11views 0shareIsaac sojourneth in Gerara, where God reneweth to him the promise made to Abraham. King Abimelech maketh league with him. [1] And when a famine came in the land, after that…
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The rites of sacrifices – Leviticus, chapter 14
4views 0shareThe rites of sacrifices in cleansing the leprosy. Leprosy in houses. [1] And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: [2] This is the rite of a leper, when he is to…
Job wishes to be tried at God’s tribunal – Book of Job, chapter 23
7views 0share[1] Then Job answered, and said: [2] Now also my words are in bitterness, and the hand of my scourge is more grievous than my mourning. [3] Who will grant me…
The Archangel Raphael bindeth the devil – Book of Tobias, chapter 8
15views 0shareTobias burneth part of the fish’s liver, and Raphael bindeth the devil. Tobias and Sara pray. [1] And after they had supped, they brought in the young man to her. [2]…
Saul goes to Samuel – 1st Samuel, chapter 9 (1st Kings)
5views 0share[1] Now there was a man of Benjamin whose name was Cis, the son of Abiel, the son of Seror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphia, the son of…
Naboth – 3rd Book of Kings, chapter 21
12views 0shareNaboth, for denying his vineyard to king Achab, is by Jezabel’s commandment, falsely accused and stoned to death. For which crime Elias denounceth to Achab the judgments of God: upon his…
Charity to the poor – Deuteronomy, chapter 24
16views 0shareDivorce permitted to avoid greater evil: the newly married must not go to war: of men stealers, of leprosy, of pledges, of labourers’ hire, of justice, and of charity to the…
Fire from heaven – 2 Paralipomenon, chapter 7 (2 Chronicles)
5views 0shareFire from heaven consumeth the sacrifices. The solemnity of the dedication of the temple. God signifieth his having heard Solomon’s prayer: yet so if he continue to serve him. [1] And…
The law concerning leprosy – Leviticus, chapter 13
7views 0shareThe law concerning leprosy in men, and in garments. [1] And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying: [2] The man in whose skin or flesh shalt arise a different…
Abraham’s children – Genesis, chapter 25
7views 0shareAbraham’s children by Cetura; his death and that of Ismael. Isaac hath Esau and Jacob twins. Esau selleth his first birthright to Jacob. [1] And Abraham married another wife, named Cetura:…
Eliphaz against Job – Book of Job, chapter 22
11views 0shareEliphaz falsely imputes many crimes to Job, but promises him prosperity if he will repent. [1] Then Eliphaz the Themanite answered, and said: [2] Can man be compared with God, even…
Raguel – Book of Tobias, chapter 7
11views 0shareThey are kindly entertained by Raguel. Tobias demandeth Sara to wife. [1] And they went in to Raguel, and Raguel received them with joy. [2] And Raguel looking upon Tobias, said…
Samuel in old age – 1st Samuel, chapter 8 (1 Kings)
7views 0shareSamuel growing old, and his sons not walking in his ways, the people desire a king. [1] And it came to pass when Samuel was old, that he appointed his sons…
The Syrians besiege Samaria – 3rd Book of Kings, chapter 20
22views 0shareThe Syrians besiege Samaria: they are twice defeated by Achab: who is reprehended by a prophet for letting Benadad go. [1] And Benadad, king of Syria, gathered together all his host,…
Uncleanness to be avoided – Deuteronomy, chapter 23
7views 0shareWho may and who may not enter into the church: uncleanness to be avoided: other precepts concerning fugitives, fornication, usury, vows, and eating other men’s grapes and corn. [1] An eunuch,…
The cities of refuge – Deuteronomy, chapter 19
2views 0shareThe cities of refuge. Wilful murder, and false witnesses must be punished. [1] When the Lord thy God hath destroyed the nations, whose land he will deliver to thee, and thou…
Solomon’s blessings and prayer – 2 Paralipomenon, chapter 6 (2 Chronicles)
14views 0share[1] Then Solomon said: The Lord promised that he would dwell in a cloud. [2] But I have built a house to his name, that he might dwell there for ever….
The purification of women after childbirth – Leviticus, chapter 12
6views 0share[1] And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: [2] Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: If a woman having received seed shall bear a man…
Abraham’s servant – Genesis, chapter 24
2views 0shareAbraham’s servant, sent by him into Mesopotamia, bringeth from thence Rebecca, who is married to Isaac. [1] Now Abraham was old; and advanced in age: and the Lord had blessed him…
Job defends his cause – Book of Job, chapter 21
35views 0shareJob shews that the wicked often prosper in this world, even to the end of their life: but that their judgment is in another world. [1] Then Job answered, and said:…