Ecclesiastes 8:12 Meaning and Explanation
“Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:”
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Read Full Chapter →Even if a sinner does evil again and again and still lives long, the Preacher is certain that in the end it will go well with those who fear God.
What Does Ecclesiastes 8:12 Mean?
Against the unsettling sight of evil that goes unpunished and even seems to prolong a sinner's days, the Preacher plants a firm conviction. Appearances are not the final word.
He knows, with settled assurance, that it will be well with those who fear God and live in reverence before Him. This is faith speaking louder than circumstance. The reverent are anchored not in how things look now but in the faithfulness of God, whose blessing rests on those who walk in awe of Him.
Ecclesiastes 8:12 in the Original Language
yare (יָרֵא), 'fear' -- reverent awe and trust toward God, not dread but worshipful respect.
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What does Ecclesiastes 8:12 mean?
Even if a sinner does evil again and again and still lives long, the Preacher is certain that in the end it will go well with those who fear God.