Homilies on Joshua, Homilia XI

Origen of Alexandria · c. 240–245 · Baehrens, Origenes Werke VII = GCS 30 (1921) · Original English Translation

Southern kings subdued§1

1Southern kings fall under Jesus’ lead — Adoni-zedek and his allies. The whole south enters the lot. Figure: southern passions — anger and lust — are laid low under Christ.

Latin · §1

Reges austro subiguntur Iesu duce — Adonisedec et socii. Omnis terra meridiana in sortem venit. Figura: vitia austri ardoris — ira libido — sub Christo prosternuntur.

No survivor left breathing§2

2He left no survivor — complete victory. In us let no evil thought draw breath. Rest follows finished wars.

Latin · §2

Non reliquit superstitem — perfecta victoria. In nobis ne respiret cogitatio mala. Requies post bella completa.

Return to Gilgal§3

3Jesus returned to Gilgal with all Israel — to circumcision’s and Passover’s place. After victories return to the sacraments. Glory. Amen.

Latin · §3

Reversus est Iesus in Galgala cum omni Israel — ad locum circumcisionis et paschae. Post victorias redeundum ad sacramenta. Gloria. Amen.

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