Chishbonot
“Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions (chishbonot)” – Ecclesiastes 7:29
Exploring the schemes, calculations, and rationalizations of the human heart.
Chishbonot
Exploring the Schemes of Man in Light of Ecclesiastes 7:29
This upcoming book explores how many people across history , and in our own lives today turn away from uprightness through endless chishbonot. From Biblical stories to modern culture, we’ll uncover how schemes shape our world and how we can return to the simplicity and integrity God intended.
- Returning to uprightness and simplicity
- How chishbonot distorts our daily decisions
- Biblical examples of schemes and rationalizations
- Modern “devices” of culture and self-justification
What is “Chishbonot?
Chishbonot is a Hebrew word that appears in Ecclesiastes 7:29, often translated as schemes, devices, or contrivances. The verse contrasts how God’s simple, upright creation, and humanity’s tendency to complicate life through excuses, manipulations, and overthinking.
The Author
The author D.L. Zep, is a writer, photographer, and lifelong student of scripture who brings decades of experience in storytelling, faith, and history. The work reflects a passion for uncovering timeless truths in overlooked places—whether in images, history, or scripture that challenges the human heart.