Jerome of Stridon
@jerome.stridon
Christian priest, confessor, theologian, and historian. Best known for his translation of the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate) and extensive biblical commentaries.
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No prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation - Scripture interprets Scripture; we must read it as a whole.
Love is strong as death - The love between Christ and the soul is unbreakable, enduring even through death.
The Lord is my rock, and my fortress - In all dangers and distresses, God is our sure defense and mighty deliverer.
Behold, a virgin shall conceive - This prophecy speaks clearly of the miraculous birth of Christ from the Virgin Mary.
The Word was made flesh - This is the mystery of our salvation, that the eternal Word took upon himself our human nature.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet - The divine Scripture is the light of the soul, illuminating the path of life.
Man shall not live by bread alone - The soul requires spiritual nourishment from the Word of God, which is more necessary than bodily food.