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Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:577expounds v.13“και ανθρωπος εν τιμη ων ου συνηκε παρασυνεβληθη τοις κτηνεσι τοις ανοητοις και ωμοιωθη αυτοις.”135. On «Man, being in honor, did not understand». John ChrysostomPG 55:499expounds v.17“μη φοβου, οταν πλουτησῃ ανθρωπος, η οταν πληθυνθη η δοξα του οικου αυτου·”On Psalm 49: «Be not afraid when a man becomes rich, or when the glory of his house increases» John ChrysostomPG 55:511expounds v.17“μη φοβου, οταν πλουτησῃ ανθρωπος, η οταν πληθυνθη η δοξα του οικου αυτου·”Homily in Constantinople on the vanity of wealth: «Be not thou afraid when one is made rich» Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:1245expounds v.19“οτι η ψυχη αυτου εν τη ζωη αυτου ευλογηθησεται· εξομολογησεται σοι οταν αγαθυνῃς αυτω.”161. On «He stood in every way not good» and «His soul shall be blessed in his life»
1Ps 48:1
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1461…who says his place is in holy peace and who also says great is the lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our god in his holy mountain rooted in the exultation of… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1407…so yet they were not lifted up above measure h psalm xlvii great is the lord and greatly to be praised etc h where the majesty of the lord is contemplated there especially is the lord… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1667…which holy scripture is accustomed to call the kingdom of heaven h great is the lord and greatly to be praised and of his greatness there is no end h the contemplation of all things that… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 20:851…with one spirit and one mind let us worship with praise saying great is the lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our god in his holy mountain for truly great is he… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:417…the sons of kore h vers great is the lord and exceedingly to be praised in the city of our god in his holy mountain well planted with the jubilation of the whole earth the mountains… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1043…of the river c make glad the city of god and again great is the lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our god in his holy mountain i say to suppose that… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:219…and the victories won over these great is the lord and highly to be praised in the city of our god in his holy mountain it is no longer he says in judea alone but in… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:835…for the sons of core the second of the sabbath psal xlvii great is the lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our god in his holy mountain well founded generating the exultation… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:837B…er generation. 29. For this is our God, 30. Forever and unto the world of worlds. 31. He shall shepherd us unto eternity. For the end, to the sons of Core. Ps. XLVIII. 1. Hear these things, all ye nations. 2.… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1311…and to the age of the age gimel great is the lord and greatly to be praised daleth and of his greatness there is no end generation and generation shall praise thy… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:789…is great in all things great is god great is the lord great is the lord and greatly to be praised ps and if god is great and the lord is great he is also a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:215…psalm for the sons of core great is the lord and exceedingly to be praised in the city of our god in his holy mountain firmly establishing roots with the exultation of the whole earth another… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:217…both willed it and was able to accomplish what he willed a in the city of our god in his holy mountain what are you saying do you shut up his praise there the praise of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:475…psalm above in the one hundred and forty fourth psalm he said great is the lord and greatly to be praised ps cxliv and discussed many things there concerning his glory but here he shows that… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:1057…the summit of dogmatic skill and practical excellence h psalm xlvii h great is the lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our god in his holy mountain magnus is added specifically because… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:1061…so have we seen in the city of the lord of hosts in the city of our god b f b i f b l f of cyril and theodore the enemies of the church came… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1211…the same victory and the strength of the city of god ver great is the lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our god in his holy mountain as we have often said… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:2001…the poor in the day ps great is the lord and exceedingly to be praised in the city of our god ps be not emulous of evil doers nor envy them ps remember o lord david… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:1303…finite but the divine alone is infinite as the great david says great is the lord and greatly to be praised and of his greatness there is no finish being as it is limited by no… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:519…a in the city of our god he is truly worthy to be praised in the city of jerusalem in which he is known and… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1289…will praise your name for ever and ever these words are clear great is the lord and greatly to be praised and there is no end to his greatness great not only as a creator of… Callistus Cataphygiotes fl. c. 1350–1362PG 147:925…my king and i will bless thy name for ever and ever great is the lord and greatly to be praised and of his greatness there is no end and thy knowledge is become wonderful to… OrigenesPG 16:815…of core hieronymus song of a psalm of the sons of core great is the lord and greatly to be praised hieronymus great is the lord and exceeding praiseworthy beautiful in situation the joy of the… OrigenesPG 16:823…thus so that the sense of this verse according to him is great is the lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our god in his holy mountain well rooted with the jubilation…
