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Tobias, 6

1. oi de poreuomenoi thn odon hlqon esperaV epi ton tigrin potamon kai hulizonto ekei

1. profectusque est Tobias et canis secutus est eum et mansit prima mansione juxta fluvium Tigris

2. to de paidarion katebh periklusasqai kai anephdhsen icquV apo tou potamou kai eboulhqh katapiein to paidarion

2. et exivit ut lavaret pedes suos et ecce piscis inmanis exivit ad devorandum eum

3. o de aggeloV eipen autw epilabou tou icquoV kai ekrathsen ton icqun to paidarion kai anebalen auton epi thn ghn

3. quem expavescens clamavit voce magna dicens Domine invadet me

4. kai eipen autw o aggeloV anateme ton icqun kai labwn thn kardian kai to hpar kai thn colhn qeV asfalwV

4. et dixit ei angelus adprehende brancia ejus et trahe eum ad te quod cum fecisset adtraxit eum in sicco et palpitare cœpit ante pedes ejus

5. kai epoihsen to paidarion wV eipen autw o aggeloV ton de icqun opthsanteV efagon

5. tunc dixit ei angelus extentera hunc piscem et cor ejus et fel ejus et jecur repone tibi sunt enim hæc necessaria ad medicamenta utiliter

6. kai wdeuon amfoteroi ewV hggisan en ekbatanoiV

6. quod cum fecisset assavit carnes ejus et secum sustulerunt in via cetera salierunt quæ sufficerent eis quousque pervenirent in Rages civitatem Medorum

7. kai eipen to paidarion tw aggelw azaria adelfe ti estin to hpar kai h kardia kai h colh tou icquoV

7. tunc interrogavit Tobias angelum et dixit ei obsecro te Azarias frater ut dicas mihi quod remedium habebunt ista quæ de pisce servare jussisti

8. kai eipen autw h kardia kai to hpar ean tina oclh daimonion h pneuma ponhron tauta dei kapnisai enwpion anqrwpou h gunaikoV kai ouketi ou mh oclhqh

8. respondensque dixit ei cordis ejus particulam si super carbones ponas fumus ejus extricat omne dæmonium sive a viro sive a muliere ita ut ultra non accedat ad eos

9. h de colh egcrisai anqrwpon oV ecei leukwmata en toiV ofqalmoiV kai iaqhsetai

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10. wV de proshggisan th ragh

10. et dixit ei ubi vis ut maneamus

11. eipen o aggeloV tw paidariw adelfe shmeron aulisqhsomeqa para ragouhl kai autoV suggenhV sou estin kai estin autw qugathr monogenhV onomati sarra

11. respondensque angelus ait est hic Raguhel nomine propinquus vir de tribu tua et hic habet filiam nomine Sarram sed neque masculum neque feminam ullum habet alium præter eam

12. lalhsw peri authV tou doqhnai soi authn eiV gunaika oti soi epiballei h klhronomia authV kai su monoV ei ek tou genouV authV kai to korasion kalon kai fronimon estin

12. tibi debetur omnis substantia ejus et oportet te eam accipere coniugem

13. kai nun akouson mou kai lalhsw tw patri authV kai otan upostreywmen ek ragwn poihsomen ton gamon dioti epistamai ragouhl oti ou mh dw authn andri eterw kata ton nomon mwush h ofeilesei qanaton oti thn klhronomian soi kaqhkei labein h panta anqrwpon

13. pete ergo eam a patre ejus et dabit tibi eam uxorem

14. tote eipen to paidarion tw aggelw azaria adelfe akhkoa egw to korasion dedosqai epta andrasin kai pantaV en tw numfwni apolwlotaV

14. tunc respondit Tobias et dixit audio quia tradita est viris septem et mortui sunt sed et hæc audivi quia dæmonium illos occidit

15. kai nun egw monoV eimi tw patri kai foboumai mh eiselqwn apoqanw kaqwV kai oi proteroi oti daimonion filei authn o ouk adikei oudena plhn twn prosagontwn auth kai nun egw foboumai mh apoqanw kai kataxw thn zwhn tou patroV mou kai thV mhtroV mou met' odunhV ep' emoi eiV ton tafon autwn kai uioV eteroV ouc uparcei autoiV oV qayei autouV

15. timeo ergo ne forte mihi hæc eveniant et cum sim unicus parentibus meis deponam senectutem illorum cum tristitia ad infernum

16. eipen de autw o aggeloV ou memnhsai twn logwn wn eneteilato soi o pathr sou uper tou labein se gunaika ek tou genouV sou kai nun akouson mou adelfe dioti soi estai eiV gunaika kai tou daimoniou mhdena logon ece oti thn nukta tauthn doqhsetai soi auth eiV gunaika

16. tunc angelus Rafaël dixit ei audi me et ostendam tibi qui sunt quibus prævalere potest dæmonium

