A Complete Christian Dictionary

Epaphras]

〈◊〉 . A man by whom the Collossions received the Gospel, Col. 1. 7.

〈◊〉 ]

Fair or pleasant. One whom Paul sent unto the 〈◊〉 , Phil. 2. 25.

Epenetus]

Lauda 〈◊〉 , or worthy praise. One that first embraced the Gospel in Asia, Rom. 16. 5.

E 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ]

Weary.

• 1. A measure, containing three Sata; that is, half a bushel and a pottle, Exod. 16. 36.
• 2. A Country, Isa. 60. 6.
• 3. The proper names of Midian' s Son, Gen. 25. 4. Caleb' s 〈◊〉 , 1 Chr. 2. 46. The Son of Jahdai, Ibid. 47.

To yield an Ephah and a Bath]

;;Such great scarcity of 〈◊〉 in fields and vineyards, as he which soweth shall not reap the 〈◊〉 part of his seed. Isa. 5. 10. Yea, ten acres of vineyard shall yield one Bath, and the seed of an Homer shall yield an 〈◊〉 .

Ephai]

Weary, tired. A 〈◊〉 , Jer. 48. 8.

Ephar]

Dust. The Son of 〈◊〉 , 1 Chr. 1. 33.

Epher]

Dust, or lead. A Manassite, 1 Chr. 5. 24.

Ephesus]

Desirable. The Metropolis of the lesser Asia, Act. 18. 19. 〈◊〉 the inhabitants were termed Ephesians, Act. 19. 35.

Ephez-dammim]

The coast of Dammim, 1 Sam. 17. 1. marg.

〈◊〉 ]

Judging, or praying. The Son of Zabad, 1 Chr. 2. 37.

Ephod]

An ornament. One of the High-priests garments, Exod. 28. 3. which was of gold, Exod. 39. 2. There was also an Ephod of Linnen, 1 Sam. 2. 18. 〈◊〉 was for the Priests, 1 Sam. 14. 3. Also the name of the Father of 〈◊〉 , Num. 34. 23.

Ephatha]

Be opened, Mar. 7. 34. It's of a Syriac word, and cometh from the root 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 .

Ephraim]

;; Fruitful or increasing. The second Son of Joseph, Gen. 41. 52. Preferred before Manasseh his elder Brother, Gen. 48. 20. Taken also for the Tribe of Ephraim, Numb. 2. 18. as for the ten Tribes, whereof Ephraim was the mightiest, Hos. 6. 4. And for a City, Josh. 11. 54.

Ephraimites]

Such as were descended of Ephraim, and of his Tribe, Judge. 12. 5, 6.

Ephratah]

〈◊〉 , or felicity, The name of a City, Ruth 4. 11. where 〈◊〉 dwelt, 1 Sam. 1. 1. and David's Father, 1 Sam. 17. 12. Called Ephrath, Gen. 48. 7. Also, the Son of 〈◊〉 , 1 Chr. 4. 4.

Ephrath]

The same. The Wife of Caleb, 1 Chron. 2. 19.

Ephrathite]

1 Sam. 1. 1. Not in respect of his linage and kindred, for he was a Levite, descended from Kohath, unto whose families certain Cities in the Tribe of 〈◊〉 were allotted, Josh. 21. 20. but because he had his birth, education, and habitation in Mount Ephraim. Annot. 1 Sam. 17. 12. 〈◊〉 is so called, not because he was of the Tribe of 〈◊〉 , but because he was born at Bethlehem. 〈◊〉 , which City and the Country adjoining to 〈◊〉 , was 〈◊〉 called Ephrath, Gen. 35. 19. 〈◊〉 . 1 King. 11. 26. Jero 〈◊〉 so called, as being of the Tribe of 〈◊〉 , chap. 12. 25. Annot.

Ephron]

Dust. The Son of 〈◊〉 , Gen. 33. 6. Also a place, or City, Josh. 15. 9. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , 2. Chron. 13. 19.

〈◊〉 ]

A sect of 〈◊〉 , Act. 17. 18. So called from 〈◊〉 , (which signifieth a companion or helper ) who was born in 〈◊〉 , lived in the time of Alexander the Great, 〈◊〉 Lagus, and 〈◊〉 , and held, that the world came of the 〈◊〉 in the Sun, the souls die with their bodies, there is no providence, and that pleasure is the chiefest good, man's happiness consisting therein.

〈◊〉 ]

;;A Letter sent from one to another, about common affairs. 2 Sam. 11. 14. David sent an Epistle to 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 .

;;2. Those holy writings of the Apostles, sent unto the Churches for their instruction in godliness. Col. 4. 16. When this Epistle is read of you.

;;3. 〈◊〉 thing which doth represent and tell forth the mind of another. Thus the holy Scriptures may be called God's Epistles.

;;4. That which giveth a good witness and commendation (as an Epistle) 2 Cor. 3. 2, 3. Ye are our Epistle, and the Epistle of Christ. The conversion of the idolatrous and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 unto the faith of Christ, did more witness and commend the divine power of Christ, and vocation of Paul, then any commendatory Epistle could possibly do.

;;Or, a person or persons converted by the Spirit, Word, and Minister of God, to the service of God; that as he did read the will of God in his Word, so all men may in his life and conversation, being now godly, read his conversion; and so the Word and Will of God written in large letters.;;

A Writing or Letter sent either from one person to another, Act. 23. 25. or from one unto divers, Jam. 1. 1. or from two unto one, Philem. 1. or from divers unto a great number, Act. 15. 23. They are either lawful, as for Recommendation, 2 King. 5. 5. Congratulation, Isa. 39. 1. Information, Act. 15. 23. Approbation, 1 Cor. 16. 3. Humiliation, 2 Cor. 7. 8. Reconciliation, Philem. 19. Unlawful, as that of David unto Joah, 2 Sam. 11. 14. 〈◊〉 unto 〈◊〉 , 2 King. 19. 14. The adversaries of Judah unto Artaxerxes, Ezr. 4. 9.

Ye are our Epistle, 2 Cor. 3. 2. that is, your conversion doth more commend the divine power of Christ, and justify my calling, then by a commendatory Epistle could be done.

Equal]

Referred,

• 1. to God importing his equity, justice, and righteousness. Psal. 17. 2. Ezek. 18. 2.
• 2. To Christ, who in essence, nature, majesty, glory, goodness, wisdom, &c. is equal with God, Phil. 2. 6. Whom for having said, that God was his Father, and so making himself equal with God, the 〈◊〉 sought to kill, Joh. 5. 18.
• 3. To Man, in respect of conversation, or familiarity, Psal. 55. 13. In respect of condition of life, Luk. 20. 36. In respect of wages, Mat. 20. 12. In respect of age or years, Gal. 1. 14. In respect of his actions, Col. 4. 1.

Equal]

Est. 3. 8. for profit. See Text and marg. 〈◊〉 equal, Psal. 55. 13. Heb. according to my 〈◊〉 , marg.

Equal with God]

;;The self-same God, of the same substance, power and glory. Phil. 2. 6. He thought 〈◊〉 no robbery to be equal with God.

〈◊〉 ]

;;A due proportion, while the abundance and superfluity of the rich, is applied to the relief of the poor. 2 Cor. 8. 18. There may be equality.

Equally]

Exod. 36. 22. See Distant.

Equity]

is in God, Psal. 93. 9. & 99. 4. was to be in Christ, 〈◊〉 . 11. 4. was in Levi, Mal. 2. 9. is to be in Man, Eccles. 2. 21. Wrought by receiving the Word, Prov. 1. 3. & 2. 1, 9. Perverted by the Princes of the house of Israel, Mic. 3. 9. Rejected by the Jews, Isa. 59. 14. 〈◊〉 made against Princes standing for it, Prov. 17. 26.

Er]

A watch-man. The Son of Judah, Gen. 38. 3. The Father of Lecah, 1 Chr. 4. 21. The Father of 〈◊〉 , Luk. 3. 28.

Eran]

A 〈◊〉 . The Son of Shutelah, Numb. 26. 36.

Erastus]

〈◊〉 , lovely, worthy to be beloved. Chamberlain of the City of 〈◊〉 , Rom. 16. 23.

Ere]

Before, Exod. 1. 19. or, Before that, Joh. 4. 49. It's usually joined with How long, as Num. 14. 11. 〈◊〉 . 28. 2. Jer. 47. 6. 〈◊〉 . 8. 5.

Erech]

Length, or health, A City, Gen. 10. 10.

〈◊〉 ]

To 〈◊〉 up, Gen. 33. 20. Ainsworth.

Eri]

My City. The Son of Gad, Gen. 46. 16.

Erites]

Of 〈◊〉 , the Son of Gad, Numb. 26. 16.

Errand]

Told my errand, Gen. 24. 33. Have spoken my word. Ainsworth. Some special thing to be made known, 2 King. 9. 5. Annot.

Err]

Erreth, Prov. 10. 17. or, causeth to 〈◊〉 , marg. Erred, 1 Tim. 6. 10. or, been seduced, marg. Wherein I have erred, Job 6. 24. The word signifies bodily and local errors, and wanderings, Ezek. 34. 6. and by a 〈◊〉 , the 〈◊〉 of the mind, Prov. 5. 19, 20. But especially such as arise out of ignorance, not of 〈◊〉 , Gen. 4. 2. & 5. 18. & 22. 14. Psal. 19. 2. 〈◊〉 means here his ignorance in judgment, or in carriage under his afflictions. Annot.

Err]

Heb. 3. 10. They do always err in their hearts, 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , They wander after the manner of 〈◊〉 Stars, for of this word come the planets. They are a vagrant and 〈◊〉 people, straying out of the way. He doth not say, they 〈◊〉 erred, but err: continual erring; always: not in their outward lives and conversations only, but in their hearts which carried the whole man after it. Jones.

Error]

2 Sam. 6. 7. or rashness, marg. Dan. 3. 29. Anything 〈◊〉 . See marg.

Their error, Rom. 1. 27. Their seduction to Idolatry, of which the 〈◊〉 were guilty, and whereby they fell into 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 sins, which the Apostle mentioneth. Thus is the the word 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 used 1 Thess. 2. 3. and so perhaps Eph. 4. 14. as it is, 2 Pet. 2. 18. & 2 Pet. 3. 17. This was the error of Balaam, the seduction into which Balaam, brought thē Israelites by his counsel to 〈◊〉 . See Numb. 25. 1, 14. 2 Pet. 2. 15. Rev. 2. 14. Dr. Ham. on Jude v. 11. Annot. 〈◊〉 .

〈◊〉 ]

;;A going from the right path, or straying out of the way.

;;2. Some opinion or action 〈◊〉 from the Rule of God's word. Mat. 22. 29. Ye 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 , the 〈◊〉 . Psal. 95. 10, 11. There is an errom in action, as well as in opinion; in deeds, as well as in doctrine.

;;Error in opinion is 〈◊〉 .;;

• ;;1. Directed to others, or of other persons and things beside ourselves.;;
• ;;2. Reflected, or when we think of our own selves and our thoughts that they be right and good. This of the two is far the worst, and most hardly cured, Prov. 3. 7. & 26. 12. Act. 26. 9.;;

It's also taken,

• 1. For Rathness, 2 Sam. 6. 7.
• 2. Fault of ignorance, 〈◊〉 an unadvised, sudden, inconsiderate sin, Psal. 19. 12.
• 3. Unfaithfulness in office or government, Dan. 6. 4.
• 4. Sins against nature, 〈◊〉 . 1. 27.
• 5. Erroneous doctrine, 2 Pet. 3. 17.

As there are divers kinds of such as 〈◊〉 particularly so named, 〈◊〉 the Proud, Psal. 119. 21. He that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Prov. 10. 17. They that d vise evil, Prov. 14. 22. They that 〈◊〉 in vision, and 〈◊〉 in judgment, 〈◊〉 . 28. 7. 〈◊〉 , Hos. 12. 4. They that 〈◊〉 any 〈◊〉 opinion, 2 Tim. 2. 18. 〈◊〉 as tempt and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Heb 3. 10. All which stray from the right path; of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in their 〈◊〉 , Psal. 〈◊〉 . 10. Some in their 〈◊〉 , 〈◊〉 . 10. 15. In every work, Isa. 19. 14. Some in their whole life, 2 Pet. 1. 18. 〈◊〉 paths, Prov. 7. 25 and that by lying or falsehood, 〈◊〉 . 32. 6.) so 〈◊〉 and such others are 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 hereunto, 〈◊〉 through 〈◊〉 , Mat. 22. 29. Lies, Amos 2. 4. 〈◊〉 instruction, 〈◊〉 . 19. 7. The commandment and 〈◊〉 of an 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , 2 Chr. 33. 9. Strong drink, Isa. 28. 7. 〈◊〉 Prophets, Jer. 23. 13, 32. The spirit of Whoredom, 〈◊〉 . 4. 12. 〈◊〉 , 1 Tim. 6. 10. Profane and vain babblings, &c. Ibid. 20. 21.

Esar-haddon]

Binding cheerfulness. The Son of 〈◊〉 , Isa. 37. 38.

〈◊〉 ]

Doing, or working; for that when he was born he came out, not as a tender infant, but as one grown, and hairy all over like an hairy garment. Gen. 25. 25. The Son of Isaac, Ibid.

Escape]

signifieth, To 〈◊〉 away, or be gone. Gen. 19. 17. To get out of danger, Judge. 3. 26. To 〈◊〉 ones self from the oppression of another, by one mean or other; Deut. 23. 15. To be freed, or go forth, 1 Sam. 14. 41. mar. To remove or retire ones self, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 . 27. 1. To deliver ones self, 2 Sam. 20. 7. marg. To get away, 2 King. 10. 24. Not to be punished, Ezek. 17. 15. To be freed from, Joel 2. 3. To be rid of, 2 Pet. 2. 18, To avoid, Mat. 23. 33. Rom. 2. 3. 1 Thess. 5. 3. Heb. 2. 3.

Escape]

2 King. 23. 18. To 〈◊〉 alone, See marg. 2 Chr. 36. 20. Them that had escaped, Heb. the remainder, marg. Psal. 141. 10. Heb. 〈◊〉 over, marg. Job 11. 20. They shall not escape, 〈◊〉 . flight shall 〈◊〉 from them, marg. 2 Chr. 20. 24. None escaped, Heb. 〈◊〉 was not an 〈◊〉 , marg. 2 Pet. 2. 18. Clean escaped, or 〈◊〉 a little, or for a while, as some read, marg.

Escape or 〈◊〉 ]

;;signifieth a company or 〈◊〉 that escapeth danger, Gen. 45. 7. Isa. 10. 20.

Escape]

I would hasten 〈◊〉 escape. Psal. 55. 8. I would spend my eyasion, hasten my deliverance. Ainsworth.

Escape]

Heb. 2. 3. How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation? How shall we avoid, be freed from, not draw upon ourselves the vengeance of God? Certainly with great difficulty, for the careless neglect of the Gospel 〈◊〉 down damnation. Jones.

Eschew]

1 Pet. 3. 11. To avoid, so the word 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , is rendered, Rom. 16. 17. To go out of the way, Rom. 3. 12.

Esek]

Contention. A Well, Gen. 26. 20. marg.

〈◊〉 ]

The fire of the Ruler. The Son of Saul, 1 Chr. 8. 33.

〈◊〉 ]

I 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 . One of the children of Dishon, Gen. 36. 26.

〈◊〉 ]

Grapes, or a cluster. One confederate with Abram. Gen. 14. 13. Also the name of a River or Valley in the land of 〈◊〉 , Numb. 13. 24. Deut. 1. 24.

Eshean]

Held up. A City, Josh. 15. 52.

Esheh]

Violence or force. The Father of Ulam, 1 Chr. 8. 39.

Eskalnnites]

Josh. 13. 3. The inhabitants of Ashkelon, a City of the 〈◊〉 , 2 Sam. 1. 10.

Eshtaoi]

A strong woman. A City, Josh. 19. 41. Whence I 〈◊〉 , strong women. A people, 1 Chron. 2. 53.

