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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 35:11

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 35:11 Tabernaculum scilicet, et tectum eius, atque operimentum, annulos, et tabulata cum vectibus, paxillos et bases: namely, the Tabernacle, and its tent, and its covering, the rings, and the boards with the bars, the pegs and the bases; # … Continue reading →

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Exodus 35:10

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 35:10 Quisque vestrum sapiens est, veniat, et faciat quod Dominus imperavit: ‘Whoever among you is wise, let him come and make what the LORD has commanded: # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 Quisque whoever NOM.SG.M PRON.INDEF 2 vestrum of … Continue reading →

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Exodus 35:9

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 35:9 lapides onychinos, et gemmas ad ornatum superhumeralis et rationalis. onyx stones, and gems for the adornment of the ephod and the breastpiece. # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 lapides stones ACC.PL.M 3RD DECL 2 onychinos onyx ACC.PL.M ADJ … Continue reading →

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Exodus 35:8

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 35:8 et oleum ad luminaria concinnanda, et ut conficiatur unguentum, et thymiama suavissimum, and oil for the lamps to be prepared, and so that the ointment may be composed, and very sweet incense, # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 … Continue reading →

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Exodus 35:7

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 35:7 pellesque arietum rubricatas, et ianthinas, ligna setim, and the skins of rams dyed red, and violet skins, setim wood, # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 pellesque and skins ACC.PL.F 3RD DECL + ENCLITIC -QUE 2 arietum of rams … Continue reading →

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Exodus 35:6

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 35:6 hyacinthum et purpuram, coccumque bis tinctum, et byssum, pilos caprarum, violet, and purple, and scarlet twice-dyed, and fine linen, and goats’ hair, # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 hyacinthum violet (blue) ACC.SG.N 2ND DECL 2 et and CONJ … Continue reading →

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Exodus 35:5

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 35:5 Separate apud vos primitias Domino. Omnis voluntarius et prono animo offerat eas Domino: aurum et argentum, et æs, ‘Set apart among yourselves the first-fruits for the LORD. Whoever is willing and of a ready heart, let him offer … Continue reading →

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Exodus 35:4

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 35:4 Et ait Moyses ad omnem catervam filiorum Israel: Iste est sermo quem præcepit Dominus, dicens: And Moyses said to the whole assembly of the sons of Israel: “This is the word which the LORD has commanded, saying: # … Continue reading →

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Exodus 35:3

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 35:3 Non succendetis ignem in omnibus habitaculis vestris per diem sabbati. You shall not kindle fire in any of your dwellings on the sabbath day. # Latin Gloss Grammar Tag 1 Non not ADV 2 succendetis you shall kindle … Continue reading →

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Exodus 35:2

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus

Ex 35:2 Sex diebus facietis opus: septimus dies erit vobis sanctus, sabbatum, et requies Domini: qui fecerit opus in eo, occidetur. For six days you shall do work; the seventh day shall be holy for you, a sabbath and a … Continue reading →

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