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Eclesiástico, 17

1. kurioV ektisen ek ghV anqrwpon kai palin apestreyen auton eiV authn

1. Deus creavit de terra hominem et secundum imaginem suam fecit illum

2. hmeraV ariqmou kai kairon edwken autoiV kai edwken autoiV exousian twn ep' authV

2. et iterum convertit illum in ipsam et secundum se vestivit illum virtutem

3. kaq' eauton enedusen autouV iscun kai kat' eikona autou epoihsen autouV

3. numerum dierum et tempus dedit illi et dedit illi potestatem eorum quæ sunt super terram

4. eqhken ton fobon autou epi pashV sarkoV kai katakurieuein qhriwn kai peteinwn

4. posuit timorem illius super omnem carnem et dominatus est bestiarum et volatilium

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5. creavit ex ipso adiutorium similem ipsi consilium et linguam et oculos aures et cor dedit illis excogitandi et disciplinam intellectus replevit illos

6. diaboulion kai glwssan kai ofqalmouV wta kai kardian edwken dianoeisqai autoiV

6. creavit illis scientiam spiritus sensum implevit cor illorum et mala et bona ostendit illis

7. episthmhn sunesewV eneplhsen autouV kai agaqa kai kaka upedeixen autoiV

7. posuit oculum ipsorum super corda illorum ostendere illis magnalia operum suorum

8. eqhken ton ofqalmon autou epi taV kardiaV autwn deixai autoiV to megaleion twn ergwn autou

8. et nomen sanctificationis conlaudent et gloriari in mirabilibus illius et magnalia enarrent operum ejus

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9. addidit illis disciplinam et legem vitæ hereditavit illos

10. kai onoma agiasmou ainesousin ina dihgwntai ta megaleia twn ergwn autou

10. testamentum æternum constituit cum illis et judicia sua ostendit illis

11. proseqhken autoiV episthmhn kai nomon zwhV eklhrodothsen autoiV

11. et magnalia honoris ejus vidit oculus illorum et honorem vocis audierunt aures illorum et dixit illis adtendite ab omni iniquo

12. diaqhkhn aiwnoV esthsen met' autwn kai ta krimata autou upedeixen autoiV

12. et mandavit illis unicuique de proximo

13. megaleion doxhV eidon oi ofqalmoi autwn kai doxan fwnhV autou hkousen to ouV autwn

13. viæ illorum coram ipso sunt semper non sunt absconsæ ab oculis ipsius

14. kai eipen autoiV prosecete apo pantoV adikou kai eneteilato autoiV ekastw peri tou plhsion

14. in unamquamque gentem præposuit rectorem

15. ai odoi autwn enantion autou dia pantoV ou krubhsontai apo twn ofqalmwn autou

15. et pars Dei Israël facta est manifesta

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16. omnia opera illorum velut sol in conspectu Dei et oculi ejus sine intermissione inspicientes in viis eorum

17. ekastw eqnei katesthsen hgoumenon kai meriV kuriou israhl estin

17. non sunt absconsa testamenta per iniquitatem eorum et omnes iniquitates eorum in conspectu Dei

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18. elemosyna viri quasi sacculum cum ipso et gratiam hominis quasi pupillam conservabit

19. apanta ta erga autwn wV o hlioV enantion autou kai oi ofqalmoi autou endeleceiV epi taV odouV autwn

19. et postea resurget et retribuet illis retributionem unicuique in caput illorum et convertet in interiores partes terræ

20. ouk ekrubhsan ai adikiai autwn ap' autou kai pasai ai amartiai autwn enanti kuriou

20. pænitentibus autem dedit viam justitiæ et conrogavit deficientes sustinere et destinavit illis sortem veritatis

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21. convertere ad Deum et relinque peccata tua

22. elehmosunh androV wV sfragiV met' autou kai carin anqrwpou wV korhn sunthrhsei

22. precare ante faciem et minue offendiculum

23. meta tauta exanasthsetai kai antapodwsei autoiV kai to antapodoma autwn eiV kefalhn autwn apodwsei

23. refer te ad Dominum et avertere ab iniustitia et nimis odito execrationem

24. plhn metanoousin edwken epanodon kai parekalesen ekleipontaV upomonhn

24. et cognosce justitias et judicia Dei et sta in sorte propositionis et orationis altissimi Dei

25. epistrefe epi kurion kai apoleipe amartiaV dehqhti kata proswpon kai smikrunon proskomma

25. in partes vade sæculi sancti cum vivis et dantibus confessionem

26. epanage epi uyiston kai apostrefe apo adikiaV kai sfodra mishson bdelugma

26. non demoreris in errore impiorum a mortuo quasi nihil perit

27. uyistw tiV ainesei en adou anti zwntwn kai didontwn anqomologhsin

27. confiteberis vivens vivus et sanus confiteberis et laudabis Deum et gloriaberis in miserationibus illius

