Where the Fathers quote Jeremiah 2
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Theodoret of CyrrhusPG 80:156expounds v.2“Και ειπε· ταδε λεγει Κυριος· εμνησθην ελεους νεοτητος σου και αγαπης τελειωσεως σου του εξακολουθησαι σε τω αγιω Ισραηλ λεγει Κυριος”52. Interpretation of «The Lord remembered Noah»
Maximus the ConfessorPG 91:696expounds v.3“αγιος Ισραηλ· τω Κυριω αρχη γεννηματων αυτου· παντες οι εσθοντες αυτον πλημμελησουσι κακα ηξει επ᾿ αυτους φησι Κυριος.”On the meaning of the concluding liturgical hymns: «One is holy, one is Lord»
2Jer 2:2
OrigenesPG 16:1987…letters aquila and the word of the lord came to me saying go and cry in the ears of jerusalem saying h version of the hebrew text h and the word of the lord came to…
OrigenesPG 16:1989…the word of the lord came to me saying go and read in the ears of jerusalem saying symmachus lxx interpreters theodotion vacat and the word of the lord came to me saying go and read…
OrigenesPG 16:1991…these words and the word of the lord came to me saying go and cry in the ears of jerusalem saying this is not in the lxx but it has been added under asterisks from the…
3Jer 2:3
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:557A…od we shall obtain vengeance. Hear Jeremiah saying: Israel is holy to the Lord; all who devour him will be guilty, evils I will bring upon them, says the Lord (Jer. 2: 3); because those who devoured the sinner…
4Jer 2:4
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:421…long ago under the influence of the error of idolatry hear me o house of jacob and all the remnant of the house of israel which are borne by me from the belly which are carried…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:757…eaten and they shall be delinquent for they were delinquent hear the word of the lord o house of jacob b he who trusts in his own righteousness does not refuse to have many listeners rather…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:991…could something of this kind come from wood and stone hear me o house of jacob and all the remnant of israel who are carried from the womb and instructed from infancy even unto old age…
OrigenesPG 16:2303…commit injustice evils shall come upon them says the lord hear the word of the lord o house of jacob and all the families of the house of israel thus says the lord what injustice have…
5Jer 2:5
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:765B…ays to them themselves, My people, what have I done to you, or what have I wronged you? (Mich. 6:3)? And Jeremiah, What fault did your fathers find in me? (Jer. 2:5)? He does not do this only according to…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:449…n" (Job 38. 3; 40. 2). And he reproaches the Jews with this, saying: "What wrong did your fathers find in me, that your rulers have acted wickedly toward me?" (Jer. 2. 5). He does this not wishing to render th…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:641D…re he says, What could I have done to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? (Isa. 5. 4). And elsewhere, What unrighteousness have your fathers found in me? (Jer. 2. 5)? And again, My people, what have I don…
OrigenesPG 16:2303…families of the house of israel thus says the lord what injustice have your fathers found in me that they went far from me and walked after vain things and became vain and they did not…
6Jer 2:6
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1011C…s of God, that He Himself led Israel in the desert: And you did not say, where is the Lord who brought us out of the land of Egypt, who led us in the desert (Jerem. II, 6)? Isaiah says that the Holy Spirit was…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1323…which shall go before us for as for this moses the man that brought us up out of the land of egypt we know not what is become of him then when they had taken the…
8Jer 2:8
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:127…law did not believe in me and the shepherds behaved impiously toward me and the prophets prophesied by baal and again…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:841…shepherds that scatter and destroy the sheep of my pasture and again the priests said not where is the lord and they that handled the law knew me not and the shepherds dealt wickedly against me…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2571…we read concerning them in this way thy priests have not said where is the lord and they that hold the law knew me not and the shepherds have acted impiously against me they did not…
Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:593…handle my law did not know me and the shepherds committed impiety against me and the prophets prophesied by baal and walked after things that do not profit regarding b whom it is possible to see…
OrigenesPG 16:2303…the law were not instructed about me and the shepherds acted wickedly against me and the prophets prophesied by baal and walked after things that do not profit therefore i will yet contend in judgment against…
9Jer 2:9
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:241C…is a judgment for God against his people, and he will dispute with his people (Mic. 6. 2). And again: He shall plead against you, and against your fathers (Jer. 2. 9). And in many places of the Scriptures…
10Jer 2:10