2Ps 48:2
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1407…rooted in the joy of all the earth the mountains of sion the sides of the north the city of the great king etc christ is the well rooted joy for he says you are my… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:419…sion where jerusalem is which city of jerusalem is called by christ the city of the great king but what other city will be the city of the great king and the true jerusalem if not… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 15:51C…chor. Some read ’Achar, notwithstanding ⟦the punctuation⟧. Others ’Achor. 1 Kings xvii, 1, Dammim, the Massoretes have Dammim; they have dammín, and Psalm xlviii, 2, haled, the Massoretes have haled;… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:417…planted with the jubilation of the whole earth the mountains of sion the sides of the north the city of the great king the three b first psalms inscribed for the sons of kore contained words… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:421…the very eyes for which reason it has been said mount sion the sides of the north the city of the great king h verses god is known in her houses h here again he provides… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:835…generating the exultation of all the earth the mountains of sion are the sides of the north the city of the great king god is known in her palaces when he takes her up for lo… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1353…d for this reason david quite cautiously and thoughtfully said mount sion the sides of the north the city of the great king and therefore when we went to that place where christ was crucified as… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:555…that divine city which it also calls a well founded mountain and the joy of the whole earth and mount sion regarding which it recounts that most paradoxical thing of all that what was once the… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:1097…saw peace brought to pass on earth and that jerusalem is called the city of the great king by the master of all creation must be manifest to anyone who has conversed with the evangelical words… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:789…king a great king over all the earth ib v mount sion the sides of the north the city of the great king a great prophet a great priest a great light great in all things… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:217…it well and firmly planted it in the world for exultation for the joy of the whole earth for jerusalem was then the school of the earth and those who desired to enjoy joy and to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:687D…eaking in the Scriptures: the things that are to be said shortly are spoken of as if they were already said, as it is there, Hear these things, all ye nations (Psal. 48. 2). What [are] these things, if not what… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:567…urch, and in whatever place you are, pray, in every place of God's dominion. Hear with your ears, all you who inhabit the world, simultaneously, rich and poor (Ps. 48:2-3), whether male or female, or the gather… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:699D…light is darkened. Come, listen, all you nations, give ear, all you who inhabit the world; come, "You sons of men, both low and high, rich and poor together" (Ps. 48: 2); come, nobles and glorious, servants a… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:1117C…calling, nor saving only Israel, as through the holy prophets, but calling out to all those throughout the inhabited world and saying: "Hear, all you nations" (Ps. xlviii, 2), and so forth. For the Law through Mos… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1155B…of the salvation through Christ. For He said also through the lyre of the Psalmist: "Hear this, all ye nations; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world" (Ps. xlviii, 2). And just as the memory of the demons… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1211…earth this he says he built well and beautifully and firmly for the joy of the whole earth for the divine apostle says he built it upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets jesus christ… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 102:105…the footstool of his feet nor by jerusalem b for it is the city of the great king and neither by your head he adds for you cannot make one hair white or black here he… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:519…all earthly vices and is lifted up towards heaven well founded for the joy of the whole earth that is to say on the mountain which is well founded for the joy of the whole earth… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:1201…is the footstool of his feet nor by jerusalem for it is the city of the great king nor shall you swear by your head he says because you cannot make one hair white or black… OrigenesPG 16:815…be praised hieronymus great is the lord and exceeding praiseworthy beautiful in situation the joy of the whole earth hieronymus with a beautiful growth the joy of the whole earth h vulgata latina the vulgate h… OrigenesPG 16:823…rooted with the jubilation of the whole earth the mountains of sion the sides of the north the city of the great king ibidem the hebrew reading ap sion etc is brought forward by chrysostom another… Leontius of ByzantiumPG 86:1805D…if it is not permitted to speak of the same thing in parallel terms—as in the text, "Hear these things, all nations, give ear, all you who inhabit the world" (Ps. XLVIII, 2)—let them tell us what is the differenc…
