The scroll of the Kohelet (Ecclesiastes)

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The basic Hebrew word Kohelet. In English the name is in Ecclesiastes. The name Kohelet is connected with the Hebrew word KOL which means voice. It is also connected with the word Kehilah, which means set-apart (holy) congregation. This verb kahal derived from the Hebrew root K-H-L {ק-ה-ל} Please click Ecclesiastes on Sukkot Reading.

Brown-Driver-Briggs in Hebrew: Kohelet (noun) in H6953

קהלת

qôheleth

BDB Definition:

1) collector (of sentences), preacher, public speaker, speaker in an assembly, Qoheleth

Part of Speech: noun masculine

A Related Word by BDB/Strong’s Number: feminine of active participle from H6950 (the root etymology)


Brown-Driver-Briggs in Hebrew: kahal (verb) in H6950

קהל

qâhal

BDB Definition:

1) to assemble, gather

1a) (Niphal) to assemble

1a1) for religious reasons

1a2) for political reasons

1b) (Hiphil) to summon an assembly

1b1) for war, judgment

1b2) for religious purposes

Part of Speech: verb

A Related Word by BDB/Strong’s Number: a primitive root (the root etymology)


For Sukkot, we all read the book of Kohelet (Ecclesiastes) on Chol Hamo’ed is the name for the days during the Sukkot that fall in between the yom tovim (festival days) at the beginning and end of the festival.

Ecclesiastes 1:1 TLV

“The words of Kohelet, son of David, king in Jerusalem.”
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“The words of Kohelet, son of David, King in Jerusalem.” Kohelet is not a first name but a title and comes from kahal, which means congregation or assembly. Therefore, Kohelet can mean the assembler (gatherer) of an audience who will listen to his sayings.

Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 TLV

Conclusion: Fear God

9 Furthermore, Kohelet was not only wise but he also taught the people knowledge. He pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs. 10 Kohelet searched to find delightful words and truthful, accurate sayings. 11 The words of the wise are like goads, their collective sayings are like firmly affixed nails. They have been given by one Shepherd. 12 Be warned my son of anything in addition to them: There is no end to the making of many books, and excessive study wearies the flesh.

13 A final word, when all has been heard:
    Fear God and keep His mitzvot!
For this applies to all mankind.
14 God will bring every deed into judgment,
including everything that is hidden,
    whether it is good or evil.