Where the Fathers quote Ecclesiastes 11

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Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:417expounds v.1“Αποστειλον τον αρτον σου επι προσωπον του υδατος οτι εν πληθει ημερων ευρησεις αυτον·”Meaning of Ecclesiastes: «Cast your bread upon the face of the waters, for you will find it after many days» Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 15:143…face of the deep and the spirit of god was being carried upon the face of the waters and god said let there be light and there was light and god saw the light that it… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:1079…foreshadowed regarding the eighth the most wise solomon also admonishes us saying give a portion to seven and also to eight c as if to say be anxious in this seventh life for that good millennium… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:1117…circumcision was a type the wise solomon also in admonishing us to give a portion to seven and also to eight b hints at the restitution in the age to come and the life of the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:543B…nt age, which that circumcision of the eighth day foretold. The wise Solomon also warns about the octave, saying, "Give a portion to seven, and also to eight" (Eccl. 11:2), as if to say: In this age, think of t… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:105…and i think this is the meaning of what is enigmatically said give a portion to seven and also to eight that is let the law and the prophets who came after it have a place… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1127…an ineffable and perpetual exultation and joy next ecclesiastes says h verse give a portion to seven and also to eight for you do not know what evil shall be upon the earth h it requires… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1205…seven signifies the entire present time as the most wise solomon says give a portion to seven and also to eight and the divinely inspired david in chanting about the eighth was chanting about the state… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:217D…; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy eternal confusion, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more.” Eccl. xi, 2. — “Abhor not a man, and do not reproac… Tarasius of Constantinople c. 730-806PG 98:1515…the paradises were the middle wall mentioned by paul the apostle to give a portion to seven and also to eight that is to take thought for the present and the future age passararia a village… Nicephorus the Presbyter fl. c. 950PG 111:801…the eighth age begins to receive its beginning and as solomon says give a portion to seven and also to eight this age does not possess a fulfillment it shall lead the righteous into incomparable joy… Nicephorus the Presbyter fl. c. 950PG 111:805…finally the eighth age shall have its beginning and as solomon says give a portion to seven and also to eight this age indeed does not possess a completion but it shall lead the righteous into… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:299…signifies all the present time just as the most wise solomon said give a portion to seven and also to eight and the god inspired david while singing a psalm about the eighth sang of the… Andronicus I Comnenus c. 1118–1185PG 133:869…been described by the maker in seven ages which solomon also says give a portion to seven and also to eight noting that the eighth is that which is to be immortal these having passed there… Andronicus I Comnenus c. 1118–1185PG 133:905…been commanded to endure for seven ages by the authority of solomon give a portion to seven and also to eight this is what that great apostle paul the mouth of christ who ascended even to… Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:917…concerning the seven ages and when the end is h the saying give a portion to seven and also to eight the saints understand to refer to the future age as does gregory the theologian they… Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:115…sins seven times but seventy times seven and by those of ecclesiastes give a portion to seven and also to eight concerning which ambrose comments in very mystical and subtle fashion in book v on luke… Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:379…him for unforgivable offenses there is something similar to this in ecclesiastes give a portion to seven and also to eight to say give abundantly to those in need and do not refuse to exceed in… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:137C…h. Do not turn away from your wife because of ugliness. Hear the Scripture saying: “The bee is small among birds, and its fruit is the beginning of sweetness” (Eccl. 11. 3). She is God's creation; you do not… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:607…they pour it out upon the earth and if a tree falls toward the south or toward the north in the place where it falls there it will remain the first part of this passage can… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1129…be full they empty out rain upon the earth and if a tree fall toward the south or toward the north in the place where the tree falleth there shall it be using manifest and natural… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:347…egyptian religion concerning divination by a person's birth saying he that watches the wind shall not sow and he that looks at the clouds shall not reap in which it is not possible to know what… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:513…than which nothing is more venerable; let us leave behind this, than which nothing is more contemptible. In the wearing of garments, he says, do not boast (Eccl. 11: 4). These things were foretold of old to… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1131…salvation of those who hear with understanding then he says xxii vers he that observeth the wind shall not sow and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap in which there is no one knowing… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:297…we ought not to observe times or people h he who observes the wind shall not sow and he who considers the clouds shall not reap eccli xi you observe days and months and times and… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:347…clouds shall not reap in which it is not possible to know what is the way of the spirit as bones in the womb of a woman with child so you shall not know the works… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:809…werful they once were, and now not even a memory of them is left. For many tyrants have sat upon the ground, and one who was not suspected has worn the diadem [Eccl. 11:5]. But is this not enough? Consider also… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:607…clouds will not reap just as there is no one who knows what is the way of the spirit nor how the bones are knit together in the womb of the pregnant woman so you will… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1131…the clouds shall not reap in which there is no one knowing what is the way of the spirit as the bones in the womb of her that is with child so thou shalt not know… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1133…clouds will not reap in which there is no one who knows what is the way of the spirit as you do not know the bones in the womb of the one with child so you… OrigenesPG 16:1559…chapter xi h they shall empty a tree it shall be there as thou knowest not what is the way of the wind in the morning and in the evening do not let thy hand rest… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1139A…." This is also said elsewhere: "Before thou hast examined, do not blame" (Eccl. 11:7). Great also is that which he added, "L… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1137…vers and the light is sweet and it is a good thing for the eyes to behold the sun for if a man live many years he shall rejoice in them all and shall remember the… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1141…indeed since he called the light sweet and said it is good for the eyes to behold the sun proclaiming the incarnation and presence of christ our god the orient that has dawned from on high… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:609…many years he will delight in all of them and he will remember the days of darkness for they will be many and everything that comes is vanity by this passage ecclesiastes teaches us what that… OrigenesPG 16:1561…many years he shall rejoice in all of them and he shall remember the days of darkness for they shall be many all that is coming is vanity and do good theodotion h ecclesiastes chapter xii… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:611…youth and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth and walk in the ways of your heart blameless and in the sight of your eyes when he says walk blameless in the… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1143…by his own incarnation therefore he immediately adds iv vers rejoice therefore o young man in thy youth and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth as if he were saying they… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1145…a vers and walk in the ways of thy heart in purity and in the sight of thine eyes and know that for all these things… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1149D…eart, and remember thy Creator, until the days of evil do not come, until the sun and the moon and the stars be not darkened, and the windows become obscured" (Eccl. XI, 9; XII, 1-3). (25) Others think these wor… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:967B…m. XIV, 4.—Who are you to judge another man’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls; but he will be established, for God is powerful to establish him. Eccl. XI, 9.—Walk in the ways of your heart, [blame… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:87…to him xi walk in the ways of thy heart and know that for all these things god will bring thee into judgment and put away wrath from thy heart and remove wickedness from thy flesh… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:185…youth than an old and foolish king eccli xi rejoice o youth in thy youth and let thy heart be in good in the days of thy youth and walk in the ways of thy heart… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:705…this reason the ecclesiastes also says rejoice o young man in your youth and walk in the ways of your heart blameless and pure and distance your heart from evil thoughts and for the same reason… OrigenesPG 16:1339…the hebrew text in greek characters to the heights of the city and walk in the ways of understanding you alone shall bear the evil and in the depths of the underworld are his invited guests… OrigenesPG 16:2713…oath in breaking the covenant nevertheless i will remember my covenant with thee in the days of thy youth and i will establish unto thee an everlasting covenant then thou shalt remember thy ways and be… Orsiesius of TabennaPG 40:891…written i have remembered the mercy of thy youth and again rejoice young man in thy youth and let thy heart rejoice in the days of thy youth and walk in the ways of thy heart… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1057…the days of your youth and let your heart treat you well and walk in the ways of your heart blameless and in the sight of your eyes and know that for all these things god… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:1205D…Cease from anger and forsake wrath" (Ps. XXXVI, 8); and the Ecclesiastes who commands, "Put away anger from your heart, and remove malice from your flesh" (Eccl. XI, 10); and the Apostle, who instructs, "With… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1507A…or from the fear of God there is a progression to the love of God. And Ecclesiastes says: "Take away anger from your heart, and remove malice from your flesh" (Eccl. XI, 10). And in Proverbs: "A man of a gentle s… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:477C…ation made to God. Yet the word doma itself is quite frequent among the LXX for divine sacrifices and offerings—Deut. xxiii, 24; Levit. v, 20; Num. xviii, 6; Eccle. xi, 13, and elsewhere passim—as opposed to do… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:293B…rrect reading of the text, many absurd meanings have often been born. 6. Whence then, O rich, say you? For it is said: "Riches and poverty are from the Lord" (Eccl. 11:14). We ask those who bring these things a… PG 10 (anthology)PG 10:321…use." Jerome also remembers, and from him Honorius, a Commentary on the Ecclesiastes, fragments of which are said to exist in the Bodleian library on Ecclesiastes XI, 24, just as that of Proverbs IX: "Wisdom hath built herself a… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:437A…"At the end of a man is the uncovering of his works." (Eccl. xi, 29). "Watch, for you do not know the day n… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:597B…f it." Eulogy on our Father among the Saints, Eustathius, Archbishop of Great Antioch 1. "Do not praise anyone before his death, but after his death" (Eccl. 11:30). A certain wise man, skilled in philos… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:941D…e, they are envious, hating each other: just as Solomon signifies concerning the envious, saying: Like a goat, so does he look upon the ruin of his neighbor (Eccl. 11:32). Likewise, they are boastful and glory…