A Complete Christian Dictionary

Lyar]

;;A vain, deceitful, dissembling, inconstant person, speaking otherwise then he doth think, and doing otherwise then he speaks, and is very apt to broach and receive false opinions. Such an one is every man naturally. Rom. 3. 4. Let God be true and every man a liar.

;;2. One who accustometh himself to lies. Rev. 21. And all Liars.

Liars]

Jer. 50. 36. or chief stays, Heb. bars, marg. Deut. 33. 29. Shall be found liars, or shall be subdued, marg.

Libya]

;; Grosse, or fat, A Country lying from Egypt to the West Ocean, Ezek. 30. 5. Act. 2. 10. Hence the inhabitants are termed Lybians, Jer. 46. 91.

Lycaonia]

A 〈◊〉 . A Country of Asia, Act. 14. 6.

Lydda]

A standing pond of water. A City, Act. 9. 32.

Lydia]

The same. A Country, Ezek. 30. 5. Whence the inhabitants are termed Lydians, Jer. 46. 9. The name of a religious woman, Act. 16. 14, 40.

Lye]

;;Any untruth or falsehood, though unwittingly spoken. This is the largest signification of a Lye. Rom. 9. 1.

;;2. An untruth, conceived and uttered with a purpose to deceive. Eph. 4. 25. I ye not one to another. Act. 5. 3. This is a most strict signification, and containeth under it all the branches following.

;;3. Deceitfull words and falsehood, in bargains, contracts, and other affairs of this life.

;; (Note. The Scripture 〈◊〉 down the blemishes of the Saints to four purposes:

• ;;1. For the faith of the History, which concealeth the faults of none.
• ;;2. For instruction to virtue, by seeing others faults taxed.
• ;;3. Fear; for what shall shrubs do when whe cedars fall?
• ;;4. For hope, that we may imitate their repentance, seeing their pardon.)

;;Such was Abraham' s Lye, Gen. 12. 12. And the Lye of 〈◊〉 , 2 King. 5. 25. This is a Civil lie in man's matters; and it is either sportful and in jest, or hurtful and dangerous, or officious, being made in favor of others, for their help and benefit. This last kind, howsoever it carry a show of honesty and charity, because it is beneficial to our neighbor, yet indeed and truth it is evil and damnable, because it is against the commandment which forbiddeth lying, and hath appearance of evil. Also charity rejoiceth in the truth, and not in iniquity.

;;And lastly, because we may not tell a lie, no not in favor, and for the glory of God, much less for the benefit of man. Job 23. 7. Will you tell a lie, or talk deceitfully for God?

;;4. An untruth or falsehood in matter of Doctrine, when some opinion is held contrary to the Word of God. 1 John 2. 21. No lie is of the truth. Revel. 22. 15. Such as love and make lies. 2 Tim. 2. 18. This is an heretical lie in matter of Christian Doctrine.

;;5. A counterfeit profession of Religion, when faith and repentance be dissembled. 1 Joh. 1. 6. If we say we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie. Rom. 3. 4. Such a Lyar was Judas, Demas, Ananias and Sapphira, and all hypocrites, who profess and appear to be that they are not. This is an hypocritical lie, in matter of Christian profession.

;;6. An Image, lyingly or falsely representing God. Rom. 1. 25. Which turned the truth of God into a lie. Isa. 44. 20.

Lye]

;;Job 11. 3. Should thy lies, or devices, marg.

To lie]

To be set, given, or addicted to lying, 1 Joh. 5. 19.

Men lie,

• 1. To God, Psal. 78. 36. Act. 5. 2, 8.
• 2. Of God, Rom. 1. 25. Jer. 5. 〈◊〉 . 1 Joh. 5. 10. 1 Joh. 1. 10. Isa. 9. 15. Jer. 14. 14.
• 3. Of men, Psal. 52. 3. Gen. 39. 14.
• 4. For men, Exod. 1. 18, 19. Josh. 2. 4. Job 13. 7.
• 5. For ones self, Genes. 18. 15. & 12. 13. Josh. 9. v. 8.

But every lie (whether officious, or pernicious) is a sin.

To lie unto God]

;;In speaking of a lie, to forget that he had to do with God. Act. 5. 4.

To lie co man]

;;To deal falsely and deceitfully, contrary to the Covenant made between them, Gen. 21. 23. Psal. 44. 18.

Lyeth]

Numb. 21. 15. Heb. 〈◊〉 , marg.

〈◊〉 ]

The Original 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 is by Tremellius and 〈◊〉 . rendered Cyanus, which is the Sapphire, of a blew color; by Mr. Ainsworth, Hyacinth, or Facinth, being of a violet or purple color: by Montanus, Lyncurius, said to be a precious stone, engendered of the congealed urine of the beast Lynx.

It's a kind of Amber, a gum hardened into a stone, which stone in some places is very precious, and of excellent quality and operation. Some call it a Turkois, or Torcois, a stone of a pale green, inclining to sky color, and of strange effects. Large Annot. on Exod. 28. 19.

Lying miracles]

;;No true or real but deceitful and seeming miracles, 2 Thess. 2.;;

;;These are so called, because they are so,;;

• ;;1. Materially.;;

  ;;Formally, they seem to be, and are not.;;

• ;;2. Originally, they come from the Father of Lyes.;;
• ;;3. Intentionally, or finally, they are wrought to deceive men and bring them into error.;;

;;So the Devil is a liar, not only because he speaketh that which is false, but because he speaketh the truth to 〈◊〉 false, and fraudulent purpose, Luk. 4. 34, 35. And this properly is to lie, to speak that we mind not. Mentire est contra mentem ire. ;;

Lying sign]

;;Such signs by which men are led to believe lies, 2 Thess. 2. 9. either feigned miracles, or such as be wrought indeed, but to deceive and cosen by falsehood.

Lying words]

;;Deceitful and false words which beguile ourselves and others, Jer. 7. 8.

Lysanias]

Dissolving, sadness. The 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 , Luk. 3. 1.

Lysia]

A wolf. A Country, Act. 27. 5.

Lysias]

Dissolving. The chief Chaptain under Felix the Governor, Act. 23. 26. & 24. 22.

Lysira]

The same. The name of a City in Lycaonia, Act. 14. 6.

Lyzzard]

Lev. 11. 30. Its teeth are sharp, 〈◊〉 can be pulled forth of a wound, except by force. If its tail be broken or cut off, it groweth again. It loveth honey. Its biting is venomous. Its body is so 〈◊〉 , that if at any time it chance to fall, its tail is broken: every year it casteth its skin twice, which it greedily devoureth, envying the use of it to man; being a remedy against the Falling evil. On the back it hath shining spots as stars, and is found in the holes of very old or new houses, feedeth on Spiders and the dew. It's an enemy to Scorpions, feigning as it were modesty, but meditating mischief.

〈◊〉 , Maacha, or 〈◊〉 ]

Pressed down, worn, or fastened. Born of Reumah, the Concubine of Nahor, Gen. 22. 24. The Mother of Absalom, 2 Sam. 3. 3. A King, 2 Sam. 10. 6, 8. Of Gath, 1 King. 2. 39. The Mother of Abijam, 1 King. 15. 2. Caleb' s Concubine, 1 Chr. 2. 48. The Wife of Machir, 1 Chr. 7. 16. The Wife of Gibcon' s Father, 1 Chr. 8. 29. called Jehiel, Ibid. 9. 35. The Mother of Hanan, 1 Chr. 11. 43. of 〈◊〉 , 1 Chr. 27. 16.

Maarhathi]

The same. The name of a place, Deut. 3. 14. Whence Maachathite, 2 Sam. 23. 34. and Maachathites, Josh. 12. 5. & 13. 11, 13.

Maadai]

Yearly, pleasant, decked, testifying, passing over; or, after the Syrian, taking away. Of the Sons of 〈◊〉 , Ezr. 10. 34.

Maai]

A belly, or heaping up. One of the Priests Sons, 〈◊〉 . 12. 36.

〈◊〉 -arrabbim]

The going up or ascent to 〈◊〉 . The name of a place, Josh. 15. 3.

Maarath]

A den; a making empty, a pouring out of water; or watching. A City, Josh. 15. 59.

Maaseiah]

The work of the Lord. The Son of Pekah slain by Zichri, 2 Chr. 28. 7. One that stood on Ezra his right hand, Neh. 8. 4. which caused the people to understand the Law, Ibid. 7. who sealed the Covenant, Ibid. 10. 25. The Son of Baruch, Ibid. 11. 5. The Son of Ithiel, Ibid. 7. A Priest, Ibid. 12. 41, 42. The Father of 〈◊〉 , Jer. 21. 1. The Father of 〈◊〉 , Jer. 29. 21. The Father of Neriah, Jer. 32. 12. The Son of Shallum, Jer. 35. 4.

〈◊〉 , or Maasia]

The defense, 〈◊〉 , or sure trust of the Lord. The Son of 〈◊〉 , 1 Chr. 9. 12. A Levite of the second degree, Ibid. 15. 18. Another a Singer, Ibid. 20. The Son of Adaiah, 2 Chr. 23. 1. A Ruler, Ibid. 26. 11. The Governor of Jerusalem, Ibid. 34. 8. One of the Sons of the Priests, Ezra 10. 18. Of the Sons of Harim, Ibid. 21. Of the Sons of Pashur, Ibid. 22. Of the Sons of Pahath moab, Ibid. 30.

Maath]

〈◊〉 away, defacing, breaking; or fearing; or after the Syrian, a smiting. The Son of Matthathias, Luk. 3. 26.

〈◊〉 ]

Wood, or of wood. The Son of Ram, 1 Chr. 2. 27.

Maaziah]

The strength or succor of the 〈◊〉 . One to whom the 22 Lot befell, 1 Chr. 24. 18. A 〈◊〉 sealed the Covenant, Neh. 10. 8.

Macedonia]

A burning, worshiping; or, 〈◊〉 ; but after the Greek, losty, or excelling other. A Country in Greece, Act. 16. 9, 10, 12. Rom. 15. 26. Hence Macedonian. One who was born or dwelt there, Act. 27. 2.

Math 〈◊〉 , or 〈◊〉 ]

Poverty, the smiting of his 〈◊〉 , the 〈◊〉 of understanding, or the smiting of the 〈◊〉 . The Father of Gibea, 1 Chr. 2. 49. A Captain of the 〈◊〉 that holp David, 1 Chr. 12. 11.

〈◊〉 ]

Poor; or, a smiter. The Father of Gevel, Numb. 13. 〈◊〉

〈◊〉 ]

Selling, or knowing. The Son of Manasseh, Gen. 50. 〈◊〉 Of whom the family of the Machirites, Numb. 26. 29. 〈◊〉 posterity of Machir, Judge. 5. 14. The Son of 〈◊〉 , 〈◊〉 . 9. 4.

Machnadebai]

A smiter; or, a poor man vowing of his own accord. One of the Sons of 〈◊〉 , who had married strange wives, Ezr. 10. 40.

Machpelah]

Double. The place where Abraham bought the cave for a place of burial, Gen. 23. 9, 17, 19.

Mad]

;;1. One furious with raging zeal in persecuting, Act. 26. 11.

;;2. Void of reason, without diseretion, Act. 26. 24. & 12. 15.

3. One carrying himself madly, 1 Sam. 21. 13, 14. Prov. 26. 18.

4. One whose mind is much troubled and vexed, as not knowing what to do, at his wits end, Psal. 107. 27. Eccl. 7. 7. Jer. 25. 16.

5. One who is immoderate in desire after vain things, Jer. 50. 38. & 51. 7.

6. A foolish false Teacher, Hos. 9. 7.

7. One that speaketh in the Congregation in an unedifying manner, 1 Cor. 14. 23.

Mad]

1 Sam. 21. 14. Is mad, or playeth the mad man, marg.

Mad against me, Psal. 102. 8. or rage, or vaunt against me, or would make a fool of me. The Greek saith, that praise me, meaning faignedly. The word signifieth to lift up with praise and glory; and also ingloriously to vaunt, rage, and be mad. See Psal. 5. 6. & 75. 5. An example of such raging madness. See Against Christ, Luk. 6. 11. Ainsworth.

Madai]

A measure-judging; or, a garment. The Son of Japheth, Gen. 10. 2.

Made]

;;A causing something to be, which was not before. Act. 4. 24. Thou art God which made the heavens, Gen. 1. 26. God made man, &c. Here it respects the work of Creation.

;;2. A causing a thing to be something, which it was not before. Psal. 101. 3. God hath made us, not we ourselves. Rev. 1. 6. Here it respects the work of regeneration, whereby we become new creatures, being sinners before, and ungodly.

;;3. A manifesting or making known to be, Joh. 14. 8, 4. To exalt and lift up by blessings, Deut. 32. 6. 1 Sam. 12. 16.

4. Incarnate. Joh. 1. 14. And the word was made flesh. Gal. 4. 4. Made of a woman.

5. Ordained and given. 1 Cor. 1. 30. Who of God is made unto us wisdom, &c.

By the words haste, manifest, peace, ready, speed, void, &c. annexed hereunto, the various acceptations of this word may be discerned. See To make.

Made]

Gen. 2. 22. & Ezek. 27. 5. Heb. built, marg. 2 Chron. 1. 15. Heb. gave, marg. Job 10. 8. Heb. took pains about me, marg. Psal. 104. 26. Heb. 〈◊〉 , marg. lsa. 5. 2. Heb. hewed, marg. Ezek. 16. 7. Caused. Comp. the text with the marg. Were made up, Neh. 4. 7. Heb. ascended, marg.

There are several words annexed hereunto, as a covenant, an end, by 〈◊〉 , haste, known, manifest, peace, ready, speed, void, which in their several places are to be found.

Madiah]

One that went up with 〈◊〉 , Neh. 12. 5.

Madian]

Judgment, chiding, or striving. A Country, Act. 7. 29.

Mad-man]

One that is either so indeed, Prov. 26. 18. or, one that feigneth himself so to be, 1 Sam. 21. 15.

Madmannah]

A measure of a gift; the preparation of a garment; or a dunghill. A City, Josh. 15. 31. The Son of Shaaph, 1 Chr. 2. 49.

