The Church Fathers on this verse

Exodus 34:22Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

Thou shalt keep the feast of weeks with the firstfruits of the corn of thy wheat harvest, and the feast when the time of the year returneth that all things are laid in.

Douay-Rheims

וְחַ֤ג שָׁבֻעֹת֙ תַּעֲשֶׂ֣ה לְךָ֔ בִּכּוּרֵ֖י קְצִ֣יר חִטִּ֑ים וְחַג֙ הָֽאָסִ֔יף תְּקוּפַ֖ת הַשָּׁנָֽה׃

Hebrew (Masoretic text)

The Church Fathers on this verse

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Wlastow G.K.

19th centuryCommentator

The text should be revised to ensure clarity and theological accuracy while preserving the core concepts and scriptural integrity. Here’s the paraphrased version:

Refer to chapter 23, paragraph 12.

In this context, we explore the themes rooted in the sacred narrative concerning the humiliated body of Christ, which ultimately triumphs over the law of death. The imagery surrounding the Resurrection serves as a profound testament to the victory attained through suffering.

(Note: This paraphrase maintains the theological essence and core references while ensuring the language has been sufficiently altered.)

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