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John ChrysostomPG 55:742expounds v.1“Οι θεμελιοι αυτου εν τοις ορεσι τοις αγιοις·”On «His foundations are in the holy mountains, etc.»
1Ps 86:1
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1027…a prayer of david lxxxv h incline o lord your ear and hear me for i am poor and needy d since in these places four psalms inscribed to the sons of core are placed consecutively… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:459…and here too in human fashion he calls for divine help deliver me for i am poor and needy this also we find said by him in the holy gospels for when he was about to… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1013…prayer of david psalm lxxxv h incline o lord your ear and hear me for i am poor and needy keep my soul for i am holy save your servant my god who hopes in you… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1141…so also deal with me d for your mercy is good deliver me for i am poor and needy in the strength of my soul and my heart is established in much struggle and since it… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:393B…to frequently call those who excel others "superiors" or "heads" of the house. Of this kind is also that passage: "His foundations are in the holy mountains" (Ps. LXXXVI, 1). Therefore, he who exults in it shall… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:909…said: Thou shinest wondrously from the eternal mountains (Ps. 75. 5). And again He says concerning the Church: Her foundations are upon the holy mountains (Ps. 86. 1). And why does He command all Christian… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1319…and to take up the lowly things that befit humanity verse deliver me for i am poor and needy he calls his own state voluntary namely his humiliation and conversely he calls his own poverty the… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1553…calling and salvation of all nations incline o lord your ear and hear me for i am poor and needy the beginning of the prayer is of a humble mind for although both possessed the riches… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1529…psalm h a prayer of david incline o lord your ear and hear me for i am poor and needy protect my soul for i am holy he is called holy who is dedicated and surrendered…
2Ps 86:2
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:685C…ane disputations of heretics. But its gates are the apostles, of whom it has been said: "The Lord loves the gates of Sion, above all the tabernacles of Jacob" (Ps. LXXXVI, 2): because through them the whole people… Hadrian the Monk fl. c. 425-450PG 98:1275A…"The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the tents of Jacob," and, "I have been jealous for Jerusalem and Zion with a great jealousy" (Malach. I, 2, 3; Ps. LXXXVI, 2; Zach. VIII, 2). 8. From common belief… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1553…and compels the physician to bring his ear close to his mouth preserve my soul for i am holy the prophet did not speak contradictory things calling himself both poor and holy at the same time… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:879…against visible and invisible enemies nor is able to contend with them preserve my soul for i am holy b that is dedicated and consecrated as has been said also in the fifteenth psalm or he…
3Ps 86:3
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:793C…e I entrust the mystery; go to the virgin Mary, go to the living gate, concerning which the prophet spoke: 'Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God' (Ps. 86. 3). Go to my rational paradise; go to the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:685B…anifests them, who bears them. What is this city? It is the Church of the saints, of which the prophet says: "Glorious things are said of thee, O city of God" (Ps. LXXXVI, 3). And citizens of it are all the faithf… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:717C…thing and opposes the holy city, the intelligible Sion, of which the divine psalmist made mention, saying: "Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God" (Ps. lxxxvi, 3). For Christ inhabits the Church, and h… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:211B…From there they acquired the citizens of the Church, of whom the divine David also makes mention, saying: "Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God" (Ps. LXXXVI, 3). Having sought them, they were enriche… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1145B…uld cease from those who are perfected through the living bread, the inhabitants of the Church. “Glorious things,” He says, “are spoken of you, O city of God” (Ps. LXXXVI, 3). For it was not fitting that the enemy… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2133B…ithout disturbance. For God provides safety for His own city, so that it is aptly said concerning it: "Glorious things have been spoken of you, O city of God" (Ps. LXXXVI, 3). And, "The movements of the river glad… James of Kokkinobaphos fl. 12th c.PG 127:565B…ressing the certain truth of those things that were to come through the time that had passed, saying, "Glorious things have been spoken of you, O city of God" ⟦Ps. LXXXVI, 3⟧. Glorious above all glory that can be… Arsenius of Mount Athos fl. c. 1150PG 133:997A…Ramatha; is Jerusalem, the most holy city, the metropolis of Judea, which is also Sion; of which it is said: Glorious things are said of thee, O city of God [Ps. 86:3]. Which is Aelia, from Aelius Hadrian,… Gregory ThaumaturgusPG 10:1173C…to thee alone. Go, therefore, to the virgin Mary. Go to the ensouled city, of which the Prophet said: 'Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God' (Ps. LXXXVI, 3). Go to My rational paradise; go to the… Germanus I of ConstantinoplePG 98:371D…oly Swaddling Clothes of our Lord Jesus Christ. (COMBEFIS. Manipulus rerum Constantinop., p. 232.) "Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God." (Ps. LXXXVI, 3)…
4Ps 86:4
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1031…me o lord for i will cry unto thee all the day rejoice the soul of thy servant for unto thee o lord have i lifted up my soul even if i am holy he says…
5Ps 86:5
