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Eclesiástico, 15

1. o foboumenoV kurion poihsei auto kai o egkrathV tou nomou katalhmyetai authn

1. qui timet Deum faciet illud et qui continens est justitiæ adprehendet illam

2. kai upanthsetai autw wV mhthr kai wV gunh parqeniaV prosdexetai auton

2. et obviabit illi quasi mater honorificata et quasi mulier a virginitate suscipiet illum

3. ywmiei auton arton sunesewV kai udwr sofiaV potisei auton

3. cibabit illum panem vitæ et intellectus et aqua sapientiæ salutaris potabit illum et firmabitur in illo et non flectetur

4. sthricqhsetai ep' authn kai ou mh kliqh kai ep' authV efexei kai ou mh kataiscunqh

4. et continebit illum et non confundetur et inaltabit illum apud proximos suos

5. kai uywsei auton para touV plhsion autou kai en mesw ekklhsiaV anoixei to stoma autou

5. et in medio ecclesiæ aperiet os illius adimplebit illum spiritu sapientiæ et intellectus et stolam gloriæ vestiet illum

6. eufrosunhn kai stefanon agalliamatoV eurhsei kai onoma aiwnoV kataklhronomhsei

6. jucunditatem et exultationem thesaurizabit super illum et nomine æterno hereditabit illum

7. ou mh katalhmyontai authn anqrwpoi asunetoi kai andreV amartwloi ou mh idwsin authn

7. homines stulti non adprehendent illam et homines sensati obviabunt illi homines stulti non videbunt illam longe enim abest a superbia et dolo

8. makran estin uperhfaniaV kai andreV yeustai ou mh mnhsqhsontai authV

8. viri mendaces non erunt illius memores et viri veraces inveniuntur in illa et successum habebunt usque ad inspectionem Dei

9. ouc wraioV ainoV en stomati amartwlou oti ou para kuriou apestalh

9. non est speciosa laus in ore peccatoris

10. en gar sofia rhqhsetai ainoV kai o kurioV euodwsei auton

10. quoniam a Deo profecta est sapientia sapientiæ enim Dei adstabit laus et in ore fideli abundabit et Dominator dabit eam illi

11. mh eiphV oti dia kurion apesthn a gar emishsen ou poihsei

11. non dixeris per Deum abest quæ odit enim ne feceris

12. mh eiphV oti autoV me eplanhsen ou gar creian ecei androV amartwlou

12. non dicas ille me inplanavit non enim necessarii sunt illi homines impii

13. pan bdelugma emishsen o kurioV kai ouk estin agaphton toiV foboumenoiV auton

13. omne execramentum erroris odit Deus et non erit amabile timentibus illum

14. autoV ex archV epoihsen anqrwpon kai afhken auton en ceiri diabouliou autou

14. Deus ab initio constituit hominem et reliquit illum in manu consilii sui

15. ean qelhV sunthrhseiV entolaV kai pistin poihsai eudokiaV

15. adiecit mandata et præcepta sua

16. pareqhken soi pur kai udwr ou ean qelhV ekteneiV thn ceira sou

16. si volueris mandata conservabunt te et in perpetuum fidem placitam facere

17. enanti anqrwpwn h zwh kai o qanatoV kai o ean eudokhsh doqhsetai autw

17. adposuit tibi aquam et ignem ad quod voles porrige manum tuam

18. oti pollh h sofia tou kuriou iscuroV en dunasteia kai blepwn ta panta

18. ante hominem vita et mors bonum et malum quod placuerit ei dabitur illi

19. kai oi ofqalmoi autou epi touV foboumenouV auton kai autoV epignwsetai pan ergon anqrwpou

19. quoniam multa sapientia Dei et fortis in potentia videns omnes sine intermissione

20. ouk eneteilato oudeni asebein kai ouk edwken anesin oudeni amartanein

20. oculi Dei ad timentes eum et ipse agnoscit omnem operam hominis

21.

21. nemini mandavit impie agere et nemini dedit spatium peccandi

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22. non enim concupiscit multitudinem filiorum infidelium et inutilium



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Footnotes:

15:1-3 - Wisdom rewards those who follow her, offering peace and satisfaction. She is described as a mother and wife, nurturing and protecting those who pursue righteousness (see also Proverbs 3:13-18 and James 1:5).

15:4-6 - Wisdom elevates those who possess it to places of honor and respect. It gives strength to resist temptation and provides a blessed and secure life (see also Proverbs 4:7-9 and Daniel 12:3).

15:7-8 - Fools reject wisdom and, as a result, live without direction and purpose. Those who despise wisdom are condemned to ignorance and spiritual loss (see also Proverbs 1:7 and Matthew 7:26-27).

15:11-13 - God does not cause sin, and human freedom allows us to choose good or evil. The author asserts that man is responsible for his own actions and choices and cannot blame God for evil (see also James 1:13-15 and Deuteronomy 30:19).

15:14-17 - God gave man free will, allowing him to choose between life and death, good and evil. Every choice has its consequences, and the path of wisdom is to follow God's commandments (see also Deuteronomy 30:19-20 and Joshua 24:15).

Verses related to Eclesiástico, 15:

Ecclesiasticus chapter 15 addresses moral freedom and personal responsibility. How does wisdom guide us in ethical choices? This profound text affirms that wisdom is available to those who fear God and seek righteousness. The chapter emphasizes human free will, refuting the idea that God is responsible for sin. Ecclesiasticus 15 encourages the search for wisdom and obedience to divine commandments. Reflect with us on five biblical passages that resonate with the moral principles of this enlightening chapter.

James 1:5: "If any of you lacks wisdom, ask God, who gives it to all freely and willingly; and it will be granted to you." - This passage relates to Ecclesiasticus 15:1-10, which talks about the pursuit of wisdom.

Proverbs 1:7: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." - This verse echoes the theme of Ecclesiasticus 15:1 about the relationship between the fear of the Lord and wisdom.

John 7:17: "If anyone decides to do God's will, they will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak from myself." - This passage reflects the theme of Ecclesiasticus 15:15-17 about man's choice to follow God's commandments.

Deuteronomy 30:19: "Today I call heaven and earth to witness against you that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live" - This verse aligns with Ecclesiasticus 15:14-17 about free will and human responsibility.

Romans 9:19-21: "One of you will say to me, 'So why does God still blame us? For who resists his will?' But who are you, a human being, to question God? 'Can that which is formed say to him that formed it, 'Why have you made me this way?' ' Doesn't the potter have the right to make from the same clay one vessel for noble purposes and another for dishonorable use?" - This passage offers a different perspective on the themes of free will and responsibility discussed in Ecclesiasticus 15:11-20.

FAQ:

What does Ecclesiasticus 15 teach about freedom and sin?

Sirach 15 teaches that while we have the freedom to choose, we must use that freedom wisely to avoid sin and follow God's commandments. (Sirach 15:17)

How does Ecclesiasticus 15 talk about temptations?

Sirach 15 teaches that temptations are common, but we must choose to follow God's ways, which guide us to true happiness. (Sirach 15:18-19)

What does Ecclesiasticus 15 say about moral choices?

Sirach 15 teaches that we are responsible for our moral choices. By following divine wisdom, we can avoid destruction and achieve fullness of life. (Sirach 15:19)

What does Ecclesiasticus 15 say about free will?

Sirach 15 states that God gave men free will, but urges us to choose wisely so that our choices do not lead us into sin. (Sirach 15:14-16)

How does Ecclesiasticus 15 teach that we should live according to God's will?

We must live according to God's will, making choices that honor Him and seek righteousness, following His commandments, and trusting in His wisdom. (Sirach 15:16-20)


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