# I applied my mind

Here the author refers to himself by his "mind" to emphasize his thoughts. AT: "I determined" or "I applied myself" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

# to study and to search out

These two phrases mean the same thing and emphasize how diligently he studied. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])

# under heaven

This refers to things that are done on earth. AT: "on the earth" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# children of mankind

"human beings"