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:197…a goodness and tolerance he says pass over the isles of chittim and send into kedar and see if therefore he had not wished to be long suffering he would…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:375…in life for he says pass over to the isles of kittim and see and send unto kedar and consider diligently if there be any such things if nations have changed their gods and they are…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:875B…ve been done; whether the nations will change their gods, and they are no gods. But you have changed your glory for that from which you will derive no profit" (Jer. 2:10-11). He did not say, "You have changed you…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:263D…d to do this with the Jews, saying: "Go to the isles of the Kittim and send to Kedar, and learn if the nations have changed their gods, and they are not gods" (Jer. II, 10, 11). Nay, He often sends [men] even to…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1077…chettiim and see and send unto kedar and consider diligently if there has been such a thing if the gentiles change their gods and they…
Philo of CarpasiaPG 40:45C…Pass over to the isles of Cethim and see; and send to Cedar and consider diligently if such things have been done, if the nations have changed their gods" (Jerem. II, 10). Because she who makes the confession…
11Jer 2:11
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:15…see in kedar send and know if the nations will change their gods but my people have changed their glory from which it will profit them nothing he teaches that the law is not hard and…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:677D…ildish and barbaric dialect, much more does God. And He upbraids them condescendingly through the prophet, saying: “Will the nations change their gods?” (Jer. 2:11). And everywhere in the Scriptures ther…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:63…been done if nations will change their gods and these are not gods but my people have changed their glory from which they shall not profit the heaven was astonished at this and the earth shuddered…
Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:593…been done whether nations have changed their gods which otherwise are not gods but my people have changed their glory for that from which they will derive no profit what then shall he threaten regarding those…
12Jer 2:12
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:331A…Satisfacere hæc quidem et horrorem incutere possunt, si quis circa ea illud propheticum proferat: Obstupuit cœlum super hoc, et exhorruit terra vehementer (Jerem. II, 12); itemque: Stupor atque horrenda facta…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1065B…gs and say: How has the faithful city Zion become a harlot? (Is. 1. 21). The heaven was astonished at this, and the earth shuddered greatly, says the Lord (Jer. 2. 12). But pray, honored and holy Fathers,…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:815…t this, and be horribly afraid, be very desolate, saith the Lord. For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters" (Jer. 2. 12, 13). The divine discourse, defining th…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:251C…ves to mourn and deplore together with the most grievous pain the evils which happen commonly: "The heaven was stupefied, and the earth shuddered exceedingly" (Jer. 2:12). "The vine shall mourn" (Isa. 24:7). A…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:607B…Lord: The heaven was astonished at this, and the earth shuddered, because my people have done two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living water" (Jer. II, 12, 13). Do you see God as the fountain of…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:417B…he impossible. But even if you should ask these things boldly, that divine utterance will answer through the wondrous Jeremiah: “The heaven shuddered at this” (Jer. 2:12). For heaven indeed shudders when i…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:545…ant, and the earth is also indignant, as Jeremiah says: Heaven was astonished at this, and the earth shuddered, because the people have done two evil things (Jer 2.12, 13). Do you see how heaven and earth s…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1137B…for my people have done two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living water, and have digged to themselves broken cisterns, that can hold no water” (Jer. II, 12, 13). Since, therefore, the God of…
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:1033B…f they themselves were immune to sin, they judge and condemn others. Heaven indeed on this account has been struck with amazement, and the earth has shuddered (Jer. II, 12); yet they are not led by such stupor t…
13Jer 2:13
Barnabas 1st c.PG 2:757…at this because this people has done two great and evil things they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have hewn out for themselves broken cisterns is the rock of my holy mountain…
Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:89…d acting in a womanish way two evils my people have done they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have dug for themselves broken cisterns…
Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:343…at this and the earth shuddered the more for this people hath committed two evils they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have hewn out for themselves broken cisterns which will not be…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:117…he was ambitious to stand at the source so that the text they have forsaken me the fountain of living water might not apply to us and it shall be that the maiden to whom i…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:707…been given rivers proceed from their belly and god the father says they have forsaken me the fountain of living water from which fountain indeed those rivers proceed therefore the tabernacles of israel inundated by these…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1271…the place of god as being receptive to the divine spirit you have forsaken me the fountain of living water it is good also that the foundations of the inhabited world should be revealed so that…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:115…but god threatens those who drink from pits through the prophet saying they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and they have hewed them out broken cisterns pits furthermore those who anxiously busy themselves…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:713B…n observes (tom. XII in Matt., num. 9), says through Jeremiah: "As I live" (Jer. XXII, 24); and again: "They have forsaken me, the fountain of living water" (Jer. II, 13). And through Malachi (tom. I in Joan.…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:49…wisdom and life and is called god as he says through jeremiah they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and again a glorious throne is exalted our sanctification the expectation of israel o lord…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:573C…m are sufficient and adequate. The Father, therefore, is called both fountain and light: “For me,” he says, “they have forsaken, the fountain of living water” (Jer. 2:13). And again in Baruch: “What is it, O I…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:999A…My people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water" (Jer. II, 13). And when the seraphim glorify God, sa…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1033…they having forsaken the only fountain of living water hewed them out broken cisterns that can hold no water as is written by the prophet jeremiah so these men fighting against the one and ecumenical c…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1213…god are a fountain hearing the son because this people hath done two evils they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have hewed them out broken cisterns that can hold no water a…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1215…the river of god was filled with waters and the lord says they have forsaken me the fountain of living water therefore with god and the lamb he is of the same throne the life of…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:37…holy spirit then the holy spirit is god for the prophet says they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have hewn for themselves broken cisterns which will not be able to contain water…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:509…from the father and i come and through jeremiah the father says they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have hewed them out broken cisterns that can hold no water was the fountain…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1199B…people have committed two evils: they have forsaken Me, the fountain of living water, and have hewn out for themselves broken cisterns that cannot hold water» (Jer. 2:13). And the Apostle says: «He who supplie…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:143…meek and they are accused of the same thing by jeremiah for they have forsaken me the fountain of living water but according to the quantity of the desertion each one stores up for himself the…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:563…savior but if the people are rebuked for idolatry with these words they have forsaken me the fountain of living water surely he who believes in god and through the faith which is in him waters…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:247…eternal life but rather drawing upon themselves that oracle of the prophet they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have dug for themselves broken cisterns that cannot hold water when one ought to…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:1059C…e person of God in such men. "They have forsaken me," he says, "the fountain of living water, and have hewn them out cisterns, broken that can hold no water." (Jerem. II, 13). Thus we are taught by this saying…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:553…earth shuddered at this for my people have done two evil things they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have dug for themselves broken cisterns that cannot hold water d the prophet explains…
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1357…with a unified voice ver the divine fountain is the father saying they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and the savior concerning whom it has been said to someone thou hast forsaken the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:743A…re; for just as it is written: God is a Spirit; so it is also written: Our God is a consuming fire (Heb. XII, 29); and again: A fountain of living water (Jer. II, 13). And God will not merely be a spir…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:815…at this and be horribly afraid be very desolate saith the lord for my people have committed two evils they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters jer the divine discourse defining the father as…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:609…again: My people have done two evils: they have forsaken me the fountain of living water, and have hewn out cisterns that are broken, which cannot hold water (Jer. 2:13). Do you see disobedience and forsaking…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:607…astonished at this and the earth shuddered because my people