〈◊〉 ]

1 Chr. 2. 53. The inhabitants of Eshtaol in the Tribe of 〈◊〉 , 〈◊〉 . 15. 33. Annot.

Eshtemoa]

A woman's 〈◊〉 . A City, Josh. 21. 14. Also the Son of 〈◊〉 , 1 Chr. 4. 17.

Eshton]

The Father of Bethrapha, 1 Chron. 4. 12.

〈◊〉 ]

Hard by me; or my Prince. The Father of Nahum, Luk. 3. 25.

〈◊〉 ]

See 〈◊〉 .

Especially]

〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , chiefly, principally, most of all, 〈◊〉 . 26. 3. Gal. 6. 10. 1 Tim. 5. 17.

〈◊〉 ]

To see, Gen. 42. 27. 〈◊〉 . To view or search 〈◊〉 , Josh. 14. 7. Espyed for them, Ezek. 20. 6. that is, appointed it 〈◊〉 them by my decree, as the most excellent above all other Countries; and for the conquest of which I had prepared all things in my secret counsel, as into which I had marched before mine Ark, to give them a secure entrance into it. Nomb. 10. 33. Annot.

Espouse]

Taken properly for a man to betroth one whom he intendeth to 〈◊〉 , Mat. 1. 18.

Spiritually, for the espousals of God and his people, Jer. 2. 2. and of Christ and his Church, in the type of Solomon and his 〈◊〉 , Cant. 3. 11. Unto him God's Ministers through the word of the Gospel, espouse true Converts, 2 Cor. 11. 2.

Espouse]

Mary was espoused to Joseph. Mat. 1. 18. God would have them to be espoused for the honor and safety of Christ in his infancy, and the credit and comfort of his Mother.

Jerome giveth three reasons;

• 1. That by the Genealogy of Joseph, of whose kindred Mary was, Mary's pedigree might also be shown.
• 2. Lest according to Moses Law, she should have been stoned by the people as an Adulteress.
• 3. That fleeing into Egypt, she might have the comfort of a Keeper, rather then an Husband. The two first seem probable. Annot.

Espoused you to one husband, 2 Cor. 11. 2. The Greek word 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , signifieth either, I have fitted and prepared you, or I have espoused you; and the Apostle seemeth to allude to, Hos. 2. 19. The Husband is Christ, Mat. 25. 6. The Virgin Bride, the Church of Corinth, in regard of her faith yet unspotted. The contract is made in this life, but the Marriage celebrated in the life to come, Apoc. 19. 7. Annot.

Espousals]

Jerem. 2. 2. The love of thine Espousals. The word here used is nowhere else found, but cometh from a term that signifieth a Spouse, or a Bride, verse. 32. The love that I bare and shown unto thee, when I entered into a solemn Covenant with thee, and so espoused thee to myself, Exod. 19. 5, 6, 8. & 24. 7 8. Deut. 4. 20, 23, 34. & 5. 2. & 26. 15, 16, 17. & 29, 10 — 15. & 31. 31, 32. Ezek. 16. 8, 60. Hos. 2. 19, 20. Annot.

Espousals]

Cant. 3. 11. See Day of marriage.

Esrom]

The arrows of joys; or, division of a Song. The Son of Pharez, Mat. 1. 3. See Hezron.

Establish]

signifieth, To settle, 1 King. 9. 5. To make or cause to be, Deut. 28. 9. & 29. 13. To make good, accomplish, perform, 1 Sam. 1. 23. To make firm, Prov. 8. 28. To confirm, Rom. 1. 11. To make good for continuance, Ezek. 16. 62. To order steadily, Psal. 40. 2. To appoint, rear, or set up, Psal. 78. 5. To found, Ibid. 69. marg. To uphold, Prov. 20. 18. To stand, Isa. 32. 8. marg. To prepare, Isa. 16. 5. marg. Gen. 41. 32. marg. To direct and make prosperous, Psal. 90. 17. To make to continue, Psal. 7. 9. To approve of, give its due, Rom. 3. 31. To set up, Rom. 10. 3. To strengthen, 1 Thess. 3. 2. To confirm or ratify, Heb. 10. 9. As Kings are to establish their throne by righteousness, Prov. 16. 12. so must men their purposes by many counselors, Prov. 15. 22. Their thoughts by committing their work to the Lord, Prov. 16. 3. Their houses by wisdom and understanding, Prov. 24. 3. Their heart by trusting in the Lord, Psal. 112. 7, 8. Their enterprises, by believing the Lord and his promises, 2 Chr. 20. 20. See Stablish.

To establish the earth]

;;Or laid the 〈◊〉 thereof, to create the earth in a firm and stable condition, Heb. 1. 10.

;;2. To settle a thing that it may be perpetual, Heb. 10. 9.

Heb. 13. 9. It is a good thing that the heart be established with grace, not with meats, that is, It is a good and happy thing to have the heart truly settled in a state of regeneration, and not to be taken up with frivolous disquisitions, concerning the choice or cleanness, and uncleanness of meats. Hall.

To place 〈◊〉 and fixed confidence in Christ, rather then in meats. Pareus.

Grace that is, either with the doctrine of grace, or else with those graces which are wrought in the soul by the Preaching of the Word, or doctrine of grace; as faith, love, &c. Annot.

Established]

Gen. 4. 32. or Prepared, marg. 2 Chr. 25. 3. Heb. confirmed, marg. Psal. 78. 69. Heb. sounded, marg. Psal. 101. 7. Tarry in my sight. See marg.

Establishment]

2 Chr. 32. 1. or, the truth or faithfulness. In the former reading it implieth Hezekiah' s constancy about the service of God, even till he had established all according to the Law. In the latter reading it pointeth at Hezekiah' s truth and faithfulness in what he did. Some apply this phrase to the faithfulness of the Penman of that History, 〈◊〉 things as they were indeed. Annot.

Estate]

Order, condition, manner, or degrees, Eccl. 3. 18. Annot. Kingdom, Dan. 11. 20. Annot. Place, and stead, 〈◊〉 . 38. Annot.

First estate, Jude v. 6. or Principality, marg.

Low estate, Luk. 1. 48. Mean condition.

Your estate, Col. 4. 8. The state of their souls and consciences, and the working of the means upon them. Byfield on the place.

Chief estates, Mar. 6. 21. Such as were in office, place, and dignity above others.

Esteem]

is all one with, To honor, account, think well of, hold in reputation, highly prize, as the godly do of God's Word, Psal. 119. 103, 127. The reproach of Christ, Heb. 11. 26. God's Ministers, Phil. 2. 29. Gal. 4. 14. But the wicked esteem lightly of God, 2 Sam. 2. 30. Christ, Isa. 53. 6. God's Word, Psal. 50. 17, His people, Lam. 4. 2. The poor, 1 Sam. 18. 23. Esteem of such things as are an abomination in the sight of God, Luke 16. 16.

Esteem]

To hide, or lay up, Job 23. 12. marg.

Esthaol]

Josh. 15. 33. See 〈◊〉 .

Esther]

Secret or hidden, made Queen instead of Vashti, Est. 2. 7.

Estimate]

To value, and set a price upon, Levite. 27. 14.

Estimation]

Valuation, Lev. 5. 15. Ainsworth. The price set, and worth of a thing, Numb. 18. 16.

Estranged from me]

Job 19. 13. They take no more care of me, then if they had never known me. Annot.

The wicked are estranged from the womb, Psal. 58. 3. An hyperbolical expression of inveterate and incorrigible wickedness, as if it were born with them. Annot.

Nor estranged from their lusts, Psal. 78. 30. that is, (as the Greek explaineth it) they were not deprived, their desired meat was not taken away from them, as Numb. 11. 33. Or, it may be understood of their affections and lusts, not yet changed. Ainsworth.

Estranged this place, Jer. 19. 4. or strangely abused, as the words seem to be taken, Deut. 32. 27.

Etam]

Their bird. A Rock, Judge. 15. 8. A City, 1 Chr. 4. 32. A man's name, 1 Chr. 4. 3.

Eternal]

Appyed to Persons, and Things.

Persons; as God, the Father, Son, and holy Ghost, being without beginning, and ending, Deut. 33. 27. 1 Tim. 1. 17. Heb. 9. 14.

Things;

• 1. Which have neither beginning nor ending, as his Power, Rom. 1. 20. and Purpose, Ephes. 3. 11.
• 2. Which had a beginning, but shall have no end, as eternal damnation, Mar. 3. 29. Excellency, Isa. 60. 15. 〈◊〉 , Jude v. 7. Glory, 1 Pet. 5. 10. 2 Tim. 2. 10. An house in the heavens; 2 Cor. 5. 1. Judgment, Heb. 6. 2. Inheritance, Heb. 9. 15. Life, 1 Tim. 6. 12, 19. Tit. 1. 2. Redemption, Heb. 9. 12. Salvation, Heb. 5. 9. Things which are not seen, 2 〈◊〉 . 4. 18. Weight of glory, 2 Cor. 4. 17. 〈◊〉 .

Eternal King]

The King of worlds, or ages, which liveth forever, 1 Tim. 1. 17. See Everlasting.

Eternity]

Isa. 57. 15. That 〈◊〉 its Eternity, as 1 Tim. 6. 16. Who alone hath 〈◊〉 . Who alone is truly 〈◊〉 , without beginning or ending, Psal. 90. 2. 〈◊〉 .

〈◊〉 ]

Great, strong. A place where the Israelites pitched, Numb. 33. 6.

〈◊〉 ]

Strength. An 〈◊〉 , 1 King. 4. 31. The Son of Zimmah, 1 Chr. 6. 42. The Son of Kishi, Ibid. 44.

Ethanim]

Strong, or valiant. The seventh month, being a part of September and October, 1 King. 8. 2.

〈◊〉 ]

Unto an image. The King of the Zidonians, 1 King. 16. 31.

Ether]

Talk. A City, 〈◊〉 . 15. 42.

Ethiopia]

Whose face is burnt, of 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 . In Hebrew it its Cush, which signifieth black, or blackness. In many places of Scripture wherein Ethiopia is mentioned, not the further Ethiopia is meant, but a Country in Arabia near unto Egypt, the Red-Sea, and Palestine, as Gen. 2. 13. 2 King. 19. 9. Isa. 20. 3, &c.

Ethiopians]

came of Cush, the Son of 〈◊〉 , Gen. 10. 6. Blackness clave so unto their skin, that it could not be taken away, or changed, Jer. 13. 23. They were 〈◊〉 for their Merchandizing, Isa. 45. 14. They were skillful Warriours, Exek. 38. 5. were a 〈◊〉 Nation, Amos 9. 7. very numerous, 2 Chr. 14. 9. careless, Ezek. 30. 9. Their conversion is foretold (as some think) Psal. 68. 32. & 72. 10. & 87. 4. & Zeph. 3. 10. Whereof Ebed-melech, and the Ethiopian Eunuch, Act. 8. 27. were the first fruits. 〈◊〉 .

In Numb. 12. 1. Moses his Wife is termed a Cushite, or Ethiopian; who seemeth to be no other then Zipporah the Midianitesse, whom Moses had married, Exod. 2. 16. 22. for the Midianites dwelt in Cush his land, and therefore were called Cushites, or 〈◊〉 ; and it may be also because they were tawny coloured like them. Ainsworth.

〈◊〉 ]

A gift. The Son of 〈◊〉 , 1 Chr. 4. 7.

〈◊〉 ]

Strong, or giving; or, of an asse. The Son of Zerah, 1 Chr. 6. 41.

Evangelist]

;;One who bringeth or telleth good news.

;;2. A Minister of the Gospel joined unto the Apostles (as assistant, not as quall in degree) in preaching glad tidings of salvation, and establishing Churches. Eph. 4. 11. Some to be 〈◊〉 , 1 Tim. 1. 3. 2 Tim. 4. 5. Tit. 1. 5. Of this sort were, Timothy, Titus, Silvanus, Apollos.

;;3. One who wrote the history of Christ's life and death. Thus were there only four, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

;; Note: If the Apostles being 12, with the Evangelists being many, were unable to suffice the whole, how shall one Pope be sufficient for all the world.

Evangelists]

The twelve after Christ's 〈◊〉 , had others, whom they sent on some part of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , and then they were called their Apostles: So 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 had Joha, Act. 13. 5. Paul had Timothy and 〈◊〉 , Act. 19. 22. and Mark, 2 Tim. 4. 9. These when they were employed in preaching the Gospel to them that had not yet received it, the Scripture calls 〈◊〉 , i. e. 〈◊〉 of the Apostles, sent with Commission by them to 〈◊〉 the Gospel, where the Apostles could not go, and 〈◊〉 are by St. Paul, placed next the Apostles, 1 Cor. 12. 28. Ephes. 4. 11. Dr. Ham. on Joh. 20. 21. Annot. b.

〈◊〉 ]

Prudent, wise, or of good 〈◊〉 . One who saluted Timothy, 2 Tim. 4. 21.

Eve]

Living, or giving life. The Wife of 〈◊〉 , Gen. 4. 1. She was so 〈◊〉 , for that she was the Mother of 〈◊〉 living, Gen. 3. 20.

Even]

;;That is, 2 Cor. 1. 3. 〈◊〉 be God, even the Father of our Lord 〈◊〉 Christ.

;;It's first a word of Interpretation, and is as much as, that is to say, 2 Cor. 1. 3.;;

;;2. A word of 〈◊〉 , and signifieth, Almost, Psal. 107. 18. Phil. 2. 27.;;

;;3. A word of Extension, and signifieth as Altogether, 2. Cor. 10. 13, 14. Ezek. 20. 11. 13, 21.;;

;;4. A word of Conjunction, and is as much as Also, Rom. 8. 22.;;

Even]

Judge. 6. 25. or, And, marg. Gen. 19. 1. At even, or in the evening. Ainsworth. Job 31. 6. Just, equal, in an even balance, Heb. in balances of justice, that is, 〈◊〉 ones. Annot. Psal. 26. 12. In an even place, in 〈◊〉 , or in a right and plain place, as the word signifieth, Deut. 3. 10. Jer. 21. 13. The Apostle expreseth it by 〈◊〉 , Heb. 1. 8. from Psal. 45. 7. It is opposed to 〈◊〉 , Isa. 40. 4. See also Psal. 27. 11. Ainsworth. The evening, Exod. 12. 6. Heb. between the two evenings, marg.

Even- or evening-tide]

Gen. 24. 63. When it was towards Evening, before Sun setting, as in Deut. 23. 11. It seemeth to be at the ninth hour of the day, (with us, the third hour after noon) for then they began the daily Evening service of God, and burning of Sacrifice, and it was called in Israel, the hour of prayer, Act. 3. 1. Ainsworth.

Evening]

The space between the declination of the day, and the very beginning of the night, Exod. 12. 6. The twilight, Prov. 7. 9. When it beginneth to be dark, 〈◊〉 . 13. 19. The 〈◊〉 down of the Sun, Deut. 16. 6. About which is the time of leaving off work, Ruth 2. 17. The evening and the morning were the first day, &c. Gen. 1. 5. 8, &c.

Event]

An external hap, chance, fall. One event happeneth to them all, Eccl. 2. 14. The wisest man that is, cannot by his own counsel exempt himself from the same 〈◊〉 . calamities which other men fall into. Annot. Eccl. 9. 2. Moses dies in the Wilderness, as well as those that murmured, &c. Annot.

Ever]

signifieth, Constantly, Deut. 19. 9. Psal. 25. 15. A man's life time, 1 King. 5. 1. Philem. v. 15. Psal. 37. 26. & 51. 3. & 119. 98. Any time formerly, Joel 2. 2. Continually, Heb. 3. 10. Time without end, Heb. 5. 6. & 7. 15. 1 Thess. 4. 17.

For ever]

;;Without any end, eternally. Luk. 1. 33. And shall reign forever, and of his Kingdom shall be no end. 1 Thess. 4. 17. We shall ever be with the Lord. Psal. 45. 2.

