In like manner he defines concerning the cross in another prophet, who says: And when shall these things be accomplished?
2The Lord says: When a tree shall fall and rise again, and when blood shall flow from a tree.
3Again you have a sign concerning the cross and him who was to be crucified.
4Again he speaks to Moses, when Israel was being attacked by foreigners.
5And to remind them, when attacked, that they were delivered to death because of their sins.
6The Spirit speaks to the heart of Moses to make a figure of the cross and of him who was to suffer.
7For, he says, unless they trust in him, they will be attacked forever.
8Moses therefore placed weapons one upon another in the midst of the battle.