12
Chapters
222
Verses
Solomon
Author
940-930 BC
Date Written
Ecclesiastes examines life's meaning "under the sun," concluding that true purpose is found only in fearing God.
To show that life without God is meaningless, leading readers to find meaning in relationship with their Creator.
Written by Solomon in his later years, reflecting on a life of unprecedented wisdom and experience.
Hebrew
קהלת
Qohelet
“[Words of the] Preacher”
Greek
Ἐκκλησιαστής
Ekklēsiastēs
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Everything is meaningless
Searching for meaning
Wisdom for living
Fear God
“To every thing there is a season.”
“Fear God, and keep his commandments.”
“Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher; all is vanity.”
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