Sirach 43:11

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

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Sirach 43:11 (WEB)
Look at the rainbow, and praise him who made it. It is exceedingly beautiful in its brightness.

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Clement of Alexandria, The Instructor II.8Book II
“As beauty, so also the flower delights when looked at; and it is meet to glorify the Creator by the enjoyment of the sight of beautiful objects.” — editor's note: [Christianity delights in natural beauty, and always associates its enjoyment with praise to its Author. Ecclus. xliii. 11.]
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