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Philo Of Alexandria, On The Change Of Names, 166


nanHe laughed then very naturally, even though laughter did not as yet appear to have been scattered among the human race: and not only did he laugh but the woman also laughed; for it is said presently, "And Sarrah laughed in herself, saying, There has never up to the present time come any good unto me of its own accord without care on my part; but he who has promised is my Lord, and is older than all creation, and him I must of necessity believe.


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1. Hebrew Bible, Genesis, a b c d\n0 "17.15" "17.15" "17 15"\n1 11.1 11.1 11 1\n2 11.2 11.2 11 2\n3 11.3 11.3 11 3\n4 11.4 11.4 11 4\n.. ... ... ... ...\n94 9.23 9.23 9 23\n95 9.24 9.24 9 24\n96 9.25 9.25 9 25\n97 9.26 9.26 9 26\n98 9.27 9.27 9 27\n\n[99 rows x 4 columns] (9th cent. BCE - 3rd cent. BCE)

2. Philo of Alexandria, On The Change of Names, 167 (1st cent. BCE - 1st cent. CE)

167. And at the same time it also teaches us that virtue is naturally a thing to be rejoiced at, and that he who possesses it is at all times rejoiced; and, on the contrary, that vice is a painful thing, and that he who possesses that is most miserable. And do we even now marvel at those philosophers who affirm that virtue consists in apathy?
3. Philo of Alexandria, Who Is The Heir, 206, 205 (1st cent. BCE - 1st cent. CE)

205. And the Father who created the universe has given to his archangelic and most ancient Word a pre-eminent gift, to stand on the confines of both, and separated that which had been created from the Creator. And this same Word is continually a suppliant to the immortal God on behalf of the mortal race, which is exposed to affliction and misery; and is also the ambassador, sent by the Ruler of all, to the subject race.
4. New Testament, Luke, 1.34, 1.37, 1.46-1.55 (1st cent. CE - 1st cent. CE)

1.34. Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, seeing I am a virgin? 1.37. For everything spoken by God is possible. 1.46. Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord. 1.47. My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior 1.48. For he has looked at the humble state of his handmaid. For behold, from now on, all generations will call me blessed. 1.49. For he who is mighty has done great things for me. Holy is his name. 1.50. His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him. 1.51. He has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their heart. 1.52. He has put down princes from their thrones. And has exalted the lowly. 1.53. He has filled the hungry with good things. He has sent the rich away empty. 1.54. He has given help to Israel, his servant, that he might remember mercy 1.55. As he spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and his seed forever.


Subjects of this text:

subject book bibliographic info
abram/abraham Cover, Philo of Alexandria: On the Change of Names (2023) 11
allegorical commentary Cover, Philo of Alexandria: On the Change of Names (2023) 11, 427
commentary Cover, Philo of Alexandria: On the Change of Names (2023) 11
cycle, patriarchal, noahic Cover, Philo of Alexandria: On the Change of Names (2023) 11
elizabeth Neuwirth, Sinai and Marx,The Qurʾān in Context: Historical and Literary Investigations into the Qurʾānic Milieu (2010)" 590
emotions, good Cover, Philo of Alexandria: On the Change of Names (2023) 427
emotions, lack of Cover, Philo of Alexandria: On the Change of Names (2023) 427
emotions Cover, Philo of Alexandria: On the Change of Names (2023) 427
eudorus of alexandria Cover, Philo of Alexandria: On the Change of Names (2023) 427
faith Cover, Philo of Alexandria: On the Change of Names (2023) 427
grace Cover, Philo of Alexandria: On the Change of Names (2023) 429
hannah Cover, Philo of Alexandria: On the Change of Names (2023) 429
isaac Cover, Philo of Alexandria: On the Change of Names (2023) 11; Neuwirth, Sinai and Marx,The Qurʾān in Context: Historical and Literary Investigations into the Qurʾānic Milieu (2010)" 590
jacob Cover, Philo of Alexandria: On the Change of Names (2023) 11
john the baptist Neuwirth, Sinai and Marx,The Qurʾān in Context: Historical and Literary Investigations into the Qurʾānic Milieu (2010)" 590
joy Cover, Philo of Alexandria: On the Change of Names (2023) 427, 429
laughter Cover, Philo of Alexandria: On the Change of Names (2023) 11, 427, 429
literary structure of surahs Neuwirth, Sinai and Marx,The Qurʾān in Context: Historical and Literary Investigations into the Qurʾānic Milieu (2010)" 590
logos Cover, Philo of Alexandria: On the Change of Names (2023) 427, 429
perfection Cover, Philo of Alexandria: On the Change of Names (2023) 427, 429
promises, divine Cover, Philo of Alexandria: On the Change of Names (2023) 427, 429
sarah Cover, Philo of Alexandria: On the Change of Names (2023) 11, 427, 429; Neuwirth, Sinai and Marx,The Qurʾān in Context: Historical and Literary Investigations into the Qurʾānic Milieu (2010)" 590
serpent (of paradise)' Neuwirth, Sinai and Marx,The Qurʾān in Context: Historical and Literary Investigations into the Qurʾānic Milieu (2010)" 590
stoicism Cover, Philo of Alexandria: On the Change of Names (2023) 427
virtue Cover, Philo of Alexandria: On the Change of Names (2023) 427, 429