Anf-03 vi.iv.xi Pg 8
“Ab initio” probably refers to the book of Genesis, the initium, or beginning of Scripture, to which he is about to refer. But see likewise Eph. iv. 31, Matt. v. 21, 22. [Gen. iv. 6, 7.]
For even Joseph, when dismissing his brethren for the purpose of fetching their father, said, “And be not angry in the way.”8832 8832
Anf-01 ix.vi.xxviii Pg 3
1 Sam. xviii.
when he suffered persecution from Saul for righteousness’ sake, and fled from King Saul, and would not avenge himself of his enemy, he both sung the advent of Christ, and instructed the nations in wisdom, and did everything after the Spirit’s guidance, and pleased God. But when his lust prompted him to take Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah, the Scripture said concerning him, “Now, the thing (sermo) which David had done appeared wicked in the eyes of the Lord;”4176 4176
Anf-03 v.iii.iii Pg 5
Literally, “to flesh.”
but to God, who knows all secrets.