Madmen]

The same. A City, Jer. 48. 2.

Madmenah]

The same. A City, Isa. 10. 31.

Madness]

A judgment threatened, Deut. 28. 28. Spititual madness is in the heart, Eccl. 9. 3. It's accompanied with foolishness, and in both there's wickedness, Eccl. 7. 25. The end of a fools talk being mischievous madness, Eccl. 10. 13. The word 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , translated madness, Luk. 6. 11. cometh of a private. & 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 the mind; implying, that they in whom it is are without wit, 〈◊〉 , 2 Tim. 3. 9. It's used for that fury and rage wherewith the wicked are carried against God's children. See 2 Pet. 2. 16.

Madon]

A chiding; or, a garment; or, his measure. A Citv, Josh. 11. 1. & 12. 19.

Magvish]

Excelling other; or, height. There returned of his Children from Captivity, Ezr. 2. 30.

Magdala]

A tower, or greatness. A City, Matth. 15. 39.

Magdalene]

Magnified, or exalted; or, a-tower. The 〈◊〉 of Martha her sister, Mat. 27. 56.

Magdiel]

Preaching, or declaring God; or, the apple or chosen 〈◊〉 of God. A Duke, Gen. 36. 43.

Magician]

;;One skillful in those mischievous and damnable arts, wherein the Chaldeans and Egyptians did excel, Dan. 2. 2.

;;The art in general called Magic; whose foundation is a Covenant with Satan, either secret or express; the several and particular signs are soothsaying, or divination by flying of birds, Deut. 18. 11. or by looking into beasts entrails, Ezek. 21. 21. Or Necromancy, when the devil in form of some dead man is sought unto for counsel, 1 Sam. 28. 11. Or by using immediately the help of an unclean spirit, wherewith they are possessed; Pythonism, Act. 16. 16. Isa. 29. 4. Or enhantment and charming; where men, children, beasts, are by God's permission hurt, poisoned, &c. Eccl. 10. 11. 〈◊〉 Jugling, when by the devils conveyance divers strange things in show are done, Exod. 17. 10, 11, 12. The teachers and practicers of these hellish sciences, were called Magicians; which also signifies wise men, great and learned Philosophers, in the good sense, Mat. 2. 1, 2. In Gen. 41. 8. such as had skill in the nature of things, are called Magicians; Pharaoh, Nebuchadnezzar, and Belthazar, called for such to show them their Dreams and Visions, Dan. 2. 2. & 5. 7, 8.

They are called also Wise-men, Exod. 7. 11. Soothsayers, Dan. 5. 7. Sorcerers, Astrologers, Dan. 2. 2. that is, Such as professed a curious art of telling of secrets, and of foretelling future things, which they did by observation of the stars, and other superstitious ways, wherein concurred the suggestion of Satan, either revealing the secret sought after, or craftily concealing his ignorance, by giving answer in ambiguous and doubtful terms; yet so often did he discover secret matters by such instruments, that it was believed by the greatest Kings, they could tell almost anything, Dan. 2. 2, 5. Annot. on Gen. 41. 8.

Magistrate]

;;A person greater then others, being above others in authority and power. Rom. 13. 3. Magistrates are to be feared.

;;Of Magistrates, some be chief, as the King; others be Governors under him; all being sent for the punishment 'of evil doers, and for the 〈◊〉 of him that doth well, 1 Pet. 2. 14. Unto the chief Magistrate, who is called the King, all persons without exception or exmption) are to submit themselves in all causes, Rom. 13 1.

;;A 〈◊〉 is a public person elected, and that of God, and that by his authority and power he may defend the Law and Peace, also with the sword and punishment repress vices and evils in Religion, as well as in common manners, and by all manner of means advance piety and honesty.

They are termed Rulers, Gen. 41. 43. Exod. 18. 21. Elders, Exod. 17. 5. Such as are instead of eyes, Numb. 10. 31. Such as have the burden of the people laid upon them, Numb. 11. 11. Princes of the people, Psal. 47. 9. God's, and children of the most High, Psal. 82. 6. High mountains and hills, Isa. 2. 14. Ancients of the people, Jer. 19. 1. Governors, Captains, Judges, Treasures, Sheriffs, Dan. 3. 2. Higher powers, Rom. 13. 1. Such as are in authority, 1 Tim. 2. 2.

Magistrate]

Judge. 18. 7. Heb. possessor, or heir of rest raint, marg.

Magnifical]

1 Chron. 22. 5. Must be exceeding Magnifical, Heb. to make great, to be above. Such an one, as may appear to be very great indeed, excelling all others. Annot.

Magnificence]

Act. 19. 27. The Original 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , is rendered in Luk. 9. 43. mighty power, and in 2 Pet. 1. 16. Majesty.

To 〈◊〉 ]

;;Not to make great what before was little, but to declare and set forth ones greatness, Luk. 1. 46.

;;2. To honor or make glorious. Rom. 11. 13. I magnify mine office. The ministry of the Word is honored and glorified diversely:

• ;;1. By faithfulness, when one ministereth well: So Origen.
• ;;2. By diligence in preaching: So Vatab.
• ;;3. When it is adorned by a good conversation: So Haymo.
• ;;4. By the good success, when many are gained to Christ and saved, the number of the Scholars is the honor of the Teacher: thus Ambrose, Lyranus, Martyr, Pareus, do expound the former place of the Romans; whilst Paul by his preaching did win to God many Jews and Gentiles, by that means his Apostleship was made more honorable amongst men.

3. To exalt, Josh. 3. 7. Encrease ones esteem, reputation, and authority, Josh. 4. 14. 1 Chr. 29. 25. And thus, as God magnifieth himself, Ezek. 38. 23. that is, maketh his greatness appear, and be known to men, and magnifieth such whom he is pleased to exalt, so this word is spoken of men, magnifying

• 1. God, which is to give him praise, and to set forth his greatness, Psal. 34. 3. Luk. 1. 46.
• 2. Men, greatly esteeming of them, Act. 5. 13.
• 3. Ones self, boasting, Psal. 35. 26. Speaking proudly, Obad. 1. 12. Ezek. 35. 13. Vaunting or bragging, Psal. 38. 16. Setting against, Jerem. 4. 26, 42. Insulting over, Lam. 1. 9.
• 4. Ones office, making it shine forth, and getting honor to it, Rom. 11. 13.

Magog]

Covering, or melting. The Son of Japheth, Gen. 10. 2. A people, Rev. 20. 8. A Country, Ezek. 39. 6.

Magog]

Rev. 20. 8. See Gog.

Magor- 〈◊〉 ]

Fear round about. A name which the Lord put upon Pashur, Gen. 20. 3. marg.

Magpiash]

A body thrust hard trgether, or gathered together,; or, the moth of the body, or of the garment. One that sealed the Covenant, Neh. 10. 20.

〈◊〉 ]

Infirmity or sickness; or, a company of dancers, or a harp; or, after the Syrian, pardon. The Son of Hammoleketh, 1 Chr. 7. 18.

Mahalaleel]

(called Maleleel, Gen. 5. 12. 〈◊〉 ) Praising God, or God's illumination. The Son of Cainan, Gen. 5. 12. The Father of Shephatiah, Neh. 11. 4.

Mahalath]

Of the same signification with Mahalah. The Wife of Esau, Gen. 28. 9. of Rehoboam, 2 Chron. 11. 18.

Mahalath, or Machalath]

Psal. 53. the Title. A wind instrument. Annot. Much like Nechiloth, Psal. 5. 1. It may also be interpreted sickness, or infirmity. Ainsworth.

Mahalath Leanoth]

Psal. 88. On a wind instrument, to sing by courses, as Exod. 15. 21. Ezr. 3. 11. Or, of the disease afflicting. Annot.

Mahanaim]

Tents, or a company of Soldiers, or two armies, or camps. The place where God's Angels met Jacob, Gen. 32. 2. A City, Josh. 21. 38.

Mahaneh-dan]

The tents of judgment. A place, Judge. 18. 12.

Maharai]

Hasting; or, a hill, or, from my hill. A Captain, 2 Sam, 27. 13.

Mahath]

Wiping away, breaking; or, fearing; or after the Syrian, a smiting. The Son of Amisai, 1 Chr. 6. 35.

〈◊〉 ]

Declaring a message, blotting out; shaving; or, the marrow in bones. 〈◊〉 thus named, 2 Chr. 11 46.

〈◊〉 ]

An end, or ending; irksomnesse, watching, summer, 〈◊〉 waxing hot. A place, 1 King. 4. 9.

Mazioth]

Seeing a sign, or seeing a Letter. The Son of Heman, 1 Chr. 25. 4.

〈◊〉 〈◊〉 -hash-baz]

In making speed to the spoil, he 〈◊〉 the prey, Isa. 8. 1. marg.

〈◊〉 ]

The same with Mahalah. The Daughter of 〈◊〉 had, Numb. 26. 33.

〈◊〉 ]

〈◊〉 &c. as Mahalah. The Son of Merari, Exod. 6. 19. 1 Chr. 6. 29. The Son of Mushi, Ib. 47. & 23. 13. Hence the Mahlites, Numb. 3. 33.

Mahion]

As 〈◊〉 , The Husband of Ruth, Ruth. 4. 10.

Mahol]

The same. The Father of Darda, 1 King. 4. 31.

Maid, Maiden]

1. A maid-servant, Gen. 16. 2. Isa. 24. 2.

2. A Virgin, 〈◊〉 . 22. 14. Judge. 19. 24.

3. A young girl, 2 King. 5. 4.

4. A young woman, Amos. 2. 7. marg.

5. Ones daughter, Mat. 19. 24.

Maid-child]

Levite. 12. 5. A girl, or female.

Maiden]

Gen. 30. 18. Hand-maid. Ainsworth. See 〈◊〉 .

Maid-servant]

Exod. 11. 5. The Maid-servant that is behind the mill, or after the mill stones; that is, in prison, grinding at the Mill, as is explained in Exod. 12. 29. Judge. 16. 21. Isa. 47. 1, 2. and she is said to be behind, or after it, for thrusting it before them as they wrought. Ainsworth. Some bought them, Exod. 21. 7. Some had them of gift, Gen. 20. 14. 1 King. 5. 26. God in his Law gave charge concerning them that they should rest on the Sabbath, Exod. 20. 10. Deut. 5. 14. partake with the others of the family of tithe of the Corn, &c. Deut. 12. 18. keep the feast of Weeks, Deut. 16. 10, 11. and rejoice therein, verse. 14. As also how they were to be righted, when wronged, Exod. 21. 7, 27. threatening that he would avenge the wrong done unto them, Jer. 34. 8, 9, 10, 11, 19, 17. whose cause is not to be despised, Job 31. 13.

Majesty]

;;The greatness of the earthly Princes. Est. 1. 4. And the honor of his Majesty.

;;2. The incomprehensible greatness of God. Jude. 25. To God only 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 glory and majesty.

Highest Majesty]

;;Supreme and most sovereign greatness, such as is proper unto the God-head, Heb. 1. 3. or, of God the Father.

Maimed]

Mat. 15. 30. The original 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 is properly meant of those who have one of their hands cut off, (Mat. 18. 8. Mat. 9. 43.) but such here are to be understood, whose members were weakened with the Palsy, or other distemperature; and partly because they are opposed to the sound; and partly because we never read that Christ restored any to their Feet, or Hands or any other members (which were cut off) although he was able to have done it. Leigh Cr. 〈◊〉 ,

Main sail]

Act. 27. 40. The chief or principal fail belonging to a ship.

Maintain,]

1. Prove or argue, Job 13. 15. marg.

2. Make, Psal. 9. 4. marg.

3. Uphold and keep, Psal. 16. 5. plead, Psal. 140. 12.

4. Care for, perform, and do, Tit. 3. 8.

5. Professe, Tit. 3. 14. marg.

Maintainance]

Salt, Ezr. 4. 14. marg. Life, Prov. 27. 27. marg.

To make]

;;in Joh. 10. 33. signifies to say or affirm.

;;2. The calling of one to a new vocation, or giving of new gifts and graces fit for the same.

;;3. Or the fitting of one thereto. Mat. 4. 19.

;;4. The repairing of a thing decayed, healing of a person sick, or reforming of a thing deformed, John. 7. 23. & 5. 11.

;;5. The miraculous changing of one substance into another, with all his properties, Joh. 2. 9.

;;6. This word Make, whereas it signifieth very often working, or causing something to exist and be: yet once it is used by way of supposition, as Mat. 12. 33. Either make the tree good, &c. Which is as much as to say, Ye must think and suppose the tree first to be good which should bring forth good fruit, and that tree to be evil which should bring forth evil fruit. This to be the sense of the words, appeareth by the next verse. 34. How can you speak good things, when you yourselves be evil? And also by Mat. 7. 17, 18. it is most manifest that the tree ought first to be good, before good fruits can follow. Wherefere Origen in vain labored by the words of Christ in Matt. 12. 23. to prove Free-will, as if some men could make themselves good trees by bringing forth faith, virtuous, and good works, out of the power of their free-will; whereas Faith is merely the gift of God, and is not the work of our natural strength, no man being able to make himself a believer, and so to make him a good tree.

7. To choose, or to bring that to be which was not so before, 1 Sam. 12. 22.

8. To enter into, Neh. 9. 38.

9. To turn, Psal. 41. 3. marg.

10. To build, Ezr. 5. 4. marg.

11. To cause, Isa. 45. 7.

12. To ordain or 〈◊〉 , Act. 26. 16.

Make]

2 Tim. 4. 5. Make full, or fulfill, marg. Isa. 1. 15. Make many prayers, Hebr. multiply prayer, marg. Heb. 11. 22 Make mention, or remember, marg. Job 11. 19. Make suit Heb. entreat thy face, marg.

To make the Image of the Beast]

;;To have any Image in honor and great price, giving to it great glory and respect. Revel. 13. 14. That they should make the Image of the Beast. What this Image signifies, see before, Image.

