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Sirach 44:23 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" He made it rest upon the head of Jacob. He acknowledged him in his blessings, gave to him by inheritance, and divided his portions. He distributed them among twelve tribes. "
Sirach 44:23
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21 Therefore he assured him by an oath that the nations would be blessed through his offspring, that he would multiply him like the dust of the earth, exalt his offspring like the stars, and cause them to inherit from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates River to the utmost parts of the earth.
22 In Isaac also, he established the same assurance for Abraham his father’s sake, the blessing of all men, and the covenant.
23 He made it rest upon the head of Jacob. He acknowledged him in his blessings, gave to him by inheritance, and divided his portions. He distributed them among twelve tribes.
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Sirach 44:1
"Let us now praise famous men, our ancestors in their generations."
Sirach 44:2
"The Lord created great glory in them— his mighty power from the beginning."
Sirach 44:3
"Some ruled in their kingdoms and were men renowned for their power, giving counsel by their understanding. Some have spoken in prophecies,"
Sirach 44:4
"leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their understanding, giving instruction for the people. Their words in their instruction were wise."
Sirach 44:5
"Some composed musical tunes, and set forth verses in writing,"
Sirach 44:6
"rich men endowed with ability, living peaceably in their homes."
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