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What the Fathers say

Ecclesiastes 4:12

Western Saints

Gregory the Dialogist

By a "cord," faith is expressed, as Solomon witnesses, who says, "A threefold cord is not easily broken" because the faith in truth that is woven by the mouth of preachers from the knowledge of the Trinity remains firm in the elect. It is broken only in the heart of the reprobate.

Morals on the Book of Job, Book 33, Section 18 ↗

Bonaventure

As for the advantage in defending he adds: "And if anyone prevails against one, two will resist him," and thus it avails for defense: 2 Kings 10: "If the Syrians prevail against me, you shall be an aid to me: but if the sons of Ammon prevail against you, I will come to your aid." And this indeed he makes manifest by an example: "A threefold cord is not easily broken." Just as a cord joined to a cord is stronger, so also is a man: Proverbs 18: "A brother who is helped by a brother is like a strong city." Spiritually, on account of …

Commentary on Ecclesiastes, Chapter 4 ↗