To make a man more precious then gold]

;;To bring the 〈◊〉 by the sword of the Medes and Persians (not speaking for any "price) unto a great fewness. Isa. 13. 12. I will make a man more precious, &c. See verse. 17. 〈◊〉

To make request]

;;To cause the believers to make request, by ingendring prayers and godly desires in them. Rom. 8. 26. The Spirit itself maketh request for us. Gal. 4. 6. comp. with Rom. 8. 15. doth give light to this interpretation; namely, that the Spirit his crying is to cause us to cry, the action of a faithful person being affirmed of God himself, from whom it cometh.

To make straight steps]

;;To hold a right course, being always careful to do that which is just and right, in such sort as others be not only not offended, or turned out of the way, but may see before them, steps (as it were) of a godly life to follow. Heb. 12. 13. Make straight steps to your feet, &c.

To make the wicked]

;;Not to create malice in his heart, but of corrupt seed to frame him, and to dispose of him, Prov. 16. 4.

Maker]

Job. 32. 22. My maker. He that created me, or he that formed me. Annot. That trimmed me up, set all my parts in order, and completed me. Annot. on chap. 10. 8. My maker, Job 35. 10. Hebr. my makers, alluding to the Trinity of Persons, or speaking of God in the plural number, by way of honor. God may be called our Maker, as our Creator, Gen. 1. 26, 27. or as our Raiser to honor, as he is said to make Moses and Aaron, 1 Sam. 12. 6. that is, to advance them, as it is there 〈◊〉 . Annot. Isa. 1. 31. The maker of it, or his work, marg.

Makheloth]

Churches companies, as congregations. A mansion, Numb. 33. 15.

Makkedah]

A burning worshiping; or crookedness. A City, Josh. 15. 41.

Maktesh]

A place, Zeph. 1. 11.

Malachi]

My messenger, or Angel. A Prophet Mal. 1. 1.

Malcham]

Their King, or their Counselor. The Son of 〈◊〉 by Hodesh his Wife, 1 Chr. 8. 8, 9. Also an Idol, called Milcom, or 〈◊〉 , the abomination of the Ammonites, 1 King. 11. 7. 2 King. 23. 10. Jer. 49. 3. So called likely, because they reputed him as their King, Melech signifying a King, Large Annot. on Zeph. 1. 5.

Some think Moloch and Baal to be one and the same Idol, Jer. 19. 5. & 32. 35. Some think that the planet Satura was worshipped under the name of Moloch, for the form of their Images were agreeable, and unto both children were sacrified, burnt in the fire, or initiated and consecrated to Moloch; passing in the midst of two fires in sign of their 〈◊〉 . And by that of Amos 5. 26. & Act. 7. 43. it is probably thought that there was a certain star painted in the forehead of Molech. Ainsworth on Lev. 18. 21. 〈◊〉 Moses and Aaron lib. 4. c. 2. p. 175. &c. By him his Idolatrous worshipers sware, Zeph. 1. 5. (thought to swear by Idols was expressly forbidden, 〈◊〉 . 23. 7. Jer. 5. 7.) but with joining God and him together, light and darkness, which was their further sin.

Malchiab]

The Lord my King, or the Lord my Counselor. Of the Sons of Parosh, Ezr. 10. 25. Of the Sons of Harim, Ibid. 31. The Son of Rechab, Neh. 3. 14. The Goldsmiths Son, Ibid. 31. One that stood on Ezra' s left hand, Nehem. 8. 4. that sealed the Covenant, Ibid. 10. 3. The Father of Pashur, Ibid. 11. 12. Jer. 38. 1. The Son of Hammelech, Jer. 38. 6.

Malcbiel]

God is my King, God is my Counselor, or God is my Kimgdome. The Son of Beriah, Gen. 46. 17. Of whom came the Malchielites, Numb. 26. 45.

Malcbijah, or Malchia]

The Father of Pashur, 1 Chr. 9. 12. To him befell the first Lot. 1 Chr. 24. 9. Of the Sons of Parosh, Ezr. 10. 25. The Son of Harim, Neh. 3. 11. A Priest, Neh. 12. 42.

Malchiram]

The Son of Jeconiah, or of Salathiel, 1 Chr. 3. 17, 18.

Malcbishua]

My King the Savior, or the King of health, or the mighty King. The Son of Saul, 1 Sam. 31. 2.

Malchus]

My King, Kingdom, or my 〈◊〉 . The High-priests servant, Joh. 18, 10.

Male]

1 Sam. 17. 5. A coat of male; or after the similitude of fish-scales, one lying upon another. Annot.

Male]

Spoken of man, Gen. 〈◊〉 . 27. Of every living thing, of all flesh, Gen. 6. 19. As of fowls, cattle, creeping things, Ib. 20. The Paschal lamb was to be a male, Exod. 12. 5. And firstlings of beasts, being males, were to be set apart for the Lord, Exod. 13. 12. & 34. 19. The burnt-sacrifice of the herd was to be a male, Lev. 1. 3. The number of the people was to be taken by the males, Numb. 1. 2. Every male that opened the womb, was to be presented unto the Lord, Luk. 2. 22, 23. The males were to be circumcised, Exod. 12. 48. and three times in the year were to appear before the Lord God, Exod. 23. 17. And of the meatoffering, all the males among the Children of Aaron were to eat, Lev. 6. 18. So all the males among the Priests of the sin-offering, Ib. 29.

There is neither male nor female, &c. Gal. 3. 28. that is, Country, sex, or Nation makes no difference; but if we are true believers, we are in equal esteem with God; or we are all one in Christ; that is, we make all one mystical body, communicating with Christ as our head, and one with another, as members. God makes no difference now, all are alike, yea all are one to him in Christ; his acceptation doth not single out a male from a female, but his mercy is indifferently extended to them all, without all respect of persons.

Male children]

The Sons, Josh. 17. 2.

Malefactor]

〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , Joh. 18. 30. an evil doer. So the word is rendered in 1 Pet. 2. 14. & 3. 16. & 4. 15. It properly signifieth one who hath as it were a certain habit of doing evil, one that harmeth others, as Thieves, and Robbers; but is in especial applied unto Witches and Magicians. Leigh Crit. Sac. In Luk. 22. 32, 33, 39. the word 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 is used, which usually is meant of such an one as doth mischief in secret; and is taken also for ungracious, flagitions, naughty and notable Villains, as public Thieves convicted and condemned to death. Leigh Cr. S. In 2 Tim. 2. 9. it's rendered evil-doer.

Malice]

Col. 3. 8. It is nothing else but anger inveterate. Byfield. It is an evil affection of the heart, which properly desireth the hurt of our neighbor, and re joyceth in his fall. Taylor on Tit. 3. 3.

Malicious]

2 Joh. 10. Naughty, mischievious, evil, wicked.

Maliciousnesse]

;;The whole pravity and naughtynesse of 〈◊〉 . Jam. 1. 21. Lay apart all superfluity of maliciousness. Rom. 1. 29. 1 Cor. 5. 8.

;;2. A particular vice, called Malice, or Hatred, which makes us wish to work evil to ones person. 1 Pet. 2. 1. Laying aside envy, maliciousness.

The Original 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 is diversely taken. Sometime for evil of punishment, or grief for 〈◊〉 , Mat. 6. 34. Sometimes for wickedness in general, or the evil habit opposed to virtue, Act. 8. 22. and sometimes for maliciousness, or malice, 1 Pet. 2. 1, 16. It is an inward hatred, or grudge harboured in the heart against others, in short, anger 〈◊〉 . Bysield on 1 Pet. 2. 1, 23.

It is that kind of sin which is directly opposite to brotherly love or charity. That heart-devising evil, which anger produceth in spiteful and mischievous 〈◊〉 .

Malignity]

〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , Rom. 1. 29. Such perverseness of mind, as delighteth in the overthrow and destruction of others; depraving words and deeds, well done and spoken; sowing seeds of discord, stirring up hatred and strife; doing nothing ingenuously and sincerely; interpreting all things in an evil part.

Mallochi]

Fullness or circumcision. The Son of 〈◊〉 , 1 Chr. 25. 4.

Mallowes]

An herb well known, and of good use, used for food in the time of famine, Job 30. 4.

Malluch]

Reigning, or counseling. The Son of Hashabiah, 1 Chr. 6. 44, 45. Of the Sons of Bani, Ezr. 10. 29. Of the Sons of Harim, Ibid. 32. One that sealed the Covenant, Neh. 10. 4, 27. who went up with 〈◊〉 , Ibid. 12. 2.

Mammon]

Mat. 6. 24. Riches, Luk. 16. 9. marg. Some derive it of the Hebrew, 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 which signifieth, the abundance of wealth. Some of the Hebrew 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 which signifieth, naughtynesse, disprayse, for that immoderate and unlawful gain is worthy to be blamed and reproved. Some of 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 he was firm, or stablished, a contraction being made, for 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 for that in riches (noted by this Syriac word) worldly men place the strength of their mind: which derivation the Greek translation favoreth, Psal. 37. 3. in which the Hebrew words 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , to feed in truth and stableness, are translated 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , and shalt be fed in his riches. Glass. 〈◊〉 . sacr. pag. 300.

Ye cannot serve God and Mammon. Mat. 6. 24. that is, If ye be servants and vassals to your wealth, ye cannot be the servants of God.

Make yourselves friends of the Mammon of unrighteouseness, &c. Luk. 16. 9. that is, Learn this wit of the un just steward, so to order and dispose of these worldly riches (which are seldom other then unduly gotten by their Owners) as that ye may make to yourselves many friends by them; that upon this charitable and advantageous improvement of them, ye may reap the comfort and benefit of them, at your departure hence, and may be received into everlasting habitations. Hall 〈◊〉 .

Mammon of unrightcousnesse, Luk. 16. 9 So called, not that we should give for alms or holy uses, goods unjustly gotten: (for all such must be restored again to their right owners; nor are such acceptable to God, though alms be a sacrifice wherewith God is pleased, Heb. 13. 16. He hath no need of sacrifice out of other men's goods, but 〈◊〉 it, as him that offereth a dog, or buildeth up 〈◊〉 with 〈◊〉 ) but riches are so called, because commonly either in their getting, using, or keeping, they administer matter of sin, 1 Tim. 6. 9. Annot.

Mamre]

A rebel, bitter, or changing; or, set with trees. A plain, Gen. 18. 1. A City, called Hebron, Gen. 23. 19. A man's name, Gen. 14. 24.

Man]

;;A male-child grown to ripe age, and 〈◊〉 stature; or a name of sex set against 〈◊〉 , Act. 8. 3.

;;This word [ Man ] cometh of the Hebrew Ish, in respect of heat, valor, nobleness and dignity, whereby man excelleth: also of Adam, which signifieth earth. This latter is given to the baser sort, and the former to the noble sort of people, Psal. 49. 2. & 4. 3. See Isa. 2. 9.

;;Also note, that Man is sometime called 〈◊〉 , which is, a doleful sorrowful man, a wretched one; to put us in mind of our misery, as Adam noteth our mortality, that we are earth, &c. Psal. 8. 4. & 9. 20. where the Original word is Enoch, that is, silly or sorry man.

;;2. Both man and woman; the better sex used for both sexes. Psal. 1. 1. Blessed is the man.

;;3. One complete and full of true knowledge of God, and of holiness, without any the least want or defect. Eph. 4 13. To meet together to a perfect 〈◊〉 . In 1 Cor. 13. 11. it signifieth one of a constant and perfect age in Christ. Also, Eph. 4. 13. where the Church is likened unto one man of a 〈◊〉 age, to declare the unity thereof, and that every member of the Church feeling it self imperfect, must strive to full perfection, which doctrine everyone should apply to himself.

;;4. One that is manly, strong, and valorous. 1 Cor. 16. 13. Quit yourselves like men.

;;5. A Magistrate. Gen. 9. 16. By man his blood be shed.

;;6. A certain man whosoever, Jew, or Gentile, regenerate or not, Gal. 2. 16. Mat. 16. 26. What shall it profit a man, &c.

;;7. A particular person. Mat. 12. 45. The end of that man.

;;8. The corruptions and errors of human nature. Mat. 15. 9. Men's precepts. Rom. 3. 4. And very often Men doth signify perverse and wicked men. Matt. 10. 17, 22. Hated of all men.

;;9. The Church, gathered as it were into one body, out of Jews and Gentiles. Eph. 2. 15. Make of twain one new man in himself. Also, every particular Christian, Rom. 10. 10.

;;10. The body which is but one part of a man. 2 Cor. 4. 16. Though our outward man perish.

;;Also man is put for Soul, Exod. 12. 16. marg.

;;11. Christ Jesus, who is called Man, by an excellency. Mar. 15. 39. This man is the Son of God.

;;Also, it signifies an Angel, appearing in from of a man. Gen. 32. 24. A 〈◊〉 wrestled with him.

;;12. A Son. Matth. 10. 35. I came to set a man at variance against his Father.

;;13. An husband. 1 Cor. 11. 3. The man is the woman's head.

;;14. Our equals, or such as be like ourselves, Matth. 6. 14.

;;15. This word Man, by Synecdochc partis, or Metonymia adjuncti, signifieth the qualities of the man, either good or evil, seeing the manners make the man, and the form denominateth the matter or subject.;;

;;So Chrysostom understandeth the place, Eph. 4. 22, 24. making four sorts of men; two in respect of substance, and two in respect of quality, Homil. 13. in Eph. ;;

;;If the Image of a man be called a Man, though the subject or matter be but wood or stone, because of the form and figure: the reason and holiness of man, in man himself, may well be called Man.;;

;; Vide Old man, and New, and Body.;;

;;16. The Son of God or Christ Jesus before his incarnation appearing like a man, Josh. 5. 13. Dan. 3. 25.;;

;;17. An Angel appearing in the likeness of a man, Gen. 32. 24. Dan. 10. 5. Act. 1. 10.;;

;;18. God himself, Luk. 15. 11. So calling himself,;;

• ;;1. Because of his mildness, courtesy, &c. for (saith Theophylact ) when he will show his mercy he likeneth himself to a man; but to a Lion, &c. when he will show his justice.;;
• ;;2. Because God became man for man's sake, Phil. 2. 6, 7.;;

;;19. A frail thing, and weak creature, and not such as man thinketh himself to be, Psal. 9. 20.;;

;;20. The Image or likeness of a man, Act. 16. 9.;;

21. A valiant man, or a champion, 1 Sam. 17. 8.

22. A successor, Jer. 33. 17, 18.

23. Of perfect or ripe age, 1 Cor. 14. 10. marg.

24. Mortall man, 2 Chr. 14. 11. marg.

Man may be considered,

• 1. As common to good and bad, in respect of nature, mortal, natural, vain, sinful, &c. in respect of outward candition of body, or state, old, young, poor, rich, weak, strong, &c.
• 2. As one to be praised, such as are the regenerate and religious; or dispraised, as the unregenerate and irreligious.

