Isaías 41
Ephrem the Syrian · Comentário Patrístico (catena)
Isaías 41:14
The Spirit described his generation as a worm that was without meaning. The type that the Holy Spirit shaped attains its meaning. — HYMNS ON THE NATIVITY 1:10
Isaías 41:14
Therefore, you will subdue kings and kingdoms with your frailty and will overturn their schemes and proud designs. So [Isaiah] calls the Jews, about whom he is speaking here, "worm," in order that they may understand that they cannot rely on their strength; nonetheless, their weakness will not hinder them, since worms are able to consume hard wood, so that, in the future, they will destroy the pride and power of very strong kingdoms. — COMMENTARY ON ISAIAH 41:14