Psalm 89:35 (WEB)
Once I have sworn by my holiness, I will not lie to David.
Fathers and councils · 6
Tertullian
“In short, again, a throne “unto the age” is more suitable to Christ, God’s Son, than to Solomon,—a temporal king, to wit, who reigned over Israel alone.” — editor's note: Or, “unto eternity.” Comp. 2 Sam. (2 Kings in LXX.) vii. 13; 1 Chron. xvii. 12; Ps. lxxxix. 3, 4, 29, 35, 36, 37 (in LXX. Ps. lxxxviii. 4, 5, 30, 36, 37, 38).
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John Damascene
“It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven.” — editor's note: Ibid. lxxxix. 35, 36, 37.
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Cyril of Jerusalem
“His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before Me, and as the moon established for ever.” — editor's note: vv. 35–37.
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Theodoret of Cyrus
“It shall be established for ever as the moon.”” — editor's note: Ps. lxxxix. 35, 36, 37
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Augustine of Hippo
““I have sworn once by My holiness that I will not lie unto David” (ver. 35).” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“Once have I sworn by my holiness, if I lie unto David,”—that is, I will in no wise lie unto David; for Scripture is wont to speak thus.” — editor's note: Ps. lxxxix. 34, 35.
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