Where the Fathers quote Psalms 113

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Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1349…down of the same the lord s name is to be praised the lord is high above all nations and his glory above the heavens and when did the word attain its end if not after… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1153…unto the setting the name of the lord is to be praised the lord is high above all nations b his glory is above the heavens a vers and verses one vers and in codex it… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:119…should be understood as something of a newer meaning for the expression the lord is high above all nations ps cxii and i will exalt thee o lord ps xxix and praiseworthy and superexalted unto the… Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 36:105A…“The heavens declare the glory of God” (Psal. xviii, 1). And again, a sword receives a command, and mountains and hills are asked the reason for their leaping (Psal. cxiii, 4). We do not cite these, even if they ha… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:207B…r hands, saying: The rivers shall clap their hands for the same (Ps. XCVII, 8). Esaias also introduces trees doing this, [and the mountains and hills] leaping (Ps. CXIII, 4): not that we should understand that th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:301…as he also said here blessed be the name of the lord the lord is high above all nations do you see again the nations receiving his worship and not simply one and two and three… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:67C…hem (for what could a mute log do?), nor, indeed, by the calves devising any way of helping them. For it was "gold, the work of men's hands," as it is written (Ps. CXIII, 4). Thus are the ways blocked, not by… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1785…offering b the spiritual melody proclaims in harmony with these things verse the lord is high above all nations and his glory above the heavens for all the nations have learned that he is the most… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:775B…p shining in a dark place. V. 20. "They are black." The worshipers of idols are like the idols; for it is written: "Let those who make them become like them" (Ps. CXIII, 4). Everyone who is agitated by demons ha… Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:1093B…t weary yourself or me; but rather be persuaded, and let us both worship the living and true God. For the idols which you now worship are works of men's hands (Ps. cxiii, 4), void of breath and deaf, bringing not… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1103…voice of the evangelical preaching that would reach the whole world vers the lord is high above all nations the lord shall be high among the nations not that he then becomes high but because he… Germanus II of Constantinople d. c. 1240PG 140:667B…this image and inscription?" and that the similitude of Caesar expressed upon the coin was an image, and not an idol. But you object: Scripture testifies that ⟦Ps. cxiii, 4⟧ "The idols of the nations are silver a… Germanus II of Constantinople d. c. 1240PG 140:669C…use they struggled for the glory of Christ even to the end. Again, therefore, I ask you: Who is it that says, "The idols of the nations are silver and gold," (Ps. CXIII, 4) and what follows? David, you will cert… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1575…be praised not in palestine alone for he foretells the universal proclamation the lord is high above all nations and his glory above the heavens of the nations who think high thoughts and hold dogmas about…

5Ps 113:5

Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1349…the hymn delivered to all through these present words was fulfilled ver who is like unto the lord our god who dwelleth on high and beholdeth the things that are lowly in heaven and in earth… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:301…and then you shall know how his glory is in the heavens who is like unto the lord our god who dwelleth on high and looketh upon the lowly things does it not seem a great… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:597D…yed, and blocked the Jordan’s currents, and what is written was fulfilled: "What is it to you, O sea, that you fled, and you, O Jordan, that you turned back?" (Ps. 113:5). Elijah the charioteer prayed, and he… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:725B…ed the water backward, as the Psalmist bears witness, saying: What aileth thee, O sea, that thou fleddest? and thou, Jordan, that thou wast turned backward? (Ps. 113:5). And the "backward" were the sources.… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:1249…. I, 653, 1568. 102, 16. I, 655. 102, 20. I, 1577. II, 686. 102, 22. III, 649, 1179. 103, 1. III, 216, 1316. 103, 2. III, 1516. IV, 394. 103, 3. II, 1141. Lege Ps. 113, 5. 103, 3. IV, 391. 103, 4. I, 11. II, 91… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 115:889…avens" (Matt. xi, 28; v, 12). Having said this, and having lifted his hands to heaven, he said: "Lord, who dwellest in the heights, and lookest upon the lowly (Ps. cxiii, 5, 6), and abidest unto the ages, look up… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1103…birth praised god and said glory to god in the highest vers who is like unto the lord our god these things were said by the prophet in order to carp at those false gods who… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1575…of the nations who think high thoughts and hold dogmas about him who is like unto the lord our god this is directed against the mockery of the falsely named gods who dwells on high this…

6Ps 113:6

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:415…at the things that are on earth but who has searched out the things that are in heaven who would deny that it is impossible for man to search out the things that are in heaven… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1769…mouth for jesus made peace through the blood of his cross with the things that are in heaven and the things that are on earth destroying all war and tumult for soon at his descent and… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:527…find with labor what is in our hands but who shall investigate the things that are in heaven and who has known thy counsel o god unless thou hast given wisdom c from the apostle o…

