Where the Fathers quote Psalms 138

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Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:372expounds v.15“ουκ εκρυβη το οστουν μου απο σου ο εποιησας εν κρυφη και η υποστασις μου εν τοις κατωτατοις της γης·”330. On «My bone was not hid» Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:373expounds v.16“το ακατεργαστον μου ειδον οι οφθαλμοι σου και επι το βιβλιον σου παντες γραφησονται· ημερας πλασθησονται και ουθεις εν αυτοις.”331. Meaning of «Thine eyes did see my unformed substance» John IV the Faster d. 595PG 88:1919B…st myself my iniquity to the Lord, and you forgave the ungodliness of my heart" (Ps. xxxi, 5). And again: "I will confess to you, O Lord, with my whole heart" (Ps. cxxxviii, 1). And again: "For the thought of man sh… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:601…cked, entered the monastery; and they found Gregory with three other monks chanting the midnight prayers, the verse: "O Lord, you have tested me and known me" ⟦Ps. CXXXVIII, 1⟧. And having prayed with the proper res… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:37…in the sight of the angels i will sing to thee vers i will worship toward thy holy temple he promises to worship toward holy temple denoting the church or the heavenly jerusalem of which the… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:529…your strength b and before the angels will i sing to thee i will worship toward thy holy temple as if the angels were present and always beholding his victory achieved through the help of god… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1277…thee a because thou hast heard all the words of my mouth i will worship toward thy holy temple and i will confess in thy name upon thy mercy and thy truth because thou hast magnified… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:407…another however for thou hast magnified thy holy name above all says for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy names another thy utterance in what day soever i shall invoke thee quickly hear me… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1929…shall we also upon earth offer thee our spiritual melody c ver i will worship toward thy holy temple and will confess to thy name for thy mercy and thy truth the temple consecrated to thy… OrigenesPG 16:587…will bow myself in thy temple of holiness in thy fear jerome i will worship toward thy holy temple in thy fear because of my enemies jerome id direct to my faces thy way jerome direct… OrigenesPG 16:589…dwell near thee neither shall they remain he abhors another turns away i will worship toward thy holy temple in thy fear because of mine enemies direct before thee my way another before me thy way… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1505…work iniquity have not walked in his ways if he who walks in the ways of the lord must be admitted only to common prayers the one working iniquity must not be admitted as not walking… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1645…priests leading you shall serve in an orderly manner and let them sing in the ways of the lord for great is the glory of the lord the ways of the lord are the virtues leading… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:39…shall hear all the words of the mouth of god and that they shall sing in the ways of the lord these things moreover attained their fulfillment only after the evangelical preaching of our savior and… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:529…c and let them sing in the songs of the lord because great is the glory of the lord he described the songs of the lord which he foretells must be sung by all those of… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1277…they have heard all the words of thy mouth and let them sing in the ways of the lord thy ways o lord b because great is the glory of the lord because the lord is… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1121A…according to the text, "Thy hand destroyed nations"; or as the protecting and defensive power, as in, "Thou hast fashioned me, and hast laid thy hand upon me" (Ps. cxxxviii, 5). Therefore, here, "Put forth thy hand,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:171B…heir memory is weak; but to God all things are equally known, both old and new. For behold, He says, Thou hast known all things, the final and the ancient (Ps. 138:5). It does not matter whether one calls… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:409…kingdom this is the brightness and power of rule and let them sing in the ways of the lord another let them celebrate the ways of the lord if then in thy ways that is what… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1931…words and they enjoy the evangelical sermons b ver and let them sing in the ways of the lord for great is the glory of the lord he speaks of future things by way of a… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1249…those by david or songs might simply be the