There Is Nothing New Under the Sun

Meaning

What does There Is Nothing New Under the Sun mean?

There is nothing new under the sun is a phrase, taken from the Bible to describe everything conceivable in the world to be constant and reemerging.

It reflects on the existence – or in this case – the non-existence of novelty.

Origin

What's the origin of There Is Nothing New Under the Sun?

The expression is taken from Ecclesiastes 1:9 from the Bible, which says β€œWhat has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.”

The passage may be found in the Old Testament, which was translated into English by William Tyndale.

Spread & Usage

How did There Is Nothing New Under the Sun spread?

In the last five hundred years, the phrase has gained a proverbial status, being often referred to and referenced.

It appears in all sorts of contexts, from literary works to conversations.

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