The Church Fathers on this verse

Deuteronomy 32:31Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

For our God is not as their gods: our enemies themselves are judges.

Douay-Rheims

כִּ֛י לֹ֥א כְצוּרֵ֖נוּ צוּרָ֑ם וְאֹיְבֵ֖ינוּ פְּלִילִֽים׃

Hebrew (Masoretic text)

The Church Fathers on this verse

2 Church Fathers comment on this verse

John Cassian

5th centuryChurch Father

Is there a hierarchy in the way demons launch their assaults? Hermann suggests that there is likely a structured approach and strategic methodology in their attacks. However, it is understood that genuine order can be found only among the righteous and virtuous, as indicated in Scripture: you shall seek wisdom from the wicked and you shall not find it (Proverbs 14:6). Our adversaries, in contrast, are devoid of reason.

Palaea Historica

13th centuryChurch Father

Moses proclaims the majesty of God, yet he reveals that they are obstinate and foolish: the Lord performs wonders among them, yet they are consumed with complaining and bitterness.

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