hymns of god for great is the glory of the lord the opinion held concerning god is great all who have perceived his benefits hold him to… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1605…the odes of the lord that is through the hymns composed unto the lord for great is the glory of the lord for the lord is high and looks upon the lowly high in his nature… OrigenesPG 16:1217…will multiply me in my soul with your power and let them sing in the ways of the lord another and let them sing of the ways of the lord another let them sing theodotion… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:965D…ements as from our own formation: if, however, each person wishes to look at himself prudently, as the prophet says: Thy knowledge is become wonderful to me (Ps. cxxxviii, 6); that is, while I gaze upon myself, I… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:217…have a clear view of the inscrutable wisdom of your Creator, so that you too may be able to say with the Prophet: "Your knowledge is become wonderful from me" (Ps. cxxxviii, 6). Pay attention, therefore, to your… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:843…onderful are Thy works" (Ps. 138:14); and again, "Thy knowledge is become wonderful from me; it is strengthened, I shall not be able to attain to it" (Ps. 138:6). But Paul, not stooping to an investigation of His very es… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:477…nowledge also is marvelous; therefore he was also saying: Thy knowledge is become wonderful from me; it is strengthened, I shall not be able to attain to it (Ps. 138:6). And his judgments are again unsearcha… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:559…d. I have seen myself, I say, and I have emulated [me], from myself I discovered the art of the Lord, as David says: Thy knowledge is become wonderful from me (Ps. CXXXVIII, 6). I saw myself, and praised the Artific… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:609B…the Creator’s wisdom, and praising the Maker, I cry out: "Thy knowledge is become wonderful from me; it is strengthened, I shall not be able to attain to it" (Ps. cxxxviii. 6). And these words suit us in the presen… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:623…it has been strengthened, I shall not be able to attain to it" (Ps. cxxxviii, 6). To Him be glory now and always, and u… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:953D…at are seen in us, since he could not attain to them, he openly confessed himself overcome, deeming such a confession sufficient for a worthy hymn of praise. ☛ Ps. CXXXVIII, 6.… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:187A…r of these things. For if the knowledge of God is glorified even in the case of humans, according to the text: Thy knowledge is become wonderful from me (Ps. CXXXVIII, 6); how much more shall the super-essenti… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:1005…splendor, so that it sees nothing else, according to that saying: "Thy knowledge is become wonderful from me; it is strengthened, and I cannot attain unto it" (Ps. CXXXVIII, 6). Marsilius Ficinus brings forward ano… Andrew of Crete c. 660–740PG 97:1087A…he Divine, it utters the Davidic words to the God of all: "Thy knowledge is become wonderful from me; it is strengthened, I shall not be able to attain to it" (Ps. cxxxviii, 6): as if it not only marveled at the hum… Andrew of Crete c. 660–740PG 97:1275C…sal. xvii, 12] Let David persuade you, O man, saying: “Thy knowledge has been made wonderful from me; it is made strong, I shall not be able to attain to it.” [Psal. cxxxviii, 6] And indeed, with good reason. For who… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:917B…more excellent which consists in the consideration of ourselves, or of our own composition, as the divine David says: "Your knowledge is too wonderful for me" (Ps. CXXXVIII, 6), that is, from my own structure. Moreo… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1079B…y investigate his mysteries. (Exod. xxxiii, 20) "The Lord said to Moses: Thou shalt not be able to see my face: for no man shall see my face, and live." (Ps. cxxxviii, 6) "Thy knowledge is become wonderful to… Meletius the Monk fl. 7th–9th c. (uncertain)PG 64:1081C…that we might have it ready to learn and to admire the master-craftsman God; and with the prophet we may cry out, "Thy knowledge is become wonderful from me" (Ps. CXXXVIII, 6). Designing to do this, let us call upo… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:177B…acity allotted to us. Of the same. "Thy knowledge," he says, "has become wonderful from me; it has been exalted, I shall not be able to attain to it" (Ps. CXXXVIII, 6). The Prophet, feeling dizzy at the… Michael Glycas c. 1125–after 1204PG 158:921A…confess our failure in these matters, and to say with the divine David: “Thy knowledge is become wonderful from me; it is strengthened, I cannot attain to it” (Ps. CXXXVIII, 6). For to the saints who have fallen