THEOSISAugustine of Hippo
The subsequent phrase, “Out of the dust He lifteth up the poor,” resonates most profoundly with Him who “being rich, became poor for our sakes, that we might be enriched by His poverty” (2 Cor. 8:9). Indeed, He was raised from the earth so swiftly that His body did not succumb to decay. It is fitting to interpret the phrase, “He exalteth the poor out of the breeze,” as referring to Him, since the term “poor” aligns with this depiction of humility. The “breeze” from which He is elevated aptly represents the Jewish adversaries. In reflecting on their persecution of the Church, the apostle states: “But what was an advantage to me, for Christ's sake I counted as vanity.
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And I counted all things as nothing for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for Him I have given up all things, and I counted them all as rubbish, that I might gain Christ” (Phil. 3:7-8). Thus, this humble individual was restored above the wealthy, and from such adversity, he was “planted with the nobles,” rising above all the powerful. When they inquired, “Behold, we have forsaken all, and have followed Thee; what shall it be to us?” He replied, “Ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones to judge the twelve tribes of Israel” (Matt. 19:27-28), and this declaration was indeed a tremendous promise.