OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 50:11

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When he put on his glorious robe, and clothed himself in perfect splendor, ascending to the holy altar, he made the court of the sanctuary glorious.

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Verse 11. Forth. Greek adds, “fruits.”—Rearing. Greek “elevated to the clouds.” Bible.—Robe. Stole, or violet tunic. Calmet.—Power. That is, with all his vestments, denoting his dignity and authority, ( Challoner.) and extremely rich, as virtus often implies. Calmet. 44:3. Calmet.—Greek has, “boasting.”

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