;;2. For a long time. Psal. 132. 12. Their Sons shall sit upon thy throne forever. And v. 14. 1 Sam. 13. 13. Psal. 110. 4. Gen. 19. 15. And in all those places where forever is applied to the Ceremonial law of Moses, which vanished at Christ's coming: yet it is said to be ordained forever, because it was to endure a long season: some 2000 years till the death of Christ, upon the Cross, Exod. 12. 14, 24. Col. 2. 14, 17.

;;3. Till the year of Jubile, which might happen to be a great while. Exod. 21. 6. And shall serve him forever.

;;4. Till the end of man's life. Exod. 19. 9. That they may believe thee forever, Deut. 15. 17.

It's put also for the durance of a Kingdom, State, place, family, 1 Chr. 23. 25. Psal. 132. 12. That which 〈◊〉 till the day of Judgment, as Christ's Office of Mediator, Heb. 5. 6.

For ever]

Josh. 4. 24. Heb. all days, marg. Psal. 23. 6. Heb. to length of days, marg.

For ever]

1 King. 8. 13. The Heb. word translated ever, is diversely taken, as for ages, or time past, Eccl. 1. 10. or, for future ages, and times to come. In this latter sense it is used,

• 1. Indefinitely, for a long time, Dan. 3. 9. Josh. 8. 28.
• 2. For the period and accomplishment of a determinate time, as the year of Jubilee was. Comp. Exod. 21. 6. with Lev. 25. 40.
• 3. For the continuance of ones life. Comp. 1 Sam. 5. 11. with v. 22.
• 4. So long as the conditions annexed to a thing are observed, 1 Sam. 2. 30.
• 5. For the 〈◊〉 of a State of Policy, Numb. 10. 8.
• 6. Till the truth of a type be exhibited. Comp. Gen. 17. 13. with Gal. 5. 2.
• 7. For an everlasting continuance, Luk. 1. 33.
• 8. For that which never had beginning, nor ever shall have end, but is properly eternal, Psal. 90. 2. Annot.

For ever and ever]

Exod. 15. 18. In this world, and that which is to come. Ainsworth. The word holam here used, when it cometh single, signifieth (many times) along time, not limited in words, though limited in decree and providence to a certain period; when with the word 〈◊〉 , which 〈◊〉 beyond, as here, it signifieth an absolute and everlasting eternity. Annot.

For ever and ever]

;;Not for a long space of time, but eternally, Heb. 1. 8. Also, Heb 10. 12, 14.

Everlasting]

;;One who is without beginning or end, 1 Tim. 1. 7. To the King everlasting, Psal. 90. 2. Thou art God from everlasting to everlasting, Rev. 1. 8. In this sense is God's purpose called eternal, Ephes. 3. 10. He is absolutely eternal in himself, and cause of eternity in others.

;;2. That which shall never have end, though it had a beginning; as everlasting glory, fire, pain, life, judgment, Mat. 25. 46. Heb. 6. 2.

3. That which did continue for a long time, though not always. Gen, 17. 8. Exod. 40. 15.

• ;;1. Some things have a beginning, but no end: as Angels and men's souls.;;
• ;;2. Some have an end, but no beginning, as God's decrees or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 .;;
• ;;3. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 this world, and the inferior creatures, 2 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 2. 17.;;
• ;;4. Only 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God, hath neither beginning 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , and yet is the α and ω; the beginning, that by which all other things are, and the end, for which they are, Rom. 11. 34. 〈◊〉 . ;;
• ;;5. Long lasting is also sometimes understood by this word 〈◊〉 ; as, Psal. 24. 7, 9.;;

Everlasting]

〈◊〉 . 26. 4. Heb. of ages, marg. Mic. 5. 2. Heb. the days of eternity, marg. As God is everlasting, Gen. 21. 33. Isa. 40. 28. Rom. 16. 16. So is his mercy, Psal. 100 5. righteousness, Psal. 119. 142. Kingdom, Psal. 145. 〈◊〉 . 〈◊〉 , Dan. 7. 14. This is also applied, as to life in heaven, Mat. 19. 29. and habitations there, Luk. 16. 9. So to chains of darkness, Jude v. 6. and to pain and fire in 〈◊〉 , Mat. 25. 41, 46.

From 〈◊〉 to everlasting]

;;God 〈◊〉 be without beginning, and without end, in respect of his own eternal being; and in respect of his people, to 〈◊〉 their God from everlasting by predestination, and unto everlasting by glorification, Psal. 90. 2. Even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art our God.

Everlasting Gospel]

;;The Doctrine of grace, which God himself delivered from the beginning, to continue to the end, without altering or perishing; whereas all other Doctrines invented by men, fall away, Revel. 14. 6.;;

The everlasting Gospel, 〈◊〉 . 14. 6. The world being divided, either into the age before the Messias, the age of the 〈◊〉 , the age of this world, or of the world to come after the day of doom; I suppose that the Gospel of Christ is called 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , the 〈◊〉 of that age of the Messias, the Christian faith, which was to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the end of the world, Mat. 12. 32. Dr. 〈◊〉 on Luk. 1. Annot. o.

Everlasting Gospel, Rev. 14. 6. So called,

• 1. Because it teacheth men not to fear Antichrists spoiling of goods or life, seeing 〈◊〉 holdeth our eternal happiness unto them, Heb. 10. 34.
• 2. Because the sum of it was from the beginning (and therefore it is not a new doctrine as the Papists call it) and it shall be preached openly to the end of the world, in despite of all opposition, chap. 11. 15. for the witnesses shall be no more 〈◊〉 .
• 3. Because it shall not be disanulled as the legal Covenant was. Annot.

Evermore]

signifieth, Perperually, forever, Psal. 16. 11. Daily, continually, Psal. 105. 4.

Every]

Gen. 6. 5. Every imagination, or the whole imagination, marg. Exod. 38. 26. Every man, Heb. a poll, marg. Where the words City, day, way, where, &c. are joined herewith, the meaning is plain.

Everyone]

;;This word put in some places, rather then all (to which it is equivalent) because it shows in good things and persons:;;

• ;;1. That God hath a special care of their good.;;
• ;;2. And they ought to have so of themselves.;;

;;In evil persons and matters:;;

• ;;1. That God doth consider every evil act and person, as exactly and particularly, as if there were but that one in the world.;;
• ;;2. That everyone must particularly and severally examine himself, Gal. 6. 4.;;
• ;;3. That every man shall be left alone to 〈◊〉 for his own saults, and also to suffer for them, Gal. 5. 6.;;

Evt]

〈◊〉 . A place, Josh. 13. 21.

Evidence]

A deed or 〈◊〉 for the assurance of a purchase, Jer. 32. 10, 11. A 〈◊〉 demonstration, 〈◊〉 the word 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 importeth, Heb. 11. 1.

Evidence]

Setting forth to the eye, or making after 〈◊〉 sort visible, Heb. 11. 1. or, conviction, Joh. 16. 8. that is, whereby the soul of a believer is assured of the certain truth of those things which appear not unto sense, because it resteth itself upon the 〈◊〉 truth of God's Word, and the infiniteness of his power. Annot.

〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 signifies the 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 the soul thoroughly of the 〈◊〉 and truth of such things 〈◊〉 by reason and natural parts are not seen, that is, by believing a man doth make a thing as it were visible, being otherwise invisible and absent. It's a convincing demonstration. Leighs Annot.

Evident]

Job 6. 28. Heb. before your face, marg. Plain, clear, manifest, Gal. 3. 11. 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , hence (say some) cometh the Island 〈◊〉 , because the Sun doth always shine there, which being formerly covered with waters, on the sudden was made conspicuous; whence oracles were sought and revealed. Leigh C. S.

Evidently]

〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , Act. 10. 3. Plainly, clearly, manifestly. In Mark 1. 45. & Joh. 7. 10. the word is 〈◊〉 openly.

Evil]

;;Afflictions and dangers, and whatsoever losses and harms sent from God, Amos 3. 6. There is no 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the City, Isa. 45. 7. This is an evil of punishment, or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 evil, 2 King. 22. 20. Isa. 9. 12, 14, 21. Deut. 31. 17. Psal. 58. 4. Gen. 44. 29.

;;2. Injuries and wrongs done to us from men. Prov. 17. 13. He that rewards evil for good, Prov. 20. 22. Or that which is unprofitable, 1 Cor. 13. 6.

;;3. Sin and 〈◊〉 . Mat. 6. 13. Deliver us from evil, Rom. 7. 15. The evil which I hate, that I do. Isa. 5. 20. This is evil of fault or crime, or a moral evil. See Isa. 13. 11.

;;4. Satan, who by an excellency is called the Evil one. Luk. 11. 4. This is the Prince of evil, 2 Thess. 3. 7. In Rom. 14. 20. it signifies hurtful to man, and sinful against God.

;;5. Sinful, Mat. 7. 11. If you which 〈◊〉 evil.

;;6. A corrupt conscience, or wicked custom. Mat. 5. 37. comes of evil.

It's also taken for the cause of evil, 1 Sam. 25. 28. & 29. 6. The evil effects thereof, Gen. 3. 5, 〈◊〉 . The corruption of nature, Rom. 7. 5. That which is contrary to good, Psal, 37. 27. and to well-doing, Isa. 1. 16. The plague, Psal. 91. 10. Any kind of affliction, 1 〈◊〉 . 6. 9. Trial, Job 〈◊〉 . 10, 11. Some injury, 1 Sam. 26. 18. Hurt, Gen. 50. 15. Dammage or mischief, Prov. 17. 13. 1 Pet. 3. 9. Danger, Prov. 22. 3. Disgrace, 2 Sam. 13. 16. Destruction, Est. 8. 6, Hurtful or unprofitable, Isa. 7. 15. Troublesome, Perplexed, Exod. 5. 19.

It's applied to Angels, Spirits, Men, with relation unto their imaginations, communications, actions, &c. And as every sin is evil, so in particular 〈◊〉 , Jerem. 2. 13. In some evil is more predominant, unruly, greater then in others.

Evil]

Deut. 26. 6 Evil entreated, or did evil, or 〈◊〉 , Ainsworth. Job 24. 21. He evil entreateth, Heb. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , so the word is used, Jer. 11. 16. Psal. 2. 9. or he feedeth on, or destroyeth. Annot.

That evil one]

;;The Devil, or Satan, who is so called, for that he is in his own nature corrupt, and most evil, being the Head and Captain of all evil persons (Devils and men) and the 〈◊〉 and furtherer of evil purposes and works. Joh. 17. 15. Mat. 5. 37. & 6. 13, 19. & 1 Joh. 2. 13. Evil or good signifieth not anything at all against it, but resting in the will of God, Gen. 24. 50. & Gen. 31. 24.

;;The devil is evil, not in substance or person, but in nature or quality; Not by creation from God, but by voluntary departure from God and goodness: Evil he is originally and perfectly, but not infinitely; to all eternity, but not from all eternity

;;The like we may say of evil men, except in their originality of 〈◊〉 . The 〈◊〉 are evil, but not perfectly, nor from eternity, nor to eternity.

To see evil]

;;To know it, and feel it, to perceive it experimentally, 2 King. 22. 20. Thou 〈◊〉 not see the evil. If the Saints departed do not know the 〈◊〉 of the Church in earth; much less do they know the thoughts and prayers of man. The self-same conclusion doth Augustine make from Isa. 63. 26. Abraham is ignorant of us, Israel doth not know us. Hence is farther gathered, that the dead do not know what is done here in earth. Likewise, the Angelical Doctor (as Papists do call Thomas Aquinas ) upon Job 14. 21 collecteth, that dead persons know not sensible things, much less spiritual and insensible secrets of the heart. Indeed the godly departed do generally thank God for their o ne and our redemption, Rev. 5. 8, 9, 13. Also, in general; out of their perfect love, they desire a final deliverance of the Church from her warfare, with the destruction of the enemies thereof; but to say, that in particular they know our wants, and do make intercession for particular men, this is 〈◊〉 heresy, flat against Scriptures. Very evil, signifies, very much displeasing; as to be good in ones eyes is much to please or content, Gen. 21. 11. & 20. 15.

Evil Spirit to depart]

;;To remove (by the music of David ) those mad, furious, melancholic fits, which came from the evil spirit sent upon Saul by God, 1 Sam. 16. 4.

The words joined herewith, as day, doer, heart, man, spirit, things, time, way, work, &c. point out what is meant hereby.

Evil Merodach]

Fools passing over biternesse; or, the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of a fool; or, a fool biterly beaten, or ground to powder. King of 〈◊〉 , 2 King. 25. 27. Jer. 〈◊〉 . 31.

Eunice]

Good, or joyful victory. The Mother of Timothy, 2 Tim. 1. 5.

〈◊〉 ]

;;A gelded man, whereof our Savior Christ maketh three sorts, Mat. 19. 12. Isa. 56. 3, 4.

• ;;1. Eunuch by nature, so born.
• ;;2. By necessity, being so made of men.
• ;;3. By the gift of Continency from God. These may live unmarried, without hurt to their salvation; all other besides these are called to marriage: See Matt. 19. 16. 1 Cor. 7. 9.

;;2. A noble or mighty ⁷ man, of great authority with Princes; such a one was Potiphar, Gen. 37. 36. Potiphar an 〈◊〉 of Pharaoh, and his chief Steward. Act. 17. 27. Gelded men were used for Chamberlaines in Kings Courts to keep the women, Est. 2. 3. & 4. 4.

Evodias]

A good smell. A worthy woman among the Philippians, Phil. 4. 2.

Euphrares]

Fruitful. It's taken literally for the River Perath, Gen. 2. 14. Mystically, for 〈◊〉 Babylon, Rev 9. 14. & 16. 12.

Eupbrates]

;;A River called by that name, being both broad and deep, which did run along by the great 〈◊〉 Babel, seated in 〈◊〉 , and was 〈◊〉 such a great defense, as when Cyrus and 〈◊〉 , Kings of the 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 , would take 〈◊〉 , they had this device, to cut out great Ditches and Trenches, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 out the river above, before it came to the City, by which means the waters being made shallow, and almost dried up, the Soldiers waded over, entered the City, and supprised it.

;;2. All impediments, lets, and hindrances, whereby the passage unto 〈◊〉 , the mystical 〈◊〉 , and seat of Antichrist, was stopped up against the Kings of the East, that they could not come at it, to 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 it, the removing of these impediments, to wit (the great honor, glory, riches, and strength of Rome ) is here signified by the 〈◊〉 up of 〈◊〉 . Rev. 16. 12. The sixth Angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates, and the waters thereof dried up.

By 〈◊〉 are understood the Nations which border thereupon, that is, the Turks, and by drying up of the water, is meant the 〈◊〉 and overthrow of those Nations; as it is evident out of the Prophets, Isa. 19. 5. & 44. 27. 〈◊〉 . 48. 34. & 50. 38. & 51. 36. 〈◊〉 . 30. 12. & 31. 4. Clavis Apocal. p. 106. So in effect 〈◊〉 .

In the first vial, there is an allusion to the botches of Egypt; in the second and third, to the 〈◊〉 of their waters into 〈◊〉 ; in the fourth, to the hot 〈◊〉 , and devouring fire that consumed Sodom; in the fifth, to the 〈◊〉 kness wherewith he plagued Egypt; in this sixth to the destruction of old 〈◊〉 . Cowper.

Eurociydon]

The North-east 〈◊〉 , Act. 27. 14.

Eurychus]

Happy or fortunate. A young man whom Paul raised from death to life, Act. 20. 9.

Ewes]

Hereof Jacob sent a present unto his brother Esau, Gen. 32. 14. and David from following the Ewes great with young, was called to the Kingdom, Psal. 78. 71.

See Sheep.

〈◊〉 ]

To require or take, Deut. 15. 2. And that without any pity, Neh. 5. 7, 11. To prevail over, or 〈◊〉 , Psal. 89. 22. To vex or grieve, Isa. 58. 3. marg. To punish, Job 11. 6.

Exacted]

2 King. 15. 20. Exacted the money, Heb. caused to come forth, marg.

Exactions]

Ezek. 45. 9. Take away your exactions, whereby through force and fraud you expulse my people from their lands and possessions. Annot.

