quoniam in the Vulgate (Because, Since)

For, Since: Quoniam

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Quoniam: because, and in the Vulgate sometimes that.

How It Works

Meaning	Example
for, since	Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
for, since	Quoniam pluit, domi manemus. Since it is raining, we are staying at home.
that, after a verb of knowing	Scimus autem quoniam diligentibus Deum omnia cooperantur in bonum. We know that all things work together for good for those who love God.

In the psalm line the verb is understood: quoniam bonus means for he is good. Latin often leaves out est.

The Mass uses it too. In the Gloria, Quoniam tu solus Sanctus gives the reason for the praise: for you alone are the Holy One.

When you see quoniam, ask whether the first verb is a verb of saying or knowing. If it is, think that. Otherwise think for or since.

Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus, quoniam in saeculum misericordia eius.
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy endures for ever.
Psalm 117:1. Both quoniam clauses give reasons. The verb est is understood in the first.
Quoniam tu solus Sanctus.
For you alone are the Holy One.
From the Gloria. Quoniam gives the reason for the praise before it.
Quoniam pluit, domi manemus.
Since it is raining, we are staying at home.
A plain reason with the indicative. Pluit is the weather verb it rains.
Quomodo fiet istud, quoniam virum non cognosco?
How will this be, since I do not know a man?
Luke 1:34. Quoniam gives the reason for the question.
Scimus autem quoniam diligentibus Deum omnia cooperantur in bonum.
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God.
Romans 8:28. Quoniam follows scimus and means that.

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