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Declaratio sermonum tuorum illuminat
“The unfolding of your words gives light.”
Vulgate, Psalm 118:130
Translation
What does “Declaratio sermonum tuorum illuminat” mean?
Declaratio sermonum tuorum illuminat translates as “The unfolding of your words gives light.”
When words are opened up and explained, they bring understanding even to the simple. The verse celebrates teaching that makes meaning clear.
Origin
The story behind it
The line comes from the long Psalm on God’s law (Psalm 119, numbered 118 in the Vulgate), which continues: and gives understanding to the little ones.
When to use it
How to use “Declaratio sermonum tuorum illuminat”
A lovely inscription for a lectern, a Bible study room or a teacher’s gift.
- Latin
- Declaratio sermonum tuorum illuminat
- English
- The unfolding of your words gives light.
- Source
- Vulgate, Psalm 118:130
- Era
- Church Latin
- Theme
- Learning
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