Exactors]

Isa. 60. 17. The word is usually taken in the worse part, for 〈◊〉 , ch. 3. 12. & 9. 4. & 14. 2. yet not always, but sometimes for Rulers, Overseers, Officers; such as either take, or gather tale, and tribute, or oversee those that are in any employment, or work. So it is taken, Zech. 10. 4. and so here. Annot.

To exalt]

;;To think ones self righteous, despising others, as the Pharisee. Luk, 18. 14. He that 〈◊〉 himself. Also, to receive the adoption of 〈◊〉 , which is an excellent dignity, Jam. 1. 9.

;;2. To lift up and prefer himself above his betters, as they that did strive for the uppermost seat at Feasts, Luk. 14. 11.

;;3. To honor and advance one unto renown and credit, Luk. 14. 11.

Signifieth also to glorify or advance into the highest dignity, Act. 5. 31. And to set forth ones praise, Psal. 99. 5. Also to advance, promote, bring to honor, &c.

To exalt himself]

;;To lift and advance himself above all greatness and honor which is in earth, whether it be subordinate Magistrates, who in Psal. 82. are called God's, or supreme Rule s, whom the Grecians call Sebasmata; yea, to call in and translate to himself the glory peculiar unto the true God of heaven. 2 Thess. 2. 4. Who exalteth himself above all that is called God. This prophesy is verified in the Pope of Rome, beside whom never any affirmed, that at his pleasure he could open and lock heaven, and had full right to send whole chariots and cart loads of souls unto hell, and to translate Empires and Kingdoms at his pleasure; C. Si Papa distinct. 42. avouching of himself, that he hath authority in heaven, earth, hell, and purgatory; suffering his Parasits to call him the Lord God, and God's Vicegerent and supreme Divinity upon earth. Stapleton Praefat. ad Gregor. 13. And setting his feet in the necks of Emperors and Kings (earthly God's) giving them leave to hold his stirrup, to go bare-head leading his Palfrey; to make them his footstool, exacting unto himself a triple Crown, and also adoration, as his own creatures have confessed.

;; Paul writeth not that he extolleth himself above all that is God, or that he shows himself the only true God: but above all which is called God, 〈◊〉 himself as if he were God; therefore it is a mere imagination of them who think that the Antichrist shall make himself to be a true God indeed, and shall worship no God; whereas only by his tyrannical, lawless, and godless behavior, in usurping, in commanding, doing and undoing and dispensing, binding against all Laws divine and human, he shall bear himself as God.

Examine]

To try, prove, search out, make diligent inquisition.

Spoken,

• 1. Of God, Psal. 26. 2.
• 2. Of the Magistrate, Ezr. 10. 16. Luk. 23. 14. Act. 12. 19. & 28 18.
• 3. Of an Ecclesiastical Governor, the Angel of the Church, Rev. 2. 2.
• 4. Of a Christian man examining himself, 1 Cor. 11. 28. 2 Cor. 13. 5. Examined him, Act. 22. 29. or, tortured him, marg.

Examination]

;;A diligent and narrow search and trial of a man's life, whether he be in Christ, and with what imperfections and wants he holds the graces of Christ. 2 Cor. 13. 6. Examine yourselves, know ye not yourselves, &c. 1 Cor. 11. 28. This is our private exami nation of ourselves.

;;2. Diligent search and trial of others, whether they be such as they profess, and would seem to be. Rev. 2. 2. Thou hast examined them that say they are Apostles and are not. This is public examination of others by lawful Governors.

;;3. Taking knowledge of, and near looking into our hearts, our works and causes. Psal. 26. 2. Examine my reigns, and Psal. 139. 23. This is our God's examination of us men.

;;4. An enquiring into our spiritual state, whether joined with, or ending in a purpose, and some performance of amendment, 2 Cor. 11. 28. Or rather a preparing of ourselves by repentance wrought out of examination.;;

Referred to God, it signifieth the exact notice which he taketh of us, Psal. 26. 2.

Referred unto Man, it's both private and public.

Private, being the diligent search, or exact trial which we take of our spiritual condition, whether or not we be in the faith, 2 Cor. 13. 5. to be especially performed before our participation of the Lord's Supper, 1 Cor. 11. 28.

Public, being either the trial of those which are suspected to be unfound in Religion, by Church Governors, Revel. 2. 2. Or of those which are detected of enormities, by the Civil Magistrate; which is sometime both unjustly and with rigor, Luk. 23. 14. Act. 22. 24.

Due examination cannot be without knowledge; how unfitthen are most to examine themselves before they partake of the Lord's Supper, who yet scorn to be examined by their Ministers?

〈◊〉 ]

〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , Act. 25. 26. An inquisition or judicial interrogation, or questioning. Leigh Crit. Sac.

Example]

;;A type or sign for us to look upon for our admonition, to be warned by it. 1 Cor. 10. 11. These things came unto them for examples. Signs to warn us to fly such sins, lest we have like plagues.

;;2. A pattern or sampler for us to look upon for imitation, to be followed of us. Joh. 13. 15. For I have given you an example. Phil. 3. 7. & 1 Pet. 2. 21.

As was Christ of Humility, Joh. 13. 15. Charity, Eph. 5. 2. Patience, 1 Pet. 2. 21. And Pastors ought to be unto their flocks, 1 Pet. 5. 3.

Good examples are for imitation; bad, for evitation, 1 Cor. 10. 6.

Example of disobedience]

;;The imitation or following of their disobedience, and for the same to perish, as those disobedient ones did, Heb. 4. 11.

Examples]

1 Cor. 10. 6. Gr. figures, marg. 1 Cor. 10. 11. or Types, marg.

Exceed]

It ever importeth in that whereto it is applied (whether praisable or dispraisable) something over and above that which is common and ordinary, 1 Sam. 20. 41. 1 King. 10. 23. Mat. 5. 20. Job 36. 9.

Exceeding]

It's in effect the same with very, very much, abundant, abundantly, &c. I will make thee exceeding fruitful, Gen. 17. 6. or in very much abundance, Heb. in abundance abundance, or vehemently vehemently. Ainsworth.

Exceedingly]

Gen. 7. 19. Most exceedingly, or most vehemently, the Heb. phrase (as also the Gr.) doubleth the word vehemently vehemently. So Gen. 17. 2. & 30. 43. and often. Ainsworth. Mat. 19. 25. Very much, Mar. 15. 14. So much the more. See 2 Sam. 13. 15. marg.

Excell]

To have preeminence, Gen. 49. 4. To be mighty, Psal. 103. 20. marg. To be of more worth and power, Isa. 10. 10. To abound, and have in great measure, 1 Cor. 14. 12. To surpass, be above, greater, 1 King. 4. 30. Prov. 31. 29. To be preferred before, Eccl. 2. 13.

Excellency]

put for the palaces of Jacob, Amos 6. 8. The Lord himself, Amos 7. 8. Jacob' s pride, Nahum 2. 2.

Excellency of dignity]

;;One most excellent in dignity and might, and preeminence. Gen. 49. 3. The excellency of dignity.

Excellency of dignity and strength]

;;signifieth the dignity of Priesthood and Government, or Kingdom, Gen. 49. 3. That the first born were Priests and Governors, see Gen. 25. 31.

Excellent]

put for precious, Psal. 36. 8. marg. Glorious, magnificent, Psal. 76. 4. Cool, Prov 17. 27. marg. Abundant, Prov. 12. 26. marg. Very great, Dan. 4. 36. Eminent and worthy, Psal. 16. 3. Far above, Heb. 1. comp. with Phil. 2. 9.

Excellent]

Heb. 1. 4. A more excellent name then they, Eph. 1. 21. Phil. 2. 9. that is, more honorable and glorious titles, and attributes or greater Honor, Power, Dominion, Majesty and glory then the Angels. Annot.

Excellent or goodly]

;;That which in his kind is best and most worthy, Rev. 18. 14.

Except]

implieth a condition, Gen. 32. 26. Rev. 2. 5. A cause, Dan. 6. 5. Mat. 5. 32. A sign, Est. 4. 11. Mat. 18. 3. An exclusion, Joh. 6. 44. Act. 8. 1.

Except]

It's in effect the same with unless, saving, but that, &c.

Excepted]

1 Cor. 15. 27. God the Father excepteth himself, who put all things under the subjection of his Son. Hall.

Excess]

;;That which is too much in anything, when one goes beyond, or passeth due measure and bounds. Eph. 5. 18. In wine is excess. 1 Pet. 4. 3. Excess in eating and drinking. Vers. 4. 〈◊〉 of riot. Of Excess cometh dissoluteness and filthiness of manners.

Exchange]

To altar or alienate, Ezek. 48. 14. To put one for another, Lev. 27. 32. To put out money for gain, Mat. 25. 27.

Exchange]

The bartering or changing one thing for another, as of Bread for Horses, &c. Genes. 47. v. 17.

Exchangers]

Such as kept Banks to take men's moneys, and make profit thereof for them, Matth. 25. 27. Annot.

To exclude]

;;To shut Paul the Apostle out from the love of the Galatians, that they (the false Apostles) might be loved, Gal. 4. 13.

To excommunicate]

;;To blot out ones name from amongst God's people, or to cast one out from the visible outward Communion of the Saints, Joh. 9. 22. He should be excommunicated out of the Synagogue, Joh. 12. 42.

;;Note, that the Jews had three kinds and degrees of Excommunication.

• ;;The first called by a word which signifieth Removing, when one was removed from the Ecclesiastical assemblies.
• ;;Secondly, if he amended not, then he was anathema, excommunicate with a great curse.
• ;;3ly. if he persisted obstinate, then he was made Anathema, Maranatha, accursed till the Lord come; that is, forever.

An excommunicate thing]

;;A thing separate from common use, and applied unto holy uses, upon pain of a curse unto him that should convert it unto his own use, as in Josh. 7. 1. A trespass in the excommunicate thing.

;; Excommunication is a solemn and fearful public censure of the Church, cutting off lawfully, according to the Word of God, and casting out of their public society and private fellowship, such members as publicly offend in some grievous crime, or be obstinate contemners of the lawful admonitions of the Church for private faults; that by such shame they may be driven to repentance, and others by their example kept from infection of sin, Mat. 18. 15. 1 Cor. 5. 5, 6, 7. 2 Thess. 3. 14. which places plainly show what excommunication is, who are to execute it, upon whom, for what matters, to what end and how long. The abuse of excommunication in Popery, is manifold and most gross, especially herein, that being a spiritual censure, they apply it to the deposition of Kings, and alienation of subjects from their oath of Allegiance, and other temporal matters.

Excuse]

To shift off, Luk. 14. 18. To make pretenses, 2 Cor. 12. 19. To justify, Rom. 2. 15.

They are without excuse, Rom. 1. 20. Inexcusable, having nothing to plead for themselves.

Execration]

See Curse.

Execrable]

;;Things or persons accursed, and appointed to be destroyed. Josh. 6. 18. Beware of the execrable thing, lest you make yourselves execrable.

Execute]

;;To do, perform, accomplish, 1 King. 6. 12. To perform as one in office; whether Civil; Jer. 7. 5. or Ecclesiastical, Numb. 5. 30. To bring as God doth his judgments on men, Ezek. 5. 8.

Execute]

Zech. 7. 9. Execute true judgment, Heb. judgment of truth, marg.

Execution]

Est. 9. 1. To be put in execution, to be done, finished, performed, accomplished.

Executioner]

Mar. 6. 27. or one of his guard, marg.

Exempted]

Freed, privileged, 1 King. 15. 22.

Exercise]

;;Bodily recreation, or moving the parts of the body for the preservation of health.

;;2. Outward austereness of life, in watching, fasting, &c. 1 Tim. 4. 8. Bodily exercise profiteth 〈◊〉 ; that is, whereby one exerciseth his body to abstinence in Ceremonies.

;;3. The practice of godliness, and studying the Scriptures, 1 Tim. 4. 7. Exercise thyself to godliness, Psal. 1. 2.

To Exercise]

signifieth,

• 1. Earnestly to endeavor, study, strive, Act. 24. 16. 1 Tim. 4. 7.
• 2. To accustom or frequent, Ezek. 22. 29. 2 Pet. 2. 14.

Exercise]

Psal. 131. 1. Heb. walk, marg. Eccl. 1. 13. To be exercised therewith, or to afflict them, marg.

To 〈◊〉 ]

;;To quicken and stir up faint and dull Christians unto the duties of godliness, by reasons out of the Word. Heb. 3. 13. Exhort one another while it is called today. This is one part of the public Ministry, 1 Cor. 14. 3. Tit. 2. ult. The same word in the Original, signifies, to beseech, Rom. 12. 1. 2 Cor. 6. 1.

;;2. To perform the whole work of the Ministry, Act. 13. 15. If ye have any word of Exhortation, speak on. Synecdoche. Exhortation, which is but one action of the Ministry, put for the whole duty of a Teacher.

And accordingly Exhortation is put for doctrine, 1 Thess. 2. 3. To exhort, or quicken and stir up others unto goodness, are both Ministers, Tit. 2. 15. and people, Heb. 3. 13. to employ themselves.

Exhort]

1 Thess. 4. 1. or bescech, marg. 1 Thess. 4. 18. or Comfort. Comp. the text with the marg. 1 Tim. 2. 1. or, Desire, marg.

To exhort]

;;To stir up, and provoke unto duties, Heb. 10. 26.

Exhortation]

;;1. A special part 0. the Ministers office. Rom. 12. 8. He that exhorteth, on exhortation.

2. The whole duty almost of the Teacher, comprehending, teaching, instructing, persuading, &c. Act. 13. 15. 1 Tim. 4. 13.

3. Intreaty, counsel, or advice, 2 Cor. 8. 17. The Original 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , signifieth also consolation, Rom. 15. 5. Act. 15. 31. comp. the text with the marg.

Exhortation]

Heb. 12. 5. the exhortation, or, that consolatory exhortation. Annot.

Exile]

One expelled, banished, or driven to forsake his Country, Isa. 50. 14.

Exodus]

;;A departing out. Thus is the second Book of Moses termed, for the passage of Israel out of Egypt, whereof that book containeth the story.

Exoreist]

;;One, who by a special gift of God, did cast 〈◊〉 foul spirits out of the bodies of those which were possessed with them. This gift was in the primitive Church, and lasted but for a time; for the practice of this gift; see Act. 16. 18.

;;2. Such as usurped and counterfeited this gift, but had it not. Act. 19. 13. Certain Exorcists took upon them to name the Lord Jesus. Such be the Exorcists of the Romish Church; mere Jugglers.

Expectation]

A looking for help or succor, Psal. 9. 18. Psal. 62. 5. Hope, Prov. 10. 28. That wherein one trusteth, Isa. 20. 5, 6. Zec. 9. 5. Suspense, Luk. 3. 15. marg. Machinations or contrivements or emenies, Act. 12. 11. A looking for, or after, Rom. 8. 19. Waiting, Heb. 10. 13.

Expect]

To wait, hope, look, long for, Jer. 29. 11. Act. 3. 5. Heb. 10. 13.

Expedient]

that is, Profitable, Joh. 11. 50. The Original word there used importeth such a 〈◊〉 of profit, as redoundeth to community, to the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Church. The same word is also used, Joh. 16. 7 & 18. 14. See 1 Cor. 6. 12. marg.

Expel]

To drive out, Josh. 23. 5. Judge. 1. 20. To cast, or thrust out, Jud. 11. 7.

Expenses]

Costs, charge, Ezra 6. 4, 8.

Experience]

Long proof and trial upon sight and observation, Gen. 30. 27. Rom. 5. 4. Had great experience; that is, seen much, Eccl. 1. 16. marg.

Experiment]

Trial or probation, 2 Cor. 9. 13.

Expert]

Cunning, skillful, Cant. 3. 8. Destroyer, Jer. 50. 9. marg. To have knowledge of, Act. 26. 3.

