There Is Nothing New Under the Sun
Meaning
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.
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Origin
The expression is taken from Ecclesiastes 1:9 from the Bible, which says “What 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 and Usage
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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