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Eclesiástico, 36

1. elehson hmaV despota o qeoV pantwn kai epibleyon kai epibale ton fobon sou epi panta ta eqnh

1. miserere nostri Deus omnium et respice nos et ostende nobis lucem miserationum tuarum

2. eparon thn ceira sou epi eqnh allotria kai idetwsan thn dunasteian sou

2. et inmitte timorem tuum super gentes quæ non exquisierunt te et cognoscant quia non est Deus nisi tu ut enarrent magnalia tua

3. wsper enwpion autwn hgiasqhV en hmin outwV enwpion hmwn megalunqeihV en autoiV

3. adleva manum tuam super gentes alienas ut videant potentiam tuam

4. kai epignwtwsan se kaqaper kai hmeiV epegnwmen oti ouk estin qeoV plhn sou kurie

4. sicut enim in conspectu eorum sanctificatus es in nobis sic in conspectu nostro magnificaberis in illis

5. egkainison shmeia kai alloiwson qaumasia doxason ceira kai braciona dexion

5. ut cognoscant te sicut et nos agnovimus quoniam non est Deus præter te Domine

6. egeiron qumon kai ekceon orghn exaron antidikon kai ektriyon ecqron

6. innova signa et inmuta mirabilia

7. speuson kairon kai mnhsqhti orkismou kai ekdihghsasqwsan ta megaleia sou

7. glorifica manum et brachium dextrum

8. en orgh puroV katabrwqhtw o swzomenoV kai oi kakounteV ton laon sou euroisan apwleian

8. excita furorem et effunde iram

9. suntriyon kefalaV arcontwn ecqrwn legontwn ouk estin plhn hmwn

9. extolle adversarium et adflige inimicum

10. sunagage pasaV fulaV iakwb kai kataklhronomhson autouV kaqwV ap' archV

10. festina tempus et memento finis ut enarrent mirabilia tua

11. elehson laon kurie keklhmenon ep' onomati sou kai israhl on prwtogonw wmoiwsaV

11. in ira flammæ devoretur qui salvatur et qui pessimant plebem tuam inveniant perditionem

12. oiktirhson polin agiasmatoV sou ierousalhm topon katapaumatoV sou

12. contere caput principum inimicorum dicentium non est alius præter nos

13. plhson siwn aretalogiaV sou kai apo thV doxhV sou ton laon sou

13. congrega omnes tribus Jacob et cognoscant quia non est Deus nisi tu ut enarrent magnalia tua et hereditabis eos sicut ab initio

14. doV marturion toiV en arch ktismasin sou kai egeiron profhteiaV taV ep' onomati sou

14. miserere plebi tuæ super quam invocatum est nomen tuum et Israël quem coæquasti primogenito tuo

15. doV misqon toiV upomenousin se kai oi profhtai sou empisteuqhtwsan

15. miserere civitati sanctificationis tuæ Hierusalem civitati requiei tuæ

16. eisakouson kurie dehsewV twn iketwn sou kata thn eulogian aarwn peri tou laou sou

16. reple Sion inenarrabilibus verbis tuis et gloria tua populum tuum

17. kai gnwsontai panteV oi epi thV ghV oti kurioV ei o qeoV twn aiwnwn

17. da testimonium quia ab initio creaturæ tuæ sunt et suscita precationes quas locuti sunt in nomine tuo prophetæ priores

18. pan brwma fagetai koilia estin de brwma brwmatoV kallion

18. da mercedem sustinentibus te ut prophetæ tui fideles inveniantur et exaudi orationes servorum tuorum

19. farugx geuetai brwmata qhraV outwV kardia suneth logouV yeudeiV

19. secundum benedictionem Aaron de populo tuo et dirige nos in via justitiæ et sciant omnes qui inhabitant terram quia tu es Deus conspector sæculorum

20. kardia streblh dwsei luphn kai anqrwpoV polupeiroV antapodwsei autw

20. omnem escam manducabit venter et est cibus cibo melior

21. panta arrena epidexetai gunh estin de qugathr qugatroV kreisswn

21. fauces contingit cibum feræ et cor sensatum verba mendacia

22. kalloV gunaikoV ilarunei proswpon kai uper pasan epiqumian anqrwpou uperagei

22. cor pravum dabit tristitiam et homo peritus resistet illi

23. ei estin epi glwsshV authV eleoV kai prauthV ouk estin o anhr authV kaq' uiouV anqrwpwn