asl… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:203B…nd earth than from our own constitution, at least for one who has prudently examined himself, as the Prophet says: Thy knowledge is become wonderful from me (Ps. cxxxviii, 6); that is, when I knew myself, I learne… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:539A…openly confess that the knowledge of God is inaccessible, when he says: "Thy knowledge is become wonderful from me; it is strengthened, I cannot attain to it" (Ps. cxxxviii, 6)? And Isaiah, when he was in the vi… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:39…lowly and is present as a protector in their afflictions vers if i walk in the midst of tribulation you will vivify me etc symmachus spoke more clearly if i walk in the midst of tribulation… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:591C…rd and the proper Spirit of the Father. And again, the Spirit of the Lord has filled the world. For so also David sings: "Whither shall I go from Thy Spirit?" (Ps. CXXXVIII, 7). And again it is written in Wisdom: "F… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:631A…outside of all things. For thus it is written: “The Spirit of the Lord has filled the world” (Sap. 1, 7). And David sings: “Where shall I go from Thy Spirit?” (Ps. cxxxviii, 7), as though He were not in a place, but… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:529…the calling of the nations and the ascent to the heights if i walk in the midst of trouble thou shalt quicken me similar is the saying you shall have tribulation in the world but take… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:1155A…e is no end to the greatness of the Son, nor to the greatness of the Spirit. For, "Where shall I go from Thy Spirit, or where shall I flee from Thy presence?" (Ps. CXXXVIII, 7). Yet of all created things there is bo… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:629A…had caught for his own will. Say, then, also you what the blessed David said: "Whither shall I go from thy spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy presence?" (Ps. CXXXVIII, 7). For such are the miracles the most be… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:77A…, therefore, cease from this untimely eagerness, and let us say, each one to God: "Whither shall I go from thy Spirit, or whither shall I flee from thy face?" (Ps. 138. 7). Let us imitate the philosophy of the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:789C…the body for heaven and the Spirit for earth, but that the Spirit is with us, and everywhere, and above; for "Whither," He says, "shall I go from Thy Spirit?" (Ps. 138: 7). And why do you marvel if the Spirit i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:409…to pass before they are finished before they come into action if i walk in the midst of affliction thou shalt quicken me he did not say thou shalt drive away the affliction but staying in… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:769D…the Son contains all things, the Holy Spirit contains all things; and David says: "Whither shall I go from thy spirit, or whither shall I flee from thy face?" (Ps. 138: 7). The Father is omnipotent, and says: "… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:267C…re, but by works. And that we cannot flee from Him, hear the prophet saying, "Whither shall I go from thy spirit? and whither shall I flee from thy presence?" (Ps. cxxxviii, 7). How, then, can we flee from God? In t… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1077B…, and regardeth the lowly, and knoweth the high things from afar." (Ps. cxxxvii, 6) "Where shall I go from thy spirit, and from thy face where shall I flee?" (Ps. cxxxviii, 7) "Hell and destruction are manifest be… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 116:387…looking on with a gentle gaze moving his tongue and joyfully singing though i walk in the midst of the shadow of death i will fear no evil for thou art with me o lord ps… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:861A…t there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me (Ps. CXXXVIII, 7-10). Since, therefore, he names the Sp… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1605…great matters from afar and even before they come to pass if i walk in the midst of trouble you will quicken me if i am hemmed in by the dangers of wild beasts you will… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:761C…alt renew the face of the earth" (Psal. CIII, 30); where is the Son? If he says: "Whither shall I go from thy Spirit, and whither shall I flee from thy face?" (Psal. CXXXVIII, 7); where is the Son? If he says: "Woe to… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:89B…ieves that God has filled all things; nor do they remember the prophet saying: If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I descend into hell, you are present (Ps. cxxxviii, 8), those who divide the "above" and "bel… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:309C…says, to Hades, thou art there. To heaven? But if I ascend into heaven, thou art there. But to the sea? And even there, he says, thy right hand shall hold me (Ps. 138. 