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 5:9

Posted on February 24, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 5:9 Opprimantur operibus, et expleant ea: ut non acquiescant verbis mendacibus. Let them be oppressed with works, and let them complete them, so that they may not give heed to lying words.“ # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 Opprimantur … Continue reading →

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Exodus 5:8

Posted on February 24, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 5:8 Et mensuram laterum, quam prius faciebant, imponetis super eos, nec minuetis quidquam: vacant enim, et idcirco vociferantur, dicentes: Eamus, et sacrificemus Deo nostro. And the measure of bricks which they made before you shall impose upon them, and … Continue reading →

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Exodus 5:7

Posted on February 24, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 5:7 Nequaquam ultra dabitis paleas populo ad conficiendos lateres, sicut prius: sed ipsi vadant, et colligant stipulas. “You shall by no means give straw to the people any longer for making bricks, as before; but they themselves shall go … Continue reading →

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Exodus 5:6

Posted on February 24, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 5:6 Præcepit ergo in die illo præfectis operum et exactoribus populi, dicens: Therefore on that day he commanded the overseers of the works and the taskmasters of the people, saying: # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 Præcepit he commanded … Continue reading →

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Exodus 5:5

Posted on February 24, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 5:5 Dixitque Pharao: Multus est populus terræ: videtis quod turba succreverit: quanto magis si dederitis eis requiem ab operibus? And Pharao said: “The people of the land are many; you see that the crowd has increased; how much more … Continue reading →

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Exodus 5:4

Posted on February 24, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 5:4 Ait ad eos rex Ægypti: Quare Moyses et Aaron solicitatis populum ab operibus suis? ite ad onera vestra. The king of Egypt said to them: “Why do you, Moyses and Aaron, trouble the people from their works? Go … Continue reading →

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Exodus 5:3

Posted on February 24, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 5:3 Dixeruntque: Deus Hebræorum vocavit nos, ut eamus viam trium dierum in solitudinem, et sacrificemus Domino Deo nostro: ne forte accidat nobis pestis aut gladius. And they said: “The God of the Hebrews has called us, so that we … Continue reading →

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Exodus 5:2

Posted on February 24, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 5:2 At ille respondit: Quis est Dominus, ut audiam vocem eius, et dimittam Israel? nescio Dominum, et Israel non dimittam. But he answered: “Who is the LORD, that I should hear His voice and let Israel go? I do … Continue reading →

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Exodus 5:1

Posted on February 24, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 5:1 Post hæc ingressi sunt Moyses et Aaron, et dixerunt Pharaoni: Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israel: Dimitte populum meum ut sacrificet mihi in deserto. After these things Moyses and Aaron went in, and they said to Pharao: “Thus says … Continue reading →

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Exodus 4:31

Posted on February 23, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 4:31 et credidit populus. Audieruntque quod visitasset Dominus filios Israel, et respexisset afflictionem illorum: et proni adoraverunt. And the people believed. And they heard that the LORD had visited the sons of Israel, and had looked upon their affliction, … Continue reading →

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