Qoheleth

The Hebrew title for the book of Ecclesiastes. The word Qoheleth is often translated as “the Preacher” or “the Teacher.” It can also be spelled “Koheleth.” It comes from a word that means “to call an assembly.” It later developed the meaning “to address an assembly.” The author of the book of Ecclesiastes refers to himself as Qoheleth in many passages throughout the book.