Adnotationes in Numeros

Origen's Selections on the Book of Numbers.

Chapter 11.

Verse 7. The manna, like coriander seed. (21) The phrase "like coriander seed" is rendered by the others as "like bdellium"; another says "from honey"; Aquila and Symmachus have "breast oil," "breast fat.

Chapter 12.

Verse 1, 2, 10, 15. Mariam, having reviled Moses, became leprous, having been outside the camp and sitting for seven days. This happened to instill fear in the people. For if he did not spare his sister, he would not spare another.

Chapter 14

Verse 36. And the men. Those who disparage the land have shown, according to their own pious reasoning, that God is a liar, since He praises Palestine.

Chapter 22.

Verse 2. And Balak saw. Nations heard and were angered. Among which also this: Rulers of the Moabites, trembling seized them.

Verse 4. That as a seer they brought the reward of this to present him.

Chapter 23.

(24) Verse 7. And taking up the parable. Holy Scripture in certain places prefers and sets before itself the symbolic being of the historical narrative in its own subject matter.

Chapter 24.

Verse 7. And he will rule over many nations. (25) There are many lords, and many gods. But blessed are those who have our Lord Jesus Christ as lord; for they will rule over many dominions.

Verse 17. And a man will arise from Israel. They say that Balaam had students in the art, who were his disciples in magic; and a reputation about him. Exodus 15:15; 1 Corinthians 8:5. He describes certain forms of the soul as different; for who would not be perplexed seeing that leprosy makes a person unclean when it occurs on living skin, but that when a person has become entirely leprous, it releases them from all uncleanness? For a person is considered unclean when living skin is found within them after total leprosy, the living skin defiling the leprosy that covers the whole, which is said to be undefiled. I consider that leprosy is taken for the irrational passions of the soul, and the living skin for the rational state. Therefore it seems to me that the account contains a mystery; for in the age of infancy the soul is blameless, irrationality absolving it from all blame. But if living skin appears in it, that is, if the beginnings of reason begin to grow, then the beginning of sin arises, until the living skin prevails, that is, as reason increases and is perfected, reason becomes the living skin, and leprosy completely disappears.

(26) to write down his prophecies and leave them behind, among which is also: "A star will rise." Or perhaps it was from the ancestral tradition and succession that the Magi received this, and they came to Bethlehem. CHAPTER 11.

Verse 7. "And the manna, like coriander seed." (21) "And like coriander seed," the rest say "of bdellium"; another says "from honey"; Aquila and Symmachus, "breast oil," "breast for fat." Verse 7. "And the manna, like coriander seed." (21) "And like coriander seed," the rest say "of bdellium"; another says "from honey"; Aquila and Symmachus, "breast oil," "breast for fat." Chapter 12.

Verses 1, 2, 10, 15. Having reviled Moses, Miriam became leprous, being placed outside the camp and sitting for seven days. This happened to instill fear in the people. For if he did not spare his sister, he would not spare another either. Verses 1, 2, 10, 15. Having reviled Moses, Miriam became leprous, being placed outside the camp and sitting for seven days. This happened to instill fear in the people. For if he did not spare his sister, he would not spare another either. Chapter 14

Verse 36. And the men. Those who disparage the land have shown, according to their own pious view, that God is a liar, since He praises Palestine. Verse 36. And the men. Those who disparage the land have shown, according to their own pious view, that God is a liar, since He praises Palestine. Chapter 22.

Verse 2. And Balak saw. Nations heard and were angered. Among which also this: Rulers of the Moabites, trembling seized them.

Verse 4. (23) That they were bringing the fee of this woman as if to a seer, to bring him forward. Verse 2. And Balak saw. Nations heard and were angered. Among which also this: Rulers of the Moabites, trembling seized them. Verse 4. (23) That they were bringing the fee of this woman as if to a seer, to bring him forward. Chapter 23.

(24) Verse 7. And taking up the parable. Holy Scripture in some places prefers and sets before itself the symbolic being of the historical narrative in its own subject. (24) Verse 7. And taking up the parable. Holy Scripture in some places prefers and sets before itself the symbolic being of the historical narrative in its own subject. Chapter 24.

Verse 7. And he will rule over many nations. (25) There are many lords, and many gods. But blessed are those who have our Lord Jesus Christ as lord; for they will rule over many dominions.

Verse 17. And a man will arise from Israel. They say that Balaam had students in the art, who were his disciples in magic; and a certain opinion about him Exod. 15:15; 1 Cor. 8:5. describes various forms of the soul; for who would not be perplexed seeing that leprosy makes a person unclean when it occurs on living skin, but then releases a person from all uncleanness when the whole body has become leprous? For a person is considered unclean when living skin is found within the fully leprous state, the living skin defiling the leprosy that covers the whole, which is said to be undefiled. I think that leprosy is taken for the irrational passions of the soul, and the living skin for the rational state. So it seems to me that the word contains a mystery; for in the age of infancy the soul is blameless, irrationality freeing it from all reproach. But if living skin is seen in it, that is, if the beginnings of reason begin to grow, then the beginning of sin arises, until the living skin prevails, that is, as reason increases and is perfected, reason becomes the living skin, and leprosy completely disappears.

to write down his prophecies and leave them behind, among which is also: "A star will rise." Or it was from the ancestral tradition and succession that the Magi received this and came to Bethlehem. Verse 7. And he will rule over many nations. (25) There are many lords and many gods. But blessed are those who have our Lord Jesus Christ as lord; for they will rule over many lordships. Verse 17. And a man will arise from Israel. They say that Balaam had students in the art, who were his disciples in magic; and a certain opinion about him Exod. 15:15; 1 Cor. 8:5. describes various forms of the soul; for who would not be perplexed seeing that in one case leprosy makes a person unclean when it occurs on living skin, but in another case it absolves a whole leprous person from all uncleanness? For a person is considered unclean at that time when living skin after total leprosy is found in him, the living skin defiling the leprosy that covers the whole, which is said to be undefiled. For I consider that leprosy is taken for the irrational passions of the soul, and the living skin for the rational state. (21) Precedes "It was called Man," etc., as in the edition from codex 334, page 175. (22) Codex and ms. Bonjoan. "praising." (23) These are subjoined to what is in the edition. It seems to me, therefore, that the word contains a mystery; for in the age of infants the soul is blameless, irrationality absolving it from all blame.

If, however, a living color appears in it—that is, if the beginnings of the word sprout forth—then the beginning of the sin subsists, until, with the living color prevailing—that is, with the word growing and being perfected—the word becomes the living color, and the leprosy is completely obliterated.

to record his prophecies and to leave them behind, among which is also the saying: "A star will rise." Or perhaps it was from the ancestral tradition and succession that the Magi received this, and they came to Bethlehem.