A citation from the library
Patristic A.D. 254 · Historical Christian Faith commentaries database, on Ezek 16:8 (HOMILIES ON EZEKIEL 6:8)

Origen, on Ezek 16:8

Origen · c. A.D. 184–253
Ezek 16:8 · Douay-Rheims
“And I passed by thee, and saw thee: and behold thy time was the time of lovers: and I spread my garment over thee, and covered thy ignominy. And I swore to thee, and I entered into a covenant with thee, saith the Lord God: and thou becamest mine.”
On this verse:
“When we are of a greater age and can therefore sin, angels look for a chance to influence us, and that is as true of the angels of God as it is of the angels of Satan.”

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

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