Psalm 62:11 (WEB)
God has spoken once; twice I have heard this, that power belongs to God.
Fathers and councils · 5
Catena Aurea on Matthew
- Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on Matthew
“The will of God we do not call ‘fate,’ unless indeed we will derive the word from ‘speaking;’ as in the Psalms, “God hath spoken once, twice have I heard the same.” [Ps 62:11] There is then no need of much contention about what is merely a verbal controversy.” — the author cites it
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Augustine of Hippo
“So often has He spoken by the Prophets, so often by the Apostles, and in these days by His Saints, and does He say, “God has spoken once”?” — editor's note: Ps. lxii. 11.
Read the whole comment““Once hath God spoken, these two things I have heard, that power is of God (ver. 11), and to Thee, O Lord, is mercy, for Thou shalt render to each one after his works” (ver. 12).…“Once hath God spoken.”” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“Also unto Thee, O God, belongeth mercy: for Thou wilt render unto every man according to his works.”” — editor's note: Ps. lxii. 11, 12.
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Tertullian
“So also in Psalm lxi.: “Do not desire riches; and if they do yield you their lustre, do not set your heart upon them.”” — editor's note: Ps. lxii. 11.
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Cross-references · 3
Cited together in Augustine of Hippo on Matthew 2:1–2 (8) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Augustine of Hippo on Matthew 2:1–2 (8) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in The City of God V.9.