5 For the swiftness of the Word is inexpressible, and like its expression is its swiftness and force; (ODE)
Odes of Solomon 12:5
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Odes of Solomon 12:10–12
10 And they knew Him who made them, because they were in concord; for the mouth of the Most High spake to them; and His explanation ran by means of it: (ODE) 11 For the dwelling-place of the Word is man: and its truth is love. (ODE) 12 Blessed are they who by means thereof have und… (ODE)
Odes of Solomon 23:4–6
4 Walk ye in the knowledge of the Most High without grudging: to His exultation and to the perfection of His knowledge. (ODE) 5 And His thought was like a letter; His will descended from on high, and it was sent like an arrow which is violently shot from the bow: (ODE) 6 And man… (ODE)
Epistle to Diognetus 11:3–5
3 For which cause He sent forth the Word, that He might appear unto the world, Who being dishonoured by the people, and preached by the Apostles, was believed in by the Gentiles. (DIO) 4 This Word, Who was from the beginning, Who appeared as new and yet was proved to be… (DIO)
Odes of Solomon 39:3–5
3 And they sweep away their fords, and catch their bodies and destroy their lives. (ODE) 4 For they are more swift than lightning and more rapid, and those who cross them in faith are not moved; (ODE) 5 And those who walk on them without blemish shall not be afraid. (ODE)
Wisdom of Solomon 7:23–25
23 beneficent, loving toward man, steadfast, sure, free from care, all-powerful, all-surveying, and penetrating through all spirits that are quick to understand, pure, most subtle. (WEB) 24 For wisdom is more mobile than any motion. Yes, she pervades and penetrates all th… (WEB)
1 Clement 27:3–5
3 Therefore let our faith in Him be kindled within us, and let us understand that all things are nigh unto Him. (1CL) 4 By a word of His majesty He compacted the universe; and by a word He can destroy it. (1CL) 5 Who shall say unto Him, What hast thou done? or who shall resist t… (1CL)
Sirach 43:4–6
4 A man tending a furnace is in burning heat, but the sun three times more, burning up the mountains, breathing out fiery vapors, and sending out bright beams, it blinds the eyes. (WEB) 5 Great is the Lord who made it. At his word, he hastens on its course. (WEB) 6 The moon mark… (WEB)
Psalms 147:14–16
14 He makes peace at your borders; He fills you with the finest wheat. 15 He sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs swiftly. 16 He spreads the snow like wool; He scatters the frost like ashes;
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