17. kai ean eiselqhV eiV ton numfwna lhmyh tefran qumiamatwn kai epiqhseiV apo thV kardiaV kai tou hpatoV tou icquoV kai kapniseiV kai osfranqhsetai to daimonion kai feuxetai kai ouk epaneleusetai ton aiwna tou aiwnoV

17. hii namque qui coniugium ita suscipiunt ut Deum a se sua mente excludant et suæ libidini ita vacent sicut equus et mulus in quibus non est intellectus habet potestatem dæmonium super eos

18. otan de prosporeuh auth egerqhte amfoteroi kai bohsate proV ton elehmona qeon kai swsei umaV kai elehsei mh fobou oti soi auth htoimasmenh hn apo tou aiwnoV kai su authn swseiV kai poreusetai meta sou kai upolambanw oti soi estai ex authV paidia

18. tu autem cum acceperis eam ingressus cubiculum per tres dies continens esto ab ea et nihil aliud nisi orationibus vacabis cum ea

19. kai wV hkousen twbiaV tauta efilhsen authn kai h yuch autou ekollhqh auth sfodra

19. ipsa autem nocte incenso jecore piscis fugabitur dæmonium

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20. secunda vero nocte in copulatione sanctorum patriarcharum admitteris

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21. tertia autem nocte benedictione consequeris ut filii ex vobis incolomes procreentur

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22. transacta autem tertia nocte accipies virginem cum timore Domini amore filiorum magis quam libidinis ductus ut in semine Abrahæ benedictionem in filiis consequaris



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Footnotes:

6:1-3 - Raphael instructs Tobias on how to catch the fish that can bring healing. This instruction is symbolic of divine wisdom in the midst of hardship, showing that even in the most challenging situations, God has a plan for healing and deliverance (see also Psalm 32:8 and Isaiah 41:10).

6:4-6 - Tobias's struggle with the fish represents the challenges we must face in our lives. Courage and perseverance are necessary to overcome obstacles and achieve healing and deliverance (see also Philippians 4:13 and 1 Corinthians 9:24-27).

6:7-9 - The use of fish parts to heal is a powerful metaphor for how God can turn hardships into blessings. Healing is a central theme in the Gospel message, showing that God desires to restore the lives of His people (see also James 5:14-15 and Matthew 11:28-30).

6:10-11 - Raphael's instruction on how to use the fish's liver and heart demonstrates the importance of obedience to God in healing practices. This highlights the connection between faith and practical actions that demonstrate trust in God's promises (see also James 2:17 and Ephesians 2:10).

6:12-13 - Tobias's journey continues with Raphael's protection, demonstrating that God is always present in our struggles. Trusting in God's presence is essential to facing life's challenges (see also Psalm 23:4 and Romans 8:31).

Verses related to Tobias, 6:

Tobias chapter 6 reports the encounter with the mysterious fish. What lessons does Tobias learn about trust and obedience? This intriguing text describes how Tobias, following Raphael's instructions, captures a fish whose entrails have medicinal and spiritual properties. The chapter introduces the divine plan for Tobit's marriage to Sarah, exploring themes of faith, courage, and the power of prayer. Tobit 6 reveals how God uses unusual means to accomplish His purposes. Ponder with us five biblical passages that elucidate the miraculous themes of this fascinating chapter.

Mark 9:29: "Jesus replied: 'This species only comes out through prayer'." - Just as Tobias used the fish to cast out the demon (Tb 6:8), Jesus emphasizes the power of prayer against spiritual forces.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10: "It's better to have company than to be alone, because the reward for the work of two people is greater. If one falls, the friend can help him get up." - It reflects the importance of Rafael's companionship in Tobias' journey.

1 Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to men. And God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear." - It relates to the divine protection experienced by Tobias during his journey.

Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; acknowledge the Lord in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight." - It echoes Tobias' confidence in following Rafael's instructions.

Psalms 91:11: "For he will command his angels to guard you in all your ways." - It reflects the angelic protection that Tobias receives through Rafael.

FAQ:

What happens in chapter 6 of Tobit?

In chapter 6, Tobias and Raphael travel together and face challenges. During the journey, Raphael instructs Tobias on how to protect himself from a demon that threatens the life of his future wife. (Tobit 6:1-8)

Who is the demon mentioned in Tobit 6?

The demon is Asmodeus, who tries to kill Tobias's wife, Sarah. Raphael teaches Tobias how to use a medicine to defeat him and protect her. (Tobit 6:14-17)

What is the medicine that Rafael teaches Tobias to use?

Raphael instructs Tobias to use the liver and heart of a fish to ward off the demon Asmodeus. This remedy is crucial in saving Sarah from her curse. (Tobit 6:7-8)

What does Tobias learn in chapter 6?

Tobias learns the importance of trusting God, obedience, and the power of prayer. He also learns to use divine resources to protect his life and that of his wife. (Tobias 6:1-18)

How is Tobias' journey guided by God?

Tobias's journey is guided by God through Raphael, who protects and instructs him at critical moments. This demonstrates divine action in the lives of the faithful. (Tobit 6:1-18)


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