Author Archives: Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

About Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Born around 346 A.D. in Stridon, St. Jerome was a scholar fluent in Latin, Greek, and Hebrew whose ascetic discipline and deep engagement with Scripture prepared him for a monumental task: translating the Bible into Latin. Commissioned by Pope Damasus I around 382 A.D., Jerome began by revising the flawed Old Latin Gospels, then expanded his work to the entire Bible. For the New Testament, he corrected Latin texts using Greek manuscripts; for the Old Testament, he translated most books directly from Hebrew—a controversial but principled choice. His final Psalter, however, followed the Greek Septuagint tradition for liturgical use. This composite translation, later known as the Vulgate (editio vulgata), became the authoritative biblical text of the Western Church, formally endorsed at the Council of Trent in 1546. The Vulgate’s influence extends beyond theology into textual criticism and Latin education. As one of the earliest translations grounded in original-language scholarship, it offers a vital witness to the state of biblical texts in late antiquity. Jerome’s lexical and syntactic decisions are studied to trace manuscript history and assess variant readings. Its elegant Latin, consistent in grammar and rich in vocabulary, became a model for medieval and Renaissance learning, bridging classical and ecclesiastical Latin. More than a translation, the Vulgate helped define Christian doctrine, preserved the Latin language, and laid essential groundwork for the critical study of Scripture—remaining indispensable to students of Latin, theology, and textual history.

Numeri 29:39 (Numbers 29:39)

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Nm 29:39 Hæc offeretis Domino in sollemnitatibus vestris: præter vota et oblationes spontaneas in holocausto, in sacrificio, in libamine, et in hostiis pacificis. These things you shall offer to the LORD at your solemn festivals, besides your vows and voluntary … Continue reading →

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Numeri 29:38 (Numbers 29:38)

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Nm 29:38 et hircum pro peccato, absque holocausto sempiterno, sacrificioque eius et libamine. and a goat for sin, besides the continual holocaust, and its grain offering and libation. # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 et and CONJ 2 hircum goat … Continue reading →

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Numeri 29:37 (Numbers 29:37)

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Nm 29:37 sacrificiaque et libamina singulorum per vitulos et arietes et agnos rite celebrabitis: and you shall duly perform the sacrifices and the libations for each of the bulls and rams and lambs; # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 sacrificiaque … Continue reading →

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Numeri 29:36 (Numbers 29:36)

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Nm 26:36 offerentes holocaustum in odorem suavissimum Domino, vitulum unum, arietem unum, agnos anniculos immaculatos septem: offering a holocaust as a most pleasing aroma to the LORD: one young bull, one ram, and seven spotless yearling lambs; # Latin Gloss … Continue reading →

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Numeri 29:35 (Numbers 29:35)

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Nm 29:35 Die octavo, qui est celeberrimus, omne opus servile non facietis, On the eighth day, which is most solemn, you shall do no servile work, # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 Die on the day ABL.SG.M 2 octavo eighth … Continue reading →

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Numeri 29:34 (Numbers 29:34)

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Nm 29:34 et hircum pro peccato, absque holocausto sempiterno, sacrificioque eius et libamine. and a goat for sin, besides the continual holocaust, and its sacrifice and libation. # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 et and CONJ 2 hircum goat ACC.SG.M … Continue reading →

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Numeri 29:33 (Numbers 29:33)

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Nm 29:33 sacrificiaque et libamina singulorum per vitulos et arietes et agnos rite celebrabitis: and you shall duly perform the sacrifices and the libations for each of the bulls and rams and lambs; # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 sacrificiaque … Continue reading →

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Numeri 29:32 (Numbers 29:32)

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Nm 29:32 Die septimo offeretis vitulos septem, et arietes duos, agnos anniculos immaculatos quattuordecim: On the seventh day you shall offer seven young bulls, and two rams, and fourteen spotless yearling lambs; # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 Die on … Continue reading →

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Numeri 29:31 (Numbers 29:31)

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Nm 29:31 et hircum pro peccato, absque holocausto sempiterno, sacrificioque eius et libamine. And a goat for sin, besides the continual holocaust, and its sacrifice and libation. # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 et and CONJ 2 hircum goat ACC.SG.M … Continue reading →

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Numeri 29:30 (Numbers 29:30)

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Nm 29:30 sacrificiaque et libamina singulorum per vitulos et arietes et agnos rite celebrabitis: and you shall duly perform the sacrifices and the libations for each of the bulls and rams and lambs; # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 sacrificiaque … Continue reading →

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