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Eclesiástico, 3

1. emou tou patroV akousate tekna kai outwV poihsate ina swqhte

1. filii sapientiæ ecclesia justorum et natio illorum obaudientia et dilectio

2. o gar kurioV edoxasen patera epi teknoiV kai krisin mhtroV esterewsen ef' uioiV

2. judicium patris audite filii dilecti et sic facite ut salvi sitis

3. o timwn patera exilasketai amartiaV

3. Deus enim honoravit patrem in filiis et judicium matris exquirens in filios

4. kai wV o apoqhsaurizwn o doxazwn mhtera autou

4. qui diligit Deum exorabit pro peccatis et continebit se ab illis in oratione dierum exaudietur

5. o timwn patera eufranqhsetai upo teknwn kai en hmera proseuchV autou eisakousqhsetai

5. et sicut qui thesaurizat ita et qui honorificat matrem suam

6. o doxazwn patera makrohmereusei kai o eisakouwn kuriou anapausei mhtera autou

6. qui honorat patrem jucundabitur in filiis

7. kai wV despotaiV douleusei en toiV gennhsasin auton

7. qui honorat patrem suum vita vivet longiore et qui obaudit patrem refrigerabit matri

8. en ergw kai logw tima ton patera sou ina epelqh soi eulogia par' autou

8. qui timet Deum honorat parentes et quasi dominis serviet in his qui se generaverunt

9. eulogia gar patroV sthrizei oikouV teknwn katara de mhtroV ekrizoi qemelia

9. in opere et sermone et omni patientia honora patrem tuum

10. mh doxazou en atimia patroV sou ou gar estin soi doxa patroV atimia

10. ut superveniat tibi benedictio a Deo et benedictio illius in novissimo manet

11. h gar doxa anqrwpou ek timhV patroV autou kai oneidoV teknoiV mhthr en adoxia

11. benedictio patris firmat domos filiorum maledictio autem matris eradicat fundamenta

12. teknon antilabou en ghra patroV sou kai mh luphshV auton en th zwh autou

12. ne glorieris in contumelia patris tui non est enim tibi gloria sed confusio

13. kan apoleiph sunesin suggnwmhn ece kai mh atimashV auton en pash iscui sou

13. gloria enim hominis ex honore patris sui et dedecus filiis pater sine honore

14. elehmosunh gar patroV ouk epilhsqhsetai kai anti amartiwn prosanoikodomhqhsetai soi

14. fili suscipe senectam patris tui et ne contristes eum in vita illius

15. en hmera qliyewV sou anamnhsqhsetai sou wV eudia epi pagetw outwV analuqhsontai sou ai amartiai

15. et si defecerit sensu veniam da et ne spernas eum in tua virtute elemosyna enim patris non erit in oblivione

16. wV blasfhmoV o egkatalipwn patera kai kekathramenoV upo kuriou o parorgizwn mhtera autou

16. nam pro peccato matris restituetur tibi bonum

17. teknon en prauthti ta erga sou diexage kai upo anqrwpou dektou agaphqhsh

17. et iniustitia ædificabitur tibi in die tribulationis commemorabitur tui sicut in sereno glacies solventur tua peccata

18. osw megaV ei tosoutw tapeinou seauton kai enanti kuriou eurhseiV carin

18. quam malæ famæ est qui relinquit patrem et est maledictus a Deo qui exasperat matrem

19.

19. fili in mansuetudine opera tua perfice et super hominum gloriam diligeris

20. oti megalh h dunasteia tou kuriou kai upo twn tapeinwn doxazetai

20. quanto magnus es humilia te in omnibus et coram Deo invenies gratiam

21. calepwtera sou mh zhtei kai iscurotera sou mh exetaze

21. quoniam magna potentia Dei solius et ab humilibus honoratur

22. a prosetagh soi tauta dianoou ou gar estin soi creia twn kruptwn

22. altiora te ne scrutaveris et fortiora te ne exquisieris sed quæ præcepit tibi Deus illa cogita semper et in pluribus operibus ejus ne fueris curiosus

23. en toiV perissoiV twn ergwn sou mh periergazou pleiona gar sunesewV anqrwpwn upedeicqh soi

23. non est enim tibi necessarium ea quæ abscondita sunt videre oculis tuis

24. pollouV gar eplanhsen h upolhmyiV autwn kai uponoia ponhra wlisqhsen dianoiaV autwn

24. in supervacuis rebus noli scrutari multipliciter et in pluribus operibus ejus non eris curiosus

25.

