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 9:9

Posted on February 28, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 9:9 Sitque pulvis super omnem Terram Ægypti: erunt enim in hominibus, et iumentis ulcera, et vesicæ turgentes in universa terra Ægypti. And let the dust be upon all the Land of Egypt, and they shall become on men and … Continue reading →

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Exodus 9:8

Posted on February 28, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 9:8 Et dixit Dominus ad Moysen, et Aaron: Tollite plenas manus cineris de camino, et spargat illum Moyses in cælum coram Pharaone. And the LORD said to Moyses and Aaron: “Take handfuls of ashes from the furnace, and let … Continue reading →

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Exodus 9:7

Posted on February 28, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 9:7 Et misit Pharao ad videndum: nec erat quidquam mortuum de his quæ possidebat Israel. Ingravatumque est cor Pharaonis, et non dimisit populum. And Pharao sent to investigate, and there was nothing dead of those things which Israel possessed. … Continue reading →

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Exodus 9:6

Posted on February 28, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 9:6 Fecit ergo Dominus verbum hoc altera die: mortuaque sunt omnia animantia Ægyptiorum: de animalibus vero filiorum Israel nihil omnino periit. And the LORD did this word on the next day, and all the animals of the Egyptians died, … Continue reading →

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Exodus 9:5

Posted on February 28, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 9:5 Constituitque Dominus tempus, dicens: Cras faciet Dominus verbum istud in terra. And the LORD appointed a time, saying: “Tomorrow the LORD will do this word in the land.” # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 Constituitque and appointed 3SG.PERF.ACT.IND … Continue reading →

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Exodus 9:4

Posted on February 28, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 9:4 Et faciet Dominus mirabile inter possessiones Israel, et possessiones Ægyptiorum, ut nihil omnino pereat ex eis quæ pertinent ad filios Israel. And the LORD will make a wonder between the possessions of Israel and the possessions of the … Continue reading →

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Exodus 9:3

Posted on February 28, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 9:3 ecce manus mea erit super agros tuos: et super equos, et asinos, et camelos, et boves, et oves, pestis valde gravis. behold, my hand shall be upon your fields, and upon the horses, and the donkeys, and the … Continue reading →

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Exodus 9:2

Posted on February 28, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 9:2 Quod si adhuc renuis, et retines eos: But if you still refuse, and you hold them back; # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 Quod but if CONJ 2 si if CONJ 3 adhuc still ADV 4 renuis you … Continue reading →

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Exodus 9:1

Posted on February 28, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 9:1 Dixit autem Dominus ad Moysen: Ingredere ad Pharaonem, et loquere ad eum: Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Hebræorum: Dimitte populum meum ut sacrificet mihi. But the LORD said to Moyses: “Go in to Pharao, and speak to him: ‘Thus … Continue reading →

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Exodus 8:32

Posted on February 27, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 8:32 Et ingravatum est cor Pharaonis, ita ut nec hac quidem vice dimitteret populum. And the heart of Pharao was hardened, so that not even this time would he let the people go. # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 … Continue reading →

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