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Irenæus
This[4884] indicates the persecution against the Church set on foot by the nations who still continue in unbelief. But he (Samson) who suffered those things, trusted that there would be a retaliation against those waging this war. But retaliation through what means? First of all, by his betaking himself to the Rock[4885] not cognizable to the senses;[4886] secondly, by the finding of the jaw-bone of an ass. Now the type of the jaw-bone is the body of Christ.
Speaking always well of the worthy, but never ill of the unworthy, we also shall attain to the glory and kingdom of God.
In[4887] these things there was signified by prophecy that the people, having become transgressors, shall be bound by the chains of their own sins. But the breaking of the bonds of their own accord indicates that, upon repentance, they shall be again loosed from the shackles of sin.
It[4888] is not an easy thing for a soul, under the influence of error, to be persuaded of the contrary opinion.
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