Día: 2 de julio de 2024

The Bible – Old Testament Tobit Introduction The Book of Tobit, named after its principal hero, combines specifically Jewish piety and morality with oriental folklore in a fascinating story that has enjoyed wide popularity in both Jewish and Christian circles. Prayers, psalms, and words of wisdom, as well as the skillfully constructed story itself, provide… Seguir leyendo Tobit – Introduction

The Bible – Old Testament Tobit Chapter 1 1 1 This book tells the story of Tobit, son of Tobiel, son of Hananiel, son of Aduel, son of Gabael of the family of Asiel, of the tribe of Naphtali, 2 who during the reign of Shalmaneser, 2 king of Assyria, was taken captive from Thisbe, which is south… Seguir leyendo Tobit – Chapter 1

The Bible – Old Testament Tobit Chapter 2 1 1 Thus under King Esarhaddon I returned to my home, and my wife Anna and my son Tobiah were restored to me. Then on our festival of Pentecost, the feast of Weeks, a fine dinner was prepared for me, and I reclined to eat. 2 2 The table… Seguir leyendo Tobit – Chapter 2

The Bible – Old Testament Tobit Chapter 3 1 Grief-stricken in spirit, I groaned and wept aloud. Then with sobs I began to pray: 2 «You are righteous, O Lord, and all your deeds are just; All your ways are mercy and truth; you are the judge of the world. 3 And now, O Lord,… Seguir leyendo Tobit – Chapter 3

The Bible – Old Testament Tobit Chapter 4 1 That same day Tobit remembered the money he had deposited with Gabael at Rages in Media, and he thought, 2 «Now that I have asked for death, why should I not call my son Tobiah and let him know about this money before I die?» 3… Seguir leyendo Tobit – Chapter 4

The Bible – Old Testament Tobit Chapter 5 1 Then Tobiah replied to his father Tobit: «Everything that you have commanded me, father, I will do. 2 But how shall I be able to obtain the money from him, since he does not know me nor do I know him? What can I show him… Seguir leyendo Tobit – Chapter 5

The Bible – Old Testament Tobit Chapter 6 1 Then she stopped weeping. 2 When the boy left home, accompanied by the angel, the dog followed Tobiah out of the house and went with them. The travelers walked till nightfall, and made camp beside the Tigris River. 3 Now when the boy went down to… Seguir leyendo Tobit – Chapter 6

The Bible – Old Testament Tobit Chapter 7 1 When they entered Ecbatana, Tobiah said, «Brother Azariah, lead me straight to our kinsman Raguel.» So he brought him to the house of Raguel, whom they found seated by his courtyard gate. They greeted him first. He said to them, «Greetings to you too, brothers! Good… Seguir leyendo Tobit – Chapter 7

The Bible – Old Testament Tobit Chapter 8 1 When they had finished eating and drinking, the girl’s parents wanted to retire. They brought the young man out of the dining room and led him into the bedroom. 2 1 At this point Tobiah, mindful of Raphael’s instructions, took the fish’s liver and heart from the… Seguir leyendo Tobit – Chapter 8

The Bible – Old Testament Tobit Chapter 9 1 Then Tobiah called Raphael and said to him: 2 «Brother Azariah, take along with you four servants and two camels and travel to Rages. Go to Gabael’s house and give him this bond. Get the money and then bring him along with you to the wedding… Seguir leyendo Tobit – Chapter 9