7Ps 113:7

Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:783B…o not cease to intercede for my miserable life, lest, becoming immersed in the phantasms of this life, I forget God, who raises up the poor from the earth (Ps. CXIII, 7), and, puffed up by some pride, I fall… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:189D…again coarse; therefore in many places it says: He who looks upon the earth, and makes it tremble (Ps. CIII, 32). And again: From his face the earth was moved (Ps. CXIII, 7). But this too is coarse. Hear that whi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:725B…u fleddest? and thou, Jordan, that thou wast turned backward? To these things the creation answers, saying: At the presence of the Lord the earth was moved (Ps. 113:7). The presence of the Lord was the form… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:1131D…the nations as well, and the spiritual resurrection of those who were thenceforth made alive; just as it had been said: "Raising up the needy from the earth" (Psal. CXIII, 7). Indeed, the person of the apostles is… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 82:37…lord maketh poor and maketh rich he bringeth low and lifteth up he raiseth up the poor out of the dust and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill to set them among princes of the… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 103:773C…en. The divine David proclaims the first earthquake with these words: "The earth was moved at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob" (Psal. CXIII, 7). For he adds: "The idols of the nation… Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:399B…rinted books, stenōmenē hē theotēs. Al. eidōlatreias. Verse 49, apo prosōpou Kuriou esaleuthē hē gē (from the presence of the Lord was the earth shaken). Ps. CXIII, 7. Verse 50, epage gar Tā eidōla. Ps. s…

8Ps 113:8

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:303…on the father s throne and raising the poor from the dunghill that he may set him with princes with the princes of his people the dunghill here signifies vileness and the sudden transformation that comes… Severian of Gabala 4th–5th c.PG 65:27B…ld admire for his singular deformity. The prophetic curse is fulfilled in them: Let them that make them become like unto them; and all such as trust in them (Ps. CXIII, 8). And the Christians see this, the Chri… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1785…needy from the earth and lifting the poor out of the dunghill that he may set him with princes… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1105…the power of god who easily changes whatever he wills a ver that he may set him with princes even with the princes of his people he does not only make him rich and glorious but…

9Ps 113:9

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:453…they labor in vain that build it ps cxxvi and again who maketh the barren woman to keep house and to be a joyful mother of children ps cxii for this reason he also shakes the… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1105…as he changes not only things simply but also natures b ver he maketh the barren woman to keep house and to be a joyful mother of children making the barren woman to dwell in a… Nicephorus Gregoras c. 1295–1360PG 148:1423A…ded the earth with wisdom, and prepared the heavens in prudence’ (Prov. iii, 19). Thus in the Psalms it is said: ‘He hath done all things whatsoever He would’ (Ps. cxiii, 9). But if the wisdom and prudence of God… AnonymousPG 106:1179…to recall elcana and anna and david singing in the psalm who maketh the barren woman to keep house and to be a joyful mother of children ps cxii therefore for this reason he receives punishment…

11Ps 113:11

Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:449C…will and choice, as David sings in the hundred and thirteenth psalm thus: "But our God is in heaven, and on earth all things whatsoever He willed, He did" (Ps. CXIII, 11); and in the hundred and tenth psalm: "… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:891B…authority and as Lord, They act and speak. Concerning the Son, for instance, David says: "Our God is in heaven and on earth; all that He willed, He has done" (Ps. CXIII, 11). And Isaiah: "Mighty, Potentate" (Isa.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:337B…, "Speak with a word," but what was much greater, "Only will it," which the Prophet says concerning the Father, that "Everything whatsoever He willed, He did" (Ps. CXIII, 11). But that man also was praised. For wh… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:89C…d some other to create, but calls those things which are not; and here, the command is the will itself. “For all things, he says, whatever he willed, God did” (Psal. cxiii, 11). If indeed he also used some voice, it… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:183A…, so is the power of creating for Him. And indicating this, the Prophet said: "Our God is in heaven and on earth; he has done all things whatsoever he willed" [Ps. 113:11, LXX]. Do you not bury yourself in the… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:381B…own will were not sufficient to establish those things which He deems fitting? And yet the Scriptures say: "He hath done all things whatsoever He has willed" (Ps. CXIII, 11), and, "Who hath resisted His will?" (R…

12Ps 113:12

John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1277B…sacrifices to other gods shall be utterly destroyed.› Deut. VII, 26. — ‹You shall not bring an abomination into your house, lest you be an anathema like it.› Psal. CXIII, 12. — ‹The idols of the nations are silver…

13Ps 113:13

Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:771B…this first imposition of hands made upon the people by Aaron: for that true Aaron blesses all, priests and peoples, the small with the great, as it is written (Ps. cxiii. 13), with hands almost imposed: and his im… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 138:1067A…e son of a beast of burden" [Zech. 9:9]. For, He says, "Having a mouth they shall not speak, having eyes they shall not see, having ears they shall not hear," [Ps. 113:13-14] because a veil of the law and of ignor…

14Ps 113:14

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:441…we? In exultation. The emperors are with us; the princes are with us. What shall I say? What shall I speak? "May the Lord add unto you and unto your children" (Ps. 113:14), and may your eagerness catch them lik… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:441…own conscience. But where are we? In great exultation we glorify God. What shall I say? What shall I speak? "May the Lord add unto you and unto your children" (Ps. 113:14): and may the Lord lift up his countena…

