Sirach 45:3

3 By Moses' words, he brought signs to a halt; the Lord glorified Moses in the presence of kings. The Lord gave Moses commandments for his people, and he showed Moses his glory.

Sirach 45:3 In-Context

1 dearly loved by God and human beings— Moses, who is remembered with blessing.
2 The Lord made Moses' glory equal to that of the holy ones, and he made Moses great so that Moses' enemies would fear him.
3 By Moses' words, he brought signs to a halt; the Lord glorified Moses in the presence of kings. The Lord gave Moses commandments for his people, and he showed Moses his glory.
4 The Lord ordained Moses because of his faithfulness and gentleness; he chose him out of all human beings.
5 The Lord let Moses hear his voice; he led him into the deep darkness, and he gave Moses commandments face-to-face, an instruction for life, and knowledge to teach the covenant to Jacob and his laws to Israel.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. LXX; Heb he brought forth signs
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