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Ecclesiasticus, 15

1. He that feareth the Lord will do good, and he that hath the knowledge of the law shall obtain her.

1. Such is the one who fears the Lord; whoever embraces the Law will obtain wisdom.

2. And as a mother shall she meet him, and receive him as a wife married of a virgin.

2. She will come out to meet him like a mother and greet him like a virgin bride;

3. With the bread of understanding shall she feed him, and give him the water of wisdom to drink.

3. she will feed him with the bread of understanding and give him the water of wisdom to drink.

4. He shall be stayed upon her, and shall not be moved; and shall rely upon her, and shall not be confounded.

4. He will rely on her and will not waver; he will lean on her and will not be let down.

5. She shall exalt him above his neighbours, and in the midst of the congregation shall she open his mouth.

5. Wisdom will make him greater than his friends and he will be able to speak in the full assembly.

6. He shall find joy and a crown of gladness, and she shall cause him to inherit an everlasting name.

6. He will be crowned with happiness and joy. He will inherit an everlasting name.

7. But foolish men shall not attain unto her, and sinners shall not see her.

7. The fool will never possess her, and sinners will never set eyes on her.

8. For she is far from pride, and men that are liars cannot remember her.

8. She is far away from pride, and liars will know nothing of her.

9. Praise is not seemly in the mouth of a sinner, for it was not sent him of the Lord.

9. Praise is not fitting on the lips of sinners since it does not come from the Lord.

10. For praise shall be uttered in wisdom, and the Lord will prosper it.

10. Praise must come from the wise man; so the Lord himself inspires it.

11. Say not thou, It is through the Lord that I fell away: for thou oughtest not to do the things that he hateth.

11. Do not say, "It was God who made me sin." God does not cause what he hates.

12. Say not thou, He hath caused me to err: for he hath no need of the sinful man.

12. Do not say, "He made me do wrong," for he has nothing to do with a sinner.

13. The Lord hateth all abomination; and they that fear God love it not.

13. The Lord hates all evil and those who fear him hate it as well.

14. He himself made man from the beginning, and left him in the hand of his counsel;

14. When he created man in the beginning, he left him free to make his own decisions.

15. If thou wilt, to keep the commandments, and to perform acceptable faithfulness.

15. If you wish, you can keep the commandments and it is in your power to remain faithful.

16. He hath set fire and water before thee: stretch forth thy hand unto whether thou wilt.

16. He has set fire and water before you; you stretch out your hand to whichever you prefer.

17. Before man is life and death; and whether him liketh shall be given him.

17. Life and death are set before man: whichever a man prefers will be given him.

18. For the wisdom of the Lord is great, and he is mighty in power, and beholdeth all things:

18. How magnificent is the wisdom of the Lord! He is powerful and all-seeing.

19. And his eyes are upon them that fear him, and he knoweth every work of man.

19. His eyes are on those who fear him. He knows all the works of man.

20. He hath commanded no man to do wickedly, neither hath he given any man licence to sin.

20. He has commanded no one to be godless and has given no one permission to sin.



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15:1-3 - Wisdom rewards those who follow her, offering peace and satisfaction. She is described as a mother and wife, nurturing and protecting those who pursue righteousness (see also Proverbs 3:13-18 and James 1:5).

15:4-6 - Wisdom elevates those who possess it to places of honor and respect. It gives strength to resist temptation and provides a blessed and secure life (see also Proverbs 4:7-9 and Daniel 12:3).

15:7-8 - Fools reject wisdom and, as a result, live without direction and purpose. Those who despise wisdom are condemned to ignorance and spiritual loss (see also Proverbs 1:7 and Matthew 7:26-27).

15:11-13 - God does not cause sin, and human freedom allows us to choose good or evil. The author asserts that man is responsible for his own actions and choices and cannot blame God for evil (see also James 1:13-15 and Deuteronomy 30:19).

15:14-17 - God gave man free will, allowing him to choose between life and death, good and evil. Every choice has its consequences, and the path of wisdom is to follow God's commandments (see also Deuteronomy 30:19-20 and Joshua 24:15).

Kapcsolódó versek Ecclesiasticus, 15:

Ecclesiasticus chapter 15 addresses moral freedom and personal responsibility. How does wisdom guide us in ethical choices? This profound text affirms that wisdom is available to those who fear God and seek righteousness. The chapter emphasizes human free will, refuting the idea that God is responsible for sin. Ecclesiasticus 15 encourages the search for wisdom and obedience to divine commandments. Reflect with us on five biblical passages that resonate with the moral principles of this enlightening chapter.

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 passage relates to Ecclesiasticus 15:1-10, which talks about the pursuit of wisdom.

Proverbs 1:7: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." - This verse echoes the theme of Ecclesiasticus 15:1 about the relationship between the fear of the Lord and wisdom.

John 7:17: "If anyone decides to do God's will, they will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak from myself." - This passage reflects the theme of Ecclesiasticus 15:15-17 about man's choice to follow God's commandments.

Deuteronomy 30:19: "Today I call heaven and earth to witness against you that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live" - This verse aligns with Ecclesiasticus 15:14-17 about free will and human responsibility.

Romans 9:19-21: "One of you will say to me, 'So why does God still blame us? For who resists his will?' But who are you, a human being, to question God? 'Can that which is formed say to him that formed it, 'Why have you made me this way?' ' Doesn't the potter have the right to make from the same clay one vessel for noble purposes and another for dishonorable use?" - This passage offers a different perspective on the themes of free will and responsibility discussed in Ecclesiasticus 15:11-20.

FAQ:

What does Ecclesiasticus 15 teach about freedom and sin?

Sirach 15 teaches that while we have the freedom to choose, we must use that freedom wisely to avoid sin and follow God's commandments. (Sirach 15:17)

How does Ecclesiasticus 15 talk about temptations?

Sirach 15 teaches that temptations are common, but we must choose to follow God's ways, which guide us to true happiness. (Sirach 15:18-19)

What does Ecclesiasticus 15 say about moral choices?

Sirach 15 teaches that we are responsible for our moral choices. By following divine wisdom, we can avoid destruction and achieve fullness of life. (Sirach 15:19)

What does Ecclesiasticus 15 say about free will?

Sirach 15 states that God gave men free will, but urges us to choose wisely so that our choices do not lead us into sin. (Sirach 15:14-16)

How does Ecclesiasticus 15 teach that we should live according to God's will?

We must live according to God's will, making choices that honor Him and seek righteousness, following His commandments, and trusting in His wisdom. (Sirach 15:16-20)


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