Homilies on Genesis, Homilia XIII
Jacob at the well of the East§1
1Jacob comes to the well of the East; three flocks lie there. The great stone — Christ, to be rolled from the law’s well so the sheep may drink.
Latin · §1
Venit Iacob ad puteum Orientis; tres greges iacent. Lapis magnus — Christus super puteum legis removendus ut oves bibant.
Rachel and Leah§2
2Rachel is beautiful of face; Leah has tender eyes. Two peoples — synagogue and church; or active and contemplative life.
Latin · §2
Rachel formosa aspectu; Lia lippis oculis. Duo populi — synagoga et ecclesia; vel vita activa et contemplativa.
Seven years; the swap of brides§3
3He serves seven years; Laban substitutes Leah. Night’s deceit — letter before spirit, synagogue before church.
Latin · §3
Servit septem annis; Laban substituit Liam. Noctis fallacia — littera ante spiritum, synagoga ante ecclesiam.
Children of the handmaids — Homilia XIII CLOSEOUT§4
4Sons from handmaids and free women — diversity of callings in Jacob’s house. This is Homily XIII’s end. Amen.
Latin · §4
Filii de ancillis et liberis — diversitas vocationum in domo Iacob. Haec Homiliae XIII finis. Amen.