Man]

Gen. 2. 15. The man, or Adam, marg. Exod 12. 16. Heb. soul, marg. 2 Chr. 14. 11. or mortal man, marg. Men, 1 Cor. 14. 20. Gr. perfect, or of a ripe age, marg, For every man, Exod. 16. 16. Heb. by the poll, or 〈◊〉 , marg.

After man]

;;Such a Doctrine as man deviseth, not God, having no grounds in God's Word, but in man's brain, Gal. 1. 11. Not after man; that is, not by authority, and in the name of any man, from whom it first came: thus it is expounded verse. 12.

After the manner of a man]

;;To use an example or similitude borrowed or taken from things common and familiar amongst men. Gal. 3. 15. I speak after the manner of men, Rom. 3. 5. that is, as men are wont to do, and not in mine own person.

;;2. That which is not beyond the compass of a man's power to do. Rom. 6. 19. I speak after the manner of man; that is, I require you now as stoutly and painfully to follow righteousness, as ye have followed sin before, when ye were servants of sin, which is no more then a man may do or think reasonable to be done, that ye should serve a good Lord, as carefully as ye served a bad. This exposition Mr. Beza misliketh, because the thing required in this verse is more then the best man can do, therefore he followeth the first signification,

;;3. According to the counsel and wisdom of a man. 1 Cor. 15. 32. If I after the manner of men fought with beasts, &c. viz. If I sought glory and praise of men, as vain men do, then my sufferings had been in vain, without profit to me: but I did cast my eyes on God, and looked forward to the fruit of a blessed resurrection, which made me ready to undergo, and constant to endure grievous dangers, like to the Saints, mentioned Heb. 11. 35.

Man of Belial]

;;A wicked man. I King. 21. 13. And there came to him wicked men, or men of Belial.

Man of blood]

;;That is, a blood-thirsty man, or murderer, 2 Sam. 16. 7. Psal. 5.

Man Christ Jesus]

;;The man named or called Christ Jesus, 1 Tim. 2. 5. Yet we may not think that Christ as man only, or according to his human nature, is a Mediator, but the human Divinity, and divine humanity, as Augustine saith.

Man of death]

;;One guilty or worthy of death. 1 King. 2. 26. For thou art a man of death.

A man of the earth]

;;Not a potent man, or one which is a Country man, but an Husbandman, which tilleth and manureth the ground, as Noah did. Gen. 9. 20. A man of the earth, may also signify an unconscionable, vile, griping worldling, Psal. 10. 18.

Man of God]

;;An Interpreter of the will of God, as the Minister of the Word is. 2 Tim. 3. 17. That the man of God may be absolute. 1 Tim. 6. 11. One which serveth God in preaching of the Gospel.

Every man]

Heb. 2. 9. should taste death for every man, or everything, or creature, who all these be, the context showeth.

• 1. Sons that must be led unto glory, verse. 10.
• 2. Christ's brethren, verse. 11.
• 3. Such children as are given of God unto Christ, verse. 13. Some Protestant Divines urge this Scripture to show that Christ died for all, though not equally for Judas as for Peter. Some distingnish thus, they say Christ is sufficiens remedium, there is virtue enough in Christ, but not sufficiens medium, because besides the work of Christ, there is required faith to apply it, Mark 16. 16. Leighs Annot. Dr. Hall hereby understandeth God's faithful ones.

Good man]

;;A man endued with spiritual good, ready to do good to many. Act. 11. 24. For he was a very good man.

Inner man, and New man]

;;The whole person, body and soul, with all faculties, so far as they be regenerate by the Spirit. Rom. 7. 22. I delight in the Law of God, concerning the Inner man. It is called the New man, Col. 3. 10. 1. because the quality of holiness, given by grace of regeneration, comes in after our old deformity and corruption; 2. because it makes us new creatures, begeting in us as it were another new nature.

;;3. It is new in time, or is come but lately to everyone of 〈◊〉 from heaven, in the 3, 6, 9. or eleventh hour of our life; but is not born or brought up with any of us, 1 Pet. 2. 2.;;

;;4. It is new and strange to the world, Joh. 3. 4, 9. 1 Pet. 4. 4.;;

;;5. Because the newest or first estate of men in holiness (by creation) is repaired in us by grace of regeneration.;;

;;6. Because we pertain to a new master Christ, to the Church a new company, and to heaven a new Kingdom, and are taught by the holy Spirit a new teacher, a new lesson godliness, in a new book God's Word, 2 Cor. 5. 18.;;

Measure of a man]

;;A description which shall be made by godly Ministers, doing in all things (which corcern the administration of the Church) after the will of God, even as the Angels do continually respect God's pleasure. Rev. 21. 17. By the measure of a man, that is, of the Angel.

Or cubit of a man, in that shape the Angel appeared. Annot.

According to the measure of a man, that is, of the Angel. It is the measure of a man which the Angel useth, whence it followeth that the measure of 12000 furlongs here named, must needs be understood of solid furlongs, there being no other manner of measuring solid figures either possible or usual among men, but only by solid measures. According to this interpretation the compass of this new Jerusalem doth in all probability, and for all that can be shown to the contrary, exactly agree with the compass of the ancient and literal Jerusalem; and also with the compass of that City, which is by the Prophet Ezekiel in his last chapter measured and described. Potters Interpretation of the number 666.

Natural man]

;;A person endued with no other light of soul then that which is natural. 1 Cor. 2. 14. The natural man perceives not the things of God. Jude 9.

Not of man, nor by man]

;;St. Paul to be called to the function or office of an Apostle, not from any mere man, as author (thus false Apostles were called) or as instrument, and means of his calling: (thus Evangelists, Doctors, and Shepherds are called to their office by the Ministrey of men, according to God's ordinance) but was made an Apostle immediately from Christ, God and man, the head of his Church, who infused into him an extraordinary gift as he placed him in an extraordinary calling. Gal. 1. 1. Paul an Apostle, neither of men, nor by men, but Jesus Christ.

Number of a man]

;;Not any particular individual Man, living at such time as John wrote (as Peter, Thomas, James ) but a Kingdom, whose name may be sought out by a Man; and being found out of the Letters numeral of that name, there will arise just the number of six hundred sixty six. This name is Lateinos, as shall be shown in the word [ Number ] Rev. 13. 18. It is the number of a man.

It is not only known to me by revelation, but also may be found out by human wisdom, let wise men therefore seek to find it out. Annot.

It is called the number of a man; either because men do number, or because it is obvious and usual, as concurring more then once in Scripture, or because the name of the Beast containing this number is also the name of a man. Leighs Annot.

The number of the Beast being said to be the number of a man, if we adhere to the words, and consider them, they render unto us these positions:

• 1. That the beast whereof he hath spoken is not properly a beast, but Metaphorically, and that it figureth a man.
• 2. The number of the beasts name is not the number of a time, nor the number of writings, nor any other work of a man, but it is the number of a man, to wit, that man, whom St. Paul calleth, The man of sin.
• 3. It is not the proper name of one 〈◊〉 man, but a collective name of a whole state and succession of men, like that name of Jacob or Israel, by which all they of the whole twelve Tribes in all ages since, customably are expressed; for it is impossible that any one particular man in three years and an half (as the Papists dream) should deceive the whole world, and do such other great works as here is said this Beast shall do. Cowper.

Old man]

;;The unregenerate part of our nature, as it is corrupt with sin. Rom. 6. 6. Knowing that your old man is crucified with him. This is called Old because it is ancient, even from and since the time of Adam.

;;2 Because it is in every elect person, before their new birth.

;;And it is called Man, to show how near sin and corruption cleaves unto us, being even as the man himself. And also, that it is a thing subsisting and forcible, even strong as a man. Old and New do imply qualities, not substance, as 〈◊〉 thought very falsely and corruptly, though he was sound in other things.

A man's pen]

;;Such a pen or style as a man useth, and such as every 〈◊〉 and vulgar man may read, Isa. 8. 1 Heb. 2. 2, 8.

Plain man]

;;A man of religious, honest, simple disposition, without guile or wickedness: Therefore the Hebrew is perfect, which the Greek translateth unsaigned, Gen. 25. 27.

A man of renown]

;;A man that is very famous and renowned, Gen. 6. 4. 〈◊〉 were men of 〈◊〉 .

Man of sin]

;;Antichrist a man wholly compounded of sin, loving and striving mightily and cunningly how to commit and maintain sin in himself and others. 2 Thess. 2. 3. And that man of 〈◊〉 be disclosed.

;;This is not to be understood of one certain man, or particular person, (for this man here spoken of, being conceived and born in the time of the apostle, how could he continue so long till the end of the world?) but it designeth a company of men, even the whole body of Ecclesiastical tyranny, as Beza writeth; A certain Antichristian Kingdom in the Christian Church; (thus Piscator. ) The City prostitute unto Idolatry; (Thus Tertul. ) The City of the Devil; (so saith Am rose. ) Babylon, Rome, yea, the Church of Rome; (thus Hieron. ) The wicked City, the body of the wicked 〈◊〉 against the Lamb Christ, after the mind of 〈◊〉 , who called this [ Man of sin] Rome, a second Babylon, an heretical Church, an unbelieving people, clothed with the name of a Christian people. Gregory construeth it of the multitude of them which preach and set forth Antichrist; and Thomas Aquinas (their own great Doctor) saith, it is a body, no one man: with whom agreeth their ordinary Gloss, that Antichrist is an whole head with his body entirely. All these testimonies do bewray the willful blindness of the 〈◊〉 , which teach Antichrist to be someone special and singular person that should come and reign a little space (some 3 years and a half) afore the latter day. They might have learned (but that their eyes are justly held that they cannot see because they despise the truth of God) that as many Kings are collectively in Daniel' s Prophesy understood under the particular names of one Bear, Lyon, &c. So Paul the Apostle agreeably with Daniel, (being both led by one Spirit) hath comprised the whole body under the name of one Man, one Antichrist, one Son of perdition, one Beast, one Woman, one great Whore, &c. See Mr. Philip of Mornay Lord of Duplesse in his History of the Papacy, p. 4.

;;In our common speech we say, the Emperor goes afore the King, though there be many Emperors; and that the King never dieth, meaning of a continual 〈◊〉 of Kings: and Papists say, the Pope is the head of the Church, the Popes be many.

Like unto the son of man]

Rev. 1. 13. or, a son of man, (as like a son of the gods, Dan. 2. 25.) that is, like a man. Dan 7. 13. whether it were Christ in his human nature, or the Angel mentioned verse. 1. representing Christ, or some other form it is uncertain. Annot.

Like unto the son of man, Rev. 14. 14. or like unto a Son of man, Chap. 1. 13. Some glorious Angel, verse. 15. like a man, for he is set on work by another Angel, verse. 〈◊〉 . and an Angel gathered the grapes, verse. 19. which is all one judgment with this. Annot.

Napier, Cowper, Mede, Bernard, and some others, understand hereby Jesus Christ, whence Cowper hath this note, Great comfort have we of this, that the Son of God, is become the Son of man. Terrible it is to the adversaries, that they whom they once crucified, and daily persecute in his members, shall be their Judges, and no less joyful to us, that all judgment is committed to him, who is our Savior.

Son of man]

;;One that is a very man, descended of mankind, being partaker truly of man's nature. Matth. 16. 13. Whom do they say that I the Son of man am?

Jesus Christ thus nameth himself,

• 1. Because he assumed our nature truly and was perfect man.
• 2. He had all human infirmities common to all mankind.
• 3. He was equally affected to all sorts of all mankind, to save them.
• 4. Because he was not ashamed of his low state of a servant, to do his fathers pleasure, for our good.

It's also taken for one subject to change, Numb. 23. 19. For man, Jer. 49. 18, 33. & 50. 40. & 51. 43. 〈◊〉 is thus styled (as some reckon) 80. times, and upwards. So Daniel once, Dan. 8. 17. which might serve to put the Prophet in mind of himself, what he was, even man, earth, and ashes; of his original, and end, baseness, brittleness worthlessness in himself, Gen. 3. 19. Psal. 9. 20. and so to humble him, that he should not be puffed up with this heavenly glorious vision, and so his pride to blossom, 2 Cor. 12. 1, 7. but magnify God's mercy in thus honoring him, Job 7. 17. Psal. 8. 3, 4. & 144. 3. Large Annot. on Ezek. 2. 1.

Spiritual man]

;;One who being born a new by the Spirit is led and governed by the same.

1 Cor. 2. 15. He which is spiritual discerneth all things.

The Son of man is Lord even of the Sabbath day, Matth. 12. 8. That by the phrase the 〈◊〉 of man, in this place, is not meant man in common, but peculiarly Christ, is more then probable, not only by these words, a greater then the Temple is here, but also by the use of this phrase in Daniel, chap. 7. 13. and in every other of the 88 repetitions of it in the New Testament. And although by the words as they are in St. Mark, ch. 2. 27. the contrary seemeth not improbable, yet to that the answer is ready, that the case of which Christ here and there speaks, being for the necessary use and good of man, plucking and eating for necessity and preservation of life, that may be very fitly referred to by Christ, when he saith, the 〈◊〉 is made for man, so that the phrase for man, shall signify for the of good man, could not reasonably be conceived to oblige him to anything so contrary to that, as is starving or debilitating of nature, so as to render him unable to discharge the duty of their Calling. The only proper conclusion from this notion, of the Sabbath' s being made for man, will be this; That therefore he that gave that positive Law, can dispense with the observance of it; and consequently Christ may do it, as here he doth in such cases as are for the good of man, as works of mercy, which being part of the Moral eternal law, he prefers before the performance of these positive laws, which respect his own service, verse. 7. Nay, that at the very making of it, it was dispensed with in some cases, as those verse. 5. of the necessary services of the Temple; and what was done here, was for the service of Christ, who is greater then the Temple. Dr. Hamm. Annot. a.

