OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 45:1

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He brought out of him a man of mercy, who found favor in the sight of all people, a man loved by God and men, even Moses, whose memory is blessed.

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Verse 1. Men. Pharao, Jethro, and the whole nation of the Hebrews, whom he governed as a father, being the mildest of men. Numbers 12:2–3. His life was a continued miracle, and he was honoured more than any prophet, (ib. 6. Acts 7. Calmet.) seeing God’s works more clearly, but not his substance. Exodus 33. Worthington.

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