Expert]

Being expert in war, Cant. 3. 8. or learned, taught, (as the Greek translateth it) being taught of God, 〈◊〉 teacheth the hands of his people to war, 2 Sam. 22. 35. So that they fight the good fight of faith, 1 Tim. 6. 12. and by long custom are inured and skillful in the Lord's battles; and have their senses exercised to discern good and evil, Heb. 5. 14. Such in figure were the sons of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh, 1 Chr. 5. 18. Ainsworth.

Learned and taught, and so able to teach in War. It's one thing to bear arms, another to handle them, or to have courage to use them. The Watchmen of the Church should be appointed both ways, able to teach, and willing; furnished with all necessary ammunition to resist the aversaries, Tit. 1. 9. and valiant for the faith, Jer. 9. 3. And this magnanimity in this regard chiefly, that they have so many powerful enemies to deal with. Annot.

Expiation feast]

;;That the Church assemblies, Ministers and people offending in their daily service, are every day purged through Christ. Lev. 23. 27, 28. There shall be a Feast of Expiation or atonement. The service of this Feast day was by the anointed Priest, to purge the holy place, by putting blood upon the borns of the Altar seven times, Lev. 16. 17, 18, 19. Which signifies that every assembly is acceptable to God, only through the blood of Christ by remission of sins, Heb. 9. 23, 24. Also, the blood of a slain Goat being brought within the veil, must be sprinkled upon the Mercy-seat, Eastward, with the finger of the High-priest, Lev. 16. 15. which signified that even heaven itself is defiled by our sins, until it be made clean with the blood and obedience of Christ, as the Apostle insinuateth to the Hebrews, chap. 9. 12, 13.

Expired]

It's spoken of years, days, and time, and signifieth, fulfilled, and accomplished, ended, 1 Chr. 17. 11. 2 Chr. 36. 10. Act. 7. 30. Rev. 20. 7.

Exploits]

Dan. 11. 28. And he shall do exploits. Outragious and bloody actions, against the 〈◊〉 , destroying them, &c. Annot. Dan. 11. 32. And do exploits manfully resisting and overcoming all temptations, enduring all torments and cruel kinds of death. Annot.

Expound]

To unfold, make plain, find out the sense and meaning, Judge. 14. 18. To clear that which is darkly spoken, Mar. 4. 34. To lay plainly open, Luk. 24. 27. To rehearse, or relate, Act. 11. 4. To make known, Act. 18. 26.

Express]

See Image.

Expressed]

Named, numbered, reckoned, Numb. 1. 17. 1 Chr. 12. 31. 2 Chr. 28. 15. Ezr. 8. 20.

Expresiy]

1 Sam. 20. 21. If I expressly say, 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , saying shall say. So Montan. Ezek. 1. 3. Came expressly, Heb. by being hath 〈◊〉 ; or, in coming it came, to assure the entity, evidence, and truth herein. Annot. 1 Tim. 4. 1. Cleerly, plainly, evidently, by name.

Extend]

To show, or stretch out, Psal. 109. 12. To bring in upon, Isa. 66. 12. Annot.

Extinct]

Job 17. 1. My days are extinct. The time of my life will soon be extinguished. My days are like a Candle burning in the Socket, and ready to go out, I am ready to die. Annot. See Isa, 43. 17.

Extol]

is all one with Praise, bless, magnify, exalt, Psal. 68. 4. & 145. 1. Dan. 4. 37.

Extortion]

Ezek. 22. 12. Oppression. Arias Montanus. Deceit. 〈◊〉 . & Junius. Mat. 23. 25. Ravening, as 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 is rendered, Luk. 11. 39. Spoyling, as Heb. 10. 34.

Extortioner]

;;One that wringeth and wresteth from others, more 〈◊〉 right, under the color of an office, taking above his appointed see. 1 Cor. 6. 10. Extortioners shall not inherit the kingdom of heaven.

Extortioner]

Isa. 16. 4. Heb. the milker, or sucker, or wringer out, Prov. 30. 33. It is used of the wringing out of milk, ch. 60. 16. & 66. 11. of blood, Lev. 1. 15. & 5. 9. of water, Judge. 6. 38. of drink, Psal. 73. 10. & 75. 8. & 51. 17. Ezek. 23. 34. And it fitly expresseth the nature and practice of an oppressing Tyrant, that sucketh and wringeth from the people over whom he tyrannizeth, not the milk only of their substance, but the blood of their bodies, and leaveth nothing unto them whereby to subsist. Annot.

Extreme]

Very great and grievous, Deut. 28. 22.

Extremity]

Job 35. 15. In great extremity, Heb. in great 〈◊〉 , to wit, of afflictions. Annot.

To eye]

1 Sam. 18. 9. Saul eyed David, &c. He not only 〈◊〉 and curiously pryed into all his actions, to observe unto what end they tended, but also did behold and censure of them with a malicious eye and aspect: the heart no otherwise so plainly discovering itself, as by the eye and countenance, Gen. 4. 5, 6. Annot.

Eye]

Referred,

• ;; 〈◊〉 . to God; signifieth,
• • ;;1. The knowledgdge which God hath of all thiug. Prov. 15. 3. His eye is in every place to behold good and evil. Psal. 11. 4. His eyes will consider, his eye-lids will try the children os men. 〈◊〉 . Job 34. 21. Heb. 4. 13.
  • ;;2. God's merciful and watchful providence. Psal. 34. 15. His eye is over the righteous. Metaphor.
  • ;;3. The object of his Providence and delight; that is, some special person greatly regarded of him. Zech. 2. 8. He that toucheth you, toucheth the apple of mine eye. ;;
  • 4. His love, approbation and acceptance, Jer. 24. 6. 2 Chr. 14. 2.
  • 5. His presence, 2 Chron. 21. 6.
  • 6. His displeasure, Amos 9. 4.
  • 7. Himself, or his sight. Psal. 90. 4. A thousand years in thy sight, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 eyes; that is, before thee.
• II. To Christ, Rev. 1. 14. signifieth as well that he is of most quick, sharp, and piercing sight, as that he is full of anger, wrath and judgment against his enemies; who alone furnisheth with eye-salve wherewith to 〈◊〉 our eyes that we may see, even bestoweth upon us the spirit of 〈◊〉 and true wisdom, which doth open and illuminate the eyes of our soul, being before utterly blind, Rev. 3. 18.
• III. To Man, considered both in general and in particular. In general; signifieth,
• • 1. The whole man; by Synecdoche, Rev. 1. 7.
  • ;;2. That member of the body, whose faculty it is to see light 〈◊〉 things, and to 〈◊〉 our way, Eccl. 1. 8.
  • 3. The whole face or visage, Psal. 6. 7.
  • 4. The color or appearance, 〈◊〉 . 11. 7. marg.
  • ;;5. A guide to direct, Job 29. 15. I was an eye to the blind; that is, a guide to the ignorant to show them right and wrong.

In particular; being both external and internal.

External; as, Exod. 21. 24. Eye for eye. Whereof some are deprived, being born blind, Joh. 9. 1, 2. as others through age, Gen. 48. 10. 1 King. 14. 4. and by God's hand, Gen. 19. 11. 2 King. 6. 18. Act. 13. 11, Others have blemishes therein, Lev. 21. 20. Gen. 29. 17.

Internal; Conceit and opinion, Deut. 12. 8. Intentions of mind, Psal. 10. 8. Care to know, and rightly to judge, Prov. 20. 8. ;;The understanding or judgment of the mind, which is as the eye of the soul, Eph. 1. 18. An evil affection appearing and expressed by the eye, Mat. 5. 21. Job 31. 1.

It's also put for, Things most dear, Gal. 4. 14. Expectation, 1 King. 1. 20. Will and pleasure, Gen. 19. 8. Life and 〈◊〉 , Mat. 7. 3. The effects of the Eyes are either good, as in the godly, who have a bountiful eye. Prov. 22. 9. A single eye, Mat. 6. 22. Opened eyes, Ephes. 1. 18, &c. or evil, as in the wicked termed an Evil eye, Prov. 23. 6. Lofty eyes, Prov. 30. 13. Wanton eyes, Isa. 3. 16. Closed eyes, Act. 28. 27. Darkened eyes, Rom. 11. 10. Eyes full of Adultery, 2 Pet. 2. 14, &c.

Plucking out of the eye]

;;A readyness out of entire love to part (for Paul' s sake) from a thing most dear to them. Hyperbole. Gal. 4. 15. Ye would have plucked out your own eyes.

Right eye]

Zech. 11. 17. His understanding, knowledge, prudence, which he pretends to, and seems to have in the opinion of the world. Annot.

Which eye hath not 〈◊〉 ]

;;That which doth exceed all natural capacity of men; to wit, the mystery of the Gospel, Isa. 64. 4. 1 Cor. 2. 9.

Single eye]

;;A mind enlightened unto a lively faith in Christ Jesus. Mat. 6. 22. If thine eye be single, all the body is full of light; that is, when the heart is endued with a pure and sincere faith, it enlightens and 〈◊〉 the whole man in all Christian ways, as a good Eye directs the whole body.

Eye-brows]

Lev. 14. 9. As when the Leper was cleansed, the hair on every part of his body was to be shaved off. So also was the hair on his Eye-brows to be shaved.

Eye lids]

Applyed,

• 1. To God, Psal. 11. 4. whereby his knowledge may be understood.
• 2. To the Morning, Job 41. 18. Whereby the day itself is to be understood. Let it never be day more, let not the night ever see the morning open her eyes. Let there be no light foregoing the Sun-rising, nor no Sun-beams to foretell the approaching of the Sun. The Eye-lids in Heb. have their name from moving, because they frequently move. The morning is compared to a man that opens his eye-lids, having been shut all night. By the Eye-lids is meant the opening of them. Annot. on Job 3. 9.
• 3. To an Harlot, who is cunning to entice and take with her eye-lids. Prov. 6. 25. Let her not take thee with her eyelids; that is, with her eyes, when the lids are open, for no man would be in love with the eye-lids shut. See Annot. on Job 3. 9.
• 4. To Man, whose eye-lids are the two coverings made for the preservation of the holes of the eye, and to further the sight. When well employed, Psal. 132. 4. Prov. 4. 25. & 6. 4. Jer. 9. 18. When evil, Prov. 30. 13.

Eyes]

;;Divine knowledge, or infinite understanding of God, Heb. 4. 13.

To darken the eyes]

;;To make dim ( 〈◊〉 the eyes of the body) but the mind, which is the eye of the soul, that they might not understand what to choose and desire for their good. Psal. 69. 22. Darken their eyes, &c. that is, deprive them of understanding and discretion, that as blind men grope in the dark, so they may be blockish, in the noonshine and clear 〈◊〉 of truth shining 〈◊〉 about them; a judgment before threatened, and now inflicted upon the rebellious Jews, for their malice against Christ and his Word; to fear all men from shutting their eyes against the manifest will and glory of Christ. Eyes and ears signify 〈◊〉 or presence, also audience or hearing, Gen. 23. 10, 18.

Eyes like Doves]

;;Gracious Eyes, simple and chaste, such as be the 〈◊〉 of Doves. Cant. 1. 14. Thine eyes are like the Doves.

Eyes like a flame of fire]

;;The wisdom of Christ 〈◊〉 (like fire) into the deepest secrets and most hidden things. And his feet like Brasse, signifieth the stableness of his counsel and works, Dan. 10. 6. Rev. 1. 13, 14, 15.

His eyes like a flame of fire, Rev. 1. 14. Bright, lightsome and piercing. See Dan. 10. 6. implying his Omniscience, whereby he is able to disperse all darkness, and to pry into all the corners of men's hearts, and descry the privy plots, and contrivances of the adversaries of his Church. Prov. 15. 11. Psal. 139. 11, 12. Job 34. 21, 22. Heb. 4. 12, 13. Annot.

Eyes of a fool]

;;Rash meddling and fond gazing of foolish men, after things unprofitable, and unnecessary, letting go things more needful. Prov. 17. 24. The eyes of a fool are in the corners of the world.

〈◊〉 of eyes before and behind]

Rev. 4. 6. To show the vigilant care 〈◊〉 the Pastor. Act. 20. 26, 28. Or, his looking forward to God, sitting on the throne, and backward to his people. Hab. 2. 1, 2. Annot. Or, full of heavenly knowledge and spiritual grace, Mat. 13. 52. Annot. on verse. 8.

To have God before our 〈◊〉 ]

;;To respect God, that we may 〈◊〉 him, and trust in him, Psal. 10.

God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes]

Rev. 7. 17. See chap. 21. 4. Isa. 25. 8. He shall give them so much joy, that they shall forget all their troubles, and shall have no cause to grieve ever after. Joh. 16. 20, 22. Annot.

To open the eyes]

;;To restore the faculty of seeing, or to make them see which were born blind, Joh. 9. 10. Mat. 20. 33. That our eyes may be opened. Or, to make such to see, as were for a time made blind, 2 King. 6. 20.

;;2. To give use of seeing to such as have the faculty. Gen. 21. 19. 〈◊〉 God opened her eyes that she saw the 〈◊〉 . 〈◊〉 . 22. 31. Or to cause one acknowledge what he saw before, Luk. 24. 3. Gen. 21. 10.

;;3. To give experimental knowledge of a thing. Gen. 3. 7. And their eyes were opened, &c. God opened the eyes both of body and mind, giving them sight and conscience of their outward shameful nakedness, and their inward souls impurity, which in the act of sinning they saw not.

Pure eyes]

;;The infinite holiness and justice of God, which cannot look upon any sin without extreme hatred and 〈◊〉 of it. Hab. 1. 13. Thou art of pure eyes.

To have eyes and not see, ears and not hear]

;;To hear and see God's Works and Words with the sense of the the body, but without the assent of the mind, taking no profit to amendment of life, but being rather more dulled and blinded by them. Isa. 6. 10. Mat. 13. 15. Rom. 11. 8. Act 28. 26, 27.

Having seven horns, and seven eyes]

Revel 5. 6. The Lamb wanted neither power, Lam. 2. 3. nor wisdom, Zach. 3. 9. & 4. 10. to open the seven seals. Leighs Annot.

Horns, signify Power, Dan. 7. 24. Eyes, Knowledge or Wisdom, Isa. 35. 5. Both joined together argue a fullness and perfection of power, Mat. 28. 18. and wisdom in Christ, Col. 2. 3, 9. So that we have here a lively representation of the 〈◊〉 office of Christ. His Sacerdotal or Priestly, in the Lamb as slain: his Royal or Princely, in the Horns; his Prophetical office, in the eyes. Annot.

After the sight of the eyes]

;;According to the manner of men by outward appearance. Isa. 11. 3. He shall not judge after the sight of the eyes, &c. that is, his understanding shall be so quick and perfect, as Hypocrites with their outward works and words shall not deceive Christ, who seeth what is within man, Joh. 2. 24. Act. 1. v. last. Joh. 21. 15, 16, 17. He is the Searcher of the heart.

Eyes]

Thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine Eyes, Cant. 4. 9. And, Turn away thine eyes from 〈◊〉 , for they 〈◊〉 overcome me, Cant. 6. 5. And, Thine Eyes are like the Fish-pools in Heshbon, Cant. 7. 4. Thus Christ speaketh to his Church. The Eye is either the eye of faith, which sees things invisible, 〈◊〉 the eye of loyal and humble love, which is single and modest, looking only at Christ, and at nothing else, but for his sake, Mat. 6. 22. Annot.

Eyes mean here her faith, and the fruits thereof, as prayers, &c. wherewith Christ is greatly affected and delighted. Ainsworth.

To wink with the eyes]

;;To 〈◊〉 to see that truth, which ( 〈◊〉 men would) they cannot but see. Mat. 13. 15. They 〈◊〉 with their eyes.

Eyes of the wise]

;;The circumspection and prudence of wise men, espying and finding out all things, both good and hurtful, that the one may be followed, and the other eschewed. Eccl. 2. 4. The eyes of the wise are in his head. As eyes set aloft in the head, are as 〈◊〉 to look out for the weal of the whole body, so is wisdom unto the man that is wise: it looks out and trieth all things, that he may do the good, and refuse the contrary.

