29views 0shareMiracles of Eliseus. He raiseth a dead child to life. [1] Now a certain woman of the wives of the prophets cried to Eliseus, saying: Thy servant my husband is dead,…
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True wisdom is taught by God alone – Book of Job, chapter 28
8views 0shareMan’s industry searcheth out many things: true wisdom is taught by God alone. [1] Silver hath beginnings of its veins, and gold hath a place wherein it is melted. [2] Iron…
Jonathan attacketh the Philistines – 1st Samuel, chapter 14 (1st Kings)
3views 0shareJonathan attacketh the Philistines. A miraculous victory. Saul’s unadvised oath, by which Jonathan is put in danger of his life, but is delivered by the people. [1] Now it came to…
The covenant is solemnly confirmed between God and his people – Deuteronomy, chapter 29
1views 0shareThe covenant is solemnly confirmed between God and his people. Threats against those that shall break it. [1] These are the words of the covenant which the Lord commanded Moses to…
Tobias the father praiseth God – Book of Tobias, chapter 13
2views 0shareTobias the father praiseth God, exhorting all Israel to do the same. Prophesieth the restoration and better state of Jerusalem. [1] And Tobias the elder opening his mouth, blessed the Lord,…
Abia’s reign – 2 Paralipomenon, chapter 13 (2 Chronicles)
16views 0shareAbia’s reign: his victory over Jeroboam. [1] In the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam, Abia reigned over Juda. [2] Three years he reigned in Jerusalem, and his mother’s name was Michaia,…
Against unnatural lusts – Leviticus, chapter 18
1views 0shareMarriage is prohibited in certain degrees of kindred: and all unnatural lusts. [1] And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: [2] Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say…
Rachel – Genesis, chapter 30
8views 0shareRachel, being barren, delivereth her handmaid to Jacob; she beareth two sons. Lia ceasing to bear, giveth also her handmaid, and she beareth two more. Then Lia beareth other two sons…
The kings of Israel, Juda, and Edom – 4th Book of Kings, chapter 3
19views 0shareThe kings of Israel, Juda, and Edom, fight against the king of Moab. They want water, which Eliseus procureth without rain: and prophesieth victory. The king of Moab is overthrown, his…
Book of Job, chapter 27 – The Bible, Old Testament
6views 0shareJob persists in asserting his own innocence, and that hypocrites will be punished in the end. [1] Job also added, taking up his parable, and said: [2] As God liveth, who…
Saul against the Philistines – 1st Samuel, chapter 13 (1st Kings)
14views 0shareThe war between Saul and the Philistines. The distress of the Israelites. Saul offereth sacrifice before the coming of Samuel: for which he is reproved. [1] Saul was a child of…
Many blessings are promised to observers of God’s commandments: and curses threatened to transgressors – Deuteronomy, chapter 28
11views 0share[1] Now if thou wilt hear the voice of the Lord thy God, to do and keep all his commandments, which I command thee this day, the Lord thy God will…
The Archangel Raphael discloses his identity – Book of Tobias, chapter 12
7views 0share[1] Then Tobias called to him his son, and said to him: What can we give to this holy man, that is come with thee? [2] Tobias answering, said to his…
Roboam – 2 Paralipomenon, chapter 12 (2 Chronicles)
36views 0shareRoboam for his sins is delivered up into the hands of the king of Egypt: who carrieth away all the treasures of the temple. [1] And when the kingdom of Roboam…
The prohibition of blood – Leviticus, chapter 17
22views 0shareNo sacrifices to be offered but at the door of the tabernacle: a prohibition of blood. [1] And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: [2] Speak to Aaron and his sons,…
Job declares his sentiments of the wisdom and power of God – Book of Job, chapter 26
29views 0share[1] Then Job answered, and said: [2] Whose helper art thou? is it of him that is weak? and dost thou hold up the arm of him that has no strength?…
Elias is taken up in a fiery chariot – 4th Book of Kings, chapter 2
35views 0shareEliseus will not part from Elias. The water of the Jordan is divided by Elias’ cloak. Elias is taken up in a fiery chariot, and his double spirit is given to…
Samuel’s integrity – 1st Samuel, chapter 12 (1st Kings)
29views 0shareSamuel’s integrity is acknowledged. God sheweth by a sign from heaven that they had done ill in asking for a king. [1] And Samuel said to all Israel: Behold I have…
The commandments must be written on stones: and an altar erected, and sacrifices offered – Deuteronomy, chapter 27
29views 0shareThe commandments must be written on stones: and an altar erected, and sacrifices offered. The observers of the commandments are to be blessed, and the transgressors cursed. [1] And Moses with…
Tobias anointeth his father’s eyes – Book of Tobias, chapter 11
35views 0shareTobias anointeth his father’s eyes with the fish’s gall, and he recovereth his sight. [1] And as they were returning they came to Charan, which is in the midway to Ninive,…