Koheleth
Americannoun
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the book of Ecclesiastes.
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its author.
noun
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Origin of Koheleth
From the Hebrew word qoheleṭ member of an assembly
Example Sentences
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Koheleth, kō-hel′eth, n. the Preacher, supposed to be applied to Solomon in Eccles. i.
From Project Gutenberg
Old Version of Ecclesiastes 1:2-3: Vanity of vanities, saith Koheleth; Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.
From Time Magazine Archive
It is derived from the root "kahal," which means to "call together," to "convoke," and the English meaning that is given to "Koheleth" is simply "preacher" from the idea that he addresses an assembly, or calls together a group of people.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Greek word, "Ecclesiastes," is simply a translation of the Hebrew word "Koheleth."
From Time Magazine Archive
It is true that neither the prophets, such as Jeremiah, nor the sages, such as the authors of Job and Koheleth, actually solved the great enigma which has baffled all nations and ages, the adjustment of merit and destiny by divine righteousness.
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