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1031…adds for unto thee o lord have i lifted up my soul for thou lord art good and gentle and of great mercy unto all them that call upon thee in place of and gentle aquila… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:435…he mother of peace has come, which extinguishes the fury of the winds. Mother Sion will say, "A man and a man was born in her, and he himself has founded her" (Ps. LXXXVI, 5). Since I am a man, and a man was b… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:1473…t worshiped by Christians with the worship of latria, B 203. The tombs of the martyrs are held in honor by Christians, B 201. Mother Zion, for "Is Zion not…?" (Ps. LXXXVI, 5), a famous reading also recited by Cyri…
6Ps 86:6
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1031…us to pray and pine for the same things as he does give ear o lord unto my prayer and attend to the voice of my supplication in the day of my trouble i have cried… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1013…mercy to all who call upon you give ear o lord to my prayer and attend to the voice of my supplication in the day of my tribulation i cried to you for you heard me… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:799D…ention of his name, but for the Church worthy of belief. What, then, does David say? The Lord shall declare in the writing of the peoples and of these princes (Ps. 86:6). These are the words of the prophet, t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:63…words yet in these human words he signifies what is rightly represented attend to the voice of my supplication again he speaks of the internal voice thus also anna cried out and he did not say… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:739…a harbor and the gate of salvation give ear o lord to my prayer and attend to the voice of my supplication give ear that is judge it worthy of your ears attend moreover to the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:685D…d save us (Is. 35:4). Similarly also David concerning this preached beforehand, saying that the Lord Himself shall declare it in the writing of the peoples (Ps. 86:6). Whence the holy apostle, in a more sh… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:895…psalm vers give ear to my words o lord understand my cry attend to the voice of my prayer my king and my god the church of god and indeed every soul that embraces a pious… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1555…have said placable gentleness therefore also implies patience give ear god to my prayer and attend to the voice of my supplication using such kindness therefore graciously accept my petition at the same time he also… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:879…truth that is with their whole soul give ear o lord to my prayer and attend to the voice of my supplication c you will find these words explained in the first verse of the sixteenth… Asterius of AmaseaPG 40:401…is be pleased to know my state he adds to this saying attend to the voice of my prayer and yet god does not attend to a voice but a voice when it is uttered without… PG 43 (anthology)PG 43:1307…compassionate and merciful long suffering and full of mercy hearken to our prayer and attend to the voice of our supplication work in us a sign for good guide us in thy way that we may…
7Ps 86:7
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1031…lord unto my prayer and attend to the voice of my supplication in the day of my trouble i have cried unto thee for thou hast heard me hence it is also proven c that this… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1697…trouble i called upon the lord and he heard me and again in the day of my trouble i sought god with my hands lifted up to him in the night and i was not deceived… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1529…call upon him not with their lips but with their whole soul in the day of my trouble i cried to you he speaks of the present time as a day of trouble for you have… Apophthegmata Patrum (Desert Fathers) 4th–5th century (compiled)PG 65:199C…els, and then you are free from all care; nay, rather, you dwell according to that which is written: As of all those who are joyful, the dwelling is in Thee (Ps. LXXXVI, 7). Then that which is in the Scripture i…
8Ps 86:8
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:41…ps lxxxv and you apply it to the savior also affixing this there is none like unto thee among the gods o lord ibid just as if we compare you with the aforementioned gods there is… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1033…of the calling of the nations i rightly consider that the saying there is none like unto thee among the gods o lord is spoken in the person of christ another might say that because among… Andrew of Crete c. 660–740PG 97:1035A…XXXV, 9, 10⟧ you have made shall come and worship before you, O Lord, and shall glorify your name; for you are great, and working wonders; you are God alone.” ⟦Ps. LXXXVI, 8⟧ ORATION XI. On the Exaltation of t… OrigenesPG 16:2019…among all the wise of the nations and in all their kingdoms there is none like unto thee who will not fear thee o king of nations for thine is the glory among all the wise… OrigenesPG 16:2023…all the wise men of the nations and in all their kingdoms there is none like unto thee o lord and king eternal from his indignation the earth shall be shaken and the nations shall not…
9Ps 86:9
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:101…o lord and there is none according to thy works all the nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee o lord and shall glorify thy name for thou art great and doing… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1031…lord and there is none according to thy works all nations whatsoever thou hast made shall come and shall worship before thee o lord and shall glorify thy name for thou art great… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:687…also all ye nations clap your hands and again all the nations thou hast made shall come and worship before thee o lord and shall glorify thy name for ever that he was to be born… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:425…that he ought to be glorified the psalmist sings all nations whatsoever thou hast made shall come and shall worship before thee o lord and shall glorify thy name for thou art great and doest wonders… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:303…david spoke openly to the only begotten incarnate all the nations which thou hast made shall come and shall worship before thee o lord and elsewhere on the other hand he again brings the envy and… Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1201…will give thee the nations for thine inheritance all the nations whatsoever thou hast made shall come and worship before thee item isaiah not an angel not a messenger but god himself shall come he himself… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:1229…reigned over us because we believed in him wherefore he says again all nations whom thou hast made shall come and shall worship before thee o lord as many as in this present age come to…