have done two evils they have forsaken me the fountain of living water jer ii do you see god as the fountain of water and the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:689A…he draws living waters from the things of God as if from a living fountain, according to what was said: They have forsaken me, the fountain of living water (Jer. 2: 13); and again, Drink water from the foun…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:413B…, accusing them, said: "My people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns" (Jer. 2:13). Then he also brings forward this as a…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:769D…her is a fountain: "For with thee is the fountain of life" (Ps. 35: 10). The Son is also a fountain: "For they have forsaken me, the fountain of living water" (Jer. 2: 13). If the Holy Spirit were not also a fo…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:763…one who accuses of one who laments not of one who insults they have forsaken me the fountain of living water i do not say this out of friendship but for the sake of their own…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:421…was astonished at this and the earth shuddered exceedingly says the lord for my people have committed two evils they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have hewed out for themselves broken cisterns…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:63…exceedingly says the lord for my people have done two evil things they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and they have dug for themselves broken cisterns which will not be able to hold…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:199…lord because my people have committed two evils they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have hewed them out cisterns broken cisterns that…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:407…the earth trembled exceedingly saith the lord for my people have done two evils they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have hewn them out cisterns broken that cannot hold water for false…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:19…the heaven was astonished at this and shuddered exceedingly says the lord for my people have committed two evil things they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have hewn out for themselves broken…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:251…exceedingly says the lord because my people have done two evil things they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have hewed out for themselves broken cisterns which will not be able to hold…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:647…exceedingly saith the lord for my people have done two evil things they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have hewn out for themselves broken cisterns that cannot hold water for while other…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:49…and life is called and is god for through jeremiah he says they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and again a throne of glory exalted our sanctuary the expectation of israel the lord…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1117…the heaven was astonished at this and shuddered exceedingly says the lord for my people have committed two evils they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and they have hewn them out cisterns broken…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:1137…is very much afraid saith the lord for my people have done two evils they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have digged to themselves broken cisterns that can hold no water jer…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1123…of life for so also he calls himself through jeremiah the prophet they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have gone off and dug for themselves broken cisterns which cannot hold water c…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:507…let the earth hear the words from my mouth deut xxxii vers for my people have committed two evils they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have hewed them out broken cisterns that…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:989…also the god of all says through jeremiah my people have done two evils they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and they have dug for themselves broken cisterns which cannot hold water thus…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1607…jeremiah makes this same thing clear saying for my people have done two evils they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have digged for themselves broken cisterns which cannot hold water verse ephraim…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1923…thus says the god of all through jeremiah my people have done two evils they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and they have hewn for themselves broken cisterns which cannot contain water c…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1947…david and who this fountain is the lord himself teaches through jeremiah they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and in the holy gospels he says if anyone thirst let him come to me…
Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:1113C…LIII, 2): "He shall grow up as a tender plant." And flowers and roots (Isa. XI, 1): "A rod shall come out of the root of Jesse, and a flower, etc." Fountains (Jer. II, 13): "They have forsaken the fountain of l…
Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 4:45…which is to say illuminating without harm and jeremiah speaks of water they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and others speak of other things and the lord says rivers of living water shall…
Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 4:483…fontes item aquarum for with thee is the fountain of life et they have forsaken me the fountain of living water et qu cunque alia form consimilis rursus lucigenas b infert splendorum generationes ut who being…
Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 4:551…he has sinned this is from jeremiah as he explains further on for my people have committed two sins they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and so forth that demophilus thinks a huge…
Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 4:559B…s." Fountains of waters, according to the text: "With thee is the fountain of life" (Ps. XXXV, 10); and: "They have forsaken me, the fountain of living water" (Jer. II, 13), and all such things. "Brightness," on…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:401B…sent. The Hebrew interpreter translates the word adoleschēsai as "to play." He speaks similarly of the place and the land. 36 Ps. x, 17. 37 Isa. lxii, 5. 38 Jerem. ii, 13. NOTES. (55) Some say it is so called…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:431…this and shuddered exceedingly saith the lord for my people have done two evils they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have digged to themselves broken cisterns that can hold no water but…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:523…reason that jeremiah cries out as if in the person of god my people have committed two evils they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have hewed them out cisterns broken cisterns that…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2063…if the people are accused for their idolatry where it is written they have forsaken me the fountain of living water it is clear that whoever believes and is watered by divine doctrines draws water with…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2175…the sake of their tradition concerning whom it is said in jeremiah they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have hewed out for themselves c broken cisterns and because he signifies the foreign…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1645…god lest we be cast off by him who says through jeremiah they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and they walked after their own evil wills we must therefore be guardedly careful lest…
Moses bar Kepha c. 813-903PG 111:501…rebellion is proven by those words of god my people have done two evils they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have digged to themselves broken cisterns that can hold no water d…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:411…of life just as jeremiah also says elsewhere speaking in his person they have forsaken me the fountain of living water in thy light we shall see light here he delivers theology concerning the holy trinity…
Andronicus I Comnenus c. 1118–1185PG 133:843…hear what follows a little before and after my people have done two evils they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and they have dug for themselves cisterns broken cisterns and again i have…
John Bekkos, Patriarch of Constantinople c. 1225-1297PG 141:409…the earth shuddered because my people have done two c evil things they have forsaken me the fountain of living water do you see that god is the fountain of water and the holy spirit is…
John Bekkos, Patriarch of Constantinople c. 1225-1297PG 141:413…the earth shuddered exceedingly because my people have committed two evil deeds they have forsaken me the fountain of living water the divine word defining the father as the fountain of water introduced from the fountain…
John Bekkos, Patriarch of Constantinople c. 1225-1297PG 141:697…exceedingly says the lord because my people have committed two evil things they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have dug for themselves broken cisterns which shall not be able to hold water…
John Bekkos, Patriarch of Constantinople c. 1225-1297PG 141:699…those believing in him were about to receive for the prophet says they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have dug for themselves broken cisterns that cannot hold water b the same great…
George Metochites c. 1250–1328PG 141:1369B…ews. For just as they, having abandoned the only fount of living water, as the prophet Jeremiah writes, dug for themselves cisterns, which cannot hold water (Jerem. II, 13); so these men, having undertaken a fig…
John Kyparissiotes d. after 1378PG 152:843…in the bush says fire that is burning without harming jeremias says they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and solomon in the canticle of canticles thy name is as ointment poured out but…
John Kyparissiotes d. after 1378PG 152:877…psalms for with thee is the fountain of life and in jeremiah they have forsaken me the fountain of living water therefore god is called a fountain as a certain parent and the principle and cause…
Manuel Kalekas d. 1410PG 152:79B…n: My people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me, the fountain of living water, and have hewed them out broken cisterns, which cannot hold water (Jerem. ii, 13). And the Apostle says: He who bestows…
Gregory III Mammas, Patriarch of Constantinople c. 1400-1459PG 160:173B…with Thee is the fountain of life" (Ps. XXXV, 10). And again, another prophet says concerning the Jews: "They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living water" (Jerem. II, 13). Now, the Holy Spirit is called living…
