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Etymology
From Latin Ecclesiastes, from Ancient Greek Ἐκκλησιαστής (Ekklēsiastḗs) according to the Septuagint. The greek word is a loan translation of Hebrew קֹהֶלֶת, from Hebrew קָהָל.
Proper noun
Ecclesiastes
- (biblical) A book in the Old Testament of the Bible.
- Synonyms: Preacher, (abbreviation) Eccl., (abbreviation) Eccles.
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