15Ps 113:15

Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:1047A…to pray and say: "And let the brightness of the Lord our God be upon us" (Ps. lxxxix, 17); and again, "Blessed are you of the Lord, who made heaven and earth" (Ps. cxiii, 15). And that God does not require ina… Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:1257B…to God. 441. He censures the sloth of the Persians, which makes them no less impious than vile. Furthermore, in these final verses he seems to intend that of Psalm 113, 15: They have hands, and will not feel; f…

16Ps 113:16

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:107A…, the designation "heaven" signifies the intellectual essence, in which one ought most especially to seek God. For the heaven of heavens belongs to the Lord [Ps. CXIII, 16]. From this, by condescension, He l… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:189A…him, ye heavens of heavens, and the water that is above the heavens" (Ps. CXLVIII, 4). Elsewhere, too, it is said: "The heaven of heaven belongs to the Lord" (Ps. CXIII, 16). The firmament is also called heaven,… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:119C…magnificence of the invisible Godhead "height." And he who says, "The heaven of heavens is the Lord's, but the earth He hath given to the children of men" (Ps. cxiii, 16), does not assign heaven to God as a pl… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:67…cœli in universali resurrectione. Nam cœlum primum est quasi cœlum cœli. Etenim non abs re canit David: « Cœlum cœli Domino, et terram dedit filiis hominum » (Ps. CXIII, 16). Quantum autem primum cœlum remotum es… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:83A…e said "the heavens of heavens." For he himself says elsewhere again: "The heaven of heaven is the Lord's, but the earth hath he given to the children of men" (Ps. CXIII, 16); naming the first heaven—which is cons… Leo Choerosphactes c. 845 - c. 917PG 106:1017A…and the waters shall flow" (Ps. CXLVII, 18). And: "The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof" (Ps. XXIII, 1). And: "The heaven of heaven is the Lord's" (Ps. CXIII, 16). Some, however, understand this of the… Leo Choerosphactes c. 845 - c. 917PG 106:1019…, and the waters shall flow [ibid.]. And, The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof [Ps. XXIII, 1]; and, The heaven of heaven belongs to the Lord [Ps. CXIII, 16]. Some understand this as the Holy Spir…

17Ps 113:17

Diodore of Tarsus d. c. 394PG 33:1691…. They emerged, 212. This also was predicted, 212. That the dead might be freed, Christ willed to be buried in the earth, 99. How that Psalm CXIII, 17 is to be understood: The dead shall not… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1355A…tc. Ps. cx, 10. — «His praise abideth for ever and ever.» Ps. cxii, 1. — «Praise the Lord, ye children, praise the name of the Lord. Blessed be the name,» etc. Ps. cxiii, 17. — «The dead shall not praise Thee, O L… Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:681B…aliquam aut memoriam Dei habere; idcirco alibi dicit, Quoniam non est in morte qui memor sit tui (Psal. VI, 6); et alio loco, Non mortui laudabunt te, Domine (Psal. CXIII, 17). Et omnino frequentem in Veteri Testam…

20Ps 113:20

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:335B…, and operating is another. Therefore, willing is not sufficient for the operation. How then says the Scripture, "All things whatsoever He willed, He did" (Ps. CXIII, 20)? And again the leper says to Christ, "… Gregory Akindynos c. 1300–1348PG 151:1233A…understood moves the will, and by this it is necessary for God to will. With this the words in the Psalms also harmonize: “Everything that He willed, He did” (Ps. CXIII, 20); and in the Epistle to the Romans: “Bu…

24Ps 113:24

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:313A…32. 6). He blesses you with that word, with Him who is so powerful. "The heaven of heaven belongs to the Lord, but the earth He has given to the sons of men" (Ps. 113. 24). What are you saying? Did He choose he… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:91D…this heaven is a roof for us and the earth is a floor, so the heaven that we see has as its roof the heaven which lies above it. a Gen. 1, 6. b ibid. 7, 8. c Psal. cxiii, 24.…

25Ps 113:25

Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:813B…she lives" (I Tim. V, 6). And: "Let the dead bury their own dead" (Luc. IX, 60). "For the dead shall not praise thee, O Lord, but we who live will bless thee" (Ps. CXIII, 25). III. For just as the sun, when i…

45Ps 113:45

Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1091D… [it matters], but meletēsei [it will meditate], in which passages the Hebrew word hagah signifies not only "to meditate," but also "to mutter": and so in Psalm 113, 45, it is translated phōnein, ou phōnēs…

157Ps 113:157

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1707…On Psalm CV 1563 On Psalm CVI 1566 On Psalm CVII 1567 On Psalm CVIII 1567 On Psalm CIX 1570 On Psalm CX 1570 On Psalm CXI 1570 On Psalm CXII 1571 On Psalm CXIII 1571 On Psalm CXIV 1571 On Psalm CXV 1575 On Psalm CXVI 1579 On…

178Ps 113:178

Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:2003…07 on Psalm CV, 1721 on Psalm CVI, 1735 on Psalm CVII, 1749 on Psalm CVIII, 1753 on Psalm CIX, 1765 on Psalm CX, 1773 on Psalm CXI, 1779 on Psalm CXII, 1783 on Psalm CXIII, 1789 on Psalm CXIV, 1795 on Psalm CXV, 1801…