2 Samuel 7:14 (WEB)
I will be his father, and he will be my son. If he commits iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men and with the stripes of the children of men;
Catechism · 2
The Father
“Most especially he is "the Father of the poor", of the orphaned and the widowed, who are under his loving protection.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. 2 Sam 7:14; Ps 68:6.
"And in Jesus Christ, His Only Son, Our Lord"
“In the Old Testament, "son of God" is a title given to the angels, the Chosen People, the children of Israel, and their kings.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Dt 14:1; (LXX) 32:8; Job 1:6; Ex 4:22; Hos 2:1; 11:1; Jer 3:19; Sir 36:11; Wis 18:13; 2 Sam 7:14; Ps 82:6.
Fathers and councils · 5
Justin Martyr
“And Nathan likewise, speaking to David about Him, thus continued: ‘I will be His Father, and He shall be my Son; and my mercy shall I not take away from Him, as I did from them that went before Him; and I will establish Him in my house, and in His kingdom for ever.’” — editor's note: 2 Sam. vii. 14f.
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Augustine of Hippo
“And his house shall be faithful, and his kingdom even for evermore before me, and his throne shall be set up even for evermore.”” — editor's note: 2 Sam. vii. 8–16.
Read the whole comment“For there, that is, in the Book of Samuel, he says, “And if he commit iniquity I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the sons of men; but my mercy will I not take away from him,” meaning by stripes the strokes of correction.” — editor's note: 2 Sam. vii. 14, 15.
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Cyprian of Carthage
“He shall build me an house in my name, and I will raise up his throne for ever; and I will be to him for a father, and he shall be to me for a son: and his house shall obtain confidence, and his kingdom for evermore in my sight.”” — editor's note: 2 Sam. vii. 4, 5, 12–16.
Read the whole comment“He shall build me a house in my name, and I will set up His throne for ever; and I will be to Him a Father, and He shall be to me a Son; and His house shall obtain confidence, and His kingdom for ever in my sight.”” — editor's note: 2 Sam. vii. 5, 12–16.
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Cross-references · 24
Parallel passages
2 Samuel 7:14 and 1 Chronicles 17:13 share the same wording (10 words).
2 Samuel 7:14 and 1 Chronicles 22:10 share the same wording (9 words).
Cited together with
Cited together in Catechism §441.
Cited together in Catechism §441.
Cited together in Catechism §238.
Cited together in The City of God XVII.8.
Cited together in Catechism §441.
Cited together in Catechism §441.
Cited together in Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 118.
Cited together in Catechism §441.
Cited together in Dialogue with Trypho Chapter 118.
Cited together in Catechism §441.
Cited together in Catechism §441.
Cited together in Catechism §238.
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews I.16.
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews I.16.
Cited together in Catechism §441.
Cited together in The City of God XVII.8.
Cited together in Catechism §238 and 1 other place.
Cited together in Catechism §441.
Cited together in Catechism §238.
Cited together in Catechism §441.
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