Bessarion of Nicaea c. 1403-1472PG 161:401C…to the Father, “For with Thee is the fountain of life.” And again, another prophet says concerning the Jews: “They abandoned Me, the fountain of living water” (Jer. II, 13). Now, living water is the name given t…
Bessarion of Nicaea c. 1403-1472PG 161:445…fountain of life' and again another prophet says of the jews 'they have forsaken me the fountain of living water ' now the holy spirit is called living water and it is to be noted that…
Manuel of Corinth c. 1460–c. 1530PG 140:491…of the holy spirit just as through the prophet the son says they have forsaken me the fountain of living water etc likewise cyril in the seventh sermon whose beginning is de humanatione unigeniti as if…
OrigenesPG 16:2305…shuddered vehemently and exceedingly says the lord for my people has done two evils they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have hewed out for themselves cisterns broken cisterns which cannot contain water…
Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:249…them that go down into the pit and in jeremiah he says they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have digged them broken pits that will not be able to hold water but…
Philo of CarpasiaPG 40:97…of gardens just as it is said in jeremiah rebuking the jews they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and with the sound of a stream from lebanon that is from the generations of…
Orsiesius of TabennaPG 40:885…me it is manifest that they have acted impiously against me because they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have digged to themselves broken cisterns that can hold no water and because they…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:777…exceedingly says the lord for my people have done two evil things they have forsaken me the fountain of living water and have digged for themselves broken cisterns which could not hold water your apostasy shall…
14Jer 2:14
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:507…of ever living water then by way of interrogation vers is jacob a servant is he a homeborn slave why is he become a prey the lions roared upon him truly everyone knew he says that…
15Jer 2:15
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:491…shed in the river, and the river baptized in the river. For Christ is the Fountain, as He Himself says: "They have abandoned me, the fountain of living water" (Jer. 2. 15). And the bride, which is the Church, t…
18Jer 2:18
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:281…that descent the jordan saying and now what is it to you in the way of egypt to drink the water of geon and of the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:479…of; then Gihon; this is the Nile. Gihon is its ancient name: this Jeremiah testifies, saying: What to thee and the way of Egypt, to drink the water of Gihon? (Jer. II, 18). Fix your mind here. Think of this as…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:763…to pass through unharmed vers and now what is it to thee in the way of egypt to drink the water of geon this is the charge that everyone brings and accuses you of that having…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:669…the four rivers and god himself taught this openly through jeremiah saying and now what hast thou to do with the way of egypt to drink the water of geon a they also named siloam geon…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1149…lead him down to gihon gihon as jeremiah says is the nile and now what hast thou to do with the way of egypt to drink the water of gihon they also called silo gihon either…
19Jer 2:19
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:283…ersuade or entice them, He allows them to be corrected by scourges, saying to them: Your apostasy shall correct you and your malice shall reprove you (Jer. 2:19). It would have been necessary for Him to be deemed worthy…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:631A…Finally, penury instructed him, and his own thoughts turned him; for it is written, Your defection shall instruct you, and your wickedness shall reprove you (Jer. II, 19). And having turned to himself, he said…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:627C…bitten by all, might return with greater zeal to where they have fallen from. For your apostasy will correct you, He says, and your wickedness will rebuke you (Jer. II, 19). Therefore, even the dereliction is a…
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:933…own wickedness shall reprove thee and thy apostasy shall rebuke thee know and see that it is an evil and bitter thing for thee that thou hast left me saith the lord i have planted a…
OrigenesPG 16:2305…of the rivers b your own wickedness shall correct you and know and see that it is an evil and bitter thing for you that you have forsaken me says the lord your god and i…
20Jer 2:20
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:845C…d not only did they not bear it, but they also crushed and broke it. “For from of old,” he says, “thou hast broken thy yoke, thou hast torn asunder thy bonds” (Jer. 2:20; cf. Ps. 2:3). Paul does not say these…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:15…or defection had divided them as well for they sacrificed to idols upon every high hill and under every leafy tree according to the voice of the prophet when therefore you hear the holy prophets naming…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:715…they built for themselves it says high places and pillars and groves upon every high hill and under every leafy tree and there was a confederacy in the land he put confederacy in place of defection…
