OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 39:16

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All the works of the Lord are exceedingly good, and every command will be done in its time.

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Verse 16. With. Greek “as the moon in the first quarter,” διχομηνια. Bible.—The Vulg. has read διχομηνια, “divine transport.” The author declares that he was inspired. Calmet.

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