8-10). That which indeed happened in this ca… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:825B…if I go down to Hades, You are present; if I take my wings in the morning and dwell at the uttermost parts of the sea; for even there Your hand will guide me" (Ps. 138:8–10). Where then is God who sends? But perh… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:43C…en and earth," says the Lord, says Isaiah (Jer. XXIII, 24); and again David: "If I go up to heaven, You are there; if I go down to Hades, You are present" (Ps. CXXXVIII, 8). Not yet has He happened upon earth ha… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:131C…e my wings as in the morning—as if to say, in the East—and dwell at the uttermost parts of the sea—as if to say, in the West—even there shall thy hand lead me (Ps. 138:8-10). Here he clearly signifies the unc… Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:627A…nate from God the things upon the earth. They forgot the Psalm which says: If I ascend into heaven, thou art there; if I descend into hell, thou art present (Ps. cxxxviii, 8). For if there is nothing higher than h… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:645…ourth Oration against the Arians: "The Spirit of the Lord hath filled the whole world." Thus indeed David sang: "Whither shall I go from thy spirit?" (Psalm CXXXVIII, vers. 11). In the commentary on the same verse of Psalm CXXXVIII: "F… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:43B…cerning which the prophet David, seeing by the Holy Spirit, said: "That darkness shall not be darkened from Thee, and night shall be as day to be illuminated" (Ps. CXXXVIII, 11, 12); and again: "As is its darkness, s… Severian of Gabala 4th–5th c.PG 65:25B…hich was spoken by David: And the night is light in my pleasure; for darkness shall not be darkened from thee, and the night shall be illuminated as the day [Ps. CXXXVIII, 11, 12]. Such light, such beauty beams aro… Hadrian the Monk fl. c. 425-450PG 98:1293B…ess has covered me," and, "They set me in a lowest pit, in dark places and in the shadow of death." (Ps. XCVI, 11; XVII, 29; Isa. XXX, 26; LX, 1; Mich. VII, 8; Ps. CXXXVIII, 11; LIV, 6; LXXXVII, 7.) 36. He defin… Nicetas of Serres fl. c. 1090PG 127:1285D…tan is both night and is yet seen as light by those who are corrupted by pleasure and delights. For David says: And my night became light in my delights (Ps. cxxxviii, 11), that is, the darkness in which I was… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:727…that ought to be in her: "For darkness shall not be obscured by thee: and night shall be as day lightened: as the darkness thereof, so also the light thereof" (Ps. CXXXVIII, 12). Let the bride, then, examine her own… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:201…of time and concealed." "Knowing what is in the darkness; and the light is with him." See what he says. Just as David says, "As its darkness, so is its light" (Ps. 138:12). He speaks of the magnitude of the kno… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:259…[Ps. CXXXVIII, 14]. From where is it possible to find kno… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:843A…8). The latter, giving thanks to Him that He cannot be comprehended, said: I will confess to thee, for thou art terribly magnified; thy works are wonderful (Ps. cxxxviii, 14). And again: Thy knowledge is become w… Hippolytus of Rome c. 170–235PG 10:725B…reat power of God? For you could both save me, being in the midst of dangers, and restrain those who are raging and foaming and breathing fire. XI. On the Psalm CXXXVIII, 15: "My bone was not hidden from you which… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:409A…Scriptures. It seems to me that something of this kind is signified in the Psalms, when it is said by the Prophet: "Thine eyes saw my imperfect substance" (Ps. cxxxviii, 16). In this, the mind of the Prophet seem… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 21:1273B…rceive, not like him who, having this made manifest to himself by God, confesses it to God himself with these words: "Your unformed substance my eyes beheld." (Ps. CXXXVIII, 16). And when they also say that the fine-… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:957C…ain elsewhere, manifesting this same thing, he said: "But to me, thy friends, O God, are exceeding precious; their foundations have been greatly strengthened" (Ps. 138:17). Whom God praises, do not you blame; a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:765A…hem; just as the prophet says: But to me thy friends, O God, are made exceedingly honorable: I will number them, and they shall be multiplied above the sand (Ps. 138:17-18). They who are numbered are not diminis… Isidore of Pelusium d. c. 450PG 78:649C…of virtue shines. You sing, at least so I hear, that song of the Psalmist with unquenchable