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Ecclesiastes Definition & Meaning

ecclesiastes
noun
  1. an Old Testament book consisting of reflections on the vanity of human life; is traditionally attributed to Solomon but probably was written about 250 BC

"Ecclesiastes" in song lyrics

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  • "Swear on the bible and the lines of Ecclesiastes"
  • "ethiopian jews canon ecclesiastes"
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  • "there is a time for everything ecclesiastes"
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Frequently asked questions

What does ecclesiastes mean?
an Old Testament book consisting of reflections on the vanity of human life; is traditionally attributed to Solomon but probably was written about 250 BC
What part of speech is ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes is a noun.

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