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Clement of Alexandria, on Jer 5:8
Clement of Alexandria · c. A.D. 150–215
Jer 5:8 · Douay-Rheims
“They are become as amorous horses and stallions, every one neighed after his neighbor’s wife.”
On this verse:
“Rebuking censures what is base and highlights what is noble. This is shown by Jeremiah: "They were horses mad for females. Each one neighed for his neighbor's wife. Shall I not visit them for these things? says the Lord. Should not I avenge my soul against such a nation as this?" He everywhere interweaves fear, because "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of reason."”
Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.