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Sabedoria, 7

1. eimi men kagw qnhtoV anqrwpoV isoV apasin kai ghgenouV apogonoV prwtoplastou kai en koilia mhtroV eglufhn sarx

1. sum quidem et ego mortalis homo similis omnibus et ex genere terreno illius qui prior finctus est et in ventre matris figuratus sum caro

2. dekamhniaiw cronw pageiV en aimati ek spermatoV androV kai hdonhV upnw sunelqoushV

2. decem mensuum tempore coagulatus in sanguine ex semine hominis et delectamento somni conveniente

3. kai egw de genomenoV espasa ton koinon aera kai epi thn omoiopaqh katepeson ghn prwthn fwnhn thn omoian pasin isa klaiwn

3. et ego natus accepi communem ærem et in similiter factam decidi terram primam vocem similem omnibus emisi plorans

4. en sparganoiV anetrafhn kai frontisin

4. in involumentis nutritus sum et curis magnis

5. oudeiV gar basilewn eteran escen genesewV archn

5. nemo enim ex regibus aliud habuit nativitatis initium

6. mia de pantwn eisodoV eiV ton bion exodoV te ish

6. unus ergo introitus est omnibus ad vitam et similis exitus

7. dia touto euxamhn kai fronhsiV edoqh moi epekalesamhn kai hlqen moi pneuma sofiaV

7. propter hoc optavi et datus est mihi sensus et invocavi et venit in me spiritus sapientiæ

8. proekrina authn skhptrwn kai qronwn kai plouton ouden hghsamhn en sugkrisei authV

8. et præposui illam regnis et sedibus et divitias nihil esse duxi in conparatione illius

9. oude wmoiwsa auth liqon atimhton oti o paV crusoV en oyei authV yammoV oligh kai wV phloV logisqhsetai arguroV enantion authV

9. nec conparavi illi lapidem pretiosum quoniam omne aurum in conparatione illius harena est exigua et tamquam lutum æstimabitur argentum in conspectu illius

10. uper ugieian kai eumorfian hgaphsa authn kai proeilomhn authn anti fwtoV ecein oti akoimhton to ek tauthV feggoV

10. super salutem et speciem dilexi illam et proposui pro luce habere illam quoniam inextinguibile est lumen illius

11. hlqen de moi ta agaqa omou panta met' authV kai anariqmhtoV ploutoV en cersin authV

11. venerunt autem mihi omnia bona pariter cum illa et innumerabilis honestas per manus illius

12. eufranqhn de epi pasin oti autwn hgeitai sofia hgnooun de authn genetin einai toutwn

12. et lætatus sum in omnibus quoniam antecedebat ista sapientia et ignorabam quoniam horum omnium mater est

13. adolwV te emaqon afqonwV te metadidwmi ton plouton authV ouk apokruptomai

13. quam sine fictione didici et sine invidia communico et honestatem illius non abscondo

14. anekliphV gar qhsauroV estin anqrwpoiV on oi kthsamenoi proV qeon esteilanto filian dia taV ek paideiaV dwreaV sustaqenteV

14. infinitus enim thesaurus est hominibus quod qui usi sunt participes facti sunt amicitiæ Dei propter disciplinæ dona commendati

15. emoi de dwh o qeoV eipein kata gnwmhn kai enqumhqhnai axiwV twn dedomenwn oti autoV kai thV sofiaV odhgoV estin kai twn sofwn diorqwthV

15. mihi autem det Deus dicere ex sententia et præsumere digna horum quæ dantur quoniam ipse et sapientiæ dux est et sapientium emendator

16. en gar ceiri autou kai hmeiV kai oi logoi hmwn pasa te fronhsiV kai ergateiwn episthmh

16. in manu enim illius et nos et sermones nostri et omnis sapientia et operum scientiæ disciplina

17. autoV gar moi edwken twn ontwn gnwsin ayeudh eidenai sustasin kosmou kai energeian stoiceiwn

17. ipse enim mihi dedit horum quæ sunt scientiam veram ut sciam dispositionem orbis terrarum et virtutes elementorum

18. archn kai teloV kai mesothta cronwn tropwn allagaV kai metabolaV kairwn

18. initium et consummationem et medietatem temporum et meditationem omnium morum mutationes et divisiones temporum

19. eniautou kuklouV kai astrwn qeseiV

19. anni cursus et stellarum dispositiones

20. fuseiV zwwn kai qumouV qhriwn pneumatwn biaV kai dialogismouV anqrwpwn diaforaV futwn kai dunameiV rizwn

20. naturas animalium et iras bestiarum vim ventorum et cogitationes hominum differentias arborum et virtutes radicum

21. osa te estin krupta kai emfanh egnwn h gar pantwn tecnitiV edidaxen me sofia

21. et quæcumque sunt absconsa et inprovisa didici omnium enim artifex docuit me sapientia

22. estin gar en auth pneuma noeron agion monogeneV polumereV lepton eukinhton tranon amolunton safeV aphmanton filagaqon oxu

22. est enim in illa spiritus intellectus sanctus unicus multiplex subtilis mobilis dissertus incoinquinatus certus suavis amans bonum acutus qui nihil vetat benefacere

23. akwluton euergetikon filanqrwpon bebaion asfaleV amerimnon pantodunamon panepiskopon kai dia pantwn cwroun pneumatwn noerwn kaqarwn leptotatwn

