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Judite, 9

1. ioudiq de epesen epi proswpon kai epeqeto spodon epi thn kefalhn authV kai egumnwsen on enededukei sakkon kai hn arti prosferomenon en ierousalhm eiV ton oikon tou qeou to qumiama thV esperaV ekeinhV kai ebohsen fwnh megalh ioudiq proV kurion kai eipen

1. quibus abscedentibus Judith ingressa est oratorium suum et induens se cilicio posuit cinerem super caput suum et prosternens se Domino clamavit ad Dominum dicens

2. kurie o qeoV tou patroV mou sumewn w edwkaV en ceiri romfaian eiV ekdikhsin allogenwn oi elusan mhtran parqenou eiV miasma kai egumnwsan mhron eiV aiscunhn kai ebebhlwsan mhtran eiV oneidoV eipaV gar ouc outwV estai kai epoihsan

2. Domine Deus patris mei Symeon qui dedisti illi gladium in defensione alienigenarum qui violatores extiterunt in coinquinatione sua et denudaverunt femur virginis in confusionem

3. anq' wn edwkaV arcontaV autwn eiV fonon kai thn strwmnhn autwn h hdesato thn apathn autwn apathqeisan eiV aima kai epataxaV doulouV epi dunastaiV kai dunastaV epi qronouV autwn

3. et dedisti mulieres eorum in prædam et filias eorum in captivitatem et omnem prædam in divisionem servis tuis qui zelaverunt zelum tuum subveni quæso te Domine Deus meus mihi viduæ

4. kai edwkaV gunaikaV autwn eiV pronomhn kai qugateraV autwn eiV aicmalwsian kai panta ta skula autwn eiV diairesin uiwn hgaphmenwn upo sou oi kai ezhlwsan ton zhlon sou kai ebdeluxanto miasma aimatoV autwn kai epekalesanto se eiV bohqon o qeoV o qeoV o emoV kai eisakouson emou thV chraV

4. tu enim fecisti priora et illa post illa cogitasti et hoc factum est quod ipse voluisti

5. su gar epoihsaV ta protera ekeinwn kai ekeina kai ta metepeita kai ta nun kai ta epercomena dienohqhV kai egenhqhsan a enenohqhV

5. omnes enim viæ tuæ paratæ sunt et tua judicia in providentia tua posuisti

6. kai paresthsan a ebouleusw kai eipan idou paresmen pasai gar ai odoi sou etoimoi kai h krisiV sou en prognwsei

6. respice castra Assyriorum nunc sicut tunc castra videre Ægyptiorum dignatus es quando post servos tous armati currebant confidentes in quadrigis et in equitatu suo et in multitudine bellatorum

7. idou gar assurioi eplhqunqhsan en dunamei autwn uywqhsan ef' ippw kai anabath egauriasan en bracioni pezwn hlpisan en aspidi kai en gaisw kai toxw kai sfendonh kai ouk egnwsan oti su ei kurioV suntribwn polemouV

7. sed aspexisti super castra eorum et tenebræ fatigaverunt eos

8. kurioV onoma soi su raxon autwn thn iscun en dunamei sou kai kataxon to kratoV autwn en tw qumw sou ebouleusanto gar bebhlwsai ta agia sou mianai to skhnwma thV katapausewV tou onomatoV thV doxhV sou katabalein sidhrw keraV qusiasthriou sou

8. tenuit pedes eorum abyssus et aquæ operuerunt eos

9. bleyon eiV uperhfanian autwn aposteilon thn orghn sou eiV kefalaV autwn doV en ceiri mou thV chraV o dienohqhn kratoV

9. sic fiant et isti Domine qui confidunt in multitudine sua et in corribus suis et in contis et in sagittis suis et in lanceis gloriantur

10. pataxon doulon ek ceilewn apathV mou ep' arconti kai arconta epi qeraponti autou qrauson autwn to anastema en ceiri qhleiaV

10. et nesciunt quia tu ipse es Deus noster qui conteris bella ab initio et Dominus nomen est tibi

11. ou gar en plhqei to kratoV sou oude h dunasteia sou en iscuousin alla tapeinwn ei qeoV elattonwn ei bohqoV antilhmptwr asqenountwn apegnwsmenwn skepasthV aphlpismenwn swthr

11. erige brachium tuum sicut ab initio et adlide virtutem eorum in virtute tua cadat virtus eorum in iracundiam tuam qui promittunt se violare sancta tua et polluere tabernaculum honoris tui et deicere gladio suo cornu altaris tui

12. nai nai o qeoV tou patroV mou kai qeoV klhronomiaV israhl despota twn ouranwn kai thV ghV ktista twn udatwn basileu pashV ktisewV sou su eisakouson thV dehsewV mou

12. fac Domine ut gladio proprio ejus superbia amputetur

13. kai doV logon mou kai apathn eiV trauma kai mwlwpa autwn oi kata thV diaqhkhV sou kai oikou hgiasmenou sou kai korufhV siwn kai oikou katascesewV uiwn sou ebouleusanto sklhra

13. capiatur laqueo oculorum suorum in me et percuties eum ex labiis caritatis meæ

14. kai poihson epi pantoV eqnouV sou kai pashV fulhV epignwsin tou eidhsai oti su ei o qeoV qeoV pashV dunamewV kai kratouV kai ouk estin alloV uperaspizwn tou genouV israhl ei mh su

14. da mihi in animo constantiam ut contemnam illum et virtutem ut evertam illum

15.

