Psalm 36 - Origen's Lost Homilies on Psalms (Codex Monacensis Graecus 314)

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This homily, likely delivered to a congregation, explores the beginning of Psalm 36, offering commentary and interpretation of its verses. The author dissects phrases such as "do not envy evildoers" and "hope in the Lord," explaining their meaning and application to the listener's life, contrasting the fleeting success of the wicked with the enduring inheritance of the righteous. The discussion touches on themes of righteousness, sin, anger, jealousy, worldly possessions versus spiritual wealth, and the ultimate fates of the wicked and the just, drawing on other biblical passages for further illumination. The text also addresses the concept of "submitting to the Lord," emphasizing that true submission is demonstrated through actions, not just words, and elaborates on the meaning of spiritual "borrowing" and "repaying" within the context of divine knowledge and teaching.

Psalm 36 - Origen's Lost Homilies on Psalms (Codex Monacensis Graecus 314)