Psalm 97:2 (WEB)
Clouds and darkness are around him. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
Fathers and councils · 5
Augustine of Hippo
““Clouds and darkness are round about Him: righteousness and judgment are the direction of His seat” (ver. 2).…The Lord Himself saith: “For judgment I am come into this world; that they which see not might see, and that they which see might be made blind.”” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“The Scripture, indeed, loveth to place these two words together; as, “Righteousness and judgment are the habitation of His seat;” and this, “He shall make thy righteousness as clear as the light, and thy judgment as the noon-day;” where there is apparently a repetition of the same sentiment.” — editor's note: Ps. xcvii. 2.
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John Chrysostom
““For a cloud and darkness are round about Him;”and, “He sitteth on a light cloud;”and again, “Who maketh clouds His chariot;”and, “A cloud received Him out of their sight;”and, “As the Son of Man coming in the clouds.”” — editor's note: Ps. xcvii. 2.
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Catena Aurea on Matthew
- John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on Matthew
“For God has ordinarily shewn Himself in a cloud, as it is written, “Clouds and darkness are round about Him;” [Ps 97:2] and this is what is said, “Behold, a voice out of the cloud.”” — the author cites it
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Ephrem the Syrian
“Glory to Him Who sowed His Light in the darkness, and was reproached in His hidden state, and covered His secret things.” — editor's note: Ps. xcvii. 2.
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Cross-references · 14
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.
Cited together in John Chrysostom on Matthew 17:5–9 (2) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.
Cited together in Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2.