Ecclesiastes calls you the All-powerful; the Maccabees call you the Creator; the Epistle to the Ephesians calls you liberty; Baruch calls you Immensity; the Psalms call you Wisdom and Truth; John calls you Light; the Books of Kings call you Lord; Exodus calls you Providence; Leviticus, Sanctity; Esdras, Justice; the creation calls you God; man calls you Father; but Solomon calls you Compassion, and that is the most beautiful of all your names. Toward
In "Les Miserables," Victor Hugo highlights the diverse names and attributes associated with the divine across various texts. Each name, from the All-powerful in Ecclesiastes to Liberty in Ephesians, reflects different facets of God's nature. This myriad of descriptions showcases humanity's attempts to grasp the essence of the divine, emphasizing qualities like wisdom, justice, and providence.
However, Hugo suggests that among all these names, the title of Compassion, as attributed by Solomon, stands out as the most profound and beautiful. This notion underlines the importance of compassion in the human experience and its connection to a higher power. Ultimately, Hugo presents a vision of God that is not just powerful or wise, but intimately caring and compassionate towards humanity.