A man of tongue]

;;An evil speaker, Psal. 140. 11. A man of words, is one eloquent, Exod. 4. 10. A man of lips, is one talkative, Job 11. 2. A man of arms, is one mighty, Job 22. 8.

Man of war]

;;A great and valiant warrior, subduing his enemies before him. Exod. 15. 3. The Lord is a man of war.

;;2. Persons apt and fit for war. Deut. 2. 14. Till the men of war were wasted.

Manaen]

A comforter; or after the Syriac, Manail, a vessel or instrument of God. Also, their leader; or, the preparation of heat; or, a gift not registered. One which was brought up with Herod, Act. 13. 1.

Manabath]

The Son of Shobal, Gen. 36. 22. The name of a place, 1 Chr. 8. 6.

Manathites]

My lady of rest, or my prince of rest. A people, 1 Chron. 2. 54.

Manasseh]

Forgotten, or forgetfulness. The Son of Joseph, Gen. 41. 15. (of whom the Manassites, Deut. 4. 43.) His posterity, Josh. 7. 8, 17. Judge. 1. 27. The Father of Gershom, Judge. 18. 30. The Son of Hezekiah King of Judah, 2 King. 20. 21. Of the Sons of Pahath Moab, Ezr. 10. 30. Of the Sons of Hashum, Ib. 33.

Man-child]

Gen. 17. 10. Son, or male.

Mandrakes]

;; Lovely, or amiable, so in the Hebrew: the Greek translateth them, apples of Mandragoras, or Mandrake apples; they were such things as gave a pleasant smell, Gen. 30. 14. Cant. 7. 13. In these two places the word is found.

It is a kind of herb, whose root hath the likeness of a man. The fruit hereof hath been anciently conceived to be of an amorous operation, causing love, conducing to coition and conception; it is said to be of pleasant smell and color, by some Writers; others say it is of a rank and unpleasant savor: howsoever, the Mandrakes mentioned Gen. 30. 14. are not like to be Mandrake apples, because at this time of the year, which was wheatharvest, and that was about the beginning of May, (in this Country) the Mandrake apples are not ripe, but rather that Dudaim, here rendered Mandrakes, was some flowers of the field, (such as pleased little children chiefly with their color, for Reuben that gathered them, was about five or six years old) and had withal a delightful smell, Cant. 7. 12, 13. So that Rachel was taken with a special delight in them, and desire of them. Large Annot. on Gen. 30. 14.

See Drusius his learned Treatise on this 〈◊〉 , wherein the nature of this herb is set down.

Mandrakes]

;;All amiable flowers, which be fair and lovely, by a Synecdoche, a part for the whole.

;;2. All holy virtues and fruits of faith. Cant. 7. 13. The Mandrakes have given a smell.

It appears by Rachel's desire of them, and by the smell that here they are said to give, that they were very lovely and pleasant, differing from the Mandrakes that grow in these parts. Ainsworth.

If their nature and virtue be such as it is reported by the learned, and these are that powerful Mandragora, of which the Greek Herbalists and others write so much, whose great effects are love and fruitfulness, and sleep; then it is evident that they are most apt symbols and figures of grace, and all other divine and heavenly influences, which not only conciliate love and charity, where there was none before, but likewise make the barren heart fruitful in every good work, and quiet the troubled and perplexed heart with abundance of peace and joy. Annot.

Manek, Mina]

A pound. In gold it weighed one hundred shekels, as appeareth by comparing 1 King. 10. 17. with 2 Chron. 9. 16. Goodwin, P. 329.

The common pound weighed 15 shekels, that is, 1. l. 17. s. 6. d. The Kings 20, that is, 2. l. 10. s. The Sanctuaries 25, that is, 3. l. 2. s. 6. d. Large Annot. on Ezek. 45. 12.

Manger]

A place prepared for cattle wherein to give them meat, Luk. 2. 7, 12, 16.

Manger]

And laid him in a manger, Luk. 2. 7. 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 signifies a Stable where Cattle stand, and not only the place where their meat is put, the manger; and to this the story best, agrees, which gives the reason of their laying him in the 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 because there was no room (not in the Stable, but) in the Inn. Dr. Ham. Annot. c.

Manifest]

;;Easie to be known, being always open to every man's understanding. Gal. 5. 19. The works of the flesh be 〈◊〉 .

;;2. Declared and made known, being kept secret before in the counsel of God. 2 Tim. 1. 9. But now is made manifest.

Manifest]

;;Open, bare, easy to be seen, as a face uncovered, Heb. 4. 13.

Manifestation]

Rom. 8. 19. 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 . The word signifieth the revelation or declaration of things hidden. Leigh Crit. Sac. 1 Cor. 12. 7. & 2 Cor. 4. 2. 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 . It signifieth such a manifestation as is permanent, which lasteth forever, Idem.

Waiteth for the manifestation of the Sons of God, Rom. 8. 19. The word signifies revelation, explaining or displaying somewhat that was before obscure and covered; and so the manifestation of the Sons of God, will be the discovering who are truly such. This was to be done among the Jews, who all pretended to that title, by the Apostles preaching the Gospel to them, in the power of Christ's resurrection; and they that did not now receive him so testified, it's evident they were Bastards and not Sons, though before they might have the excuse of Ignorance to extenuate their fact, Luk. 23. 34. 1 Cor. 2. 8. Now because by the Apostles preaching of Christ to the Jews, this discovery was to be made, and so the Gospel first preached unto them, before they went to the Gentiles; and upon the Jews rejecting Christ, the Apostles were then to depart, and go to the Gentiles; therefore the creature or Gentile world are said earnestly to expect or wait for this discovery, as a thing by which they were to receive this great advantage, in hope that they also, verse. 20, 21. i. e. the Gentiles that shall receive the Gospel, as well as the believing Jews, shall be redeemed from their customs of 〈◊〉 , which made them slaves, and become partakers of that glorious title of Sons of God also. Dr. Ham. Annot. f.

Manifestly declared]

2 Cor. 3. 3. plainly and clearly appearing.

Manifold]

Spoken of God's mercies, as being both many and great, Neh. 9. 19, 27. His works in mercy upon the same ground, Psal. 104. 24. His wisdom, Eph. 3. 10. and grace, 1 Pet. 4. 10. as being divers, and diversty appearing. Mans transgressions, as being both many, great and divers, Amos. 5. 12. So temptations, 1 Pet. 1. 6.

Manifold wisdom]

;;The sundry forms which God used in the vocation of men, that whereas the thing or substance was one and the same, to wit, Christ the Lamb slain from the beginning of the world; yet the Jews before Christ were called to him by many dark ceremonies and shadows, without which God instructed the Gentiles touching his Son, by the clear testimony of the Gospel, with few, and significant Sacraments, Eph. 3. 10.

Mankind]

Men, Lev. 18. 22. & 20. 13. 1 Cor. 6. 9. All flesh of man, Job. 12. 10, marg. The nature of Men, Jam. 3. 7.

Manna]

;;Bread given from heaven by the Ministry of Angels. Joh. 6. 32. Our Fathers ate Manna. Psal. 78. 25. Man did eat the bread of Angels. This is corporal and typical Manna.

;;2. Christ Jesus. Rev. 2. 17. To him that overcometh will I give the hidden Manna. Christ is called Manna, because he is the bread that came down from heaven, the only soul-food. And he is called hidden Manna, because no man can have this bread by nature, and it is revealed to none but to God's children.

It signifieth, part, portion, gift, meat prepared, or, What is this?

Manner]

put for Rite, 2 King. 17. 34. Custom, fashion, laws, or judgment, 1 Sam. 8. 9, 11. Ezek. 11. 12. Conditions, qualities, and deeds from thence, Act. 13. 18. Behaviour and carriage in word and deed, 1 Cor. 15. 33. Ways or means, Heb. 1. 1. Kind, Exod. 12. 16. Order or way, Josh. 6. 15. Sort, 1 Sam. 21. 7. The way of service, or worship, 2 King. 17. 26, 27.

Manner]

Numb. 15. 24. or Ordinance, marg. 1 Sam. 17. 30. Heb. word, marg. 2 Sam. 7. 19. Heb. law, marg.

Manner of your King]

;;The usage, fashion, and custom of their King, not by right and according to Law, but out of his power and authority too much presumed of. 1 Sam. 8. 9, 11. And he said, this shall be the manner of your King. The same word is used to express the usurpation and wicked presumption of Eli' s two Sons, 1 Sam. 12. 13.

After divecs manners]

;;Not fully and all at once, in perfect clearness, but by little and little, till at last the Sun of righteousness, Christ, did arise in the preaching of the Gospel, which brought a full Revelation, Heb. 1. 1.

Thereby is meant those several and different kinds or sorts of revelation, whereby the Word of God was revealed, as sometimes by Angels, sometimes by Visions in the day, sometimes by dreams in the night, &c. sometimes more plainly, sometimes more obscurely, Numb. 12. 6. Annot.

Manoah]

Rest; or, a gift. The Father of Samson, Judge. 13. 2, 8, 9.

Man-servant]

Exod. 20. 10. The same charge which the Lord gave touching the Maid-servant, was also given touching the Man servant. Of which see in Maid-servant

Manistons]

Joh. 14, 2. 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , so called 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , stable mansions. The whole speech being metaphorical, the meaning is, there is place in the Kingdom of heaven for all the elect, (wich are many) according to their several degrees of glory assigned them. Large Annot. on Joh. 14. 2.

Man-slayer]

Willingly, 1 Tim. 1. 9. Unwillingly, Numb. 35. 6, 12.

Mantle]

A course or hairy rug, carpet, or covering, Judge. 4. 18. A robe, or cloke, 1 Sam. 15. 27. An upper garment hanging loose, covering or 〈◊〉 the body, Isa. 3. 22.

〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , Job 1. 20. that is, Tore his upper garment, which men used to do in times of great heavynesse. This Job did, to show that his heart was 〈◊〉 within him with grief. The like men did at sunerals, 2 Sam. 3. 31. or upon any sudden news of evil to themselves, Gen. 37. 34. or sight of great calamity fallen on their friends, Job 2. 12. 2 Sam. 1. 11. Josh. 7. 6. or in sign of sorrow for their own sins, or the sins of others, 2 Chr. 34. 19. Ezr. 9. 3, 5. Joel. 2. 13. or in 〈◊〉 of blasphemy, as if their hearts were rent within them, by hearing God so dishonored, 2 King. 18. 37. & 19. 1. Isa. 36. 22. or in the sight of any other great dishonor done to God, Jer. 36. 24. Act. 14. 13, 14. Annot. on Job 1. 20.

Or thus: This was used,

• 1. In case of extreme sorrow, whether in the sorrows of afflictions, Gen. 37. 34. 2 Sam. 1. 11. or in the sorrows of repentance, Josh. 7. 6.
• 2. In case of extreme indignation, 1 King. 19. 1. Isa. 37. 1. Caryll on Job 1. 20. p. 179, 180, 181.

Many]

;;All men, and every man which comes of Adam. Rom. 5. 19. By the 〈◊〉 of one, many are made sinners. Dan. 12. 9. Many, put for all the Jews, both wicked and wise.

;;2. Not a sew, but a great number, or all believers only. Rom. 5. 19. By the obedience of one, many shall be made righteous. Matt. 26. 27. Which is shed for many, These many are all believers, which are not a few, but many, being simply cansidered, and uucomparatively. See Rev. 7. 6, 7.

3. A legion, Luk. 8. 30.

4. Great, Psal. 18. 16. marg. & 29. 3. marg.

5. A multitude, 2 Chr. 11. 23. marg.

6. A very great number, all the wicked that perish, Mat. 7. 13.

7. Very often, Psal. 78. 38.

8. Life time, Hos. 3. 3.

9. Long time, Hos. 3. 4.

Many days]

;;Three hundred years and more, even from the time that the Prefians began to regin in Babylon, until the death of Antiochus Epiphanes, the last of the Seleucians, who was broken without hand, for he died of very grief, Dan. 8. 25, 26.

Many waters]

;;Many people, Nations, Languages, over which the great Whore reigneth. Rev. 17. 1. The great whore sitteth upon many waters. These waters are here expounded Vers. 15. The waters are people's, multitudes, nations and tongues. This proves Rome to be the great Whore, and throne of the Beast; for doth not that City sit upon many waters? Are not now many Countries and Kingdoms subject to the Bishop of Rome? And many more have been subject to him 〈◊〉 .

Maoch]

Holden hard together. King of Gath, 1 Sam. 27. 2.

Maon]

A dweling place, or a place of offense, or of sin. A City, Josh. 15. 55. The Son of Shammai, 1 Chron. 2. 45. Of him or the City, the Maonites took their denomination, Judge. 10. 12.

Mara]

Bitter or bitterness. The name by which Naomi would be called Ruth. 1. 20.

Marah]

The same, The name of a place, where the Israelites abode for a time, Exod. 15. 23. Numb. 33. 8, 9.

Maralah]

〈◊〉 drunkenness, the bitterness of 〈◊〉 of a sacrifice, 〈◊〉 , a sacrifice of myrrh, a leaf of myrrh, teaching sacrifice or 〈◊〉 . A City, Josh, 19. 11.

Maranatha]

1 Cor. 16. 22. This word is by some thought to be one with the 〈◊〉 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , under which a general curse is noted. Others think it should be read 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , Maharem attha, Be thou accursed: but 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 doth not signify cursed, but cursing. It's more fit to take it as compounded of two Syriac words, 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , Our Lord cometh; for it's said that this was the form of the greater Excommunication, as is expressed in Jude verse. 14. as if the sense were, The Church despaireth of such a one, therefore leaveth him to the judgment of the Lord Christ, who is quickly to come: Or, Let the Lord come, namely, as a revenger, let his divine vengeance and curse break out upon him, Gloss. Phil. sac. p. 301.

