Sirach 3:11

Greek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century · Public domainGreek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century

VerseOld Testament · Read in context

Sirach 3:11 (WEB)
For the glory of a man is from the honor of his father, and a mother in dishonor is a reproach to her children.

Fathers and councils · 1

Gregory of Nazianzus, Orations Oration 37
“And, The blessing of a father strengtheneth the houses of children, but the curse of a mother uprooteth the foundations.” — editor's note: Ecclus. iii. 11.
Read the whole comment

Connections

Cited by · 1

PassageOrations Oration 37

Around this entry

Open the whole map

Old Testament verses
New Testament verses
Passages
Favorites
prefigures → fulfilled
taught → disciple · succeeded →

Hover to trace, click to select, double-click to open.