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Patristic A.D. 254 · Historical Christian Faith commentaries database, on Ezek 16:31 (HOMILIES ON EZEKIEL 8:2)

Origen, on Ezek 16:31

Origen · c. A.D. 184–253
Ezek 16:31 · Douay-Rheims
“Because thou hast built thy brothel house at the head of every way, and thou hast made thy high place in every street: and wast not as a harlot that by disdain enhanceth her price,”
On this verse:
“Ecclesiastics who are leaders in the church build the house of God, the church, in their own way of life as well as those of their faithful, and their work is the building of God.”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.

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