Eye-salve]

;;The Spirit of light and of true wisdom, which doth open and illuminate the eyes of our soul, being before utterly blind. Rev. 3. 18. And anoint thine eyes with eye-salve, that thou mayest see. It 〈◊〉 a speech borrowed from a medicine, proper and peculiar to the curing of the eyes, called of Physicians, Collyrium.

Eye-service]

;;Duty and service done to please, only while the Master is in sight, being slothful and careless in the absence of their Masters. Eph. 6. 6. Not with eye-service as 〈◊〉 pleasers.

Eye-sight]

Psal. 18. 24. In his eye-sight, or before 〈◊〉 eyes. Ainsworth.

Eye-witnesses]

Such as saw, or were spectators of such things as they testified, Luk. 1. 2. 2 Pet. 1. 16.

Ezbai]

The Father of Naarai, 1 Chr. 11. 37.

Ezbon]

Hastening to understand. The Son of 〈◊〉 , Gen. 46. 16. The Son of Bela, 1 Chr. 7. 7.

Ezekiel]

The strength of God. A Prophet, Ezek. 1. 1.

Ezel]

A walking; or, of the way; or, that showeth the way. A place, 1 Sam. 20. 19. marg.

Ezem]

A bone. A place, 1 Chr. 4. 29.

Ezer]

An help. The Son of Seir, a Duke, Gen. 36. 21. The Farher of Hushah, 1 Chr. 4. 4. An Ephraimite, 1 Chr. 7. 21. One of David' s Helpers, 1 Chr. 12. 9. The Son of Jeshua, Neh. 3. 19.

Ezion-gaber]

Counsel of a man. The name of a place, Numb. 33. 35. 1 King. 22. 48.

Ezion-geber]

The same. 1 King. 22. 48. 2 Chron. 20. 36.

Eznite]

Adino, or Joshebbassebet the Tachmonite, head of the three thus styled, 2 Sam. 23. 8. marg.

Ezra]

An helper. The Father of Jether, 1 Chr. 4. 17. The Son of Seraiah, a famous Priest, Ezr. 7. 1, 11. A ready Scribe in the law of Moses, which the Lord God of Israel had given, Ibid. 6.

Ezrahite]

Ethan (famous for wisdom) thus denominated, 1 King. 4. 31.

Ezri]

My help. The Son of 〈◊〉 , who was one of David' s officers, namely, over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground, 1 Chr. 27. 26.

Ezron]

The arrows of joys; or, division of a Song. The Son of Reuben, 1 Chr. 5. 3. See Esrom and Hezron.

FAbles]

;;A Tale not true, but likely; or a feigned device.

;;2. All vain, false, and curious doctrines, Speculations and Questions, which have in them no profit to edification. 1 Tim. 1. 4. Give not heed to Fables. Tit. 1. 14. & 3. 9.

;;3. Opinions which have a show of truth, and wisdom, 2 Pet. 1. 16.

As those are by false Teachers cunningly devised, 2 Pet. 1. 16. So many turning away their ears from the truth, shall be (daily are) turned unto them, 2 Tim. 4. 4.

Face]

;;That part of man's body, which (being on high) is most apparent to be seen, and doth best bewray our favor or displeasure towards others: Lastly, by which one man is known and discerned from another, as touching his person. Gal. 1, 21. I was unknown by face unto the Churches. Also it signifies a man's self, as Eccl. 8. 1.

;;2. The appearance or outward show or countenance (as it were) of everything. Mat. 16. 3. Ye can discern the face of the sky.

;;3. The invisible nature of God, or the most perfect divine essence and majesty discovered. Exod. 33. 23. My face ye cannot see; that is, my Majesty and Essence in the brightness and full glory ye cannot see, and abide it discovered.

;;4. The favor, countenance, and good will of God. Dan. 9. 17. Cause thy face to shine upon thy Sanctuary. Also, it comprehends all benefits and deliverances, whereby God doth witness his favor to his people. Psal. 80. 3. Cause thy face to shine, that we may be saved.

;;5. The place of God's worship, whence his face and favor is to be perceived in the Doctrine of Grace, soundly taught and applied, Gen. 4. 14. I shall be banished from thy face. Hereof David complains, 1 Sam. 26. 19. Jonas 1. 3.

;; Note: God's face in the Old Testament, were the pillar of Fire, the Cloud, the Mercy-seat, Sacrifices, Circumcision, the Passover, the Law, and Prophets: and in the New Testament, his face is, Baptism, the Lord's Supper, the Word preached, Public prayer, &c. For by these God is manifested to his people, to be their God and Father through Christ, as a man is known by his face who he is.

;; Note further: That as men by their face show forth pleasure or displeasure, favor or wrath: so face is used in Scripture for God's anger, Psal. 34. 16. Lev. 20. 6. Gen. 32. 20. Lam. 4. 16. Jer. 3. 12. Psal. 21. 9. Face of God in Gen. 33. 10. signifieth, a countenance honorable and comfortable.

;;6. Service before God, or in the presence of God. Mat. 18. 10. Their Angels always behold the face of my Father; that is, do service in his presence. Psal. 51. 11. Cast me not out from thy face; that is, from doing service before thee as a King, as thou didst cast our Saul, who was King before me, &c.

;;7. Some external thing objected to our eyes, which can make a person to become graceful to us, Gen. 19. 21. 2 King. 3. 14. Gen. 33. 10.

It may be considered both in general and in particular.

In general; it signifieth, The appearance or outward show or countenance (as it were) of everything, as the face of the Deep, Gen. 1. 2. Earth, Gen. 4. 14. Ground, Gen. 2. 6. Waters, Gen. 7. 18. Wilderness, Exod. 16. 14. Country, 2 Sam. 18. 8. Field, 2 King. 9. 37. World, Job 37. 12. Gate, Ezek. 40. 15. House, Ezek. 41. 14. Porch, Ibid, 25. Sky, Mat. 16. 3.

In particular; being referred,

• I. To God (besides the abovementioned acceptions) it signifieth,
• • 1. His displeasure or anger against the wicked, Psal. 34. 17.
  • 2. His presence, 2 King. 13. 23. marg. Gen. 4. 14. comp. with v. 16. Psal. 68. 1. marg.
  • 3. The full and perfect knowledge which we shall have of him, 1 Cor. 13. 12.
  • 4. His glorious perfection, Exod. 33. 20, 23.
• II. To Christ, it signifieth,
• • 1. His appearing in the state of humiliation, Isa. 50. 6. Mat. 11. 10.
  • 2. The excellency of his person, 2 Cor. 4. 6. which unto the godly is comfortable, Rev. 10. 1. unto the wicked, terrible, Rev. 20. 11.
• III. To Man, (beside the former acceptations) it signifieth,
• • 1. A man's self, Gen. 48. 11.
  • 2. The soul, heart, or conscience, Psal. 27. 8. marg.
  • 3. The countenance, Luk. 9. 53. bewraying either pleasure. Gen. 33. 10. or displeasure, Gen. 35. 1.
  • 4. The whole head, 1 King. 19. 13. & 20. 38.
  • 5. The sight, view, and presence, Numb. 19. 3.
  • 6. The outward show or appearance, 2 Cor. 5. 12. marg.
  • 7. Eyes, Jer. 4. 30. marg.
  • 8. The likeness of the face, Ezek. 1. 10.
  • 9. The way on which the face is going, Gen. 46. 28.
  • 10. Openly, Gal. 2. 11. and that with disrespect, Hos. 5. 5.

Face]

;;The bright countenance of Christ shining upon the faithful, to the exceeding comfort and rejoicing of their hearts, expelling and driving from them heavyness and sorrow. Rev. 10. 1. And his face was as it were the Sun. Some other Divines by the face of Christ, do understand the pure worship of Christ (as it is commanded in his Word) wherein he is to be seen and known of his, as clearly, and as plainly, as we may know any one by his face. And touching this interpretation, the very truth is, that the Scriptures, by the Face of God, do often signify his worship; therefore Cain being separate from God's public worship, is said to be hid from God's face, Gen. 4. 14. And to go out from the presence of the Lord. Vers. 16. Again, the employing of ourselves in God's worship, is called in the Psalms, the seeking of his face, Psal. 27. 8. & 105. 4.

;;2. The terrible and dreadful presence of Christ, being through his might and majesty, very fearful to all things and persons, save his own. Rev. 20. 11. From whose face fled away the earth and heaven.

Full of brightness. That all might clearly discern immiment destruction if they repented not, verse. 6, 7. Annot.

To make known unto us that divine providence of his, whereby he enlighteneth and seeth all things, even the most hidden and secret things, and that with a more piercing eye, then is the sight of the Sun upon the creatures here below Junius.

To dispel all that smoke of the bottomless pit, as we see the sun scattereth and driveth away the thick mists. And as the stinging Locusts were bred of the smoke, so now the brightness of his countenance doth scatter and destroy them, as Vermin which cannot endure the light. Giffard.

Face to face]

;;Familiarly, and plainly, Deut. 5. 4. The Lord talked with you face to face, Exod. 33. 11. Where is God spoke to other Prophets by dreams, visions, revelations, Num. 12. 6, 8. yet he spake to Moses face to face, as one man speaketh with another, Exod. 33. 11. that is, manifestly, Deut. 30. Gen. 33. 30.

;;2. Perfectly and fully. 1 Cor. 13. 12. Then shall we see face to face.

Face to face]

2 Joh. v. 12. & 3 Joh. v. 14. Gr. mouth to mouth, marg. By the face of the Country, 2 Sam. 18. 8. Deep, Gen. 1. 2. Earth, Gen. 1. 29. Field, 2 King. 9. 37. Gate, Ezek. 〈◊〉 . 15. Ground, Gen. 2. 6. House, Ezek. 41. 14. Porch, Ezek. 40. 15. Sky, Mat. 16. 3. Waters, Gen. 7. 18. Wilderness, Exod. 16. 14. World, Isa. 14. 21. The upmost part, outside, outward show or appearance may be understood, as being visible, like the face of a man. See Ainsworth. on Gen. 1. 2. Annot. on Job 14. 20. & Mat. 16. 3.

To accept ones face]

;;To show one favor, and to grant his request, Gen. 32. 20. & 19. 21.

To appease ones face]

;;To pacify ones anger, which appeareth in the face as favor doth, Gen. 32. 20. See the like in Lev. 20. 6. Psal. 21. 10.

Before ones face]

;;In ones sight, or before himself, seeming wise to himself, or in his own opinion, Isa. 5. 21.

To fall upon the face]

;;To adore and worship God, groveling on the ground, Josh. 7. 6. And fell to the earth upon his face, Mat. 17. 6.

To hide his face]

;;Not to take knowledge of us, and of our sins, with dislike and meaning to punish them. Psal. 51. 10. Hide thy face from my sins; that is, look not upon them to punish them.

;;2. To withdraw his countenance, and show forth his displeasure, in some judgment and affliction. Psal. 27. 9. Hide not thy face from me.

;;This phrase of hiding the face, is contrary to the lifting up of the light of God's face, Psal. 4. 6. and importeth trouble and grief; it is caused by sin, and is the cause of many adversities, and discomforts, Deut. 31. 17, 18. Isa. 59. 2. Ezr. 39. 23, 24, 26. Therefore the Prophet David complains and prays against it, as Psal. 30. 7. & 104. 29. & 88 14. & 69. 17. & 102. 2. & 143. 6. & 27. 6.

Face of Jesus Christ]

;;The knowledge which we have of God, by, and through our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the lively express image of his Father. 2 Cor. 4. 6. In the face of Jesus Christ, Col. 1. 15. Who is the image of the invisible God.

To seek God's face]

;;To ask counsel of God in things doubful and distresseful, and to pray unto God in cases dangerous. Psal. 27. 8. Seck ye my face; thy face Lord will I seek. 1 King. 10. 24. 2 Sam. 21. 1. Hos. 5. 15. So Ps. 105. 3.

To set ones face]

;;is, to fix his affections and actions without declining to any other way, Gen. 31. 21. Such a phrase is in Jer. 50. 5. & Luk. 9. 51, 53.

To show his face]

;;To reveal, lay open, or make known unto us, his most bright and glorious Majesty: this he doth to no man. Exod. 32. 20. & v. 18. Shew me thy glory; and God answered, Thou 〈◊〉 not see my face.

;;2. To manifest his favor: thus he doth continually to his Saints. Psal. 80. 19. Shew us thy face, and we shall be whole. Psal. 4. 6.

Face as the sun]

;;The exceeding great glory of Jesus Christ, being to such as know him by faith, the same, for sweet and comfortable aspect, to cheer their hearts in tribulations, that the Sun is to the world, after clouds, mists, and darkness. Rev. 10. 1. His face was as the Sun.

Upon the face of the world]

Job 37. 12. Publicly, in all the habitable world, wheresoever any men dwell. Annot.

Faces like flames]

;;Countenances red and blushing for shame, full of confusion. Isa. 13. 8. Their faces shall be as flames. It is here said, they should be amazed everyone at his neighbor, because being of noble courage and animosity, verse. 2. they should wonder to see themselves so timorous and cowardly. This is spoken of the Babylonians, at what time the Persians and Medes (which had served them) should Lord-like conquer and rule over them.

Men's faces]

;;Dissembled humanity, counterfeit courtesy, when the countenance and behavior is not terrible and fierce, nor words rough, but all in show, amiable and fair, yet without all truth and sincereness, the soore to allure and entice men to fall in and join unto 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 The Ministers of Antichrist, religious men (as they are called) do excel in this kind of shadowish humanity, being most notorious flatterers for their own gain, and to draw mighty ones to their side. Rev. 9. 7. Their faces were like the faces of men.

Fade]

It's all one with Wither, vanish, decay, languish, consume, perish, wax old, wear away. And is spoken of Strangers, or the Sons of the Stranger, 2 Sam. 22. 46. Psal. 18. 45. A leaf, Isa. 64. 6. Psal. 1. 3. marg. Jer. 8. 13. Isa. 1. 30. Ezek. 47. 12. A flower, Isa. 40. 7. Beauty, Isa. 28. 1. 4. The earth and world, Isa. 24. 4. The rich, 〈◊〉 . 1. 11. But neither the inheritance, nor the crown which the Lord bestoweth upon his, fade away, 1 Pet. 1. 4. & 5. 4. where the Apostle (as some think) alludeth to a flower called Amarantus, which being a long time hung up in the house, yet still is fresh and green.

Fail]

put for, to go forth, Gen. 42. 28. marg. To be wanting, Gen. 47. 15, 16. To consume away, Deut. 28. 32, 65. To leave, Deut. 31. 6. Josh. 1. 5. compared with Heb. 13. 5. Ceased to be, Josh. 3. 16. Not to be performed, or come to pass, Josh. 21. 45. & 23. 14. To leave off, 1 Sam. 2. 16. To faint, or be dismayed, 1 Sam. 17. 32. To be cut off, 1 Sam. 3. 29. marg. 1 King. 2. 4. marg. To be diminished, 1 King. 17. 14, 16. To neglect, Ezr. 4. 22. To fall, Est. 6. 10. marg. To pass, Est. 9. 27. marg. To lie, Psal. 89. 33. marg. To perish, Psal. 142. 4. marg. To forsake, Psal. 40. 12. marg. To be consumed, Prov. 22. 8. marg. To be emptied, Isa. 19. 3. marg. To lie or deceive, Isa. 58. 11. To fail totally, or to die, Luk. 16. 9. To fall from, Heb. 12. 15 marg.

Fail]

Heb. 12. 15. Lest any man fail of the grace of God fall from, marg. lest any man languish in and come short, of that grace of God, which he either had, or might have had, Hall. 〈◊〉 from or come short of the free favor and mercy of God offered in the Gospel, 2 Cor. 6. 1. Tit. 2. 11. or the doctrine of grace in the Gospel. Annot.

Fail]

Without fail, Josh. 3. 10. Judge. 11. 30. 1 Sam. 30. 8. Ezr. 6. 9. Assuredly, undoubtedly, certainly.

Failed]

My soul failed when he spake, Cant. 5. 6. I was almost past myself with despair to remember that sweet invitation of his which I neglected. Hall.