21Jer 2:21
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:451C…of us is planted like a vine in a rich place; and: "Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt" (Ps. lxxix, 9). "Yet I have planted thee a fruitful vine, all true" (Jerem. ii, 21). He comes, He seeks how He might h…
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1495…said to the people i planted thee a fruitful vineyard all true how then art thou turned into the bitterness of a strange vine you see then that in the prophets the jewish people is called…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:347A…. For I planted you a fruitful vine, all true; how then have you turned into bitterness, a strange vine? (Jer. ii, 21). In a horn, in a fat place. He speak…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1135B…similar to this in Jeremiah, speaking in the person of God: "I planted a fruitful vineyard, all true; how then have you turned into bitterness, O alien vine?" [Jer. ii, 21]. INTERROGATIO LXXVI. Is it approp…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:671B…nd vineyards also are planted—the Churches, that is to say, everywhere upon the earth, according to that word: “I have planted thee a fruitful vine, all true” (Jer. 2:21), and, “A vine was made for my beloved…
Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:383A…For we sin of our own choice, the prophet says clearly: I planted thee a vine, wholly true; how art thou turned into bitterness, O alien vine? ⟦Jerem. II, 21⟧ The planting is good, the fruit is evi…
22Jer 2:22
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1977C…ndeed the blessed Jeremias says: « If thou shalt wash thee with nitre, and multiply to thyself the herb, thou art stained in thine iniquities, says the Lord » (Jerem. II, 22). For that one had the legal herb, not…
24Jer 2:24
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:689B…rs of the desert; not of a living river, but of a desert, just as the blessed Jeremiah said to Jerusalem: She widened her ways unto the waters of the desert (Jer. 2: 24). And to interpret what he says, he add…
OrigenesPG 16:2305…has drawn the wind she is delivered who shall turn her all that seek her will not weary themselves in her humiliation they will find her withhold your foot from a rough way and your throat…
26Jer 2:26
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:773…shall the sons of israel themselves be ashamed and their kings and their princes and their priests and their prophets b since this often troubles us more than the punishments do he also sets this down…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:423…shall the children of israel be ashamed they and their kings and their princes and their priests and their prophets saying to wood you are my father and to stone you have begotten me and they…
OrigenesPG 16:2305…shall the children of israel be ashamed they and their kings and their princes and their priests and their prophets they said to the wood you are my father and to the stone you have brought…
OrigenesPG 16:2355…done so to provoke me to anger they and their kings and their princes and their priests and their prophets and the men of judah and the inhabitants of jerusalem and they turned to me the…
27Jer 2:27
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:605A…e faith of the Canaanite woman; let them be called sons of stones and wood, who say to the stone, 'You are my father,' and to the wood, 'You have begotten me' (Jer. 2:27). Nay, I believe that even the stones d…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:399C…ther than the Creator, and who foolishly say to the wood: "You are my father," and to the stone: "You have begotten me," according to the words of the prophet (Jer. ii, 27). Yet to those who have already bel…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:423…me and not their faces and in the time of their evils they will say arise and save us and where are your gods which you have made for yourself will they arise and save you…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:897…the voice of jeremiah saying and in the time of their evils they will say arise and save us and where are thy gods which thou hast made for thyself if they arise shall they save…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1267…is said therefore concerning them and in the time of their evils they will say arise and save us and where are your gods which you made for yourself if they will rise up and save…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:667…jeremiah concerning those from israel and in the time of their afflictions they will say arise and save us and where are thy gods which thou hast made for thyself let them arise and save thee…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:513…away as from an enemy and in the time of their troubles they will say arise and save us this is a sign of the utmost final impudence to be sick with ingratitude while enjoying good…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2389…through the voice of jeremiah saying in the time of their evils they will say arise and save us and where are your gods which you made for yourself shall they arise and save you in…
George Kedrenos fl. 11th c.PG 121:431…begotten me” [Jer. 2:27], did the wretch not shudder and become…
OrigenesPG 16:2305…me and not their faces and in the time of their evils they will say arise and save us and where are your gods which you made for yourself let them arise and deliver you in…
