4 One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.
First of all, let us ask this question, is this true? The thought here is that the earth remains the same, unchanged throughout all generations. This verse is stating that men come and go and they have very little overall effect. And yet there are those whose impact can be felt for many generations. Abraham, Moses, Joshua etc… and so this, therefore, is not really true. Men can have a great impact in this world. The point to be made here is to be a man or woman of consequence; make an impact in you generation!
5 The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose.
This is a reference to our twenty-four hour cycle; everything we do is governed by it. The point Solomon is building to is that this cycle leads one generation into another and is unchanged no matter what we may do this is never altered. As we will see Solomon believed this to be a vanity, however, this is a negative statement from a backslider who is miserable. In reality one should greatly rejoice because 1) The earths cycle is as God ordained it and it is good (Gen 1:31), and, 2) Gods mercy on fallen humanity is refreshed at the rising of every morning sun (Lam 3:22-23).
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