Koheleth

[ koh-hel-eth ]

noun

1. the book of Ecclesiastes.
2. its author.

Koheleth

/ kəʊˈhɛlɪθ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Koheleth¹

From the Hebrew word qoheleṭ member of an assembly

Word History and Origins

Origin of Koheleth¹

from Hebrew qōheleth

Example Sentences

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.

From Project Gutenberg