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 32:31 (Numbers 32:31)

Posted on May 29, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Nm 32:31 Responderuntque filii Gad, et filii Ruben: Sicut locutus est Dominus servis suis, ita faciemus: And the sons of Gad and the sons of Ruben answered: “As the LORD has spoken to his servants, so will we do; # … Continue reading →

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Numeri 32:30 (Numbers 32:30)

Posted on May 29, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Nm 32:30 Sin autem noluerint transire armati vobiscum in Terram Chanaan, inter vos habitandi accipiant loca. But if they are unwilling to cross armed with you into the Land of Chanaan, let them receive places to dwell among you.” # … Continue reading →

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Numeri 32:29 (Numbers 32:29)

Posted on May 29, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Nm 32:29 Si transierint filii Gad, et filii Ruben vobiscum Iordanem omnes armati ad bellum coram Domino, et vobis fuerit Terra subiecta: date eis Galaad in possessionem. “If the sons of Gad and the sons of Ruben cross the Jordan … Continue reading →

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Numeri 32:28 (Numbers 32:28)

Posted on May 29, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Nm 32:28 Præcepit ergo Moyses Eleazaro sacerdoti, et Iosue filio Nun, et principibus familiarum per tribus Israel, et dixit ad eos: Therefore Moyses commanded Eleazar the priest, and Josue the son of Nun, and the chiefs of the families throughout … Continue reading →

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Numeri 32:27 (Numbers 32:27)

Posted on May 29, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Nm 32:27 nos autem famuli tui omnes expediti pergemus ad bellum, sicut tu domine loqueris. But we, all your servants, armed, will go to war, just as you, lord, say.” # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 nos we NOM.PL.PERS 2 … Continue reading →

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Numeri 32:26 (Numbers 32:26)

Posted on May 29, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Nm 32:26 Parvulos nostros, et mulieres, et pecora, ac iumenta relinquemus in urbibus Galaad: We will leave our little ones, and the women, and the livestock, and the beasts in the cities of Galaad; # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 … Continue reading →

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Numeri 32:25 (Numbers 32:25)

Posted on May 29, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Nm 32:25 Dixeruntque filii Gad et Ruben ad Moysen: Servi tui sumus, faciemus quod iubet dominus noster. And the sons of Gad and Ruben said to Moyses: “We are your servants; we will do what our lord commands. # Latin … Continue reading →

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Numeri 32:24 (Numbers 32:24)

Posted on May 29, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Nm 32:24 Ædificate ergo urbes parvulis vestris, et caulas, et stabula ovibus ac iumentis: et quod polliciti estis implete. Therefore build cities for your little ones, and folds and shelters for the sheep and beasts; and fulfill what you have … Continue reading →

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Numeri 32:23 (Numbers 32:23)

Posted on May 29, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Nm 32:23 Sin autem quod dicitis, non feceritis, nulli dubium est quin peccetis in Deum: et scitote quoniam peccatum vestrum apprehendet vos. But if you do not do what you say, there is no doubt that you will sin against … Continue reading →

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Numeri 32:22 (Numbers 32:22)

Posted on May 29, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Nm 32:22 et subiiciatur ei omnis Terra: tunc eritis inculpabiles apud Dominum et apud Israel, et obtinebitis regiones, quas vultis coram Domino. and all the Land be subjected to him; then you will be blameless before the LORD and before … Continue reading →

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