Wisdom 7:16 (WEB)
For both we and our words are in his hand, with all understanding and skill in various crafts.
Catechism · 1
“Arising from talent given by the Creator and from man's own effort, art is a form of practical wisdom, uniting knowledge and skill,” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Wis 7:16-17
Fathers and councils · 5
Origen
- Origen, De Principiis III.1Book III
“…that therefore he had forthwith completely perished: “for in the hand of God are both we and our words; all wisdom, also, and knowledge of workmanship,” as Scripture declares.” — editor's note: Wisd. vii. 16.
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“For he was not annihilated when drowned: “For in the hand of God are both we and our words; all wisdom also, and knowledge of workmanship.”” — editor's note: Cf. Wisd. vii. 16.
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Augustine of Hippo
“But we must endeavour, with the help of God, “in” whose “hand are both we and our words,” that what is rightly said, by not being rightly understood, may not confuse the reader or hearer.” — editor's note: Wisd. vii. 16.
Read the whole comment“…you that our addresses also are supplied to you, the whole must be assigned to His grace, “in Whose Hand,” as it is written, “are both we and our discourses.”” — editor's note: Wisdom vii. 16
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Clement of Alexandria
“Again, on the other hand, we may hear: “For in His hand, that is, in His power and wisdom, are both we and our words, and all wisdom and skill in works; for God loves nothing but the man that dwells with wisdom.”” — editor's note: Wisd. vii. 16.
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Cross-references · 2
Cited together in On the Good of Widowhood Chapter 22.
Cited together in Catechism §2501.