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Theodoret of Cyrus on the Ark of the Covenant in Psalm 132
Theodoret of Cyrus, Commentary on the Psalms, vol. 2, Robert C. Hill, trans., pp. 307-08: (5) Rise up, O Lord, to your rest (v. 8). They call worship according to the Law God’s rising up–not that he is in need of it or finds satisfaction in it, but he welcomes the piety of the offerers. They…
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St. Albert the Great or Adenulf of Anangni on the Psalms, Psalm 132:8 and the Ark of the Covenant
St. Albert the Great (d. A.D. 1280) or Adenulf of Anagni (d. A.D. 1289) on the Psalms, at Psalm 132:8 (Vulgate Psalm 131:8)(link to source) 8. Arise, O Lord, into thy resting place: thou and the ark, which thou hast sanctified. Arise, Yahweh, to your resting place, you and the ark your fortress. 132:1.2.1.1 After showing…
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Thomas Aquinas on the Symbolism of the Ark of the Covenant
Thomas Aquinas (link to source), Summa Theologica, Second Part of the Second Part, Treatise on the Theological Virtues, Question 33, Article 4: Whether a man is bound to correct his prelate? Objection 1: It would seem that no man is bound to correct his prelate. For it is written (Ex. 19:12): “The beast that shall…
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Augustine on Psalm 132:8 (Vulgate Psalm 131:8)
From Augustine’s Expositions on the Psalms at Psalm 132:8 8. Arise, O Lord, into Your resting place [Psalm 131:8]. He says unto the Lord sleeping, Arise. You know already who slept, and who rose again….You, and the ark of Your sanctification: that is, Arise, that the ark of Your sanctification, which You have sanctified, may…