H6953 – qoheleth – קֹהֶלֶת – Assembler; trad. Preacher, Teacher

Strong’s ID:: H6953
Hebrew Word:: קֹהֶלֶת
Transliteration:: qôheleth / qoheleth
Pronunciation:: ko-heh’-leth
Part of Speech:: masculine noun
Etymology:: feminine of active participle from H6950
Usage Count:: 7
Search:: Find “qoheleth” in the Bible (Old Testament)

Equip God’s People Hebrew Lexicon

1) literally: Assembler
2) traditionally: Preacher, Teacher

Word Picture

The Hebrew title “Qoheleth” is traditionally translated as “Preacher, Teacher.” It is derived from the root word קָהַל (H6950, qahal), meaning “to assemble” or “to gather.”

It is not found in secular Hebrew literature, but its feminine word ending possibly indicates that it is an official title or a role within the assembly.

So, something like “The Assembler,” but not just as “the one who gathers everyone around” as much as “the one who people gather around.” The implication being that they desire to hear what The Assembler will say. This is why it is usually translated as “Preacher” for the modern day assembly (i.e., church) equivalent.

Strong’s Hebrew Lexicon

feminine of active participle from H6950; a (female) assembler (i.e. lecturer); abstractly: preaching (used as a “nom de plume”, Koheleth):—preacher.