It is a Syriac word, signifying, Our Lord cometh; for Maran is our Lord and atha cometh. It is a word used in the greatest excommunication among the Christians, implying that they 〈◊〉 the excommunicated before 〈◊〉 dreadful Tribunal at the last coming of the Son of God, Jude v. 14, 15.

Others expound it thus: Let him be accursed, even till the 〈◊〉 of the Lord, to his deaths-day, even forever. Annot. on 1 Cor. 16. 22.

〈◊〉 ]

A kind of stone, whereof David prepared in abundance for the building of the Temple, 1 Chr. 29. 2. Whereof also vessels are made, Rev. 18. 12. Useful for pillars, and for pavements, being red, blue, white, black, Est. 1. 6. The strength of Christ in his ways and government, is resembled by marble pillars, and the uprightness and purity thereof, by the color of White marble, or Alablaster, Cant. 5. 15. 〈◊〉 on Cant. 5. 15.

Marble]

His legs are as pillars of Marble set upon sockets of fine gold, Cant. 5. 15. that is, all his passages and 〈◊〉 are constant and firm, even as pillars of Marble. He is yesterday, today and the same forever. In regard of his enemies he is set out in another manner of similitude, as having 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 to trample them all in pieces, Rev. 1. 15. but in respect of his constant truth and ways of goodness to his Church, his legs are as pillars of marble. Sibs.

All his proceedings are firm and stable; and withal as pillars of marble set in sockets of tried gold; so as they are neither subject to waveriug, nor to any danger of infirmity and corruption. Hall.

〈◊〉 showeth his power and Majesty, being able to 〈◊〉 all his enemies, and whatsoever setteth it self against him in pieces under his feet, and to make the rage of men to turn to his glory. Finch.

To march]

Spoken of God, Psal. 68. 7. Hab. 3. 12. Of the enemies of Egypt, Jer. 46. 22. Of the enemies of Zion, Joel. 2. 7. Of the Chaldeans, Hab. 1. 6.

Marcus]

〈◊〉 , or made sine, or wiped from the rustinesse; or so called, as being born in the month March. Barnabas his Sisters son, Col. 4. 10. One who was profitable to Paul for the Ministry, 2 Tim. 4. 11. His fellowlabourer, Philem. v. 24. whom Peter termeth his Son, 1 Pet. 5. 15. in whose Mothers house the Church was assembled, praying for Peter' s deliverance, Act. 12. 12. about whom there was sharp contention between Paul and Barnabas, Act. 15. 39.

Mareshab]

From the head, or beginning an inheritance; or, the bitterness of the field. A City, Josh. 15. 44. The Father of Hebron, 1 Chron. 2. 42. The Son of Laadah, 1 Chr. 4. 21.

〈◊〉 ]

〈◊〉 , marish ground, Ezek. 47. 11.

Mark]

A visible sign or character, whether the letter 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 the first in 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 Teshubah, which signifieth repentance, See Mr. Gregory' s Notes on Gen. 4. 15. p. 66, 67, &c. A but, end or bound to shoot at, 1 Sam. 20. 20. An object of wrath, Job 7. 20. & 16. 12. A discernible sign, whereby the Mourners of Israel were distinguished from others, Ezek. 9. 4. 6. The scope whereat a Christian aimeth, Phil. 3. 14. A visible note of distintion which antichrist imposeth on his, Rev. 13. 16, 17. & 14. 9, 11.

Mark of the Beast]

;;Some public sign or token, whereby men were known to others, and did profess themselves to be the servants of the Beast; as the Jews were severed from other people by the mark of Circumcision, and Christians are marked by the sign of Baptism, where by they are sealed to Christ. So 〈◊〉 followers of Antichrist are remarkable and known 〈◊〉 external sign and ceremony: but what this mark is, 〈◊〉 do not all agree, Some will have the mark to be, the profession to be a member of the Latin Church, or Roman Church. Some, the Chrism in their Sacrament of Confirmation. Some say the Mark to be all one with the Name of the Beast. But I like best of them which think that the Beast had sundry marks, wherewith he branded his worshippers, because we see in the Text, the Mark, the Name of the Beast, and the Number of his Name, distinguished by the holy Ghost. And it is known by experience, that some were more nearly marked to the Pope, and with a more special brand then other were. For Emperors, Kings, and other great men of the earth were obliged to the Pope, by the mark of a solemn oath promising and binding themselves to be Defenders and protectors of the chief Bishop and holy Church of Rome: as did the Emperor Otho, the first of that name, in the year of our Lord, 1442. swear to Pope John the twelfth, that to his utmost power he would extol him and the holy Church. Now the Popes Clergy 〈◊〉 all sorts, as Cardinals, Friars, Monks, Nuns, &c. they had their peculiar mark even the ceremony of Popish Orders, called amongst themselves, an Indeleble character. Furthermore, the Laypapists profess themselves to be the Popes vassals, worshippers of him, as of their spiritual Lord, by calling themselves after his name [ Catholic Papists ] as their high priest, the Bishop of Rome doth entitle himself [ the Catholic Bishop. ] Finally the Greek Church, which a great while withstood the Power of the Pope, at the length took upon them the number of his Name, when Michael Palealogus the Grecian Emperor, promised for himself and all his Subjects, to submit himself, and yield the Primacy to the Latin Bishop, to be subject unto the Mother Church of Rome. Thus of these 3 signs, the Character or Mark of the Beast, belongs to the Princes and Clergy, as unto Sons; his name unto the people and vulgar sort, as unto his Slaves; and the number of his name unto the Grecians, as unto Strangers. Rev. 13. 17. That no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the Beast, or the number of his name.

To receive a mark in the right hand, and in the forehead]

;;To witness the submission unto Antichrist, the Romish Beast, by reserving unto him and his Sea (the Church of Rome ) the Prerogative in all their actions, advancing and 〈◊〉 it with their best might and force; which is to receive the mark in the hand (the instrument of strength and action:) also publicly everywhere, professing their homage and subjection unto the holy Apostolic Catholik Sea of Rome (as they call it) which is to have the mark of the Beast imprinted in the forehead. Rev. 13. 16. and he made all to receive a mark in the right hand, and in the forehead. Some understand this of having their forehead and hand signed with Chrism in Confirmation, or with their greasy ointment. Others interpret it of maintaining Papism, both secretly and openly. But the first interpretation is best.

He alludeth to the old custom by which Servants were wont to be marked with the names of their Masters, Soldiers with the names of their Commanders; the first especially in their forehead, the other in their hands. And therefore by like reason, the followers of the Lamb also, in the Chapter following, that they may be contrary to the followers of the Beast, are written in their forehead with the names of the Lamb and of his Father (with the same meaning of the type in both) to show who is his Lord, and for whom each company fighteth; those professing themselves servants of the Beast and his Image; these, of Christ and his Father. Mede.

Mark in the hand, is oath of fidelity, and subscribing to his Supremacy; in the forehead, profession of his Decrees. Broughton.

Their hand is put for their actions, and the forehead for their open profession, and in one of them at the least, every man must openly declare that he acknowledgeth the Pope of Rome, to be the Lord over his faith. Giffard. Dext.

The mark and the Beast, is they whereby that of the Romish or Latin Religion (whom we call Papists) are distinguished from others, that is, their subjection unto the Pope as their head, and acknowledgement of the Sec of Rome. This inwardly in the soul is their implicit faith, whereby every Papist is bound hand over head to believe whatsoever the Pope or Church of Rome believeth: and the rather, because they are to be persuaded, that neither of both can err. That which outwardly is expressed is either by confession of the mouth, or operation of the hands; so that the profession of the 〈◊〉 Religion, and certain manner of living, according to the Laws and Customs of the Pope and Church of Rome, may also be said to be the mark of Antichristians; even as the observation of the Heathenish rites, is called, 2 Mac. 4. 10. the Character of the Grecians. Whosoever therefore in heart believeth whatsoever the Pope and Church of Rome, do, or shall believe, and outwardly profess the Roman Religion, and frameth his life according to the laws and customs of the Church of Rome; as for example, to fall down before images, to adore the Eucharist, to frequent the Mass, &c. he may be truly said to have the mark of the Beast, Downham of Antichrist, Chap. 8. lib. 1. Sect. 5.

The mark of the Roman Beast, is that invisible profession of servitude and obedience, that his Subjects hath professed to his Empire since the first beginning thereof, noted afterward by the Pope, with divers visible marks, namely the absurd Characters of 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 and, Crosses of all kinds, taken out of the number of the first Beasts name. Napier propos. 30 & 31.

(His Soldiers of all sorts, both in their wars against the Turks, and the Albigenses, had the sign of the Cross for their badge or cognizance) This Character is not the mark of the person of Antichrist, the second Beast; but of his Kingdom and State, the first Beast. Bernard.

The public profession of the universal papal Headship in the society of men, is the mark of the Beast; saith Mr. Stephens in his forementioned Book, pag. 181.

Mark]

The same with Marcus The Son of Mary, whose name was John, his surname Mark, Act. 12. 12.

To mark]

To take notice of, Ruth 3. 4. Observe, take heed, 2 Sam. 13. 28. Weigh, consider thoroughly, 1 King. 20. 7. Understand, Job 18. 2. Look, Job 21. 5. marg. Give ear, or attend, Job 33. 31. Know exactly, Job 39. 1. Set the heart, Ezek. 34. 5. marg. Look on with a diligent eye, as unto the mark whereat we shoot, Rom. 6. 17.

The word signifieth such a marking as a Watch-man useth that standeth on a Tower to descry enemies; he marketh diligently all 〈◊〉 , and giveth notice accordingly for the saving of the City.

Mark me]

Job 21 5. Heb. look unto me, marg.

Mark well, Ezek. 44. 5. Hebr. set thine heart, marg.

Market]

Ezek. 27. 13. or Merchandise, marg.

And when they come from the Market, Mar. 7. 4. 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 signifies any promiscuous or popular assembly, being (setting aside the sacred assemblies, which are otherwise expressed) of two sorts; either.

• 1. To buy and sel: or,
• 2. To resort for justice, and the word here used commonly signifies both or either of these:
• • 1. A Fair, or Market.
  • 2. A place of Judicature, an Hall or Court of Judgment. Dr. Ham. Annot. b.

Markets]

Places wherein people meet together, and buy wares one of another. The Court, Act. 16. 19. marg. The 〈◊〉 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 Act. 17. 17. sometime is taken for the place into which the people are gathered; sometime it signifieth the people gathered together, and sometime the Oration which is made unto them. Leigh Crit. Sac.

Maroth]

Bitterness. A City, Mic. 1. 12.

Marre]

Corrupt, Lev. 19. 27. Spoyle, undo, destroy, Ruth 4. 6. Plague, 1 Sam. 6. 4, 5. Grieve, 2 King. 3. 19. marg. Hinder, overthrow, Job 30. 13. Putrefie, rot, Jer. 13. 7. Spill, Ibid. 9. Make good for nothing, Nah. 2. 2. Mar. 2. 22.

Mariner]

A sea-faring man, one that goeth down to the sea in ships, and doth businesses in great waters, Psal. 107. 23, 26. Isa. 42. 10. Ezek. 26. 17. & 27. 8, 9, 27, 29. These are Calkers, Pilate's, Rowers, Governors of the ship, &c.

Marriage]

;;A lawful knitting or joining together of one man and one woman in undividable fellowship, for remedy of lust, comfort of life, and bringing forth of children. Heb. 13. 4. 〈◊〉 in honorable. Matt. 19. 3, 4, 5. This is civil marriage, and worldly, which by the Word of God is allowed to all orders and sorts of men, without exception.

;;2. The uniting of every elect soul to Christ, by the Spirit and faith, which is done now in part only, but perfectly shall be done at the last Judgment. Hos. 2. 20. I will even marry thee to myself in faithfulness. Rev. 19. 7. The marriage of the 〈◊〉 is come. This is spiritual marriage.

;;3. The conjunction of God and the visible Church upon earth, by the band of his holy worship. See Ezek. chap. 16. throughout. & Jer. 3. 1, 2. Hence is God called a jealous God: and the Church observing his worship, is called 〈◊〉 Spouse, or Wife; but swerving from his worship to Idols, she is termed an Harlot, an Whore and charged with fornications and whoredoms; and finally is threatened and plagued with divorce and separation from God her husband; as Israel was first, and Judah after.

;;The lawful joining of man and wife, is undividable, according to the institution of God. Yet it hath two exceptions; one of adultery, by Christ, Mat. 19. 5. The other of willful desertion, by Paul, 1 Cor. 7. 15.

Marriage of the Lamb]

;;Most near and straight conjunction between Christ and his Church, to be gathered out of believing Jews and Gentiles; not Gentiles alone. Rev. 19. 7. The marriage of the Lamb is come.

Mat. 22. 2. The Church is now called as a Bride, to dwell with her husband, after the whore is burned. Before she was but as it were 〈◊〉 to him. Glorious times will follow Rome's fall. This cause was not mentioned verse. 1, 4. but these converts as they looked forward to the destruction of Rome, so they look 〈◊〉 to the conversion of the Jews and marriage of the Lamb. Annot.

Marriage]

;;Betrothing, the first degree of Marriage, Cant. 3. 11. Behold King Solomon with the Crown wherewith his Mother crowned him in the day of his Marriage. See Espousals.

Marriage]

Which made a marriage for his Son, Mat. 22. 2. 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 & 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 signify both in this place, and Joh. 2. 1. a Marriage-feast, and that here the 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 signifies the garment that was customary at such feasts, i. e. a better sort of array then those that were used upon ordinary days, will be obvious to any man that is conversant in ancient customs. And this it seems so necessary (as repentance and reformation of life, the new garment or array of the soul, which is here parabolically expressed by it) that without it, even they that were invited to come, were not yet permitted to taste of the feast, or remain among the guests. Dr. Ham. Annot. a.

Marriage supper]

;;See Supper.

Marrie]

Numb. 36. 6. Heb. be Wives, marg. Maried, Numb. 12. 1. Heb. taken, marg. Neh. 13. 23. Heb. made to dwell with, marg.

