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Eclesiástico, 35

1. o sunthrwn nomon pleonazei prosforaV qusiazwn swthriou o prosecwn entolaiV

1. qui conservat legem multiplicat orationem

2. antapodidouV carin prosferwn semidalin kai o poiwn elehmosunhn qusiazwn ainesewV

2. sacrificium salutare adtendere mandatis et discedere ab omni iniquitate

3. eudokia kuriou aposthnai apo ponhriaV kai exilasmoV aposthnai apo adikiaV

3. et deprecatio recedere ab iniustitia

4. mh ofqhV en proswpw kuriou kenoV panta gar tauta carin entolhV

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5. prosfora dikaiou lipainei qusiasthrion kai h euwdia authV enanti uyistou

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6. qusia androV dikaiou dekth kai to mnhmosunon authV ouk epilhsqhsetai

6. non apparebis ante conspectum Dei vacuus

7. en agaqw ofqalmw doxason ton kurion kai mh smikrunhV aparchn ceirwn sou

7. hæc enim omnia propter mandatum Domini fiunt

8. en pash dosei ilarwson to proswpon sou kai en eufrosunh agiason dekathn

8. oblatio justi inpinguat altare et odor suavitatis est in conspectu Altissimi

9. doV uyistw kata thn dosin autou kai en agaqw ofqalmw kaq' eurema ceiroV

9. sacrificium justi acceptum est et memoriam ejus non obliviscetur Dominus

10. oti kurioV antapodidouV estin kai eptaplasia antapodwsei soi

10. bono animo gloriam redde Deo et non minuas primitias manuum tuarum

11. mh dwrokopei ou gar prosdexetai kai mh epece qusia adikw

11. in omni dato hilarem fac vultum tuum et in exultatione sanctifica decimas tuas

12. oti kurioV krithV estin kai ouk estin par' autw doxa proswpou

12. da Altissimo secundum datum ejus et in bono oculo ad inventionem fac manuum tuarum

13. ou lhmyetai proswpon epi ptwcou kai dehsin hdikhmenou eisakousetai

13. quoniam Dominus retribuens est et septies tantum reddet tibi

14. ou mh uperidh iketeian orfanou kai chran ean ekceh lalian

14. noli offerre munera prava non enim suscipiet illa

15. ouci dakrua chraV epi siagona katabainei kai h katabohsiV epi tw katagagonti auta

15. et noli inspicere sacrificium iniustum quoniam Dominus judex est et non est apud illum gloria personæ

16. qerapeuwn en eudokia decqhsetai kai h dehsiV autou ewV nefelwn sunayei

16. non accipiet Dominus personam in pauperem et precationem læsi exaudiet

17. proseuch tapeinou nefelaV dihlqen kai ewV suneggish ou mh paraklhqh

17. non despiciet preces pupilli nec viduam si effundat loquellam gemitus

18. kai ou mh aposth ewV episkeyhtai o uyistoV kai krinei dikaioiV kai poihsei krisin

18. nonne lacrima ad maxillam descendit et exclamatio

19. kai o kurioV ou mh bradunh oude mh makroqumhsh ep' autoiV

19. a maxilla ascendit et Dominus exauditor delectans in illis

20. ewV an suntriyh osfun anelehmonwn kai toiV eqnesin antapodwsei ekdikhsin

20. qui adorat Deum in oblectatione suscipietur et precatio illius usque ad nubes propinquabit

21. ewV exarh plhqoV ubristwn kai skhptra adikwn suntriyei

21. oratio humiliantis se nubes penetrabit et donec propinquet non conrogabitur et non discedet donec aspiciat Altissimus

22. ewV antapodw anqrwpw kata taV praxeiV autou kai ta erga twn anqrwpwn kata ta enqumhmata autwn

22. et Dominus non longinquabit sed judicabit justos et faciet judicium et Fortissimus non habebit in illis patientiam ut contribulet dorsum ipsorum

23. ewV krinh thn krisin tou laou autou kai eufranei autouV en tw eleei autou

23. et gentibus reddet vindictam donec tollat plenitudinem superborum et sceptra iniquorum contribulet

24. wraion eleoV en kairw qliyewV autou wV nefelai uetou en kairw abrociaV

24. donec reddat hominibus secundum actus suos et secundum opera Adæ et secundum præsumptionem illius

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25. donec judicet judicium plebis suæ et oblectabit justos misericordia sua

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26. speciosa misericordia Dei in tempore tribulationis quasi nubes pluviæ in tempore siccitatis



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Footnotes:

35:1-3 - He who keeps the Law offers sacrifices pleasing to God. Obedience to God's will is seen as a true sacrifice, reflecting that justice and righteousness are more important than mere rituals (see also 1 Samuel 15:22 and Hosea 6:6).