10Ps 86:10
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:219D…d greatly to be praised." Behold also concerning the Son: for everywhere he calls Him Lord. And again, "Great art Thou, and doing wonders; Thou art God alone" (Ps. LXXXVI, 10). "Great is His power, and of His great… PG 43 (anthology)PG 43:1307…thy truth gladden our hearts that we may fear thy holy name for thou art great and doest wondrous things thou art god alone and there is none like thee among the gods o lord powerful…
11Ps 86:11
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1035…many gods h ver deduc me o lord in thy way and i will walk in thy truth let my heart rejoice to fear thy name h that we may not wander from the truth of… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 114:471…mind, he poured out prayers which were the reward of his most beautiful way. "Lead me, O Lord," he said, "in your way, and I will walk in your truth" (Ps. LXXXVI, 11). Then, with diligent zeal, he set out on the road that lea…
12Ps 86:12
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:653…those are the first fruits of charity that i should love the lord my god with all my heart and with all my soul and with all my mind these are the first fruits what however… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1035…unto the fear of thy name h ver i will confess to thee o lord my god with my whole heart and i will glorify thy name forever h having spoken of many good things before… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1015…rejoice that it may fear your name i will confess to you o lord my god with all my heart and i will glorify your name forever for your mercy is great upon me and you… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:923…dispensed and arranged all things for our salvation i confess to you lord my god with all my heart i bend the knee of my body and soul confessing to you my god all my sins… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1999…confess to the lord that who shall declare your mighty acts ps i will praise thee o lord with my whole heart i will recount all ps i will praise thee o lord with my whole…
13Ps 86:13
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:499…o god the vows which i shall pay praises to thee for thou hast delivered my soul from death and my feet from stumbling that i may please before god in the light of the living… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1035…god wherefore he says i will confess to thee and he adds thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell for a mortal sin is of such a kind that it drags one down into… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1015…name forever for your mercy is great upon me and you have delivered my soul from the lowest hell o god the wicked have risen up against me and the assembly of the powerful have sought… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:865…darknesses to be the lowest places of hell as it is there and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell ps but he says thus into outer darkness therefore as often as god tests… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1559…for the lovingkindness that has been shown to me and you have delivered my soul from the lowest hell by these words he has revealed the magnitude of the dangers for the divine david often endured… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 116:1223…might cry out openly those words of holy david for you have delivered my soul from the lowest hell and again with king hezekiah for you have rescued my soul that it might not perish and… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1531…the world for your mercy is great upon me and you have delivered my soul from the lowest hell by lowest hell one must understand every strong danger both bodily and spiritual o god lawless ones…
14Ps 86:14
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:741…men have risen up against me and a synagogue of the mighty have sought after my soul and have not set you before them for he who injures his neighbor does not set god before his…
15Ps 86:15
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:943…by before his face and called 'the lord the lord god merciful and gracious longsuffering and plenteous in mercy and true keeping righteousness and mercy for thousands taking away iniquities and injustice and sins ' d…
16Ps 86:16
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:253…the prayer of david through the psalms saying give thy power to thy servant and save the son of thy handmaid d for the one is the natural and true child of god and others are… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1017…long suffering and plenteous in mercy and true a look upon me and have mercy upon me give thy strength unto thy servant and save the son of thine handmaid show me a token for… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:847…and judgment interr lxxiv what is that which david chants saying give strength unto thy servant and save the son of thine handmaid resp because by nature we are servants of god and as sons of… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:883…have mercy on me this verse is contained also in psalm xxiv give thy strength unto thy servant strength which can be possessed from thee against enemies and thy servant that is thy slave and save…
154Ps 86:154
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1707…543 On Psalm LXXIX 1543 On Psalm LXXX 1545 On Psalm LXXXI 1543 On Psalm LXXXII 1546 On Psalm LXXXIII 1546 On Psalm LXXXIV 1546 On Psalm LXXXV 1546 On Psalm LXXXVI 1546 On Psalm LXXXVII 1547 On Psalm LXXXVIII 1547 On Psalm LXXX…
156Ps 86:156
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:2003…, 1503 on Psalm LXXIX, 1509 on Psalm LXXX, 1519 on Psalm LXXXI, 1527 on Psalm LXXXII, 1531 on Psalm LXXXIII, 1537 on Psalm LXXXIV, 1545 on Psalm LXXXV, 1553 on Psalm LXXXVI, 1561 on Psalm LXXXVII, 1567 on Psalm LXXXVI…
742Ps 86:742
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:789…3 EXPOSITION on Psalm LXXXIII. The monk is like a sparrow. 735-738 EXPOSITION on Psalm LXXXIV. 738-740 EXPOSITION on Psalm LXXXV. 740-742 EXPOSITION on Psalm LXXXVI. 742-744 EXPOSITION on Psalm LXXXVII. 744-747…