23. omnem masculum excipiet mulier et est filia melior filiæ

24. o ktwmenoV gunaika enarcetai kthsewV bohqon kat' auton kai stulon anapausewV

24. species mulieris exhilarat faciem viri sui et super omnem concupiscentiam hominis superducit desiderium

25. ou ouk estin fragmoV diarpaghsetai kthma kai ou ouk estin gunh stenaxei planwmenoV

25. si est lingua curationis et mitigationis misericordiæ non est vir illius contra filios hominum

26. tiV gar pisteusei euzwnw lhsth afallomenw ek polewV eiV polin

26. qui possidet mulierem inchoat possessionem adiutorium contra illum est et columna ut requies

27. outwV anqrwpw mh econti nossian kai kataluonti ou ean oyish

27. ubi non est sepis diripietur possessio et ubi non est mulier gemescit egens

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28. cui credit qui non habet nidum et deflectens ubicumque obscuraverit quasi succinctus latro exiliens de civitate in civitatem



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Footnotes:

36:1-2 - The author asks God to manifest His power and defend His people, showing that God is the ultimate source of protection and restoration. Invoking God's mercy and power is central to the prayer for deliverance (see also Psalm 79:9 and Isaiah 64:1).

36:4-5 - The request is for God to display again the signs He has done in the past, exalting His name and revealing His glory to the nations. This plea for a powerful manifestation of God highlights His sovereignty and desire for glorification (see also Exodus 9:16 and Isaiah 52:10).

36:11-12 - A prayer for the unity and restoration of the people of Israel, asking God to gather the scattered tribes and rule as before. This desire for restoration reflects the messianic hope and God's reign over His people (see also Jeremiah 31:10-11 and Ezekiel 37:21-22).

36:15-16 - God is called upon as the shepherd of His people, asking Him to show mercy and restore those who belong to Him. This image of God as a shepherd points to His care and faithful leadership (see also Psalm 23:1-3 and John 10:14-16).

36:22-25 - The importance of wisdom in choosing a mate is emphasized, stating that a faithful and sensible wife is a true treasure, while a lack of wisdom can lead to ruin. Godly wisdom should guide personal life choices (see also Proverbs 31:10 and Sirach 26:1-3).

Verses related to Eclesiástico, 36:

Ecclesiasticus chapter 36 presents a prayer for the restoration of Israel. How does the author invoke divine intervention? This passionate text calls on God to manifest His power, gather His people, and fulfill His promises. The chapter also reflects on wisdom in choosing a spouse. Ecclesiasticus 36 expresses a deep longing for the glory of God and the well-being of His people. Ponder with us five biblical passages that relate to the central themes of this moving chapter.

Psalms 122:6: "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: 'May those who love you live in safety!'" - This verse reflects the theme of Ecclesiasticus 36:1-17, which is a prayer for the liberation of Israel and the restoration of Jerusalem.

Proverbs 31:10: "An exemplary wife; happy whoever finds it! It is much more valuable than rubies." - This passage relates to Ecclesiasticus 36:21-27, which discusses the importance of a good wife.

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 verse echoes the theme of Ecclesiasticus 36:1-5, about seeking wisdom from God.

Isaiah 56:7: "These I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer. Your burnt offerings and your sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house will be called a house of prayer for all people." - This passage aligns with the theme of Ecclesiasticus 36:13-17, about the worship of God and the role of Jerusalem.

Romans 11:2: "God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. Or do you not know how Elijah cried out to God against Israel, as the Scripture says?" - This verse reflects the theme of Ecclesiasticus 36:1-22, about God's faithfulness to Israel.

FAQ:

What is prayer and how is it important in Ecclesiasticus 36?

Prayer is a means of seeking God's mercy, especially to restore the dignity of his people. It is an act of faith and devotion that invokes divine help for salvation and prosperity. (Sirach 36:1-5)

What is the role of priests in Sirach 36?

Priests are responsible for interceding for the people, offering sacrifices and prayers on behalf of the community, seeking God's mercy. (Sirach 36:9-12)

What does "the wrath of God" mean in Ecclesiasticus 36?

God's wrath is portrayed as a response to unfaithfulness and sin, a call to repentance and a return to divine truth and justice. (Sirach 36:1-2)

Why does the author ask God to show His power over enemies?

The author calls for God to display His power to defeat the enemies, restore Israel, and bring peace and justice to the world, glorifying His name. (Sirach 36:4-5)

What is wisdom, according to Ecclesiasticus 36?

Wisdom is given by God and is a source of prudence and justice. It helps to order life and lead people to live according to God's commandments. (Sirach 36:6-7)


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