Lux Domini
Go up into Gilead, and take balm, O virgin, the daughter of Egypt: in vain shalt thou use many medicines; for thou shalt not be cured.

Key themes

HopeSuffering and trialsJustice and mercyTruthJudgment

Glossary

Egypt Place

The land of the Nile and the pyramids, the oldest kingdom of which we have any record, holds a place of great significance in Scripture. Modern identification: Ain Shams.

Gilead Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Tell edh Dhahab esh Sherqiyeh.