What does the book of luke chapter 11 verses 1426 in the. Sirach is the largest and most comprehensive example of wisdom literature see wisdom literature, and it has also the distinction of being the oldest book in the apocrypha, being indeed older than at least two books daniel, esther which have found a place in the canon alike of. A good wife delights her husband, and she will fill up the years of his life with peace. Sirach 26 commentary george leo haydocks catholic bible. Credits intratext ct is the hypertextualized text together with wordlists and concordances. A woman that honoureth her husband shall be judged wise of all. Sirach ecclesiasticus the wisdom of jesus the son of sirach,or ecclesiasticus a prologue made by an uncertain author this jesus was the son of sirach, and grandchild to jesus of the same name with him. Missing also is the vital role of the parent, which we do find elsewhere in wisdom. Ben sira makes clear that all wisdom comes from god. Back to the holy bible the book of ecclesiasticus also known as the book of sirach.
We might recall also the ideal praise of the fine wife in proverbs 31. Sirach, by ben sira, also known as wisdom of jesus son of sirach, the wisdom of ben sira, or ecclesiasticus, is a work from the second century bc, originally written in hebrew. New revised standard version, anglicised catholic edition nrsvace new revised standard version bible. Sirach, chapter 26 united states conference of catholic bishops. Chapters 4450 present a refreshing history of the ancestors, patriarchs, and leaders of israel. Greek, scarcely is a merchant exempt from negligence, and the seller of wine, and eatables, grotius or retailer voss. Sirach is cited or referred to frequently in the epistle of james jas 1. Sirach ecclesiasticus 1, good news bible anglicised.
A good wife is a generous gift bestowed upon him who fears the lord. Blessed the husband of a good wife, twicelengthened are his days. The meaning of sirach, book of in the bible bible tools. What the lector should know about the wedding reading from the book of sirach, chapter 26. Sirach 26 the husband of a good wife is favored, and the length of his life will be doubled. A reading from the book of sirach, chapter 26, verse 14.
It does not appear in the hebrew bible, and it is placed with the apocrypha in protestant versions of the bible. A loving partner is something beyond price, there is no measuring their worth. Sirach 26 douayrheims 1899 american edition dra 26 happy is the husband of a good wife. Enter for a chance to win this niv cultural backgrounds study bible. Jesus had no doubt about the reality of a personal devil. My child, keep the vitality of your prime of life safe and sound, and dont give your strength over to strangers. Sirach, like most biblical books, were written by men for men. There are many passages in sirach that speak of a good wife as an incredible blessing. The verses selected for modern catholic weddings, 26. Library the father william most theological collection. A loving partner is a lifesaving remedy, and those who respect their lord find true love. The last book of the apocrypha is known by many names. Book of sirach or ecclesiasticus general information.
Sirach, book of international standard bible encyclopaedia. The book of the allvirtuous wisdom of yeshua ben sira, commonly called the wisdom of sirach or simply sirach. Ecclesiasticus sirach chapter 26 bible catholic online. Sirach 26 gnt the husband of a good wife is a bible. While originally written in hebrew, the book was read only through its greek translation, known as the book was not included in the hebrew masoretic text as part of the hebrew canon of the old testament. The wellspring of wisdom is the word of god in the heights. Besides thus allowing us to realize the fact that jesus, the son of sirach, was a contemporary of the high priest simon, chap. A fiftyfirst chapter concludes the book with a prayer. All that notwithstanding, its still an uplifting message, and fit for a wedding. The root and beginning of wisdom, its fullness and crown, are the fear of god sirach 1.
Lectors notes on sirach, the happy husband of a good wife. Chapter one on wisdom, chapter six on friendship and discipline, chapters 25 26 on wives and women, and chapter 42 on a fathers care for his daughter are representative of the first section. The book of sirach, also known as ecclesiasticus, is part of the wisdom literature of the greek septuagint and the latin vulgate bible. A perfect wife is the joy of her husband, he will live out the years of his life in peace. The book of sirach possesses a wealth of varied expressions of wise and foolish behavior reminiscent of the book of proverbs. Many of its verses have old testament antecedents, especially from the book of proverbs dozens of related verses and the pentateuch, which is comprised of the first five books of the bible. Be he rich or poor, his heart is content, and a smile is ever on his face. Ecclesiasticus chapter 26 kjv king james version 1 blessed is the man that hath a virtuous wife, for the number of his days shall be double 2 a virtuous woman rejoiceth her husband, and he shall fulfil the years of his life in peace 3 a good wife is a good portion, which shall be given in the portion of them that fear the lord 4 whether a man be rich or poor, if he have a good heart. Ecclesiasticus sirach chapter 1 bible catholic online. Sirach 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary was originally compiled by priest and biblical scholar rev. General secretariat government relations human resources. A good wife is the best of portions, reserved for those who fear the lord. A courageous wife will make her husband happy, and he will complete his years in peace.
Sirach 26 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary was originally compiled by priest and biblical scholar rev. In the lectionary the large ceremonial book youll be reading from, this. A loving partner is a safe shelter, whoever finds one has found a rare treasure. This book is so called from a greek word that signifies a preacher. The author was jesus the son of sirach of jerusalem, who flourished about two hundred years before christ.
He talked about the absurdity of satan being divided against himself luke 11. Some commentaries refer to it as sira, which is the hebrew family name of the author. Sirach 26, catholic public domain version cpdv the bible app. The book is often cited in the works of the fathers clement of alexandria, origen, augustine, etc. I have put into italics the phrases which are most often misquoted. Sirach 1 commentary george leo haydocks catholic bible. Sirach 26 gnt the husband of a good wife is a bible gateway.