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Thomas Aquinas, on Ps 16:12
Thomas Aquinas · 1225–1274
Ps 16:12 · Douay-Rheims
“They have taken me, as a lion prepared for the prey; and as a young lion dwelling in secret places.”
On this verse:
“The likeness is purposefully set forth with respect to violence: "Like a lion ready for prey, they received me" -- either from God, or the soldiers from Pilate. With respect to deceit: "like a young lion dwelling in hiding places." The lion attacks in the open field, but its cub, lurking in secret, devours or attacks the seized prey. Mt. 26: For he was betrayed with a kiss, seized at night, condemned by false witnesses, and the chief priest tore his garments.”
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