Theodoret on Scripture and Tradition [Part 2]

 

Commentary on the Prophet Ezekiel

"Some people who have fallen foul of this complaint have endeavored to level charges at the divine Scripture, and especially the inspired oracles, of being shrouded in obscurity. To such people the divine-inspired Paul would retort, “Now, even if our Gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, but to the mature it is wisdom we are speaking.” In keeping with this, too, is what is said by our Lord and savior to the holy apostles, “To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom, whereas to those others it is not given;” and to explain the reason he immediately adds, “Seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not understand” — that is, they willingly bring upon themselves the cloud of ignorance: if they turn to the Lord, as the apostle says, the veil will be lifted. Divine realities, therefore, are not obscure to everyone, only to those who are voluntarily blind; they ought to take note and realize that nothing worthwhile is readily accessible to human beings." (Commentaries on the Prophets: Volume Two - Ezekiel, [trans. Robert Charles Hill], pgs. 27-28, also in PG 81:808-809)

Questions on Genesis, Q. 1

"The divine Scripture is accustomed to accommodate its lessons to those who are to be instructed; and to the perfect, to offer that which is perfect; and to the ignorant, elementary points and things suited to their ability." (PG 80:77)

Diaolgue 1 with Eranistes

"You stand in need of no interpretation from without. The evangelist himself interprets himself. For after saying the Word was made flesh, he goes on "and dwelt among us" (https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/27031.htm)

Dialogue 2 with Eranistes

"Eran.—In these points you seem to say sooth, but after its assumption into heaven I do not think that you will deny that it was changed into the nature of Godhead. Orth.—I would not so say persuaded only by human arguments, for I am not so rash as to say anything concerning which divine Scripture is silent." (https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/27032.htm)