35:7-9 - Generous giving, given cheerfully, is pleasing to God. God loves a generous heart, and charity and justice are essential to pleasing the Lord (see also 2 Corinthians 9:7 and Proverbs 19:17).

35:12-13 - God is just and shows no partiality. He hears the prayers of the humble and the afflicted, demonstrating that divine justice is impartial and always favors those who seek His mercy (see also Deuteronomy 10:17 and James 2:1-5).

35:16-18 - The prayers of the poor and the fatherless go straight to God's throne. The cries of those who suffer are heard and answered, a reminder of God's special care for those in need (see also Psalm 34:17-19 and Luke 18:7-8).

35:20-21 - Patience and perseverance are rewarded by God. He does not forget those who suffer injustice, and His justice comes in its right time, emphasizing the value of trusting in God (see also Romans 12:12 and James 5:7-8).

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Ecclesiasticus chapter 35 explores true worship and divine justice. What does God really want from us? This profound text contrasts external sacrifices with sincere obedience, emphasizing the importance of integrity and generosity. The chapter assures that God hears the prayers of the oppressed and judges impartially. Ecclesiasticus 35 highlights that true worship is linked to justice and mercy. Consider with us five biblical passages that elucidate the spiritual principles of this inspiring chapter.

Mark 12:41-44: "Jesus sat in front of the place where contributions were placed and watched the crowd placing money in the offering boxes. Many rich people threw large sums of money there. Then a poor widow came and put two small copper coins... Jesus said, 'This poor widow put more into the offering box than all the others.'" - This passage reflects the theme of Ecclesiasticus 35 about the value of offerings made sincerely, regardless of monetary value.

Psalms 51:17: "The sacrifices that please God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise." - This psalm echoes the theme of Ecclesiasticus 35 about the importance of the attitude of the heart in offerings to God.

Proverbs 15:8: "The Lord hates the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the righteous pleases him." - This proverb reinforces the idea present in Ecclesiasticus 35 that the righteousness of the offerer is more important than the sacrifice itself.

Matthew 6:1-4: "Be careful not to do your 'works of righteousness' in front of others to be seen by them. If you do this, you will have no reward from your heavenly Father... But when you give alms, let your left hand not know what your right hand is doing..." - Jesus teaches about the importance of giving with the correct motivation, without seeking human recognition, a theme also addressed in Ecclesiasticus 35.

Amos 5:21-24: "I detest and despise your religious festivals; I cannot stand their solemn assemblies... Keep the sound of their songs away from me... But before that, let righteousness flow like a river, justice like an everlasting stream!" - Amos emphasizes that justice and righteousness are more important to God than empty religious rituals, reflecting Ecclesiasticus 35's theme of the importance of integrity in offerings to God.

FAQ:

What does Ecclesiasticus 35 teach about sacrifices?

Sirach 35 teaches us that sacrifices offered with sincerity and fear of God are more pleasing to Him than rituals performed without due heart. (Sirach 35:1-10)

How is God's mercy seen in Ecclesiasticus 35?

Sirach 35 states that God's mercy abounds toward those who sincerely repent, and He graciously accepts the sacrifices of a contrite heart. (Sirach 35:13-17)

What does Ecclesiasticus 35 say about good works?

Sirach 35 teaches that good works, performed with faith and dedication to God, are more valuable than material sacrifices and are pleasing to the Lord. (Sirach 35:3-6)

How should we treat the poor, according to Ecclesiasticus 35?

Sirach 35 instructs us to treat the poor with generosity and compassion, for the Lord hears their prayers and rewards those who are merciful to them. (Sirach 35:14-16)

What does Ecclesiasticus 35 teach about fasting?

Sirach 35 teaches that fasting, when done humbly and sincerely, is an effective way to draw near to God and seek His mercy. (Sirach 35:16-18)


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