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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 35:31

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 35:31 Implevitque eum spiritu Dei, sapientia et intelligentia, et scientia et omni doctrina And He has filled him with the spirit of God, with wisdom and understanding, and knowledge and every teaching # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 Implevitque … Continue reading →

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Exodus 35:30

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 35:30 Dixitque Moyses ad filios Israel: Ecce, vocavit Dominus ex nomine Beseleel filium Uri filii Hur de tribu Iuda. And Moyses said to the sons of Israel: “Behold, the LORD has called by name Beseleel, the son of Uri, … Continue reading →

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Exodus 35:29

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 35:29 Omnes viri et mulieres mente devota obtulerunt donaria, ut fierent opera quæ iusserat Dominus per manum Moysi. Cuncti filii Israel voluntaria Domino dedicaverunt. All the men and women with devoted mind offered gifts, so that the works might … Continue reading →

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Exodus 35:28

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ez 35:28 aromataque et oleum ad luminaria concinnanda, et ad præparandum unguentum, ac thymiama odoris suavissimi componendum. and spices and oil for preparing the lamps, and for preparing the ointment, and for composing the incense of very sweet fragrance. # … Continue reading →

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Exodus 35:27

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 35:27 Principes vero obtulerunt lapides onychinos, et gemmas ad superhumerale et rationale, But the leaders offered onyx stones and gems for the ephod and the breastpiece, # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 Principes leaders NOUN.NOM.PL.M.3RD DECL 2 vero indeed … Continue reading →

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Exodus 35:26

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 35:26 et pilos caprarum, sponte propria cuncta tribuentes. and the hair of goats, freely giving all things of their own accord. # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 et and CONJ 2 pilos hair NOUN.ACC.PL.M.2ND DECL 3 caprarum of goats … Continue reading →

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Exodus 35:25

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 35:25 Sed et mulieres doctæ, quæ neverant, dederunt hyacinthum, purpuram, et vermiculum, ac byssum, But also the women who were skilled, who had spun, gave hyacinth, purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 Sed … Continue reading →

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Exodus 35:24

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 35:24 argenti, ærisque metalla obtulerunt Domino, lignaque setim in varios usus. they offered the metals of silver and bronze to the LORD, and also the setim wood for various uses. # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 argenti of silver … Continue reading →

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Exodus 35:23

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 35:23 Si quis habebat hyacinthum, et purpuram, coccumque bis tinctum, byssum et pilos caprarum, pelles arietum rubricatas, et ianthinas, If anyone had hyacinth, and purple, and scarlet twice-dyed, fine linen and the hair of goats, the skins of rams … Continue reading →

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Exodus 35:22

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 35:22 viri cum mulieribus præbuerunt, armillas et inaures, annulos et dextralia: omne vas aureum in donaria Domini separatum est. the men together with the women brought forth bracelets and earrings, rings and bracelets for the wrists; every vessel of … Continue reading →

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