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That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying: I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden from the foundation of the world.
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It appears more likely that the original wording was ‘Which is written by Asaph the prophet speaking,’ for the Seventy-seventh Psalm, from which this reference is drawn, is attributed to Asaph. The initial transcriber may not have recognized Asaph and, thinking it a mistake, replaced it with the more widely known name of Isaiah. Thus, it must be understood that in the psalms, which serve as hymns of praise, not only David but also other authors whose names are indicated should be regarded as prophets, including Asaph, Edith, Heman, the Israelite, Eoin, and the sons of Korah, among others mentioned in Scripture. The words of the Lord, ‘I will open My mouth in parables, and expound the hidden things of the foundation of the world,’ upon closer inspection, reveal that they portray the exodus of Israel from Egypt and recount all the signs found in the narrative of the Book of Exodus. Therefore, we must recognize that all that is described there should be seen as a parable: it is not merely to be understood as a transparent account in a literal sense, but as veiled mysteries. Indeed, through these words, the Savior promised that He would open His mouth in parables and reveal the hidden truths of creation."},{"author-name":"John Chrysostom","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88ea76859f9f8e2ffd3ee_John%20Chrysostom.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":4,"exegesis-text":"The Gospel writer Mark notes that Jesus communicated with the people using parables, conveying truths in a way they could comprehend (Mark 4:33). However, Matthew emphasizes that this method of teaching is not new by referencing a prophet who anticipated such discourse. He also reveals Christ's intent in speaking in parables—not to leave His audience in ignorance but to provoke thoughtful inquiries—by stating that He did not address them without employing a parable. Although Jesus spoke on various subjects without using parables in other contexts, in this instance, He communicated solely through them. It is noteworthy that, despite the complexity of His teachings, no one sought clarification from Him, unlike the prophets such as Ezekiel who frequently received questions. The prophets’ messages, while potentially perplexing, prompted inquiries due to their weighty implications, including serious warnings. Nonetheless, the gravity of the parables did not resonate with the listeners. Consequently, the Lord chose to withdraw from them."},{"author-name":"Theophylact of Bulgaria","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8989296bafed9104677d7_Theophylact%20of%20Bulgaria.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":11,"exegesis-text":"A prophecy was given that foretold the manner in which Jesus would impart His teachings, specifically through parables, to prevent the notion that Christ introduced a novel teaching style. Consider the term 'yea,' which signifies the result of a known truth rather than its origin. Christ did not employ parables merely to fulfill the prophecy; rather, it was because He taught in parables that the fulfillment of the prophecy became evident in His ministry. The statement ‘He did not speak to them without a parable’ indicates that this was not true of every occasion, as He did not consistently utilize parables in His teachings. The Lord spoke of mysteries concealed since the foundation of the world, as He personally unveiled to us the divine truths of heaven."},{"author-name":"Euthymios Zigabenos","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":11,"exegesis-text":"He often conveyed His messages through parables, especially during that period, although there were times He shared thoughts without such stories. On that occasion, however, He employed parables to fulfill what David had previously proclaimed (Psalm 77:2). In the Septuagint, it is stated, ‘I verify the divinations first’; nonetheless, the translator of this Gospel into Greek expressed it as, ‘I will uncover the hidden truths from the foundation of the world,’ acknowledging the Hebrew terms that encompass both meanings. Therefore, the phrase ‘uncover’ also connotes ‘verify’; the term ‘divinations’ refers to riddles, as evidenced by Aquila who translates this as ‘riddles’ - αινιγματα. These riddles correspond to the parables of the Gospel, which, like riddles, hold concealed truths. The expression from the foundation of the world signifies a similar meaning to ‘first,’ that is, from the very inception of creation. Mark records, ‘And with many parables spoke He the word unto them, as they were able to hear’ (Mark 4:33), implying that it was according to the capacity of the scribes and Pharisees to understand. Since their intent was not to gain wisdom from His teachings but to criticize them, He chose to communicate in parables, ensuring the completion of His mission while allowing them to remain in ignorance of His words."},{"author-name":"Abbot Panteleimon about the Trinity","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"I will disclose truths that have been concealed since the foundation of the world, mysteries known only to Me, as the divine Wisdom of God. St. Chrysostom notes that “The Lord sought to captivate His audience with parables, desiring them to inquire of Him,” yet no one posed a question, even when the parables hinted at judgment; thus, He released them and went away."},{"author-name":"Michail (Lusin)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c89550c567e172d15b3055_Michail%20(Lusin).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"He communicated with them only through parables, as noted in \\"at this very time\\" or \\"in the present case,\\" aligning with the fulfillment of the declaration made by the prophet Asaph (Ps. 77:2). In this Psalm, Asaph reflects on his own experiences, yet in his prophetic role, he acts as a precursor to the Messiah, thus the Evangelist attributes his personal remarks to the Messiah. The phrase \\"I will declare the concealed truths from the foundation of the world\\" aligns more aptly with the all-knowing Messiah than with an Old Testament prophet. All the hidden mysteries of God's kingdom, which have unfolded on earth in various manners since the world's inception, are fully known to Him as the living wisdom of God."},{"author-name":"Alexander Gorsky","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8884037c1e1c51e1332e2_Alexander%20Gorsky.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Concluding with the declaration: He who has ears to hear, let him hear, the Lord advanced His teachings through parables, providing them to the Apostles so that these lessons might take deeper root and command their focus."}]}
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