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Religion / Psalm 109 | | Latin term or phrase: Tecum principium in die virtutis tuæ | Greetings,
I’m not quite sure of the meaning of “principium” here – could it equate to “imperium” by any chance?
Tecum principium in die virtutis tuæ
in splendoribus sanctorum:
Best wishes,
Simon |
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| | the first place/precedence | Explanation:
Cf. Pliny, 9.35.54 § 106: principium ergo, columenque omnium rerum preti margaritae tenent.
But 'principium' in the sense of 'mastery, dominion' is possible. This is, however, a post-classical use. Tertullian (adversus Hermogenem, 19) defines this nuance thus: in Graeco principii vocabulum, quod est 'archê', non tantum ordinativum, sed et potestativum capit principatum. |
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Explanation:
Cf. Pliny, 9.35.54 § 106: principium ergo, columenque omnium rerum preti margaritae tenent.
But 'principium' in the sense of 'mastery, dominion' is possible. This is, however, a post-classical use. Tertullian (adversus Hermogenem, 19) defines this nuance thus: in Graeco principii vocabulum, quod est 'archê', non tantum ordinativum, sed et potestativum capit principatum.
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