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When analyzing the commentary on the passage in Ecclesiastes 12:11, there are some very important points which need to be addressed. The image of the Torah, as we have discussed thoroughly in class, can be shown directly through this passage. First, as given in the assignment, the passage brought into question is "The sayings of the wise are like goads…[from] the masters of assemblies. All of them are given from one Shepard." In order to properly dissect this passage, it needs to be analyzed in separate pieces. I was able to use our discussions throughout this semester thus far to get a very clear idea of what is being said here. The first portion of the commentary, which discusses "the masters of assemblies", is referring to the wise men that have discussed the Torah and have taken their best efforts to decide on the views that they possess on the words written in Ecclesiastes 12:11. In my opinion, this passage is attempting to show one main idea. This is the thought that although......

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