Sirach 45:1

1 dearly loved by God and human beings— Moses, who is remembered with blessing.

Sirach 45:1 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.