desire: "But to me, O God, thy friends have been greatly honored" (Ps. CXXXVIII, 17). For your longing for them is so great… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1125C…tue, the Prophet cries out to the Lord with boldness: "But to me, O God, Your friends have been greatly honored; their rule has been established exceedingly." ⟦Ps. cxxxviii, 17⟧ And again: "Did I not hate those who h… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1059A…hat keep thy precepts (Ps. CXVIII, 63). And again: But to me thy friends, O God, are made exceedingly honorable; their beginning is exceedingly strengthened (Ps. CXXXVIII, 17). And contrariwise: Have I not hated t… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:513C…nd hold that what is said means this: "I have risen, and I am still with thee," just as I was from the beginning, "if indeed thou wilt slay the wicked, O God" (cf. Ps. CXXXVIII, 18, 19). — TO SOPHRONIUS. You say… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:987A…he case of the saints revealed from the beginning of time, concerning whom the Prophet says, "I will count them, and they shall be multiplied beyond the sand" [Ps. CXXXVIII, 18]. For the blessed end of all such perso… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1125C…because of Your enemies? I hated them with a perfect hatred; they became enemies to me." ⟦Ps. cxxxviii, 21, 22⟧ And again: "Ye men of blood, depart from me." ⟦Ps. cxxxviii, 19⟧ And once more: "Depart from me, ye wic… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:97C…d: "Am I become your enemy by telling you the truth?" (Gal. IV, 16), which is similar also to that in the Psalms: "Did I not hate those who hate you, O Lord?" (Ps. CXXXVIII, 21). But one must not understand this as a… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1023A…Sermonibus. Περὶ Χριστοῦ, "in the discourses about Christ." Cornarius said, "in the doctrines about Christ." Col. 406 B 10. Odi. It must be written from Psalm cxxxviii, 21: I have hated, and was pining away ove… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:633A…ot I hate them, O Lord, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee? I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies" (Ps. 138:21-22)? Let us therefore also imitate the pro… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:697C…so says: "Did I not hate those who hate Thee, O Lord, and did I not pine away over Thy enemies? I hated them with a perfect hatred; they became enemies to me" (Ps. 138:21-22). Just as he who loves light hates the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:557B…says: Lord, did not I hate them that hate thee, and did not I pine away at thine enemies? I hated them with a perfect hatred: they were counted mine enemies (Ps. CXXXVIII, 21-22). And Solomon says, that The ungodly s… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:281B…me, I pray thee, out of thy book (Exod. 32:31-32). What then does David say? Do not I hate them, O Lord, that hate thee? ... I hate them with perfect hatred (Ps. 138:21-22). In the first place, not all things s… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1125C…And again: "Did I not hate those who hate You, O Lord, and pine away because of Your enemies? I hated them with a perfect hatred; they became enemies to me." ⟦Ps. cxxxviii, 21, 22⟧ And again: "Ye men of blood, depar… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:749ALatin…tui nostro? et brachium Domini cui revelatum est (Isai. 53, 1)? Hic inimicos Dei Judæos dispersit, de quibus propheta induxit eum dicentem: Inimici facti sunt (Psal. 138, 22). Dispersit autem eos, destruens locum,… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:1211D…soul again returns to its primal hatred, being taught to say to the Lord, according to David: "I hated them with a perfect hatred; they became my enemies" (Ps. CXXXVIII, 22). For he who hates his enemies with a p… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 114:655…of truth, the rumor suddenly spread through the whole desert, that the great Euthymius also followed the Council of Chalcedon. 25 Jerem. XII, 13. 26 Psal. CXXXVIII, 22.… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:1207B…XVIII. 23 Psalm CXXIX. 23 Psalm CXXX. 26 Psalm CXXXI. 26 Psalm CXXXII. 27 Psalm CXXXIII. 27 Psalm CXXXIV. 30 Psalm CXXXV. 31 Psalm CXXXVI. 35 Psalm CXXXVII. 38 Psalm CXXXVIII. 39 Psalm CXXXIX. 42 Psalm CXL. 43 Psalm CX… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1707…47 On Psalm CXXX 1650 On Psalm CXXXI 1650 On Psalm CXXXII 1651 On Psalm CXXXIII 1651 On Psalm CXXXIV 1651 On Psalm CXXXV 1654 On Psalm CXXXVI 1658 On Psalm CXXXVIII 1659 On Psalm CXXXIX 1663 On Psalm CXL 1666 On Psalm CXLI 1666… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:2003…01 on Psalm CXXXI, 1903 on Psalm CXXXII, 1909 on Psalm CXXXIII, 1911 on Psalm CXXXIV, 1913 on Psalm CXXXV, 1919 on Psalm CXXXVI, 1925 on Psalm CXXXVII, 1929 on Psalm CXXXVIII, 1935 on Psalm CXXXIX, 1941 on Psalm CXL, 19…