3Ps 48:3
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:217…you have rooted it in delight the city of the great king god is known in her palaces when he takes up her cause another says he is known another god shall be known in her…
4Ps 48:4
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 15:53A…thuph, we have observed these. An initial scheva is just as accustomed to be expressed by o, as is schourec, neglecting the modern scheva. Thus in Psalm XLVIII, 4, וְהָגוּת, Massoretes vehaguth; they… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:411A…g his sojourn among men, and his way of life with them, from the places of Divine Scripture which are noted below. 1. From Psalm 17. 2. From Psalm 45. 3. From Psalm 48. 4. From Psalm 82. 5. From Psalm 44. 6. Fr… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:421…incursion of the enemies against the church of god it is said for lo the kings were assembled they passed by together and according to symmachus for lo he says the kings conspired they came against… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:67…bitterness” (Ps. XIII, 3); but his was not like that, but “My mouth,” he says, “shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding” (Ps. XLVIII, 4). Others again had hands full of iniqui… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:1049D…sh to keep the course of their thoughts well-ordered to make use of such reflections, David thus said sometimes: "The meditation of my heart is understanding" [Ps. 48:4]; at other times: "I will meditate on t…
5Ps 48:5
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 15:51D…ead phaáth. Psalm xlv, 8, Massor. tsebaoth, the ancients often read sabaúth. Psalm xlvii, 9, lemaschal, Massor. lemaschal; they read lamaschál. Psalm xlviii, 5, pelagav, Massor. pelagav; they rea… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:67…heart that was the receptacle for divine words, and this he made manifest by saying: “I will incline my ear to a parable; I will open my riddle upon the harp” (Ps. XLVIII, 5). 5. Knowing these things, let us… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:663A…tom your ears, not to clamors and tumults, but to the divine law, saying: I will incline my ear to a parable; and I will hear what the Lord God speaks in me (Ps. 48. 5, and 84. 9). It does not behoove us to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:91C…is, obey, understand. Sicut vas canali fluenti acclinatur, sic auditus justi ad divinæ legis fluenta se inclinat: Inclinabo enim in parabolam aurem meam (Ps. 48:5). Why Inclinabo? Because every urn re…
6Ps 48:6
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 15:49B…24, achôr, עָכָר. Psalm viii, 1, al, עַל. Psalm lxxiv, 4, amoudah, עַמּוּדָה. () Modern Hebrews write and pronounce all... Psalm lxxv, 10, ani, עָנִי. Psalm xlviii, 6, py, , aôn... ibid. 12, alê,… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:967D…baptism, and the doctrine of piety might exclude the doctrine of impiety." It is more useful for attacking Origen that the Chains on the Psalms refer to him at Psalm xlviii, 6, page 718: [Original script column: se… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:47D…inal sin. Whether he drew this dogma from Origen. Eusebius seems to deny original sin, or the guilt contracted by the human race from Adam's fall, outright in Psalm XLVIII, 6: Why shall I fear in the evil day? The… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1177B…sin, they may be detained; but if they are found uninjured, they are transferred by Christ into rest, 99. The Prophet calls the day of judgment an "evil day" (Ps. xlviii, 6), 179. No other accuser of yours will t…
7Ps 48:7
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:311B…lled miserable? "Woe," He says, "to the rich," and again, "Woe to those who trust in their own strength and boast in the multitude of their riches" (Luke 6:24; Ps. 48:7). A Christian never becomes a private… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:39C…th all zeal a thing so unstable, and do not hear the prophet saying, "Woe to them who trust in their own strength, and glory in the multitude of their riches" (Ps. 48:7). Tell me, why "Woe"? "He treasures up,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:535C…y of yourself. If you should be rich and glorious, you will hear again: Woe to those who trust in their strength, and boast in the multitude of their riches (Ps. 48:7); and, Man as grass are his days, as t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:59B…are exceedingly gentle and firm in our pursuit of virtue? For the prophet, hinting at this very thing, said: "A brother does not redeem, shall a man redeem?" (Ps. 48. 7); even if it be Moses, even if it be Sa… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 58:1025D…ve been imitators of those just ones who are near us in glory. For the prophet himself, signifying this, says: A brother shall not redeem, shall man redeem? (Ps. 48. 7). Even if Moses were there, even if Sam… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:653…stly. If you are rich and glorious, you shall hear the Psalter saying: "Woe to those who trust in their power, and who boast in the multitude of their wealth" (Ps. 48: 7); and, "Man, as grass are his days, as… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:147D…ied. Let us not envy those, but if anyone has attained to virtue, if anyone has acquired spiritual riches: "Woe," he says, "to those who trust in their riches"—Ps. 48.7; and, "Blessed are they that fear the L… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1565D…hed for another. Deut. XXIV, 16. — "Fathers shall not die for their children, nor children for their parents; but everyone shall die in his own sin." Ps. XLVIII, 7. — "A brother does not redeem, shall ma…