Forbidden to marry, 1 Tim. 4. 3 Many Heretics there were in the ancient Church, which prohibited Marriage, and taught Abstinence from Meats as necessary, having much of their doctrine from the Pythagorean Philosophers. Such were the Eucratitae, Montanists, and Marcionites. But these came after the Apostles times, and are not so probably spoken of here, as those which were present then in the Church. And such (saith Ignatius ) there were in the Apostles times, and such (saith Irenaeus ) was Saturninus, who with Simon Magus was the Father of the Gnostics. He was the first that among Christians affirmed Marriage to be the work of the Devil, and commanded to abstain from the flesh of Beasts. And this was generally the doctrine of the Gnostics, who under a pretense of Continence, committed all villainy against the Creation and the Creator; teaching that men ought not to receive Marriage, nor get children, nor bring into the world such as would be miserable, nor furnish death with food or nourishment, i. e. people, the world with men, whom death will consequently feed on. Dr. Ham. Annot. b.

Marks]

;;Stripes, and thereby scars made in his body for Christ's sake. Gal. 6. 17. I bear in my body the marks of the Lord 〈◊〉 .

Marrow]

That which moisteneth the bones, Job 21. 24. or watereth them, Prov. 3. 8. marg. being the strength thereof, fatness, Psal. 63. 5. marg.

Put for satiety of pleasure, Isa 25. 6. and that which is most secret and hidden, Heb. 4. 12.

Mars- 〈◊〉 ]

Act, 17. 22. or, Court of the Areopagites, marg. which was the highest Court in Athens; the authority whereof was exceeding great. The Roman Deputies of Asia committed their weightyest causes to be determined by this Court. The King himself when he had any business here, was to lay down his Crown. And as the Oracles were famous for the prediction of things to come, so was this Court for the execution of Justice.

Some think is was thus named, for that Mars was there condemned; or for that such as killed any out of a cruel and bloody mind, were there called into question for the murder; or for that this Martial people dedicated the same to Mars, their supposed God of battle.

Marsena]

The bitterness of a bramble, myrthe of the enemy, or showing the blamble or enemy. One of the seven Princes of Persia, Est. 1. 14.

Mart]

She is a Mart of Nations, Isa. 23. 3. or, she was a Trader with Nations. The word translated Mart, signifies properly not a Mart or Market, that is a place of trade, but trade, or traffick, or merchandise itself, verse. 18. Prov. 3. 14. & 31. 18. & 45. 14. Annot.

Martha]

Stirring up, bitter, provoking; or after the 〈◊〉 , a Lady. The Sister of Mary and Lazarus, Joh. 11. 1.

Martyr]

;;Any witness which by his testimony confirmeth any truth.

;;2. Such a witness as giveth his life unto death for the name of Jesus, to testify the truth of his doctrine by his blood. Rev. 2. 13. My faithful martyr Antibas.

;;There is a Martyr of 2 sorts: one is mental, who purposeth and is ready to be bound, and to die for the Lord Jesus: as Paul speaks in Act. 21. 13. Thus ought all Christians to be Martyrs, for readynesse of mind and affection to suffer for the Doctrine of Christ, according to that which is written, Mat. 10. 37. Luk. 14. 26. 1 Cor. 15. 31. The other Martyr is actual, who suffereth both in affection and in effect. Here two degrees are to be considered: first, when im prisonment, Act. 4. 3. or stripes, Act. 5. 40. or loss of goods or Country, Act. 13. 50. or else death it self, with torments too, are suffered for any moral or evangelical truth to bear witness to the same, as Act. 7. 59.

Martyr faithful]

;;A constant witness-bearer to the truth of God, which he is ready to give testimony unto, with loss of his life, and doth it indeed when need is. Rev. 2. 13. Ancipas my faithful Martyr was slain.

Rev. 17. 6. With the blood of the Martyrs of Jesus. It was a great transgression to kill men; greater, to kill holy men; greatest of all, to kill them for bearing witness to Christ. Annot.

〈◊〉 ]

To be offended at, Eccl. 5. 8. To be astonished, amazed, wonder, Gen. 43. 33. Psal. 48. 5.

〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , signifieth,

• 1. Very earnestly and intentively, both with outward and inward senses, to mark and observe a thing, Mat. 8. 27.
• 2. To honor, reverence, and fear the person or thing wherein we discern any strangeness, and the more strangeness the more reverence and fear: so the learned Septuagint translate those places of respecting and regarding the mighty and aged, in this word, 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , Deut. 10. 17. 2 Chr. 19. 7, 28, 50. 2 King. 5. 1. See Jude v. 19.

Marvels]

Exod. 34. 10. are all those things which God did in the way, and in the Promised Land, in favor of his people, to bring them thither, and to settle them therein.

Marvels]

Exod 34. 10. In Gr. Glorious things; and so the Evangelist 〈◊〉 the word, Luk. 13. 17. where the Syr. hath marvelous things. Ainsworth.

Marvelous]

Job 5. 9. Marvelous things. Such things as we cannot understand the cause of, because it goes above the capacity of our natural reason. The word signifies not only things that we admire, as not knowing the causes of them, but also anything hidden, or above the reach of our understanding, Judge. 13. 18. Psal. 130. 1. It is derived from a word that signifies dividing, or separating, Exod. 33. 16. It imports things divided from our understanding, as miracles are which are above the course of Nature, and many things also in the course of God's ordinary providence. Annot.

Great and marvelous, Rev. 15. 3. In regard of the great changes and things it would bring to pass; or, in comparison of the former. In these respects the whole Church confesseth it to be so. verse. 3. Annot.

Marvellously helped]

2 Chron. 26. 15. Namely, from God, verse. 7. Annot. Job 37. 5. God thundered marvelously. So as no creature can make such a noise. Others read it, God thunders out marvelous things with his voice; and refer it to those strange things which are wrought by the thunders, as melting the money without hurting of the purse, breaking the sword within the scabbard, exhausting the wine within the barrel, breaking the bones within the flesh; which are things above our reach. Annot,

Mary]

Exalted; the sea of bitterness, a drop of the sea, she that teacheth the people, the myrrh or mistress of the sea; or after the Syrian and Hebrew, the Lady of the sea.

• 1. The Sister of Moses called Miriam, Exod. 15. 20.
• 2. Another Miriam, 1 Chr. 4. 17.
• 3. The Mother of Jesus Christ, Mat. 1. 16.
• 4. The Sister of Martha and Lazarus, Joh. 11. 1, 2.
• 5. Mary Magdalene, Mat. 16. 9.
• 6. The Mother of James the less, and Joses, Matth. 27. 56.
• 7. The Wife or Daughter of Cleophas, Joh. 19. 25.
• 8. The Mother of John surnamed Mark, Act. 12. 12.
• 9. One who bestowed much labor on Paul, Rom. 16. 6.

Maschil]

Psal. 32, 42, 45, 45, 52, 54, 74, 78, 88, 89, 142. the Title. An Instructing, or, A Psalm that maketh prudent, or, causeth understanding. Ainsworth.

Instructer, that giveth understanding, or maketh understanding; i. e. A Psalm of Instruction or Doctrine, or a teaching Psalm: called thus by reason of the necessary and weighty Doctrine therein comprehended. 〈◊〉 Annot.

It is the opinion of some others that this word Maschil is the name of some particular harmony, to which this Psalm was fitted, or of some Musical instrument. Annot.

Mash]

called also Meshech. The Son of Aram, Gen. 10. 23.

Mashal]

A parable governing, or ruling. A City, 1 Chr. 6. 74.

Mashmannab]

His fatness, oil, or touching; or taking away a gift, or number. One of David's helpers, 1 Chr. 12. 10.

Mason]

One employed in hewing stones, and building therewith, 2 Sam. 5. 11. 2 King. 12. 12. 2 Chron. 24. 12.

Masreka]

An hissing, or drawing of vanity; or touching vanity, or a vine. A City, Gen. 36. 36.

Massa]

A burden, a taking unto, sometimes; or prophesy. The Son of Ishmael, Gen. 25. 14.

Massab]

Tentations. A place Exod. 17. 7.

Mass Popish]

;;Neither this word, nor the subject matter and thing signified by it, is to be found in all the Old or New Testament: and in truth it is a mass of most horrible sins; as invocation of Saints, intercession of Saints, adoration of Creatures, profanation of Scriptures, and of the Lord's Supper, deluding and mocking the people with idle and supestitious shows, and innumerable other wickednesses to be abhorred.

;;The Mass is a mass of abuses, or a heap of corruptions, inserted and put into the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, but is not properly the Sacrament it self. The corruptions are chiefly these.;;

• ;;1. Mingling the materials of the Sacrament with other stuff.;;
• ;;2. The denial of one kind to the Laity.;;
• ;;3. The adding to, 〈◊〉 from and altering of the words of consecration.;;
• ;;4. The consecrating of it in a tongue unknown to the people.;;
• ;;5. The privatenesse of it, without company to receive it, which is contrary to a Communion.;;

;; Mass (according to the doctrine of Rome ) is a proper, real Sacrifice of the very natural body and blood of Christ, offered by a Priest (having intention to consecrate) unto God the Father for the expiation of the sin of the quick and dead.

;;The substance of this Sacrifice is Christ; the parts three.

• ;;1. Consecration.
• ;;2. Oblation.
• ;;3. Consumption.

;;The pretended antiquity is from the time of Christ his last Supper, where Christ sacrificed himself, and 〈◊〉 this Sacrifice with commandment to his Apostles and their successors forever to continue it, by saying [ Do this, &c. ] Whereas in truth Christ ordained a Sacrament, and therefore offered no Sacrifice, (for these are far differing) and it is an hard exposition to interpret [ Doing ] to be [ Sacrificeing ] and the Text speaketh of giving bread and breaking it, of eating and drinking, not one word of offering; yea, their own men (as Jesuit Azorius saith) deny Christ to have offered up himself under the forms of Bread and Wine. Aquinas teacheth, Christ to be no otherwise sacificed in the Mass, but as it representeth the passion of our Lord, and as thereby men are made partakers of the fruit of his passion. Lastly, Cornelius Musso a Popish Bishop, defended, that Christ in his Sacrament offered no Sacrifice at all, because then St. Paul had not written 〈◊〉 , that Christ had sanctified and made believers perfect, and that he died but once, &c. Heb. 9. 25, 26, 29. & 10. 10. For by the 〈◊〉 doctrine he offered a double oblation twice made; once at the last Super, and once upon the 〈◊〉 . That shift of bloody and unbloody Sacrifice will not here help them, because it is written, that without shedding of blood there is no remission of sin, Heb. 9. 22. Let them therefore either grant that Christ at his last Supper suffered death, and shed his blood the night afore he shed it: or else let them say that he offered up no Expiatory or Propitiatory Sacrifice.

;;Whereas some of the Fathers call the Lord's Supper a Sacrifice, it is not properly and simply, but figuratively, and in some respects. Frst, because all sacred rites may be called Sacrifices, ( a faciendo sacra ) from doing holy and sacred actions.

;;Secondly, in regard that in the Supper there is a commemoration of that only and true Sacrifice of Christ, and a participation through faith of the benefits of that Sacrifice.

;;Thirdly, in respect of divers prayers and thanksgivings poured out, and gifts offered to the poor, which in Scripture be termed Sacrifices.

;;Lastly, because the spiritual Sacrifices of our souls, as faith, hope and charity, be there exercised and stuirred up by the use of the Supper.

;;But they will never prove that any ancient Writer for six hundred years after Christ did ever think or teach it to be a Sacrifice, as our Romish adversaries take it: therefore it may be reckoned among Popish novelties which be of late invention, and were not from the beginning of the Gospel.

Mast]

Isa. 33. 23. made of the Ceders from Libanon, Ezek. 27. 3. without which no ship could sail, as whereunto the sails are fastened. It is divided into three parts. The uppermost is termed 〈◊〉 ; the middle, Trachelus; the lowest, Pterna. Minshew' s Guide into the Tongues.

Master]

;;One that hath rule over servants, Eph. 6. 5. Col. 4. 1. Ye Masters do unto your servants that which is just. A Master after the flesh, is he who ruleth but over the body, and in outward things only.

;;2. Any Teacher or Minister of the Word, who for reverence sake is called Master. Mat. 8. 19. Master, I will follow thee where ever thou goest.

;;3. Such as ambitiously affect rule and superiority over others, or be busy 〈◊〉 in private. Jam. 3. 1. Be not many Masters. Matth. 23. 8, 16. Matth. 7. 1. Luk. 6. 37. Rom. 2. 1.

;;4. One that is the original and supreme Master, in comparison of whom all other Masters must leave their title, and become Disciples or Scholars. This one is Christ only, Mat. 23. 8, 10.

5. One that hath Scholars and disciples, Mal. 2. 12. Luk. 6. 40.

Master of the assemblies, Eccl. 12. 1. that is, Ministers, Teachers of the Congregations assembled, over whom they are under Christ the one Shepherd, as Masters to their Scholars; and of Christ's counsel, to teach the secrets of his Kingdom to his people.

Master-builder]

1 Cor. 3. 10. The chief workman, or Carpenter, to whose trust and care the building is committed.

Master of dreams]

;;A Captain dreamer, one that hath great skill in dreams, Gen. 38. 19. This they said in mocking of Joseph.

To his own Master, he standeth or falleth, Rom. 14. 1. that is it apperatineth to God to approve his standing, that is 〈◊〉 fact, as lawful for him; or to disallow his falling, that is, his fact, whether he doth not well therein.

