Koheleth
Americannoun
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the book of Ecclesiastes.
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its author.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Koheleth
From the Hebrew word qoheleṭ member of an assembly
Example Sentences
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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
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
Being a Practical Application of the book Koheleth called "Ecclesiastes."
From Thoughts on religion at the front by Talbot, N. S. (Neville Stuart)
Koheleth, like Job, never once mentions Jahveh's name, but always alludes to the Eternal Will, which alone is real and unknowable, under the colourless name of Elohim.
From The Sceptics of the Old Testament: Job - Koheleth - Agur by Dillon, Emile Joseph
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