8Ps 48:8
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:877…be moved from its foundations because of the fury of the wrath of the lord of hosts in the day in which his fury shall come upon them b with so many and such testimonies concerning… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 20:849…a second triumphal hymn and to declare it clearly in these words as we have heard so have we seen in the city of the lord of hosts in the city of our god what city… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:423…depths and be utterly destroyed through the shattered ships of tharsis d as we have heard so have we also seen in the city of the lord of hosts in the city of our god god… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:219…won over these great is the lord and highly to be praised in the city of our god in his holy mountain it is no longer he says in judea alone but in his holy mountain… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:837…in the city of the lord of hosts a in the city of our god god has established it forever we have thought on… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:557…before as if it had learned what was said from someone else as we have heard so have we also seen in the city of the lord of hosts in the city of our god for… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:861…is joined to the word of the promise as the prophet says as we have heard so have we seen the voice of my kinsman he says this is what we have heard behold he comes… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:1141…let us utter we who are shepherds the voice of the prophet as we have heard so have we seen in the city of the lord of hosts in the city of our god did these… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:879…of the living and others in the kingdom of god and others in the city of the lord of virtues congruently with that which was said by christ many are the mansions with the father concerning… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:1049…the holy earth into the land and region of the living and the city of the lord of hosts the celestial jerusalem since therefore through the woman life whom he brought forth from his own side… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:1005…tween us and you," it says, "a great gulf is fixed" (Luke 16:26). Rightly, therefore, did David say: "No brother redeems, he shall not give to God his ransom" (Ps. 48:8). For it is not even possible, whether… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:397…d that you may learn this, hear the Prophet saying: In Hades who shall confess to you? (Ps. VI, 6) and again: A brother does not redeem, shall man redeem? (Ps. XLVIII, 8) No one, he says, will be there any… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:217…both willed it and was able to accomplish what he willed a in the city of our god in his holy mountain what are you saying do you shut up his praise there the praise of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:219…god disturbed that multitude as we have heard c so we have seen in the city of the lord of hosts in the city of our god do you see how he explains what is above… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:131B…ther, or a son who is upright and endowed with virtue, if we ourselves are far from his virtue: for David says, "A brother does not redeem, shall a man redeem (Ps. 48. 8)?" For in nothing else, except good wor… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:429D…hat tribunal is fearful, the throne is terrible, the accounts are full of trembling, a river of fire is drawn: A brother shall not redeem, shall man redeem? (Ps. 48. 8). For be mindful of the things said in… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:17D…not mother, not brother, even if he has great boldness, even if he prevails greatly with God. For, a brother does not redeem, he says; shall a man redeem? (Ps. 48, 8). For he himself is the one who renders… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:19…ter; even if he may have much confidence, and may count for much before God: For a brother does not redeem, shall a man redeem (Ps. 48. 8)? For He is the one who renders to each… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:217C…a father, even if a mother, or anyone at all, even if they have great confidence before God. For "a brother," he says, "does not redeem; shall a man redeem?" (Ps. 48.8). Since, therefore, it is not possible… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:435D…r it be father, or mother, or anyone else, even if he has great confidence before God. "Brother," he says, "shall not redeem his brother: will a man deliver?" [Ps. XLVIII, 8-9]. Since, therefore, it is impossible to… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:1061…of ethiopia and the city of tarsus is called tharsis in jonah as we have heard so have we seen in the city of the lord of hosts in the city of our god b f… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:41…the divine david also calls the city of god when he says as we have heard so have we seen in the city of the lord of hosts in the city of our god b vers… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1213…the power of her who was being attacked and cry out ver as we have heard so have we seen in the city of the lord of hosts in the city of our god for those… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1593…the outcome is joined to the word of promise as david says as we have heard so have we seen ps xlvii vox fratruelis mei that is what we have heard ecce hic venit that is… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:3585…by experience what he had known by hearing before his suffering and as we have heard so have we seen he proclaimed with a melody raised high for on that very night following the day on… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:539A…art it was promised that he would receive it in the age to come. And elsewhere holy David shows with these words: Brother doth not redeem, shall man redeem? (Ps. XLVIII, 8) that a brother will recognize his… George the Monk d. c. 914PG 110:881…saying glorious things are spoken of you o city of god and as we have heard so have we seen in the city of the lord of hosts in the city of the god of jacob… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:521…are also those who say it is a region of india vers as we have heard so have we seen in the city of the lord of hosts in the city of our god these words… Eustathius of Thessalonica c. 1115–1195PG 135:989…length attained the truth they cried out as heralds full of faith as we have heard so have we seen and relying upon the miracles they preserve a perpetual astonishment in their mind especially when they… Germanus I of ConstantinoplePG 98:251…two extremes which embrace the whole exult with the words of david as we have heard so have we seen in the city of the lord of hosts in the city of the god of jacob…
9Ps 48:9
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1297C…: He who has endured to the end, the same shall be saved (Marc. XIII, 13); and as the Psalmist says: He has labored unto eternity, and shall live unto the end (Psalm XLVIII, 9, 10). For as many just men as have thei… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:837…god god has established it forever we have thought on thy mercy o god in the midst of thy people according to thy name o god so also is thy praise unto the ends of the… Hadrian the Monk fl. c. 425-450PG 98:1297B…rnity," and, "You shall never wash my feet into eternity," and, "I will by no means eat meat into eternity," and, "He shall by no means thirst into eternity." (Psal. XLVIII, 9; XX, 5; XXIX, 13; III, 6; CXXVI, 1; Deu… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 4:387B…id to "always be." Furthermore, a temporal aeon is celebrated. "Eternity in time," as in the psalms: "He labored into the aeon and shall live to the end" (Ps. XLVIII, 9). Time is called "eternal," as in the A…
10Ps 48:10
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:425…many enemies besieging it it remains invincible and indestructible h verses and according to thy name o god so also is thy praise unto the ends of the earth thy right hand is full of justice… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:221…world knowing thy name to be universal and present in all things according to thy name o god so also is thy praise he says this because he has given grace to all simply and without… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:837…thought on thy mercy o god in the midst of thy people according to thy name o god so also is thy praise unto the ends of the earth thy right hand is full of justice… Apollinaris of Laodicea c. 310-c. 390PG 33:1377…thy name is famous o king so let thy praise be unto the ends of the earth thy right hand is full of righteousness o shepherd d let the noble mountain of sion be occupied with… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:219…mercy in the midst of thy people but the hebrew echalach demmenu according to thy name o god so also is thy praise unto the ends of the earth d now he says both what he… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:401…have accepted o god thy mercy in the midst of thy people according to thy name o god so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth ps and in order to show that to… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:1063…a ver according to thy name o god so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth the divine scripture is accustomed to use name… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:637…has planted according to your name o god so also is your praise unto the ends of the earth your right hand is full of righteousness in exodus and the lord said to moses go in… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1215…you all days even unto the consummation of the world a vers according to thy name o god so also is thy praise unto the ends of the earth false gods do not possess power corresponding… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1215…Psal. XXXI, 9 — "Do not become like the horse and the mule, which have no understanding." Psal. XLVIII, 10 — "At the same time the senseless and t… Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:273…o god thy mercy in the midst of thy people and then according to thy name o god so also is thy praise not in the midst of thy people only but unto the ends of…
11Ps 48:11
