--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And also that every man should eat and…" description: "\"And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.\" — Bible" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d6b/bible-141_drink_and-also-that-every-man-should-eat-and-d_2925945.jpg" --- # And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy… ![“And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d6b/bible-141_drink_and-also-that-every-man-should-eat-and-d_2925945.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d6b/bible-141_drink_and-also-that-every-man-should-eat-and-d_2925945.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d6b/bible-141_drink_and-also-that-every-man-should-eat-and-d_2925945.jpg) > “And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.” [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Work is a divine gift; enjoying its fruits honors God and acknowledges providence. **In simple terms:** Work is God’s gift; enjoy it. Key Takeaway Recognize labor as a blessing. Themes faith gratitude work blessing Mood contemplative thankful Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - daily work - celebrations - community service Key Concepts theology stewardship Questions to Reflect On - How do you honor God in your labor? - What blessings do you see in work? 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