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Theodoret of Cyrus

?–458

Patristic / Eastern voice, d. ~458

The life

Theodoret of Cyrus (d. ~458). Patristic / Eastern voice from the church's historical commentary tradition, present in MannaFest's quote pool with source citations. Full profile pending.

In their own words

  • “Their words are full of piety but do not agree with their actions. When ten days had passed, the prophet obtained his reply. But I think that the delay of the response was for the benefit of those who had made the request, so that …”

    ON JEREMIAH 8:42 · on the verse

  • “Fathers are in the habit of disciplining their true children, and if they see them caned by the teachers, they do not worry; they see the fruit coming from the discipline. But they despise illegitimate children and do not accord them equal attention. So if …”

    INTERPRETATION OF HEBREWS 12 · on the verse

  • “By "interpretation," he refers to the meaning. "Mane: God has measured your kingdom and brought it to an end," that is, he has seen you are unworthy of kingship, and he decided to leave you bereft of it. "Thekel: he was weighed in the balance …”

    COMMENTARY ON DANIEL 5:25-28 · on the verse