28. apo nekrou wV mhde ontoV apollutai exomologhsiV zwn kai ugihV ainesei ton kurion

28. quam magna misericordia Dei et propitiatio illius convertentibus ad se

29. wV megalh h elehmosunh tou kuriou kai exilasmoV toiV epistrefousin ep' auton

29. nec enim omnia possunt esse in hominibus quoniam non est inmortalis filius hominis et in vanitate malitiæ placuerunt

30. ou gar dunatai panta einai en anqrwpoiV oti ouk aqanatoV uioV anqrwpou

30. quid lucidius sole et hic deficiet aut quid nequius excogitabit caro et sanguis et hoc arguitur

31. ti fwteinoteron hliou kai touto ekleipei kai ponhron enqumhqhsetai sarx kai aima

31. virtutem altitudinis cæli ipse conspicit et omnes homines terra et cinis

32. dunamin uyouV ouranou autoV episkeptetai kai anqrwpoi panteV gh kai spodoV

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Footnotes:

17:1-4 - God creates humankind from the dust of the ground and gives them authority over all creatures. This reflects the dignity and purpose of humankind as a central part of creation, responsible for stewarding it wisely (see also Genesis 1:28 and Psalm 8:6-8).

17:6-7 - God grants man the gift of reason and knowledge of His law, highlighting the role of wisdom in human life. Man has the ability to discern right from wrong, reinforcing his moral responsibility (see also Proverbs 2:6 and James 1:5).

17:10-12 - God gave men the fear of the Lord and revealed His commandments to them. The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, leading to obedience and spiritual well-being (see also Proverbs 9:10 and Ecclesiastes 12:13).

17:19-21 - God offers repentance to all, calling sinners to return to Him. Divine mercy is emphasized, showing that God is always willing to forgive those who repent (see also Isaiah 55:7 and 1 John 1:9).

17:24-26 - Those who repent and return to God are invited to turn from sin and practice righteousness. Conversion is seen as a return to true life, to fellowship with God (see also 2 Chronicles 7:14 and Acts 3:19).

Verses related to Eclesiástico, 17:

Ecclesiasticus chapter 17 reflects on the creation of humanity and our relationship with God. What is the divine purpose for humanity? This profound text describes how God created human beings, endowing them with reason, free will, and dominion over creation. The chapter emphasizes God's covenant with Israel and His mercy toward those who repent. Ecclesiasticus 17 encourages the fear of God and obedience to His laws. Explore with us five biblical passages that illuminate the themes of human dignity and the relationship with the Creator in this inspiring chapter.

Genesis 1:27: "God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." - It is related to the reflection of Ecclesiasticus 17 on the creation of man in the image of God.

Psalms 8:5-6: "You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor. You made him rule over the works of your hands; You have placed everything under his feet." - It echoes the theme of Ecclesiasticus 17 about man's privileged position in creation.

Romans 2:14-15: "Indeed, when the Gentiles, who do not have the law, naturally do what it commands, they become a law to themselves, although they do not possess the law; for they show that the demands of the law are engraved on their hearts." - It reflects the teaching of Ecclesiasticus 17 about the moral law inscribed in the human heart.

Acts 17:26-27: "He made all the peoples from one, so that they would populate the entire earth, having determined the previously established times and the exact places in which they should dwell. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps, groping, they could find him, although he is not far from each one of us." - It relates to the idea in Ecclesiasticus 17 that God created humanity to seek Him.

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." - It echoes the theme of Ecclesiasticus 17 about choosing between good and evil.

FAQ:

What does Ecclesiasticus 17 teach about repentance?

Sirach 17 teaches that sincere repentance is welcomed by God, and those who turn to Him in humility receive forgiveness and mercy. (Sirach 17:25-28)

How is wisdom acquired according to Ecclesiasticus 17?

Wisdom is given by God to those who seek it sincerely, leading to a righteous and upright life before Him. (Sirach 17:6-10)

What does it mean to live in fear of God in Ecclesiasticus 17?

Living in the fear of God involves seeking truth, honoring God's commandments, and avoiding sin as a way of maintaining a relationship with Him. (Sirach 17:11-14)

How does Ecclesiasticus 17 address the creation of human beings?

Sirach 17 reminds us that God created human beings perfectly, giving them wisdom and the power to choose between good and evil. (Sirach 17:1-4)

What does Ecclesiasticus 17 say about generosity?

Sirach 17 teaches that generosity is a reflection of righteous character and a means of pleasing God and helping others. (Sirach 17:21-23)


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