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:221…b let mount zion rejoice mount zion that is the church and let the daughters of judah be glad he says that the daughters of judah are the souls of the holy apostles for they were… Apollinaris of Laodicea c. 310-c. 390PG 33:1457…knee let the chief mountains of sion rejoice in their minds and let the daughters of judah be glad in their hearts beating their feet because of your magnanimous justice o altipotent since you alone are… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:233…ountless riches, not for himself, but for others unknown, and often even for enemies and plotters? And he well said: "They shall leave their riches to others" (Ps. XLVIII, 11). For what is more senseless than when… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:709D…for whom he will gather them (Ps. 38.7)? And again elsewhere the same man says, Ageless and foolish will perish, and they will leave their wealth to strangers (Ps. 48.11); and: Be not afraid when a man is enri… John of Euboea fl. 8th c.PG 96:1483…a xv wherefore in another place it says let the daughters of judah be glad this then is also spoken concerning the most holy mother of our lord jesus christ because she… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:523…take vengeance upon all the unrighteous ver let mount sion rejoice and let the daughters of judah be glad by mount sion he understands the men who dwell there and by the daughters of judah the… OrigenesPG 16:819…the midst of your temple upon the borders hieron to the extreme let mount zion rejoice let the daughters of judah exult hieron id because of your judgments hieron id and go round about it hieron…
12Ps 48:12
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:233…ringing into the middle, along with the love of money, the vainglory, he pricks them with much vehemence, saying: "They have named their names on their lands" (Ps. XLVIII, 12). What is more irrational than this aga… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:931…at they are human. For the Prophet says, "Man, being in honor, did not understand; he was compared to the foolish cattle and was made like unto them" (Ps. XLVIII, 12, 20). Wherefore he says here as well: "Let the nations know… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:253D…s sinners, always thinking of earthly things and wrapped in earthly desires, establish cities, of whom David sings: «They called their names upon their lands» (Ps. XLVIII, 12). If, however, one applies the mind to…
13Ps 48:13
Caesarius of Nazianzus c. 330-368/369PG 38:1115A…to human nature—in place of the angelic manner of life—a brutish and irrational mode of propagation, as David says: Man, being in honor, did not understand [Ps. XLVIII, 13, 21]. Whence this kinship of ours with… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:959D…h the pleasures of the body, by obeying the luxury of the belly and its lower parts, you have become comparable to senseless beasts, and are made like to them (Ps. XLVIII, 13). But for you, there is another and far… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1537A…ansgression of the commandment—just as it is written: "Man, being in honor, did not understand, he was compared to the senseless beasts, and became like them" ⟦2 Psal. XLVIII, 13 (LXX 48:13).⟧—are recalled to the prist… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:419D…nly this, but accusing his ungrateful mind, he said: "Man, being in honor, did not understand; he is compared to senseless cattle, and is become like to them" (Ps. XLVIII, 13). ...those things gathered together… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:291B…honor. Wherefore the prophet well said: "Man, when he was in honor, did not understand, he was compared unto the foolish beasts, and was made like unto them" (Ps. 48:13). Behold, man, to whom it is proper to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:827D…degenerated into the nature of brute beasts (Man, when he was in honor, did not understand; he was compared to senseless beasts, and was made like unto them [Ps. 48:13]): He places the heavenly food on the t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:101D…neighbor (Jer. 5:8); at another asses, because of their ingratitude and folly—for it says, He was compared to the senseless beasts, and was likened to them (Ps. 48:13); at another lions and leopards, becau… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:567D…the iniquity of his purpose, he hears from the prophet: A man who was in honor did not understand; he is compared to senseless beasts, and is made like them (Ps. 48:13). And that man was irreproachable. No… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:691A…a great fall, and through negligence lost the character of the divine likeness: For he was compared to the senseless beasts, and was made like unto them (Ps. 48:13). The creation, too, was divided; a par… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:749A…about his former worth and his subsequent unworthiness. "Man being in honor, did not understand; he was compared to the senseless cattle and became like them" (Ps. 48:13). Since these things were so and natur… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:783B…and that which is written is fulfilled in him: “Man, when he was in honor, did not understand; he was compared to the senseless beasts, and became like them” (Ps. 48:13). I know sinful men who have laid their… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:509B…s it with dishonor, he hears from the Prophet: “Man, being in honor, did not understand; he was compared to the senseless beasts, and was made like unto them” (Ps. XLVIII, 13). Here, therefore, using its own cu… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:93A…ccording to what is written, "man, being honoured with the image of God, did not understand; he was compared to the senseless beasts, and became like to them" (Ps. xlviii, 13). But if you wish to know the benefits… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1371…in highest honor, he did not understand, but was compared to the senseless beasts, and became like them" [Ps. XLVIII, 13]; and since he exercised a savage mind… Andrew of Crete c. 660–740PG 97:1271B…se, we have incurred the condemnation of a vicious and pleasure-seeking life. For this reason he cries out who says: "Man, being in honor, did not understand" (Ps. XLVIII, 13). Why? "He was compared to the sens… Andrew of Crete c. 660–740PG 97:1271B…on he cries out who says: "Man, being in honor, did not understand" (Ps. XLVIII, 13). Why? "He was compared to the senseless beasts and made like to them" (Ps. XLVIII, 13). Henceforth flowed in the manifold swa… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:159…er and lord of all creation? He, therefore, who deprives himself of reason through drunkenness, has been compared to senseless beasts and has become like them (Ps. xlviii, 13). Indeed, I would say that those who su… Nicetas of Byzantium fl. 9th centuryPG 105:831…g been made like the beasts, saying: "Man, being in honor, did not understand; he was compared to the senseless beasts, and was made like unto them." (Ps. XLVIII, 13). 