Germanus I of ConstantinoplePG 98:169C…d impiety: the chief mark of which is to say to the stone, "You are my father," and to the wood, "You have begotten me," according to the voice of the prophet (Jerem. ii, 27); and not to look up into the heaven, a…
28Jer 2:28
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:691D…accuse them thus, saying: According to the number of thy cities were thy gods, O Juda, and a wickedness thou didst make of the streets of Jerusalem to Baal (Jer. 2:28 and 11:13). Six hundred times then they…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:773…understanding dost thou see that it comes from other human sins that according to the number of thy cities were thy gods o judah again another reproach that they are the makers of their gods for…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:83…whole land and thus it is said by the voice of jeremiah according to the number of thy cities were thy gods o judah and according to the number of the streets of jerusalem ye set…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:897…gods which thou hast made for thyself if they arise shall they save thee in the time of thy affliction therefore i have reproached you frequently you who are of the blood of israel and you…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:667…thy gods which thou hast made for thyself let them arise and save thee in the time of thy affliction but how could they save others they who would easily suffer whatever any one might choose…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:573…the gods whom they worship whose multitude they also recount vers because according to the number of thy cities were thy gods o judah and according to the number of the ways of jerusalem ye have…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:737…were so many altars they raised up and elsewhere he says that according to the number of thy cities o israel were thy gods and justly shall their multitude be diminished juxta bona terr su dificavit…
OrigenesPG 16:2321…and they shall not save them in the time of their misfortune for according to the number of thy cities were thy gods o judah and according to the number of the streets of jerusalem you…
30Jer 2:30
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:787A…ven after punishments, some persist in sin, the prophetic word says through Jeremiah: "In vain have I struck your children; they have not received correction" (Jer. 2:30). It is likely that there, too, the chi…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:321…Lord, Your eyes are looking for faith. You have stricken them, but they have not grieved. You have consumed them, but they have refused to return.” Jeremiah 2:30.— “In vain have I stricken your children; they have not rec…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:427…for god says through jeremiah the prophet to the stiff necked israel in vain have i smitten your children you have not received discipline the sword has devoured your prophets like a destroying lion and you…
31Jer 2:31
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:305B…t because He had first exhibited His own works, He demanded theirs in return, saying: "Have I become a wilderness to the house of Israel, or a deserted land?" (Jer. 2.31). What he says is this: Have I become u…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:825…ined), concerning holy orders 551 a. m. Cheilidones (swallows) of the wandering beggars 402 init. not. Chersousthai (to be made barren), properly 513 init. Jerem. ii. 31. Prov. xxiv. 31. Metaphorically 452 ini…
OrigenesPG 16:2305…your prophets as a destroying lion and you feared not d hear the word of the lord have i been a wilderness to israel or a deserted land for my people have said we will not…
32Jer 2:32
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:937…a bride forget her ornaments or a virgin her breast band but my people have forgotten me days without number b therefore forgetfulness may often denote apostasy whereas memory is the steadfastness of faith the stability…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:37C…ldhood to take care of their breasts. Therefore, also through Jeremiah the prophet, God says: "Will a virgin forget her ornament, or a bride her breast-band?" ⟦Jer. II, 32⟧ Virgins take care of these things, wis…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1155…y soul would not be with them." (Isa. lxvi, 24): "Their worm shall not die, and their fire shall not be quenched; and they shall be a spectacle to all flesh." (Jer. ii, 32): "Will a bride forget her ornament, or…
OrigenesPG 16:2305…ornaments or a virgin the attire which is upon her breast but my people have forgotten me days without number why do you further devise good in your ways to seek love it has not happened…
Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:415A…-dred." Jerem. II, 32. Vers. 5, stēthē (breasts). The breas…
34Jer 2:34
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1397C…v, 20. — "Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put light for darkness, and darkness for light; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter." Jerem. ii, 34. — "In your hands was found the blood o…
OrigenesPG 16:2305…so as to defile your ways and in your skirts have been found the blood of the souls of the innocent poor i found them not in excavations but upon every oak and you said i…
36Jer 2:36
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:777…for indeed this is wont to provoke us also d and thou shalt be ashamed of egypt as thou wast ashamed of assur either because those were acting iniquitously or because they proved to be inferior…