קֹהֶ֫לֶת
qo.he.let
preacher
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word קֹהֶ֫לֶת (qo.he.let) is a noun that translates to "preacher" according to the lexicon data. As a noun, it falls within the semantic domain of Speech & Communication, indicating its primary function is to convey information, ideas, or messages. This word appears 7 times in the Hebrew Bible, suggesting its importance in specific contexts. The frequency of its occurrence may imply that the role of a preacher or speaker is significant in Jewish tradition. The meaning of "preacher" encompasses the idea of one who speaks or delivers sermons, teaching, or messages. The significance of this word lies in its association with the dissemination of knowledge, ideas, or spiritual guidance, highlighting the importance of communication in religious and social contexts.
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Occurrences in Scripture
7 total occurrences across the text
The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem:
Ecclesiastes 1:2“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.”
Ecclesiastes 1:12I, the Preacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem.
Ecclesiastes 7:27“Behold, I have found this,” says the Preacher, “to one another, to find out the scheme
Ecclesiastes 12:8“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher. “All is vanity!”
Ecclesiastes 12:9Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
Ecclesiastes 12:10The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written blamelessly, words of truth.