23. humanus stabilis certus securus omnem habens virtutem omnia prospiciens et qui capiat omnes spiritus intellegibiles mundos subtiles

24. pashV gar kinhsewV kinhtikwteron sofia dihkei de kai cwrei dia pantwn dia thn kaqarothta

24. omnibus enim mobilibus mobilior est sapientia adtingit autem ubique et capit propter suam munditiam

25. atmiV gar estin thV tou qeou dunamewV kai aporroia thV tou pantokratoroV doxhV eilikrinhV dia touto ouden memiammenon eiV authn parempiptei

25. vapor est enim virtutis Dei et emanatio quædam est claritatis omnipotentis Dei sincera et ideo nihil inquinatum in illa incurrit

26. apaugasma gar estin fwtoV aidiou kai esoptron akhlidwton thV tou qeou energeiaV kai eikwn thV agaqothtoV autou

26. candor est enim lucis æternæ et speculum sine macula Dei majestatis et imago bonitatis illius

27. mia de ousa panta dunatai kai menousa en auth ta panta kainizei kai kata geneaV eiV yucaV osiaV metabainousa filouV qeou kai profhtaV kataskeuazei

27. et cum sit una omnia potest et permanens in se omnia innovat et per nationes in animas sanctas se transfert amicos Dei et prophetas constituit

28. ouqen gar agapa o qeoV ei mh ton sofia sunoikounta

28. neminem enim diligit Deus nisi eum qui cum sapientia inhabitat

29. estin gar auth euprepestera hliou kai uper pasan astrwn qesin fwti sugkrinomenh eurisketai protera

29. est enim hæc speciosior sole et super omnem stellarum dispositionem luci conparata invenitur prior

30. touto men gar diadecetai nux sofiaV de ou katiscuei kakia

30. illi enim succedit nox sapientiam autem non vincit malitia



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Footnotes:

7:1-5 - The author describes his origins and human condition, emphasizing that wisdom is a gift from God. This humility before God is essential to obtaining true wisdom and understanding (see also James 1:5 and Psalm 111:10).

7:6-8 - Wisdom is exalted above riches and honors, showing that the pursuit of wisdom brings greater reward and value to life. This passage reaffirms the idea that wisdom is the key to a meaningful life (see also Proverbs 4:7 and Ecclesiastes 7:12).

7:9-12 - The author describes wisdom as a source of light and understanding, illuminating the paths of the righteous. The connection between wisdom and spiritual enlightenment is essential for growth in faith (see also Psalm 119:105 and John 8:12).

7:13-14 - Wisdom is given to those who sincerely seek it. This highlights the importance of the disposition of the heart in seeking God and His truths, which are revealed to those who have faith (see also Jeremiah 29:13 and Hebrews 11:6).

7:15-20 - The chapter concludes by emphasizing that wisdom is the source of all action and creation. This idea reinforces that God's wisdom is the foundation of the universe and all things (see also Colossians 1:16-17 and Proverbs 8:22-31).

Verses related to Sabedoria, 7:

Wisdom chapter 7 exalts divine wisdom through the voice of Solomon. What is the incomparable value of wisdom? This poetic text describes wisdom as more precious than riches, health or beauty. The chapter personifies wisdom as an emanation of God's glory, revealing his divine attributes. Wisdom 7 demonstrates how wisdom empowers universal knowledge and virtue. Explore with us five biblical passages that elucidate this chapter's deep themes about the nature and benefits of divine wisdom.

1 Kings 3:9-10: "Therefore, give your servant a heart full of discernment to govern your people and capable of distinguishing between good and evil. For who can govern this great people of yours? The request that Solomon made pleased the Lord." - This passage reflects the central theme of Wisdom 7 about the search for divine wisdom.

Proverbs 3:13-15: "How happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, for wisdom is more profitable than silver and yields more than gold. It is more precious than rubies; nothing you could want compares to it." - These verses echo the praise of wisdom found in Wisdom 7.

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." - James reflects the theme of Wisdom 7 about wisdom as a divine gift.

Colossians 2:2-3: "My goal is for them to be encouraged and united in love, so that they may have all the riches of full understanding, in order to fully know the mystery of God, namely, Christ. In Him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." - Paul relates divine wisdom, the central theme of Wisdom 7, with Christ.

Ecclesiastes 7:12: "Wisdom is shelter as is money, but the advantage of knowledge is this: wisdom preserves the life of those who possess it." - This verse resonates with the praise of wisdom in Wisdom 7, highlighting its superior value.

FAQ:

What does Solomon ask God for in Wisdom 7?

Solomon asks God for wisdom to govern the people, recognizing that without it he cannot fulfill his mission as king. (Wisdom 7:7-10)

How is wisdom described by Solomon?

Wisdom is described as more valuable than gold and silver, being the source of all good things and true joy. (Wisdom 7:11-14)

What is the relationship between wisdom and justice?

Wisdom and justice are closely related. Wisdom leads to justice, enabling the ruler to act with equity. (Wisdom 7:21-23)

How does wisdom guide rulers?

Wisdom guides rulers in their decisions, providing the discernment needed to administer with justice and wisdom. (Wisdom 7:26-30)

What does wisdom reveal about God?

Wisdom reveals the greatness and goodness of God, who created all things and keeps them in order, offering guidance to all who seek truth. (Wisdom 7:22-23)


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