Bible Quote by St. Jerome
““The Scriptures are shallow enough for a babe to come and drink without fear of drowning and deep enough for a theologians to swim in without ever touching the bottom" St. Jerome””
About This Quote
Source Letter: To a Friend, 4th century AD
Spiritual texts are accessible to novices yet deep enough for scholars without exhausting them.
In simple terms: Texts can be both simple and profound.
Key Takeaway
Use layered study approaches.
Themes
faith
education
depth
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
theological
literary
When to use this quote
- personal study
- teaching
- sermons
Key Concepts
interpretation layers
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you balance simplicity and depth in learning?
- How can you guide others through complex ideas?
A Different Perspective
Depth may be missed without guidance.
![“I thank God there is a height in that Book [Bible] I do not know anything about, a depth I have never been able to fathom, and it makes the Book all the more fascinating.” quote by Dwight Lyman Moody](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6b8/dwight-lyman-moody-23631_bible_i-thank-god-there-is-a-height-in-that-bo_1344809.jpg)