25. plurima enim super sensum hominis ostensa sunt tibi

26. kardia sklhra kakwqhsetai ep' escatwn kai o agapwn kindunon en autw apoleitai

26. multos enim inplanavit suspicio illorum et in vanitate detinuit sensus illorum

27. kardia sklhra barunqhsetai ponoiV kai o amartwloV prosqhsei amartian ef' amartiaiV

27. cor durum male habebit in novissimo et qui amat periculum in illo peribit

28. epagwgh uperhfanou ouk estin iasiV futon gar ponhriaV errizwken en autw

28. cor ingrediens duas vias non habebit successus et pravicordius in illis scandalizabitur

29. kardia sunetou dianohqhsetai parabolhn kai ouV akroatou epiqumia sofou

29. cor nequam gravabitur doloribus et peccator adiciet ad peccandum

30. pur flogizomenon aposbesei udwr kai elehmosunh exilasetai amartiaV

30. synagogæ superborum non est sanitas frutex enim peccati eradicabitur in illis et non intellegetur

31. o antapodidouV caritaV memnhtai eiV ta meta tauta kai en kairw ptwsewV autou eurhsei sthrigma

31. cor sapiens intellegitur in sapientia et auris bona audiet cum omni concupiscentia sapientiam

32.

32. sapiens cor et intellegibile abstinebit se a peccatis et in operibus justitiæ successus habebit

33.

33. ignem ardentem extinguit aqua et elemosyna resistit peccatis

34.

34. et Deus conspector qui reddit gratiam meminit in posterum et in tempore casus tui invenies firmamentum



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Footnotes:

3:1-3 - Honoring parents is a central commandment, and respecting them is equivalent to honoring God. This principle reflects the order and authority established by God (see also Exodus 20:12 and Ephesians 6:1-3).

3:4-6 - Caring for parents, especially in old age, is a sign of true piety. God blesses those who care for their parents, granting them long life and forgiveness of sins (see also Proverbs 23:22 and 1 Timothy 5:4).

3:12-13 - Respecting and caring for parents in their old age is an expression of mercy and humility. Even when parents are frail, patience and kindness should prevail (see also Proverbs 19:26-27 and Colossians 3:20).

3:17-18 - Humility is extolled as an essential virtue. The more power and knowledge one has, the more humble one should be. God favors the humble and resists the proud (see also Matthew 23:12 and James 4:6).

3:29-30 - Charity is compared to a remedy for sin. Doing good and righteousness purifies the soul and attracts God's grace, demonstrating the power of mercy (see also 1 Peter 4:8 and Proverbs 10:12).

Verses related to Eclesiástico, 3:

Ecclesiasticus chapter 3 focuses on filial duties and humility. How should we honor our parents and live wisely? This instructive text emphasizes the importance of respecting and caring for parents, promising blessings to obedient children. The chapter also warns against pride and arrogance, encouraging humility and meekness. Ecclesiasticus 3 also addresses the importance of compassion and generosity. Consider with us five biblical passages that align with the moral principles of this uplifting chapter.

Ephesians 6:1-3: "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and your mother', this is the first commandment with a promise: 'so that everything goes well for you and you have a long life on earth'." - It reflects the teachings of Ecclesiasticus 3 about honoring parents.

Proverbs 15:33: "The fear of the Lord teaches wisdom, and humility precedes honor." - It relates to Ecclesiasticus 3:17-18, which talks about the importance of humility.

Colossians 3:20: "Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord." - It echoes the theme of Ecclesiasticus 3 about obedience to parents.

James 4:6: "But he grants us greater grace. That is why the Scripture says: 'God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble'." - It reflects the teaching of Ecclesiasticus 3 on the importance of humility.

Matthew 15:4: "For God said: 'Honor your father and your mother' and 'Whoever curses his father or his mother must be executed'." - It relates to the teachings of Ecclesiasticus 3 about honoring parents.

FAQ:

What does Ecclesiasticus 3 say about honoring parents?

Honoring parents is a divine commandment that brings blessings to both the child and the family. It is a way to please God and live righteously. (Sirach 3:1-16)

How is wisdom reflected in family relationships?

Wisdom is reflected in respect and harmony in family relationships. Obedience and mutual love are fundamental to a successful home. (Sirach 3:6-9)

What is the role of mercy in human relationships?

Mercy is essential to a righteous life. By showing mercy, man becomes like God, who is merciful to all. (Sirach 3:13-15)

What does chapter 3 teach about raising children?

Training children in the ways of wisdom is fundamental to their spiritual and moral well-being. Discipline and love are important aspects of education. (Sirach 3:12-16)

What is the role of humility in family relationships?

Humility strengthens family bonds, as it promotes peace and understanding among family members, as well as pleasing God. (Sirach 3:18-20)


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