Our sister. Christ styles the Church his own and the synagogue's sister, promising her many benefits. (Worthington) --- The relations of the spouse wish to have her married, though she seemed young, Ezechiel xvi. 7. --- Spoken to, concerning marriage, or its consummation, Genesis xxxiv. 6., and Daniel xiii. 57. (Calmet) --- The synagogue had but few to give her proper instructions. (Menochius) --- But Christ would provide her, if she were not wanting to herself. (Haydock)

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