8. Since, therefore, your faith proposes and sanctions a… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:601B…fall them as animals, to the irrational creatures themselves, saying, "Man, when he was in honor, did not understand; he was compared to the senseless beasts" (Ps. XLVIII, 13); and, "Do not be as the horse and the… Michael Glycas c. 1125–after 1204PG 158:757…o, lamenting the wretchedness of man, said, “Alas, for man, being in honor, did not understand; he was compared to the senseless cattle, and became like them” (Ps. XLVIII, 13). For by having accepted this animal mo… Athanasius AlexandrinusPG 25:209D…m. v, 14), the earth was cursed, Hades was opened, Paradise was closed, the heavens were turned away, and finally man was corrupted and became like the beasts (Ps. xlviii, 13)—and the…
14Ps 48:14
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:427…virtues of god through different generations and that this is the god our god for ever and ever he shall feed us for ever for you would be tutors and as it were guardians of the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1189…he soul; it is harmful when it is an occasion for sin: it is a useful sickness when it restrains sin, 171. Wise men. Who are the wise men of whom it is said in Ps. XLVIII, 14, "When he sees the wise dying"? 182. Wi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:233…at their memory will be immortal through these, who could not even hold their bodies for a small moment of time. "This their way is a stumbling-block to them" (Ps. XLVIII, 14). What is this way, tell me? The zeal f…
15Ps 48:15
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:693A…he Scriptures how some humans are not men. "A human, being in honor, did not understand; he was compared to the senseless beasts, and was assimilated to them" (Ps. XLVIII, 15). This is not a man-man, but a man-… Michael Choniates c. 1138–c. 1222PG 140:325B…of His life-giving body; but here, He repaired life by a voice alone—a voice, indeed, which the Jewish people did not hear, as those whom, according to David (Ps. XLVIII, 15), death would shepherd; who, like sheep…
16Ps 48:16
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:393A…16). And not only death, but it was also called Hades. Hear David saying, "But God will redeem my soul from the hand of Hades, when He shall have received me" (Ps. 48:16); and Jacob, "You shall bring down my o… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:513B…ise them as being nothing, said: "Be not afraid when a man is made rich, or when the glory of his house is multiplied. For he shall take nothing when he dies" (Ps. 48. 16-17). Do you see the precision of the word… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:535C…t the dissolution of death shall be, he teaches in these words: My God shall redeem my soul from the hand of the netherworld, when he shall have received me (Ps. 48:16 [LXX 48:15]). Wherefore he says: He wa… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:651C…xxii, 9). And that there shall even be a release from death, he teaches you that, saying: "God will redeem my soul from the hand of hell, when he receives me" (Ps. xlviii, 16). Whence do we have our body? And he sa… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:575D…and, God will redeem my soul from the hand of hell; and, If I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will not fear evils, for thou art with me (Ps. xlviii, 16, and xxii, 4); and again, I will not f…
17Ps 48:17
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:521B…afraid when a man has become rich, or when the glory of his house is multiplied; for when he dies he shall take nothing, nor shall his glory descend with him" (Psalm 48:17, 18). For such is the nature of this we… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:197B…id, hinting at such people, said: "Be not afraid when a man becomes rich, or when the glory of his house is increased; for when he dies he shall take nothing" (Ps. 48:17). And he rightly said, "Be not afraid."… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:787B…rich." 497-500 HOMILY on that saying of the prophet David, "Fear not when a man shall be made rich, and when the glory of his house shall be multiplied" (Ps. 48:17); and concerning hospitality. The vanit… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:709D…afraid when a man is enriched, or when the glory of his house is multiplied. For at his death he will not take everything, nor will his glory go down with him (Ps. 48.17, 18). And in the Gospels, the Lord says… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:247D…has surpassed all" (Eccli. 25.14). "Fear God, and keep His commandments: for this is every man" (Eccl. 12.13). "Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich" (Ps. 48.17). "All flesh is grass, and all the glor… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:673B…utmost poverty. These also the blessed David was hinting at when he said: "Do not fear when a man becomes rich, or when the glory of his house is multiplied" (Ps. 48:17). He did well to say, "Do not fear." Do… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1475D…use has become like a moth, and his riches like a spider’s web." Psal. XXXIII, 17. — "The face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to destroy etc." Psal. XLVIII, 17. — "Be not afraid when a man has become… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 137:1379C…her prohibited by the canons. For it is of such a kind as what is written: "Be not afraid when a man becomes rich, for when he dies he shall take nothing" (Ps. XLVIII, 17); since, from the fact that David says…