Stroke with a conscience of her sin, she falleth into a swoon to think of his kind and loving words, which she so scornfully set at naught. Finch.

I was even as a dead woman, through fear and grief; for death is the departing of the soul from the body, Gen. 35. 18. and as the heart is said to go forth when men are astonished with fear, or the like passions, Gen. 42. 28. so the soul is here said to go forth for the like cause. The word spoken doth not always presently take effect in the hearers, but after when they fall into temptation, the Spirit of God often bringeth things to their remembrance, that they do better understand and make use of that they heard, Mat. 26. 75. Joh. 14. 26. Ainsworth.

Or, was melted, or went out of me, for his words which he had used to me: I was even exanimated, and astonished, even as nature and the creatures seem to be when the Sun is absent. This is a second effect of security, it will deeply trouble the heart, when softened and mollified a little by grace to have refused and resisted Christ before. God will work upon the heart, and give these holy liquefactions unto all, unto whom he will give Christ. They shall be ashamed and confounded that they have neglected his words, which like seed under the clods, may lie dead a while, but will spring up and convince them at last, and then will Christ pity their sorrows, and come again to bind them up. Annot.

The Word of Christ, howsoever for the present it be not effectual, yet afterwards it will be in the remembrance of it. Christ doth leave his Church sometimes, and brings it very low in their own apprehensions, that their hearts fail them for want of his presence. 〈◊〉 .

Fain]

To 〈◊〉 , 1 Sam. 21. 13. 2 Sam. 14. 2. Act another person, 1 King. 14. 6. Play the hypocrite, Luk. 20. 20. Deceive, Psal. 17. 1. marg. To be willing or desirous, Job 27. 22.

Fained lips]

Psal. 17. 1. Heb. lips of deceit. D. Annot.

Fained words]

2 Pet. 2. 3. Sweet flattering words, as Rom. 16. 18. D. Annot.

Woven together so artificially that they might seem to be true, though indeed they be most false. Annot.

Fainedly]

Jer. 3. 10. Heb. in falsehood, marg.

Faint]

put for, to be weary, Gen. 25. 29. 30. Tyred through travel, Deut. 25. 18. Spent or decayed in strength; 1 Sam. 30. 10. Weak, Isa. 1. 5. & 13. 7. Languishing, failing, Jer. 18. 8. Sorrowful, sad; heavy, Lam. 1. 22. To be tender, Deut. 20. 3. marg. Melt, Ibid. 8. marg. So Joh. 2. 9, 24. To be slack, remiss, carry ones self weakly or negligently, Prov. 24. 10. Fail, Lam. 2. 19. To be wrinkled, darkened, drawn together 〈◊〉 fear, Ezek. 21. 7. To have a longing desire, Psal. 84. 2. To be afraid, or want courage, Isa. 10. 18. To sink as a man under a burden, or to be as it were broken in sunder, 〈◊〉 . 15. 32. Mar. 8. 3. Gal. 6. 9. Heb. 12. 3, 5. To shrink back, as cowards in war, or to wax lazy, leave off, give 〈◊〉 , Luk. 18. 1. Hereof there may be divers causes, as weariness, fasting, hunger, thirst, travel, labor, fear, hunger, thirst, 〈◊〉 , excess of joy, &c.

To faint]

;;To suffer ones heart and courage to sink and fall, Heb. 12. 3.

Not fainted]

Rev. 2. 3. Art not weary of thy work, Gal. 6. 9. 〈◊〉 Thess. 3. 13. 2 Cor. 4. 16. Annot.

〈◊〉 beatted]

Jerem. 49. 23. Hebrew, melted, marg.

Faintness]

Levite. 26. 36. Softnesse, tenderness, fearfulness, a breaking, or discouragement; want of courage. See Deut. 20. 3. 2 Chr. 13. 7. Isa. 7. 4. Ainsworth.

Fair]

;;Beautiful, or one of good favor, goodly to see to, Job 42. 15. Dan. 1. 4.

;;2. The Church, which is fair, beautiful, and glorious within, Cant. 4. 1. Thou art 〈◊〉 my love; Fair the is, for she hath the perfect holiness of Christ her husband imputed unto her by faith, that she might be without spot or wrinkle, Eph. 5. 27. Also the hath the Spirit of sanctification, to begin holiness in herself, 1 Pet. 1. 2. 2 Cor. 6. 11. So as she is fair, both imputatively and inchoatively, and at length shall be fair perfectly; and all this spiritually. For outwardly the is black, afflicted, crossed and persecuted in the world, Cant. 1. 4.

Fair]

Gen. 6. 2. or goodly, Heb. good, to wit, of countenance, as is expressed, Gen. 24. 16. marg. 〈◊〉 . Job 37. 22. 〈◊〉 weather, Heb. gold Shining and bright things are, in Scripture compared to gold, as Oil, Zech. 4. 12. So here the bright beams of the Sun. Annot. Fair words, Jer. 12. 6. Heb. good things, marg. Hos. 10. 11. Her fair neck, Heb. the beauty of her neck, marg.

Fait]

;;Beautiful, comely with spiritual beauty and decking, Cant. 1. 15. My Love behold thou art 〈◊〉 . The Church is 〈◊〉 both by imputation of Christ his righteousness to Faith, and by sanctification of the Spirit.

Thus Christ termeth her in divers places of this Song, as in this 15. verse twice, in V. 16 once, in Cant. 4. 1. twice. And in Cant. 1. 8. the fairest among women, so by others, Cant. 5. 9. & 6. 1. in whose eyes her beauty was conspicuous.) And in Cant. 2. 10, 13. his fair one. A nd in Cant 4. 7. that she was all fair, and verse. 10. that her love was 〈◊〉 . And in Cant. 7. 10. that she was fair as the Moon: and in Cant 7. 10. that she was fair for delights, she was made black, but now is made sairer then all other women, and none is like her in beauty who dispraised herself. So doth Christ recompense humility, and when we most abase ourselves he will 〈◊〉 us. The Church was loved when black, but the end was that she might be fair. To call her fair, is to make her so. Annot.

The 〈◊〉 and Church of God being built by the Doctrine of the Gospel, furnished with men of 〈◊〉 and graces, and endued with wisdom from on high, is truly fair and beautiful, in the eyes of Christ; and when she obeyeth the voice of God, and forgetteth and forsaketh her own natural corruptions, he taketh delight in her beauty, Psal. 45. 10, 11. Isa. 62. 5. 〈◊〉 .

The Church is lovely fair again, as from Christ's imputative righteousness; so from his righteonsness inherent in her, the graces she hath from him. The Church is fair and fairest, she is not gilt, but pure gold; not painted, but hath a true natural complexion, all other excellencies are but gilt, painted excellencies. We should labor not only to be fair, but the fairest, to be transcendently, singularly good, to do somewhat more then others can, to have somewhat more in us then others have. Sibs.

See All fair.

Fair to-God]

;;One exceeding fair, or having divine beauty and godliness, Act. 7. 20. It is in the Hebrew, Exod. 2. 2. good or goodly, meaning in sorm or beauty, Gen. 24. 16.

Fairest]

Cant. 1. 8. The Church of God is called the fairest, because by the blood and Spirit of Christ, she is washed and cleansed 〈◊〉 all her sins. Eph. 5. 26, 27. and endued with all manner of excellent spiritual virtues; although she be in her own self by nature deformed and contemptible, Ezek. 16. 3, 4. D. Annot.

Fair- 〈◊〉 ]

Act. 27. 8. It seemeth so called of the safety and commodiousness of the Haven, or Road. Annot.

Or, Good-havens called still to this day Boni porto, a City in Creel. D. Annot.

〈◊〉 ]

The most famous were kept in Tyrus, where Merchants from all Countries came, and traded, Ezek. 27. 12, &c.

Faith]

;;Truth and constancy in words and promises, when that is performed in deed, which in words was spoken and promised. Rom. 3. 3. Shall our 〈◊〉 make the 〈◊〉 of God of no effect? Psal. 25. 10. Psal. 86. 15. And in all other places 〈◊〉 God is commended for 〈◊〉 and truth. The word in the Original signifies Faith, Gal. 5. 22. Mat. 23. 23.

;;2. The doctrine of Faith, or the Gospel which we do believe. Gal. 1. 23. He now preacheth the Faith, which 〈◊〉 he destroyed. 1 Tim. 1. 19. & 3. 9. Jude verse. 5. 1 Tim. 4. 1. & 3. 9. A Metonymy of the adjunct for the subject.

;;3. Things promised, or the accomplishment of God's promises made in the Old Testament. Gal. 3. 23. We were shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.

;;4. A naked knowledge of God, joined with an outward profession of his Religion and Faith. Jam. 2. 17, 24. Faith, if it hath no works, is dead. This is Historical, or Dogmatical faith, as Divines call it.

;;5. A certain and sure 〈◊〉 of some wondrous and strange effects and works to be done by the power of God. 1 Cor. 13. 2. If I had all faith. Mat. 17. 20. This is an active, miraculous, faith, which lasted but for a while.

;;6. The knowledge and joyful assent of the mind, veilded to God's promises for a time, till 〈◊〉 come. Luk. 8. 13. Which for a while believe, but in time of temptation fall away. Act. 18. 13. This is temporary faith.

;;7. A firm and constant apprehension of Christ and all his merits, as they are promised and offered in the Word and Sacraments. Rom. 1. 17. The just shall live by faith. Gal. 3. 11, 14. And in all those places of Scripture, where righteousness, justification, life eternal, and salvation are attributed to it. This is justifying or saving faith, because it enables the elect soul, to receive Christ's perfect justice unto salvation in heaven. This faith once had, is never utterly lost, as Papists fancy; neither doth it 〈◊〉 sinners as an inherent quality, as the Heretic Bertius affirmed, because one good quality is not a perfect conformity with the Law.

This is termed, Rom. 5. 1. Faith whereby we are justified. Eph. 2. 8. Faith through which we are saved. 1 Tim. 1. 5. Faith unfeigned. Gal. 5. 6. 〈◊〉 which 〈◊〉 by love. Tir. 1. 1. The faith of God's elect. Act. 15. 9. Faith that purifieth the heart. 2 Pet. 1. 1. Precious 〈◊〉 . This increaseth by degrees, Rom. 1. 17. being in some strong and great, Luk. 7. 9. in others 〈◊〉 and small, Mat. 14. 31.

;;8. Fidelity and aithfulness in doing duties to others, without fraud and deceit. Tit. 2. 10. That they may show 〈◊〉 good faith; that is, faithfulness.

;;9. Hope. 1 Pet. 1. 5. We are kept through faith unto salvation. Yet this properly belongs to hope, which is a certain expectation of salvation promised. A Metonymy of the cause for the effect.

;;10. A confidence of obtaining some earthly and bodily good thing, after a miraculous sort, Act. 14. 9. When he saw that he had faith to be healed. This is a passive miraculous faith.

;;11. A firm knowledge and assurance of that liberty which Christians have in things indifferent. Rom. 14. 1, 14, 22, 23. Whatsoever is not of faith, is sin.

;;12. Fervent study, desire, and zeal to practice and maintain Christian Religion and Doctrine. Rom. 1. 8. Your faith is published through 〈◊〉 all the world. Also fame and report of faith, 1 Thess. 1. 8.

;;13. Righteousness of Justice. Psal. 119. 75. Thou hast afflicted me in faith, or in righteousness, and 〈◊〉 . So it is in the Original.

;;14. A promise or vow. 1 Tim. 5. 12. They have forsaken their first faith. See the word First.

;;15. Constancy and faithfulness in performing duty; 〈◊〉 inconstancy and unfaithfulness, indisferently. 1 Sam. 26. 23. The Lord will reward every man according to his righteousness and faith, or faithfulness.

;;16. Christ being apprehended by Faith. Rom. 9. 32. Also, Rom. 3. 28. A man is justified 〈◊〉 faith. So it is 〈◊〉 and taken in the Treatise of Justification, 〈◊〉 Faith is written without express mention of Christ: the righteousness of Christ received by Faith, Rom. 1. 11. Heb. 10. 36, 37, 38, 39.

;;17. A belief of God's promise, and Christ's 〈◊〉 as to justify by his 〈◊〉 , so to sanctify by his Spirit, Joh. 7. 38, 39. Col. 2. 12. Heb. 11. 33.;;

;;18. The belief of eterna life or salvation, 1 Pet. 1. 8, 9. Heb. 11. 5, 6, 24, 25, 26.;;

;;19. The truth of Religion, or the Word of God, Rom. 12. 6. Metonymia 〈◊〉 ecti Pro Actione: the truth being the proper and immediate object of our faith.;;

;;20. A testimony of the truth, or being of a thing else notto be 〈◊〉 , or very hardly, Heb. 11. 13.;;

It signifieth also,

• 1. The Doctrine of Faith, or one of the first grounds of Christian Religion, Heb. 6. 1.
• 2. The manifestation of the Doctrine of the remission of sins, and life everlasting by Christ exhibited in the flesh through the Preaching of the Gospel, Gal. 3. 23.
• 3. The knowledge of God in Christ, or of the mysteries of Faith, which is not in all alike, but in some lesser, in others more, Rom. 12. 3.
• 4. A constant and sincere profession of the Doctrine of the Gospel, Act. 14. 22.
• 5. The manifestation or demonstration of ones faith, Luk. 5. 20.
• 6. The conscience confirmed by the Doctrine of the Gospel, 2 Cor. 1. 24.
• 7. A certain and exact knowledge of the Doctrine of the Gospel, Act. 11. 24.
• 8. An earnest study and endeavor after piety, Luk. 18. 8.
• 9. Integrity of life, faithfulness and constancy in word and deed, 2 Tim. 2. 22.
• 10. An assured confidence, or sound persuasion to obtain a thing, Act. 14. 9.
• 11. That Faith which is common to all, not proper to the Elect, being either Extraordinary or Ordinary.

Extraordinary (commonly called a miraculous faith) which is a belief, that some extraordinary and miraculous thing shall fall out; given but at some special times, to some special persons, on some special occasions, Matth. 7. 20.

Ordinary, being either that which resteth only in the mind of man, or else draweth and moveth the will also.

The former historical or 〈◊〉 faith, because thereby credence is yielded to the History of God's Word; that is, all things which are written therein are believed to be true, Jam. 2. 14, 19.

The latter temp 〈◊〉 faith, whereby such an assent of the mind is given to the Gospel, and to the gracious promises thereof, as the heart is affected with them, and rejoiceth 〈◊〉 them for a season, 2 Tim. 2. 18. Such was that of 〈◊〉 Magus, Act. 8. 13. This is 〈◊〉 and deceitful. Though it may appear both to him that 〈◊〉 it, and 〈◊〉 to be sound and good, 〈◊〉 it is naught, as by the unprofitableness thereof will in the end most 〈◊〉 appear, to the great discomfort of him that hath relied thereon.

Faith]

I have not 〈◊〉 so 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Mat. 8. 10. There are five 〈◊〉 of the word 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 〈◊〉 , in the New Testament.

