Terms that pertain to the knowledge of the covenant or commandments or covenant

 Terms that pertain to the knowledge of the covenant or commandments or covenant

Qoheleth maintains a certain tradition that we can use as proof that it is canonical. It is canonical in a sense that its themes are efficient enough that yahwistic and elohistic tradition are maintained.

         When you make a vow to God, delay not its fulfillment. For God has no pleasure in fools; fulfill what you have vowed. You had better not make a vow than make it and not fulfill it. (Ecc 5:3-4)

            This passage can be found in the Book of Numbers, 30:3; and Deuteronomy 23:23; Qoheleth is conscious on the concept of vows in Pentateuch. Moreover the fear of God concept is also present in the Qoheleth.

           

Let not your utterance make you guilty, and say not before his representative, “It was a mistake,” lest God be angered by such words and destroy the works of your hands. Rather, fear God! (Ecc 5:5-6)

It is very clear here of the strong implication and emphasis on the fear of God, which is not only present in the Pentateuch but also in the other wisdom books. As they say, fear of God is the beginning of Wisdom.

           

“And now Israel, what does the Lord, your God, ask of you but to fear the Lord, your God, and follow his ways exactly, to love and serve the Lord, your God, with all your heart and all your soul.” (Deut 10:12)