Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for you know not what evil shall be upon the earth.
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Ambrose of Milan
AD 397
The Old Testament took note of this number eight, called by us in Latin an octave, for Ecclesiastes says, “Give a portion to those seven, and also to those eight.” The seven of the Old Testament is the eight of the New, since Christ arose and the day of the new salvation has shed light upon all. It is the day of which the prophet says, “This is the day which the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it.” Letter , To Horontianus.
