Kohelet

Ecclesiastes

Vanity of vanities

HaSippur

A king who had everything — wisdom, wealth, pleasure — looks back and calls it all vapour. Under the sun, nothing lasts. But the Teacher's conclusion is not despair: fear Elohim and keep His mitzvot.

Key Themes
  • Without Elohim, even the best life is meaningless
  • There is a season for everything — Elohim holds all time
  • True satisfaction comes not from achievement but from Elohim Himself
  • The longing in Kohelet is answered in Yeshua, who gives life meaning
Main Figures

The Teacher (Qoheleth/Solomon)

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