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Verse 1

Greek prefixes, "A Hymn of the Fathers." The author here imitates the third work of Solomon. (Haydock) --- He had given rules for all virtues; and he now sets before us those who had put them in practice. (Calmet) --- It was the custom to sound forth the praises of these fathers in the temple and synagogues, ver. 15. (Grotius)

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Verse 2

Glory. Greek adds, "in them." He was the author of all their virtues, (Haydock) and has acquired much glory by their means, (Calmet) among men; though his essential glory can never increase.

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Verse 3

In the. Greek, "futurity by their predictions." Kings, judges, and prophets are praised. (Haydock) --- The virtuous are justly styled kings, Genesis xxiii. (Worthington)

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Verse 4

The present. Greek, "the people by counsels, and by the knowledge of the office of scribes of the people. Wise in speech by their instruction. (5.) Seeking out," &c. (Haydock) --- Prudence and eloquence ought to appear in a ruler.

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Verse 5

Tunes. The Hebrews, and David in particular, were famous for music. (Calmet)

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Verse 6

In. Greek, "established in power, living," &c., (Haydock) like Abraham, Ezechias, &c. (Calmet)

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Verse 7

Generations. Literally, "race of their nation." But this is omitted in Greek.

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Verse 8

Born. Greek, "some of them have left a name," (Haydock) or posterity, Deuteronomy xxv. 6.

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Verse 9

Them. This may be understood of the wicked Israelites, or of the sons of Abraham by Agar, &c.

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Verse 10

Mercy. Assideans, (1 Paralipomenon vi. 41., and 1 Machabees vii. 13.) or true Israelites.

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Verse 14

Peace. The Jews were very solicitous about this, Genesis xxxv. 8. (Calmet)

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Verse 16

Into. Greek, "a model of penance to past or future generations." (Haydock) --- The Latin fathers suppose that Henoch was translated to heaven, or to the earthly paradise. It is the tradition both of Jews and Christians that he is still alive, and will come to oppose Antichrist, (Apocalypse xi. 3., Genesis v. 22., and Hebrews xi. 5.; Calmet) when he will preach penance, (Worthington) chiefly to the Gentiles, while Elias will address himself to the Jews. (Haydock)

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Verse 17

A. Greek, "an exchange," to save mankind, Genesis vi. 8., and viii. 21. (Calmet) --- Noe[Noah] was perfect, (Worthington) which does not exclude some human failings. (Haydock)

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Verse 20

Multitude. His name implies as much. (Calmet) --- He was father of all who believed in Christ. (Worthington)

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Verse 21

Faithful. He received the sign of circumcision, and was ready to sacrifice Israel. (Calmet)

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Verse 22

In his. Greek, "that the nations should be blessed in his posterity." --- Dust. Literally, "a heap." (Haydock) (Genesis xii. 2., and xxii. 17.)

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Verse 23

Earth. In Arabia, and from the Red Sea to the Euphrates. This was verified in David, Psalm lxxi., and Genesis xiii. 14.

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Verse 25

Jacob. The promises made to Abraham were confirmed to Isaac and Jacob. (Haydock) --- These were also blessed in Abraham. (Worthington)

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Verse 26

Tribes. Giving him so many children, who inherited Chanaan.

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Verse 27

Men. The Israelites, ver. 10. Greek, "the man," Joseph; though the Greek of the Roman edition would refer it to Moses. (Calmet) --- Grabe corrects his copy agreeably to the Vulgate. (Haydock)

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Verse 35

CHAPTER XLIV.

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Bibliographical Information
Haydock, George Leo. "Commentary on Wisdom of Solomon 44". "Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary". https://beta.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/hcc/wisdom-of-solomon-44.html. 1859.

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