born in my house. I also had great possessions of herds and flocks, above all who were before me in Jerusalem;”
Where is Ecclesiastes 2:7 in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 2:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 2, verse 7.
Who wrote Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes is traditionally attributed to Solomon (traditional; identified as "the Preacher, son of David"). It was written c. 940 BC.
What is the book of Ecclesiastes about?
Ecclesiastes is a candid meditation on life "under the sun" — its pleasures, its pains, and its apparent vanity. The Preacher tries wisdom, wealth, work, and pleasure, finds them all empty without God, and concludes that fearing God and keeping his commandments is the whole of man.
What are the major themes of Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes explores themes including Vanity, Time, Meaning, Fear of God, Mortality. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ecclesiastes 2:7.
What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 2:7 in?
Ecclesiastes 2:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ecclesiastes 2:7?
Ecclesiastes 2:7 reads (WEB): “I bought male servants and female servants, and had servants born in my house. I also had great possessions of herds and flocks, above all who were before me in Jerusalem;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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