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...They call Isis both Justice and Wisdom, as has been said, and one who shows divine things to those who are truly and justly 5 hierophoroi sacred-bearers and 6 hierostoloi sacred-robers...
[The Latin commentary notes that Isis is identified as Justice. It cites an ancient inscription found in Venice (recorded by Selden) that explicitly dedicates a monument to "Isis Justice" original: "ΙΣΙΔΙ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΣΥΝΗΙ" on behalf of the people of Athens and Rome. The text discusses whether "Wisdom" original: "ΣΟΦΙΑΝ" should be emended to "Wise" original: "ΣΟΦΗΝ" to better suit the grammar.]
[The commentary examines the titles of temple servants, noting that while hierophoroi are known from Apuleius as those who carry the sacred casket, the term hierostoloi is rare and obscure. It suggests that these roles were linked to the care of sacred vestments for the deities.]