Holy Scripture

Psalms 106:17

A church father on this verse
“What shall I say of Adam who, at the beginning of the human race, gave the first example of disobedience and contempt? To him was given power over all the beasts of the earth, just as everything is to be given twofold to the firstborn. But after he held God's order in contempt he did not only lose his power but was ca…”
Pachomius the Great, 4th c. — LETTER 5:7

Source: Septuagint

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17He helped them out of the way of their iniquity; For they were brought low because of their iniquities.

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15Let them acknowledge to the Lord his mercies, And his wonders to the children of men.

16For he broke to pieces the brazen gates, And crushed the iron bars.

— Psalms 106:17 —

18Their soul abhorred all meat; And they drew near to the gates of death.

19Then they cried to the Lord in their affliction, And he saved them out of their distresses.

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