Cyrill of Alexandria

5th centuryChurch Father

He embraces the truth because his longing lies not in worldly pleasures but in the eternal treasures found through Christ, who embodies truth. Additionally, they maintain harmony. In what manner is this achieved? The individual fully embraced by Christ, following the dissolution of previous hostilities (for one who was lost has found reconciliation with Him), becomes a devoted worshipper. To support this, the blessed apostle Paul encourages us, stating, “Having been justified by faith, we also have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Rom. 5:1).

Jerome of Stridon

4th centuryChurch Father

The previous delusion has vanished, and You will sustain peace; peace, for we have placed our trust in You. Just as I recognize my sins at the gates of death, which is affirmed when it is said to Peter that "The gates of hell shall not prevail against her" (Matt. 16:18), so at the gates of righteousness I contemplate all acts of virtue. Those who enter will discover one portal, of which it is stated, "This is the door of the Lord; the righteous shall enter it" (Ps. 117:20). Just as a single pearl is obtained from a multitude of pearls, so we approach Him through various paths and gates, for He is the Way and the Door by which we gain access to the Father.

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Following the words of God, the people respond in Hebrew, jeser samuth, which both Aquila and Symmachus translated as πλάσμα έπηρεισμένον, meaning our delusion is removed, or our mind, once swayed between You and idols, is now fortified, so that we are not tossed by every doctrine, but in You, Lord Savior, we trust with our whole being. For clarity, we expressed it as: the former delusion has passed away. And because our minds have been reinforced, You will therefore grant us the peace You promised to the Apostles, stating: "My peace I give unto you, my peace I leave unto you" (John 14:28). This assurance is given not once but twice, that the assurance offered by the repetition may hold firm, echoing the Apostle's urging: "Rejoice, and again I say rejoice" (Phil. 4:4).

The previous error has been resolved, and you will maintain peace; peace, for we have placed our trust in you. Just as I recognize sins at the gates of death, a truth affirmed in the statement to Peter, ‘The gates of hell shall not prevail against her’ (Matt. 16:18), I contemplate all virtuous deeds at the gates of righteousness. Through these gates, one will find a singular entry, as proclaimed, ‘This is the door of the Lord; the righteous shall enter it’ (Ps. 117:20). And just as many pearls yield a single pearl, we approach Him through various paths and gates, for He declares Himself to be both the way and the door through which we gain access to the Father.

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In response to the divine words, the people declare in Hebrew, jeser samuth, which Aquila and Symmachus equally translate as πλάσμα έπηρεισμένον, meaning our delusion is lifted, or our thoughts, once torn between you and idols, are now fortified, ensuring we are not swayed by every doctrine that passes, but rather in you, Lord Savior, we place our complete faith. To clarify this, we have translated: the previous delusion has been dispelled. And as our minds have been fortified, you will grant us the peace that you assured the Apostles, stating: My peace I give unto you, my peace I leave unto you (John 14:28). This assurance is not given just once, but reiterated twice, solidifying the promise’s reliability, mirroring the Apostle’s encouragement: Rejoice, and again I say rejoice (Phil. 4:4).

Isaiah 26:3Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

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Cyrill of Alexandria

Jerome of Stridon

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