Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “קֹהֶלֶת”
Understanding qôheleth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine of active participle from קָהַל preacher. - a (female) assembler (i.e. lecturer) - abstractly, preaching (used ...
H6953
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
קֹהֶלֶת
Phoneticko-heh'-leth
Transliterationqôheleth
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine of active participle from קָהַל preacher. - a (female) assembler (i.e. lecturer) - abstractly, preaching (used as a 'nom de plume', Koheleth) 1) collector (of sentences), preacher, public speaker, speaker in an assembly, Qoheleth
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
7 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ecclesiastes 7:27 | “Behold, this have I found, saith the preacher, counting one by one, to find out the account:” Word: קֹהֶלֶת (qôheleth) |