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.

Exodus 19:1

Posted on March 10, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 19:1 Mense tertio egressionis Israel de Terra Ægypti, in die hac venerunt in solitudinem Sinai. In the third month of the departure of Israel from the Land of Egypt, on this day they came into the wilderness of Sinai. … Continue reading →

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Exodus 18:27

Posted on March 9, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 18:27 Dimisitque cognatum suum: qui reversus abiit in terram suam. And he sent away his kinsman, who, having returned, went into his own land. # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 Dimisitque and he sent away 3SG.PERF.ACT.IND + ENCLITIC 2 … Continue reading →

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Exodus 18:26

Posted on March 9, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 18:26 Qui iudicabant plebem omni tempore: quidquid autem gravius erat, referebant ad eum, faciliora tantummodo iudicantes. They judged the people at all times: but whatever was more serious, they referred to him, judging only the easier matters. # Latin … Continue reading →

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Exodus 18:25

Posted on March 9, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 18:25 Et electis viris strenuis de cuncto Israel, constituit eos principes populi, tribunos, et centuriones, et quinquagenarios, et decanos. And having chosen strong men out of all Israel, he appointed them leaders of the people, rulers of thousands, and … Continue reading →

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Exodus 18:24

Posted on March 9, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 18:24 Quibus auditis, Moyses fecit omnia quæ ille suggesserat. When these things were heard, Moyses did all that he had suggested. # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 Quibus when these things PRON.REL.ABL.PL.N 2 auditis having been heard PTCP.PERF.PASS.ABL.PL.N 3 … Continue reading →

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Exodus 18:23

Posted on March 9, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 18:23 Si hoc feceris, implebis imperium Dei, et præcepta eius poteris sustentare: et omnis hic populus revertetur ad loca sua cum pace. If you do this, you will fulfill the command of God, and you will be able to … Continue reading →

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Exodus 18:22

Posted on March 9, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 18:22 qui iudicent populum omni tempore: quidquid autem maius fuerit, referant ad te, et ipsi minora tantummodo iudicent: leviusque sit tibi, partito in alios onere. who may judge the people at all times: but whatever shall be greater, let … Continue reading →

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Exodus 18:21

Posted on March 9, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 18:21 Provide autem de omni plebe viros potentes, et timentes Deum, in quibus sit veritas, et qui oderint avaritiam, et constitue ex eis tribunos, et centuriones, et quinquagenarios, et decanos Moreover, provide out of all the people men who … Continue reading →

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Exodus 18:20

Posted on March 9, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 18:20 ostendasque populo ceremonias et ritum colendi, viamque per quam ingredi debeant, et opus quod facere debeant. and you shall show the people the ceremonies and the manner of worship, and the way by which they must enter, and … Continue reading →

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Exodus 18:19

Posted on March 9, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 18:19 Sed audi verba mea atque consilia, et erit Deus tecum. Esto tu populo in his quæ ad Deum pertinent, ut referas quæ dicuntur ad eum: But hear my words and counsel, and God will be with you. Be … Continue reading →

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