Where the Fathers quote Sirach 43

3 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 ›

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:115D…th established the heaven as a chamber, and hath stretched it out as a tent over the earth (Isai. XL, 22); and again: Who holdeth the circuit of the heaven (Eccli. XLIII, 13). But the other [Scripture], demonstrat… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:47A…of thy wisdom should be idle; and therefore men entrust their lives even to a little piece of wood, and passing through the waves on a raft have been saved.» Eccli. XLIII, 16, 17. — «They that sail on the sea have… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1349B…ho are in power. It is impossible to escape Your hand.› Sap. xii, 12. — ‹Who shall say to You: What have You done? or who shall stand against Your judgment?› Eccli. xliii, 31. — ‹The Lord is terrible and exceedingl…