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Hilary of Poitiers: " Or, he means this bruised reed that is not broken, to show that the perishing and bruised bodies of the Gentiles, are not to be broken, but are rather reserved for salvation. He shall not quench a smoking flax, shows the feebleness of that spark which though not quenched, only moulders in the flax, and that among the ...
When the fable figured in 16th century emblem books, more emphasis was put on the moral lesson to be learned, to which the story acted as a mere appendage.Thus Hadrianus Junius tells the fable in a four-line Latin poem and follows it with a lengthy commentary, part of which reads: "By contrast we see the reed obstinately holding out against the power of cloudy storms, and overcoming the onrush ...
Richard Sibbes (or Sibbs) (1577–1635) was an Anglican theologian. He is known as a Biblical exegete, and as a representative, with William Perkins and John Preston, of what has been called "main-line" Puritanism [1] because he always remained in the Church of England and worshiped according to the Book of Common Prayer.
A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. [8] In Isaiah 36:6, Sennacherib, king of Assyria, had referred to Egypt as a "broken reed", criticising Israel's dependence on Egypt during the reign of king Hezekiah. "Smoking" or "dimly burning" [9]
Echoing the words of the first song, "a bruised reed he will not break", [8] he sustains the weary with a word. His vindication is left in God's hands. [9]
Feb 11, 2025; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) dribbles against Connecticut Huskies center Tarris Reed Jr. (5) during the first half at CHI Health Center Omaha.
Tesla CEO and “first buddy” Elon Musk was hit with a wave of immediate outrage online and on cable news after he made a salute that many felt was fascist during his speech at the Capitol One ...
Christy Carlson Romano is feeling grateful to be alive.. The "Even Stevens" and "Kim Possible" star, 40, shared on Instagram that she was injured on Friday while shooting clay pigeons in Texas ...