Where the Fathers quote Sirach 24

7 citations across the Patrologia Graeca — from the printed citations of the English pass; every reference opens the page with its facsimile one tap away. · trace across the Tradition ›

Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:1295…to me, saying: “My heart hath uttered a good word” (Ps. XLIV, 2). The Son likewise confesses: “I came forth from the mouth of the Most High” (Eccli. xxiv, 5). How then does your mind sustain s… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:831D…that rose in the fields of Jericho, of which Wisdom speaks through Solomon: I was exalted like a palm tree in Cades, and as a plantation of roses in Jericho (Eccli. 24. 18). Therefore this is that most beautiful… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:779A…rable load, but grace is the delight of the heart, as the Lord says through Solomon: "Come over to me, all you that desire me; my spirit is sweet above honey" (Eccli. 24. 26. 27). Therefore the law is not hard onl… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:359C…ill exalt the head of one of low degree, and will seat him in the midst of the great.” Eccli. xvi, 5.—“By one man of understanding a city will be inhabited.” Eccli. xxiv, 27.—“My memory is sweeter than honey. He w… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:541B…n insatiable spiritual desire for the heavenly Bridegroom, as the Scripture says: They that eat me shall yet hunger, and they that drink me shall yet thirst (Eccli. xxiv, 28). II. Such souls, which pursue the Lor… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1041C…hat is, the titles, is arranged alphabetically, and each sought-after chapter will be found, placed under the letter with which it begins; for example, the— Eccli. xxiv, 29.… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:659…lf testifies in Wisdom, saying: I will descend into the lower parts of the earth, and I will visit all that sleep, and I will enlighten all that hope in God (Eccli. 24:45). The heavens were opened. If they we…