A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted. Ecclesiastes 3:2 (KJV)
“… to be born… to die” seems to be an uncontroversial reference to the point that the time we spent between birth and death is an appointed time. (Jn 3:70) “… to plant… to pluck” seems to be a reference to political order, or churches or just a reference to the established way of life. (Gill) Overall, the verse seems to indicate the supremacy and significance of the Sovereignty of God over our existence.
Comments: To think of how men emphasise so much on ‘living’ seems to be an underestimation of the fact that God reigns supreme over our lives. Even the most resourceful man cannot add a minute to his life, nor shorten it. The length of our lives is predetermined.
Reference:
Gill, J. (1748-63). Exposition of the Old Testament, Eccl. 3:2
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