• 1. The faith, or believing that Christ was able to cure diseases, &c, as here, & ch. 9. 22. Act. 14. 9. And under this 〈◊〉 the Faith of the Disciples, by which they 〈◊〉 Christ, so far, as that by his delegated power, they were able to do the like 〈◊〉 , Mat. 17. 20. & 21. 32. 〈◊〉 . 11. 24. 1 Cor. 13. 2. and 〈◊〉 ch. 12. 9. 〈◊〉 faith as à 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , or gift of 〈◊〉 Spirit, is 〈◊〉 with the gift of healing.
• 2. The 〈◊〉 of all that is revealed by God, and that is in effect the true Religion, either before Christ's 〈◊〉 (and then 'tis the faith of God ) Heb. 11. 3. 30, 31. and 〈◊〉 to v. 6. or after, and then it's the 〈◊〉 of Christ, Rev. 14. 12. or 〈◊〉 of the truth, i. e. that truth 〈◊〉 revealed by Christ, 2 Thess. 2. 13. And 〈◊〉 this is not so complete, as it should be, for want of light, then it's 〈◊〉 faith, or weakness in faith, Rom. 14. 1.
• 3. 〈◊〉 dictate of conscience, rightly persuaded or 〈◊〉 of the lawfulness of 〈◊〉 a man doth, and that 〈◊〉 to one 〈◊〉 action, Rom. 14. 22, 23. or universally, to the general current of the 〈◊〉 , Heb. 10 22.
• 4. 〈◊〉 a more 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , 〈◊〉 a confidence in 〈◊〉 , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 we ask 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to do, we hali receive, 〈◊〉 . 5. 15. and as an 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that, 〈◊〉 on God's 〈◊〉 for the things of this life, the 〈◊〉 which is called 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 〈◊〉 of saith, 〈◊〉 . 6. 30.
• 5. Fidelity, and that 〈◊〉 in God, 〈◊〉 good 〈◊〉 promise to us, Rom 3. 3. 〈◊〉 Co. 1. 9. & 〈◊〉 . 13. 1 〈◊〉 . 5. 24. or in man, towards other 〈◊〉 , 〈◊〉 . 23. 23. 〈◊〉 5. 22. Servants towards their Masters, Tit. 2. 10. So 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , the faithful Steward, Matth. 25. 21. 〈◊〉 . 14. 17. 1 Cor. 4. 7. Or of men toward God, 2 Tim. 4. 8. where keeping the 〈◊〉 , after fighting and finishing the course, must needs be constancy and fidelity, from whence the word 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 most commonly draws its signification, being frequently taken not for believing but faithfu. 1 Tim. 1. 〈◊〉 . Heb. 2. 17. & 3. 2. Rev. 2. 10. and so 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 is ordinarily 〈◊〉 , Luk. 12. 46. all one with 〈◊〉 ; Mat 24. 61.

Beside these five, the word is also sometime 〈◊〉 in a looser sense, for believing the 〈◊〉 of God and 〈◊〉 , howsoever acquired, whether from sensible experience, 〈◊〉 . 2. 19. or from ocular demonstration, Joh. 20. 25. or from relation, as when it's 〈◊〉 to come by hearing. Dr. Hammond Annot. f.

Faith]

;;The gift of God by which we firmly believe the whole Word of God to be true; but especially the promise of salvation by Christ, with application of it to ourselves, Heb. 11. 1. & 4. 3. Heb. 10. 22.

Faith]

Heb. 11. 6. 〈◊〉 faith it is impossible to please God. Because faith is that grace which unites us unto Christ, 2. Cor. 13. 5. Eph. 3. 17. In whom God is well pleased with us, Eph. 1. 6. 2 Pet. 1. 17. Mat. 3. 17. Annot.

To be of the faith]

;;To be a true believer in Christ, as Abraham was, or to apprehend Christ by faith. Gal. 3. 7. They which are of the faith; also, v. 9.

Before faith came]

;;Before the time of the Gospel, and the real exhibiting of that righteousness taught therein, giving us, to wit, the whole external dispensation of the Ceremonial Law was temporary, and to cease at the time 〈◊〉 the revelation of Christ by the Gospel. Gal. 3. 23. But before faith came, we were kept under the Law.

Dead faith]

;;A fruitless and unworking faith. Jam. Jam. 2. 26. Faith without works is dead; like a dead man, a barren womb, a withered tree.

To be faithful unto death]

;;Constantly to keep and hold the faith of the Gospel, not being driven from Christ for any feat, or persecution, or death itself. seeing such as are courageous should be richly rewarded, Rev. 2. 10.

Faith of the Elect]

;;That faith which is proper to the elect, Tim. 1. 1. Act. 13. 34, 48. which none can have 〈◊〉 the elect and chosen children of God.

From faith to faith]

;;From one degree of faith to another; as, from a little and weak faith, to a great and strong one; or, by faith alone, and not by works. Rom. 1. 17. Revealed from faith to faith. For true lively faith increaseth daily, also righteousness before God beginneth and continueth by faith.

;; Note: A Christian man is justified by faith, not only at that time when he first believeth, but his whole and continual justification is by faith; and therefore that distinction of the Papists of Justification, first, which is by faith, and the second, which is by faith and works, is contrary to the Scripture.

Faith fail not]

;;That his faith should not perish and utterly be extinguished, but remain firm in his heart, although it should fail in the mouth: as one of the Fathers saith, the gift and habit os faith failed not in Peters heart, when the confession of faith failed in his tongue. Luk. 22. 32. But I have prayed for thee that thy faith fail not. Note: it is not promised Peter that he should not fall but that he should not lie still when he hath fallen.

First faith]

;;The vow of Baptism, or faith of Christianity which young widows (who were lascivious wantons) did make void by marrying lnfidels; so as they renounced Christianity, and followed Satan.

;;Others do expound this First faith, of the promise and fidelity which young widows gave to the Church, to do service to the poor; which upon their marriage to another Husband they did frustrate. 1 Tim. 5. 12. Making void their first faith. Papists do interpret First faith to be a vow of Chastity, without any ground from the Text.

Faith great or little]

;;The degrees of Faith, as men believe in Christ more or less strongly. Luk. 7. 9. I have not found so great faith. Mat. 14. 31. O thou of little faith. This little faith is adjoined with much doubting.

Faith of him]

;;That faith which relieth upon Christ alone, Eph. 3. 〈◊〉

〈◊〉 of faith]

;;The believers dwelling together in the visible Church, as in one house or family, under the same Lord and Laws, being partakers of all the same immunities. Gal. 6. 10. Namely, to the household of faith.

Faith of Jesus Christ]

;;That faith which is had toward his Word, and relieth upon him and his promise, Jam. 1. 1.

Like faith]

;;The gift of faith (which is the effect of God's just promises) to be in all the Saints, (not equal of one measure) but of like property and power for receiving Christ, who is the common object of faith, 2 Pet. 1. 1.

〈◊〉 faith]

;;Is that gift of God whereby an elect regenerate soul receiveth Christ and all his benefits to be her own. Joh. 1. 12. Or thus more plainly: That gift whereby Believers are firmly persuaded not only that the Word of God and all the promises are true, but do belong to themselves.

Measure of faith]

;;A certain degree or portion (not a fullness and perfection) of the knowledge of the Doctrine of Christ, and of justifying faith, which followeth that knowledge; also of such gifts (ordinary and exotraordinary) which at that time Christians received together with faith: of all these, God hath given to each a certain portion, to some more, to some less, and fewer gifts; to some greater, to some weaker knowledge and faith. Rom. 12. 3. As God hath divided to everyone the measure of faith. This condemneth the arrogancy (as of others, so chiefly) of the Pope, challenging all to himfelf alone.

;;The gifts which follow faith, are called faith, either because faith is that gift by which other gifts are obtained, or because they are given to such as have faith.

Precious faith]

;;An excellent faith, being a most worthy gift, whereby we may attain very worthy and precious things, 2 Pet. 1. 1. To you which have obtained like precious saith.

To teach according to the proportion of faith]

;;signinifieth, to teach according to the proportion of the gifts received by faith; not ambiguously, Rom. 12. 6. Where two things;

;;First, the Revelation and knowledge of the truth, with the gift of interpreting Scriptures, according to which every Minister is to proceed in his teaching and exhortations, affirming nothing but what he certainly understandeth by the gift and inspiration of God, forbearing to speak things doubtful, or too high for him. This would have cut off all abuses in Doctrine and Religion by men's own principles.

;;Secondly, the axioms, invention, and heads of Faith and Religion, contained in plain testimonies of of Scripture, in the Apostolical Creed, the Decalogue or ten Commandments, the Lord's Prayer, which we ought to make the rule and square of all Interpretation, Doctrine and Exhortation; yea, of all Questions, and Disputations in matters of salvation, holding everything for true which agreeth to this; and all that for false which differeth from it. Rom. 12. 6. Let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith. Both senses and expositions aforegoing, as they are godly and true; so yet most of our new Writers, Calvin, Beza, Pareus, Faius, Gwalther, &c. and Tertullian, do like the latter as fittest, both because the former, of not exceeding the measure of our knowledge and gifts, was said in the third ver. and beginning of the sixth, it had been an idle repetition to say the same again: also for that a measure is one thing, and a proportion is another thing, between two things compared together; whereas a measure is of one and the same thing measured. Then they are deceived which interpret this proportion of faith, either of the merit of faith, as Haymo; or, after the capacity of faith, as if every man should receive so much grace as the receiver hath faith, as Theophylact; or of reasoning against faith, as Bellarmine; or of a rule with our writing, according to which all Scriptures should be tried, as the Rhemists note; whereas, the Scriptures themselves are the Canon and rule of Faith.

To stand by faith]

;;To be engraffed into or to have place in the true Olive (the body and Church of Christ) by means of faith knitting us to Christ, the root of the Olive, the head of his body. Rom. 11. 20. Thou standest by faith. That this is the meaning, appeareth by the opposition between faith and Unbelief; which as it is laid down for the proper cause of the destruction of the Jews which are broken off: so is faith mentioned as the true cause of the free incision and grafting in of the Gentiles. Also standing is expounded by grafting, Rom. 11. 17. Lastly, being compared with other Scriptures, which teach us to be made the Sons of God by faith, Joh. 1. 12. & Gal. 3. 24, 26. Eph. 1. 5, 8. and all those places which affirm our Justification to be by faith, or that we live by faith, or have Christ dwelling in our hearts by faith, &c. These and such like, do teach, that we have no place in God's Church (which is the true Olive) no part in Christ or his merits, but through faith. Everyone is made a Christian by such faith as he hath: The hypocrite by profession of faith in the mouth, true Christians by the gift of a lively faith in the heart. Therefore Papists err which affirm of Baptism, that it (before and without faith) by the very Word, said or uttered, and washing done, regenerateth, engraffeth into Christ, justifieth, &c. Of which graces, Baptism is but an external pledge, and an effectual seal to resemble and ratify them to us; and to testify our engrassing into Christ Jesus, that all his gifts may be ours.

Faith unfeigned]

;;Sincere, without hypocrisy and counterfeiting. 1 Tim. 1. 5. And of faith unsaigned.

Faithful]

;;One who keepeth his word and standeth to his promise. 1 Joh. 1. 9, God is faithful. 1 Cor. 1. 9. & 10. 13. Isa. 11. 4.

;;2. One who believeth the promises of Christ. Eph. 1. 1. To the faithful in Christ Jesus. True Christians are called Faithful, because they should believe without doubting, whatsoever is said to them of Christ in his Word.

;;3. One who faithfully and truly performs his office and charge that he is put in trust with. 1 Tim. 3. 11. Faithful in all things. Col. 4. 9. 1 Pet. 5. 12. Silvanus a faithful brother to you.

;;4. That which is firm, sure, certain and constant, 2 〈◊〉 . 7. 16. Deut. 28. 59. 〈◊〉 plagues for durable, Psal. 93. 5. & 3. 7.

Referred,

• I. To God; signifieth,
• • 1. That he is true in his Word, 1 Joh. 1. 9.
  • 2. That he is true and constant in keeping and performing his promises, 2 Tim. 2. 13. Heb. 10. 23. & 11. 11.
  • 3. That he faileth not them that put their trust in him. 1 Cor. 10. 13. 1 Pet. 4. 19.
• II. To Christ, of whom it is said, that he cannot deny himself, 2 Tim. 2. 13. Tearmed, a faithful High-priest, Heb. 2. 17. as through whom alone reconciliation was made for the sins of the people. So, a faithful witness, Revel. 1. 5. as who sincerely testified all his Fathers will.
• III. To God's Word, Psal. 119. 86. Tit. 1. 9. Rev. 22. 6. So named, as being sure, firm and constant.
• IV. To the Sun and Moon, Psal. 89. 37. as being faithful witnesses of God's unfailable power and providence.
• V. To Man, both with relation to God, and Others.

To God;

• 1. In performing all his promises, purposes, and vows made unto him, when in distress either inward or outward, Psal. 78. 37. compared with verse. 34, 35, 36.
• 2. In performing his worship constantly and sincerely, according to his own will, Hos. 11. 12.
• 3. In the conscionable employment of his gifts and graces, Mat. 25. 21.
• 4. In a constant and diligent care to further the cause of God and his Church, 1 Pet. 5. 12. Col. 1. 7. Revel. 2. 13.

To Others; in the sincere, diligent, and careful discharge of the duties of his calling, for the good of others, Numb. 12. 7. 1 Sam. 22. 14. 2 King. 12. 15. & 22. 7. Neh. 7. 2. Dan. 6. 4. Col. 4. 7. Thus are Judges to be, 2 Chr. 19. 9. Treasurers, Neh. 13. 13. Ambassadors, Prov. 13. 17. Witnesses, Prov. 14. 5. Servants, Mat. 25. 21. Stewards, 1 Cor. 4. 2. Work-men, 2 King. 34. 12. Kings, 2 Chr. 31. 12. Ministers, Cos. 1. 7. And so others, as Husbands and Wives, Parents and Children, Masters and Servants, &c. ought to be right, honest, true, trusty, faithful, each to other.

Faithful]

1 Tim. 6. 2. or, Believing, marg.

Faithful]

;;One who is constant and leaveth not the elect till he have brought them to eternal life, Heb. 2. 17.

;;2. One which doth in every point according to that trust and charge which God putteth in one, neglecting nothing which God commandeth him, Heb. 3. 3. Moses was faithful in God's house.

;;3. One which standeth to his word, keeping truth, without failing or falsehood, Heb. 10. 23. For he is faithful that promiseth.

The faithful witness]

Rev. 1. 5. who fully and truly revealed God's will to us, by himself and his Apostles. Heb. 1. 2. and so shown himself to be the Prophet foretold Deut. 17. 15, 18. Act. 3. 21, 22. Annot.

Faithfully]

Thus did they which had the oversight of the House of the Lord, 2 King. 12, 11, 15. & 22. 7. Thus were the Priests and Levites to execute their office, 2 Chr. 19. 9. Thus were the Offerings, and Tithes, and Dedicate things brought in, Ibid. 31. 12. Thus must Kings judge, Prov. 29. 14. And he that hath God's word, speak God's word, Jer. 23. 28. and Christians do unto each other whatsoever they do, 3 Joh. verse. 5.

Faithfulness]

Psal. 5. 9. or Stedfastness, marg.

Faithless]

〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , Mat. 17. 17. Luk. 9. 41. An unbeliever, so is the word rendered, Luk. 12. 46. 1 Cor. 6. 6. One that believeth not, 1 Cor. 7. 12, 13. Unbelieving, Ibid. verse. 14, 15. An Infidel, 2 Cor. 6. 15. 1 Tim. 5. 8.

Fall]

;;Every sin, especially, when the will doth consent unto it: for that is, as if one should stumble and take a fall. Psal. 37. 24. Though he fall, he shall not be cast off. Jam. 4. 2. In many things we fin all. In the Original Greek Text, it is thus, We stumble or fall. Also the word Englished Offence in Rom. 5. 16, 17, 18. in the Original Text signifies Fall. A Metaphor.

;;2. A particular departing or going from the Doctrine and profession of Christ, unto some Heresy or Idolatry; after the example of Hymenaeus, Philetus, Alexander, and other Apostares. Rev. 9. 1. I saw a star which was fallen from heaven into the earth. 1 Cor. 10. 12. Let him that 〈◊〉 take heed lest he fall. 2 Thes. 2. 3. 1 Tim. 4. 1.

;;3. Any adversity or danger. Prov. 24. 16 A just man falleth seven times a day, and riseth again; that is, Many are the dangers and troubles of the righteous, but the Lord delivereth them out of all.

;;4. Decay or worldly ruin, Rev. 17. 2. Babylon is fallen, is fallen; that is, Rome is decayed in credit of her doctrine and Religion, in authority, riches, power and 〈◊〉 , and in all these she hasteneth to an utter and final ruin and downfall. Also in all those places which speak of worldly downfals, Psal. 20. 8. Lam. 1. 14. Rev. 17. 10. Prov. 17. 18. Isa. 21. 9.

;;5. Perishing forever or everlasting destruction. Luk. 2. 34.