In Ecclesiastes 1:2, the Preacher declares that everything is vanity. What Hebrew word, often translated as 'vanity' or 'meaningless,' does the Preacher repeatedly use throughout the book to describe life's pursuits?
The Hebrew word 'hevel' (חבל), meaning vapor or breath, is the key term throughout Ecclesiastes emphasizing the fleeting and insubstantial nature of earthly endeavors.
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“Be still, and know that I am God.”
— Psalm 46:10 (NIV)