Ecclesiastes, or the Preacher
Ecclesiastes
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At a Glance
קֹהֶלֶת (Qohelet — "Teacher/Preacher") — Poetry and wisdom for life with God
| Chapters | Chiasms | Intertextuality | Trajectories | Themes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Theme: Life's meaning—the vanity of earthly pursuits apart from God and eternity.
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Major Chiastic Structures
Literary patterns revealing theological emphasis
| Chiasm | Span | Center/Turning Point |
|---|---|---|
| Ecclesiastes 1:1 - 12 | 1:1-12 | vv. 4-7 |
| Ecclesiastes 1:2 - 12:8 | 1:2-12:8 | — |
| Ecclesiastes 10:12 - 15 | 10:12-15 | words (14) |
| Ecclesiastes 11:7 - 12:2 | 11:7-12:2 | light is sweet, sun (7-2) |
| Ecclesiastes 12:1 - 8 | 12:1-8 | sound, voice (4) |
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