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What the Fathers say
Western Saints
Augustine of Hippo
"Burnt-offerings also for sin hast Thou not required." "Then said I, Lo, I come!" [Psalm 40:7]. It is time that what "was promised should come;" because the signs, by means of which they were promised, have been put away. And indeed, Brethren, observe these put away; those fulfilled. Let the Jewish nation at this time show me their priest, if they can! Where are their sacrifices? They are brought to an end; they are put away now. Should we at that time have rejected them? …
Thomas Aquinas
"Then I said, Behold, I come." Here he assigns the cause of the preaching of divine works from his own side, showing his resolve. And first he shows his resolve. Second, he shows it to be in conformity with the divine will, at "In the head of the book." These words someone might wish to explain of David, and connect them thus: as if to say, behold, I come, by a spiritual approach to you; and, "In the head of the book it is written of me." "As head among the tribes of Israel I have established you." But because the Apostle explains …
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