Ecclesiastes 1:1
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.”
דָּבָר
In Hebrew, dabar is not just a word spoken — it is a word that accomplishes something. God's dabar does not return empty. The psalmist says this word is a lamp to his feet — not a floodlight revealing everything ahead, but enough light for the next step. That is faith.
דָּוִד
David
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דָּוִד
David. Beloved. The shepherd boy who became king. A man after God's own heart. God chooses the surrendered heart not the impressive resume.
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מֶלֶךְ
king
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מֶלֶךְ
King. Melek. A ruler with supreme authority. The LORD is King forever and ever. Every earthly king is answerable to the King of kings.
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בֵּן
the son of
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בֵּן
Son. Ben. A son with full rights. You are sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Full rights. Full access. Full inheritance.
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קֹהֶלֶת
Teacher
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קֹהֶלֶת
a (female) assembler (i.e. lecturer); abstractly, preaching (used as a 'nom de plume', Koheleth)
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