18Ps 48:18
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:535If riches flow in, do not set your heart upon them (Ps. 61:11). And again regarding the vanity of life: He shall not take his glory with him when he dies (Ps. 48:18). That one ought not to imitate the wic… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:653…h" (Ps. 48: 7); and, "Man, as grass are his days, as the flower of the field, so shall he blossom" (Ps. 102: 15); and, "His glory shall not descend after him" (Ps. 48: 18); and you shall count nothing on earth… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:363B…set your heart upon them" [Ps. lxi, 11]. And that glory must be mastered, this also they will find there: "And his glory shall not descend with him after him" [Ps. xlviii, 18]; that the wicked are not to be envied:… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:511D…o value and unstable: if it remains, it remains only until death, and then is immediately extinguished: "For his glory," he says, "shall not descend with him" (Ps. xlviii, 18); and it does not accompany many even h…
19Ps 48:19
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:521D…ind, he darkened himself with wickedness, and through transgressions blurred it, and was truly "compared to the senseless cattle, and was made like unto them" (Ps. 48.19). How man was made like unto senseless…
21Ps 48:21
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1143…to brute beasts, and is like to them" (Ps. XLVIII, 21). This, because according to its own ⟦A… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:189C…λέγων, τὴν πρὸς τοὺς ἀγγέλους ὁμοτιμίαν. Διὰ τοῦτο, φησί, παρεσυνεβλήθη τοῖς κτήνεσι τοῖς ἀνοήτοις, καὶ ὡμοιώθη αὐτοῖς. Ὄντως γὰρ κτηνώδης ἐγένετο ὁ τὴν ῥοώδη (Ps. XLVIII, 21).… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:447Latin…c culpa naturæ enim infirmitas erat. Irrationabilibus facti sumus insipientiores: Comparatus est enim jumentis insipientibus homo, et similis factus est illis (Psal. 48. 21). Animantibus autem irrationalibus fier… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:67B…s and woods, things more worthless than them. Therefore the prophet, hinting at them, says: He is compared to senseless cattle, and has been made like to them (Ps. XLVIII, 21). Who, he says, marked by reason and gi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:233…his master's crib" (Isai. 1. 3), speaking more harshly than David. For David indeed says: "He is compared to the senseless cattle, and is become like to them" (Ps. XLVIII, 21); but that other says that they have be… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:521D…ransgression to necessity, but to the choice of him who was honored and did not understand his honor. "For man," it says, "being in honor, did not understand" (Ps. 48.21). Come again, if it seems good, let us… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:81B…ophet also who with us casts such people out of the kinship of men, saying: "Man, being in honor, did not understand; he was compared to the senseless cattle" (Ps. 48.21). Let us, therefore, become men at last… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:1017B…ii, 12). Cyril: And so, the divine Psalmist says: "Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is compared to the senseless beasts, and is made like them" (Ps. xlviii, 21). For since they serve habits estranged… Paschal Chronicle c. 630PG 92:1493D…pain, and brought forth iniquity" (Psalm 7:15). "Man, when he was in honor, did not understand: he was compared to senseless beasts, and became like to them" (Psalm 48:21). See Saint Basil and the other Holy Fa…
121Ps 48:121
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:2003…n Psalm XL, 1161 on Psalm XLI, 1167 on Psalm XLII, 1175 on Psalm XLIII, 1177 on Psalm XLIV, 1187 on Psalm XLV, 1199 on Psalm XLVI, 1201 on Psalm XLVII, 1215 on Psalm XLVIII, 1217 on Psalm XLIX, 1227 on Psalm L, 1237 o…
144Ps 48:144
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1707…Psalm XL 1412 On Psalm XLI 1415 On Psalm XLII 1419 On Psalm XLIII 1422 On Psalm XLIV 1427 On Psalm XLV 1431 On Psalm XLVI 1435 On Psalm XLVII 1438 On Psalm XLVIII 1442 On Psalm XLIX 1447 On Psalm L 1451 On Psalm LI 1458 On Psa…
427Ps 48:427
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1399A…the secrets, Psalm XLV. 406 At the end, for the sons of Core, Psalm XLVI. 414 An ode of a psalm to the sons of Core XLVII. 418 At the end, to the sons of Core, Psalm XLVIII. 427 Psalm of Asaph XLIX. 434 At the end, a…
431Ps 48:431
Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:779…Psalm XXVIII. 279 Homily on Psalm XXIX. 306 Homily on Psalm XXXII. 325 Homily on Psalm XXXIII. 350 Homily on Psalm XLIV. 387 Homily on Psalm XLV. 415 Homily on Psalm XLVIII. 431 Homily on Psalm LIX. 459 Homily on Psal…
519Ps 48:519
PG 135 (anthology)PG 135:7…dited by Voemel himself in an Academic program at the same place in the years 1825 and 1826.) EUSTATHIUS, METROPOLITAN OF THESSALONICA Notitia. 517 Oration on Psalm XLVIII. 519 Oration delivered to inaugurate the yea… PG 135 (anthology)PG 135:1143…METROPOLITAN IN THE PELOPONNESE. Notitia. 507 ON THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST. 509 EUSTATHIOS, METROPOLITAN OF THESSALONICA. Notitia. 517 WRITINGS. Oration on Psalm XLVIII. 519 Oration delivered at the beginning of t…