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Patristic A.D. 254 · Historical Christian Faith commentaries database, on Num 22:28 (HOMILIES ON THE GOSPEL OF LUKE 14:9)

Origen, on Num 22:28

Origen · c. A.D. 184–253
Num 22:28 · Douay-Rheims
“And the Lord opened the mouth of the ass, and she said: What have I done to thee? Why strikest thou me, lo, now this third time?”
On this verse:
“I marvel at Balaam's ass and heap blessings on it, because it was worthy not only to see the angel of God but even to have its mouth opened and break into human speech.”

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

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