Koheleth

Koheleth, kō-hel′eth, n. the Preacher, supposed to be applied to Solomon in Eccles. i.

Old Version of Ecclesiastes 1:2-3: Vanity of vanities, saith Koheleth; Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.

It is derived from the root "kahal," which means to "call together," to "convoke," and the English meaning that is given to "Koheleth" is simply "preacher" from the idea that he addresses an assembly, or calls together a group of people.

The Greek word, "Ecclesiastes," is simply a translation of the Hebrew word "Koheleth."

It is true that neither the prophets, such as Jeremiah, nor the sages, such as the authors of Job and Koheleth, actually solved the great enigma which has baffled all nations and ages, the adjustment of merit and destiny by divine righteousness.