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Patristic A.D. 254 · Historical Christian Faith commentaries database, on Num 33:13 (HOMILIES ON NUMBERS 27:12)

Origen, on Num 33:13

Origen · c. A.D. 184–253
Num 33:13 · Douay-Rheims
“And departing from Daphca, they camped in Alus.”
On this verse:
“Halus [Alush] means "toils." Nor should you be surprised if toils follow health. For the soul acquires health from the Lord in order to accept toils with delight and not unwillingly.”

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

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