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The title of this book in the Hebrew text is all of verse 1. The Septuagint translation (third century B.C.) gave it the name "Ekklesiastes"from which the English title is a transliteration. This word is the Greek translation of the Hebrew word qoheletthat the NASB translated "Preacher"in verse 1. The Hebrew word designates a leader who speaks before an assembly of people. The NIV translation "Teacher"is also a good one.