15. erit enim memoriale nominis tui cum manus feminea dejecerit eum

16.

16. non enim in multitudine est virtus tua Domine neque in equorum viribus voluntas tua nec superbi ab initio placuerunt tibi sed humilium et mansuetorum tibi semper placuit deprecatio

17.

17. Deus cælorum creator aquarum et dominus totius creaturæ exaudi me miseram deprecantem et de tua misericordia præsumentem

18.

18. memento Domine testamenti tui et da verbum in ore meo et in corde meo consilium corrobora ut domus tua in tua sanctificatione permaneat

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19. et omnes gentes agnoscant quoniam tu es Deus et non est alius præter te



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Footnotes:

9:1-2 - Judith cries out to God in prayer, expressing her anguish and her trust in divine help. This plea emphasizes the importance of prayer as a means of seeking guidance and strength in times of crisis (see also Psalm 34:17-19 and Philippians 4:6-7).

9:3-4 - Judith recalls God's promises to His people and His faithfulness in times past. This reminder of salvation history shows that the memory of God's works strengthens faith and courage (see also Psalm 77:11-12 and Isaiah 63:7).

9:5-11 - Judith asks God to use her beauty and intelligence as instruments of His will, showing that she is willing to act on behalf of the people. This willingness reveals the importance of being available to be used by God (see also 1 Peter 4:10 and Ephesians 2:10).

9:12-14 - Judith's prayer culminates in a request for God to transform her plan into success. Her bold faith reflects her confidence that God can turn impossible situations around and bring victory (see also Jeremiah 29:11 and Matthew 19:26).

9:15-19 - Judith prepares to face the enemy, highlighting the importance of being ready for spiritual battle. Her courage and determination to act are inspiring and remind us that with God's help, we can overcome challenges (see also 2 Timothy 1:7 and Ephesians 6:10-11).

Verses related to Judite, 9:

Judith chapter 9 presents Judith's powerful prayer. What supplication does she make to God? This profound text reveals Judith's intimacy with God, her understanding of Israel's history, and her request for strength to carry out her risky plan. The chapter emphasizes dependence on God and trust in His righteousness. Judith 9 addresses themes of intercession, divine courage and the power of prayer in times of crisis. Reflect with us on five biblical passages that correlate with the themes of this moving chapter.

Ephesians 6:18: "Pray in the Spirit on all occasions, with all prayer and supplication; With this in mind, be attentive and persevere in prayer for all the saints." - It reflects Judith's fervent prayer in Judith 9, seeking divine intervention.

2 Chronicles 14:11: "Lord, there is no one like you to help the weak against the powerful. Help us, O Lord, O our God, for in you we put our trust, and in your name we came against this army. O Lord, you are our God; do not let man prevail against you." - It echoes Judith's prayer in Judith 9, asking for divine help against a powerful enemy.

Psalms 144:1: "Blessed be the Lord, my Rock, who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle." - It relates to Judith's request for divine strength and strategy in Judith 9.

Nehemiah 4:14: "After examining the situation, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people: 'Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, for your sons and for your daughters, for your wives and for your homes.'" - It reflects the courage and determination of Judith in Judith 9, preparing to act on behalf of her people.

Daniel 9:18: "Incline your ears, O God, and listen; open your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears your name. We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy." - It echoes Judith's humble plea for divine mercy in Judith 9.

FAQ:

How does Judith express her trust in God in her prayer?

Judith prays to God for strength and wisdom to defeat Israel's enemies, demonstrating complete trust in divine providence. (Judith 9:1-14)

What does Judith ask God for in her prayer to destroy Holofernes?

Judith asks God to use her as an instrument of His justice to defeat Holofernes and free Israel. (Judith 9:10-13)

How important is Judith's prayer for Israel's victory?

Judith's prayer is an act of faith, where she places herself as an intermediary so that God can pour out his strength on the people and bring victory. (Judith 9:1-14)

How does Judith describe God's relationship with the enemy peoples of Israel?

Judith reminds us that God destroys Israel's enemies when they become arrogant and do not acknowledge Him as Lord. (Judith 9:5-7)

What does Judith's prayer reveal about her relationship with God?

Judith's prayer reveals deep faith and humility, showing her dependence on God to accomplish His will. (Judith 9:8-14)


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