Koheleth

American  

[koh-hel-eth] / koʊˈhɛl ɛθ /

Also Kohelet,

noun

1. the book of Ecclesiastes.

2. its author.

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Koheleth British  

/ kəʊˈhɛlɪθ /

noun

1. Old Testament Ecclesiastes or its author, traditionally believed to be Solomon

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Etymology

Origin of Koheleth

From the Hebrew word qoheleṭ member of an assembly

Example Sentences

The Greek word, "Ecclesiastes," is simply a translation of the Hebrew word "Koheleth."

From Time Magazine Archive

Old Version of Ecclesiastes 1:2-3: Vanity of vanities, saith Koheleth; Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.

From Time Magazine Archive

You will discover the profound truth of the saying of my friend Koheleth, that there is nothing new under the sun.

From Man and Superman by Shaw, Bernard

While his point of view was somewhat similar to that of Koheleth, his outlook was thoroughly optimistic.

From The Makers and Teachers of Judaism by Kent, Charles Foster

And yet the circles about the eyes and the drooping lids hint of world-weariness, and speak the message of Koheleth and say, "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity."

From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 06 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Artists by Hubbard, Elbert