Masters]

Be not many Masters, Jam. 3. 1. One great fault of the Judaizing Christians, and Gnostics, frequently taken notice of, is that of Judging others, the orthodox 〈◊〉 , and separating from them. These are in Rom. 2. 18, 〈◊〉 9, 20. farther described, as those that take upon them to 〈◊〉 the will of God most perfectly (and are thence called 〈◊〉 ) to be guides of the blind, lights of them that are 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , instructors of fools, 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , Teachers 〈◊〉 Masters of babes, &c. where their assuming those titles of Guides, Lights, instructors, Masters, is joined with the Judging of others, as blind, 〈◊〉 , fools and habes. And as there 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , Teacher or Master, (the same as here) is one of the titles they assumed, so verse. 21. Thou that teachest another; in this sense again, thou that assumest to know more 〈◊〉 all others, and to be able to instruct and teach others, as if no man knew his duty but they. These are again described, Rom. 14. 4. by the he that judgeth another man's servant, that (when Christ hath given Christians liberty in the matter of Circumcision, and other Judaical performances) require all those performances of their sellow-Christians, as if they, not Christ, were their Lord's and Masters of their Faith. So Col. 2. 16. A spice of this homour it was that Christ noted in the Pharisees, Mat. 23. when he tells them, they loved to be called Rabbi, 〈◊〉 , verse. 7. i. e. my Master, my Master, my Guide, my Instructer; which Christ forbidding his Disciples to imitate, gives this reason, for one is your Guide, or Master, Christ; and again, verse. 10. Be not ye called Guides, or Masters, for one is your Master, Christ. And this is the notion of 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , Master here. As for the putting in the word 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , many, Be ye not many Masters, I suppose it is in opposition to the 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , or 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , the one Master, or Guide, Matt. 23. or the 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , the one Law-giver or Judge, here, Jam. 4. 12. for it being Christ's office only to give laws to the Church, these Judaizers do clearly intrench upon his office, and so are 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , many, instead of the one Master. Dr. Hammon. Annot. a.

Mastery]

That shout for mastery Exod. 32. 18. of strong men which overcome in the War. Ainsworth.

Had the mastery of them, Dan. 6. 24. Did exercise their rule or power over them.

That striveth for the mastery, 1 Cor. 9. that runneth, wrestleth, &c. that he may be victor, get the prize.

Mate]

Everyone with her mate, Isa. 34. 15. Hebr. a woman and, or with, her friend or familiar. Annot.

Matred]

A wand descending, the wand of government; or, after the Syrian, labor. The Mother of Mehetable, Gen. 36. 39.

Matri]

Rain, heaping, custody, or a prison. A Family of the Tribe of Benjamin, 1 Sam. 10. 21.

Matrix]

The place of conception in any female, Exod. 13. 12. rendered by some the Wombe, Numb. 3. 12. & 18. 15.

Mattan]

His gift, the loins, the death of them; or after the Syrian, expectation, or hope. The Priest of Baal, 2 King. 11. 18. The Father of Shephatiah, Jer. 38. 1.

Mattanah]

His gist, &c. as the former. A City, Numb. 21. 18.

Mattaniah]

The gift of the Lord, or the Lord of the 〈◊〉 ; or after the Syrian and Hebrew, the hope of the Lord. The Brother of Jehoiachin' s Father, whose name was changed to Zedekiah, 2 King. 24. 17. The Son of Micah, 1 Chr. 19. 15. The Son of Heman, 1 Chr. 25. 4. The Father of Jehiel, 2 Chr. 20. 14. Of the Sons of Asaph, Ibid. 29. 13. Of the Sons of Elam, Ezr. 10. 26. Of the Sons of Zattu, Ibid. 27. Of the Sons of Pahath Moab, Ibid. 30. Of the Sons of 〈◊〉 , Ibid. 37. A Levite, Neh. 12. 8, 25. The Son of 〈◊〉 , Ibid. 35. The Father of Zaccur, Neh. 13. 13.

Mattatha]

His gift, Of the Sons of Hashum, Ezr. 10. 33. The Son of Nathan. Luk. 3. 31.

Mattathiah]

The gift of the Lord. A Singer, 1 Chr. 15. 21.

Mattenai]

His gist, Of the Sons of 〈◊〉 , Ezr. 10. 33. Of the Sons of Bani, Ibid. 37. Of Joarib, Neh. 12. 19.

Matter]

or speech 1 Sam. 16. 18. marg. So Psal. 64. 5. marg. Matters, Dan. 7. 1. or words marg.

Matters]

;;Their hard controversies which could not be determined without counsel from God, Exod. 18. 19. Numb. 15. 33, 34, 35. & 27. 5, 6.

Conceive matter or matters, as general words, for a thing, word, business, act, deed, question, controversy, whereof for the most part the context showeth the meaning.

Matthan]

As 〈◊〉 . The Son of Eleazar, Matth. 1. 15.

Matthat]

A gift, or giving. The Son of Levi, Luk. 3. 24. The Father of Jorim, Ib. 29.

Mattbathias]

The gift of the Lord. The Son of 〈◊〉 , Luk. 3. 25.

Matthew]

Given, or a reward. An Apostle and Evangelist, named also Levi, Mat. 9. 9, 10. Mar. 2. 14.

Matthias]

The gist of the Lord. One chosen in the room of Judas, Act. 1. 26.

〈◊〉 ]

A gift of the Lord. A Levite, 1 Chr. 9. 31. Of the second degree, Ib. 15. 8. The Son of Jeduthua, 1 Chron. 25. 3. To whom befell the fourteenth lot, Ibid. 21. Of the Sons of Nebo, Ezr. 10, 43. One that stood on the right hand of Ezra, Neh. 8. 4.

Mattock]

An instrument of iron, wherewith to dig up stones, roots, sand, &c. Which being forced into a wall, is a means of breaking it down, 1 Sam. 13. 20, 21. 2 Chr. 34. 6. Isa. 7. 25.

Mattocks]

or Mawles, 2 Chr. 34. 6. marg.

Maw]

Deut. 18. 3. or the Breast, as Exod. 29. 27. Lev. 7. 31. or the Maw with the Breast. Annot.

〈◊〉 ]

Prov. 25. 18. A Copper-smith's, Brasier's, or Tinker's, hammer.

May]

1 Cor. 2. 16. Gr. shall, marg. Heb. 12. 27. Annot. Comp. the text with the marg.

Mazzaroth]

Job 38. 32. The twelve signs, according to some; the 〈◊〉 stars, which are called the Chambers of the South, Ibid. 9. 9. according to others. Others take them for Northern stars, as the word in the Masculine is used, Ibid. 37. 9. Annot. on Job. 38. 32.

One understandeth hereby the morning-star.

Me]

Spoken by one, of him or her self Gen. 3. 13. & 41. 10, 13. & 42. 36. Of me, Gen. 32. 20. Hebr. my 〈◊〉 , marg. Let me, Judge. 16. 30. Heb. my soul, marg. Me, Job 〈◊〉 . 6. Hebr. with me, marg.

Meadow]

Gen. 41. 2. Judge. 20. 33. Pasture-ground, whereof the grass is usually mown, thereof to make Hay; or wherein beasts are fatted for the slaughter.

Meah]

A hundred cubits. A Tower Neh. 3. 1.

Meal]

Of flouer; that is, fine meal, Gen. 18. 6. Of barley, Numb. 5. 15. On a little meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse, Elijah, the Widow of zarephath, and her house did eat a full year, 1 King. 17. 15. marg. By pouring in Meal. Elisha made that there was no harm in the pot of pottage, 2 King. 4. 41. Vitaile of Meal, was brought for the provision of them that were with David, 1 Chr. 12. 40. marg.

The bud shall yield no meal, Hos. 8. 7. that is, the grain that they have sown, shall yield no stalk; or if it have a stalk, yet that shall yield no ear; or if an ear, yet that ear shall yield no substance of meal: or, their counsels shall bring forth no commodity or profit.

Grinde meal, Isa. 47. 2. that is, Prepare and fit thyself for all servile offices, of which the turning of, or grinding at the Mill, was accounted one of the meanest.

Grinde meal; that is, grain or corn, whereof to make meal, or by grinding make meal.

Meal-time]

Ruth. 2. 14. Break-fast, Dinner, or Supper 〈◊〉 , when they refreshed themselves with food after their labor.

Mean]

Obscure, that live as it were in the dark, and observed but by few, Prov. 22. 29. marg.

Mean]

The mean man boweth down, Isa. 2. 9. Heb. Adam. There are four names given to man in Scripture, two of honor, two of disgrace.

• 1. Geber, a man of strength, a mighty man, chap. 22. 17. Jer. 30. 6.
• 2. Ish, a man of worth, of value and valor, an eminent man; and it is used therefore to distinguish the Sex, Gen. 2. 23. and the Age, Judge. 8. 20, 21. & 1 Cor. 13. 11.
• 3. Adam, a man of clay, an earthly man, 1 Cor. 15. 47.
• 4. 〈◊〉 , a sick, sorrowful, corruptible, mortal man, Psal. 8. 4. & 9. 19, 20. forso signifies the word whence it is derived, 2 Sam. 12. 15. Psal. 69. 20. Jer. 30. 12. Mic. 1. 9. The word Adam commonly imports man in general, without distinction of place, or state; and so Adam and Ish are all one, Prov. 3. verse. 13, 30. But where these two are found together, as counter-distinguishing either mankind in general, as Psal. 49. 2. & 62. 9. or some special persons, or number of people, as here the main body of the Jewish State; there is by Adam understood, a mean man, a man of a low degree, alluding to his first original, from the dust, Gen. 2. 7. & 3. 19. which, as it is the lowest and basest of the Elements, so in Scripture language it notes 〈◊〉 , and 〈◊〉 , Gen. 18. 27. Psal. 113. 7. chap. 47. 1. Jer. 17. 13. whence that speech, Job 30. 8. Sons of base 〈◊〉 , more vile then earth. Annot.

Mean]

To signify, Gen. 21. 29. Josh. 4. 6. Ezek. 17. 12. Mar. 9. 10. Act. 10. 17. To intend, Isa. 3. 15. & 10. 7. 2. Cor. 8. 13. Act. 27. 2.

Meaning]

Dan. 8 15. The understanding of a thing, Ib. v. 16. 1. Cor. 14. 11. Gr. power Annot.

Means]

By their means, 1 King. 10. 29. Heb. by their hand, marg. So Mal. 1. 9. marg.

Mean-time]

Luk. 12. 1. Mean-while, or season.

Mean-while]

Rom. 2. 15. or, between themselves, marg.

Meatah]

A den, cave, making 〈◊〉 , pouring 〈◊〉 of water; or, watching. A place, Josh. 13. 4.

Measure]

;;Some kind of vessel appointed by common consent, to mete and deliver out a certain rate and proportion of 〈◊〉 , Wine, Oil, or the like, at a certain price. Lev. 19. 35. Do not unjustly in measure.

Which must not be divers, Deut. 25. 14. 〈◊〉 . 20. 10. nor scant, Mich. 6. 10. but perfect and just, Deut. 25. 15. good or full, Luk. 6. 38.

;;2. Moderation, Isa. 27. 8. Jer. 30. 11.

;;3. Some indefinite or uncertain quantity, either in magnitude or multitude.;;

;;4. Some definite or determinate and certain quantity, Ezek. 4. 11, 16. Rev. 6. 6.;;

;; (The difference between Measure and Proportion, see in Faith, According to the proportion of faith);;

5. The space of life determined, Psal. 39. 4.

6. The time and period of a thing, Jer. 51. 13.

7. The height and breadth of the thing measured, Ezek. 40. 10. & 45. 11.

8. Iniquity, which yet is by God restrained and 〈◊〉 , Mat. 23. 32.

9. Dealing, Mar 7. 2.

10. Limit or boundary, 2 Cor. 10. 13, 14. Job 38. 5.

11. Maturity, which yet is in degrees and by measure, Eph. 4. 13.

12. A just and set portion, Eph, 4. 16.

13. 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 in 2 King. 7. 1. translated a measure, contained according to some, six kabs, that is, a gallon and half. Goodwin p. 321. But according to others, a peck and a pottle, and somewhat more. Large Annot.

14. 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 in Ezr. 7. 22. translated measure, containeth the same with the Homer, Ezek. 45. 14. namely according to Mr. Goodwin, p. 321. ten Ephahs, Ezek. 45. 11. that is, forty five gallons, or five bushels and five gallons; but according to the Large Annot. on the place, about ten bushels.

15. 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , rendered in Luk. 16. 6. measure, containing nine gallons three quarts, marg.

16. 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , in Luk. 16. 7. rendered measure, contained about fourteen bushels and a pottle, marg.

To fulfill the measure of your Fathers]

;;To follow the sins of their ancestors, going on to do evil as they did, till at length their wickedness comes to the full. Mat. 23. 32. Fulfill ye also the measure of your Fathers.

Full measure pressed down, &c ]

;;Plentifully, richly, exceeding abundantly shall God deal with such as give liberally to his Children. Luk. 6. 38. Give, and it shall be given unto you, full measure pressed down.

;;Gifts of the world in good measure, gifts of Nature pressed down, gifts of Grace shaken together, gifts of Glory running over. See D. Boys. ;;

Measure of a man]

;;See Man.

A perfect measure]

;;An equal measure, free from deceit and wrong. Deut. 25. 15. A perfect and just 〈◊〉 shalt thou have.

With what measure thou mete, &c ]

;;Such dealing shall be required to us, as we use towards others. Mat. 7. 2. With what measure you mete, it shall be measured to you again.

A measure of wheat]

;;An ordinary portion and small quantity of Wheat, used to be given as a stint for one day. Rev. 6. 6. A measure of wheat for a penny.

A measure of wheat]

;;Such a portion of bread as would serve a man for a day, if he eat Wheat; and three Measures of Barley, signifies three men's Breadcorn, if thy would eat Barley bread. This great scarcity of victuals is threatened as a plague for contempt of the word. Rev. 6. 6. A measure of wheat for a penny.

Gr. A Ch •• nix. The word signifieth a measure, containing one wine quart, and the twelfth part of a quart, and the Roman penny was about seven pence, or seven pence half penny of our money. Annot.

The Ch •• nix in the judgment of all Interpreters, is such a measure of dry corn, as might serve to be bread for a day unto any man; The penny again was the ordinary wages for a common laborer for a day, Mat. 20. 10, 13. So great then shall the dearth be, that a man laboring all the day long, shall be able to gain no more bread, then may suffice for his own belly. Cowper.

Or, understanding justice not dearth, the meaning may be this, A Ch • nix of wheat for a penny; that is, let the daily pittance of wheat be sold for the price, or Wages, or revenue of a days labor: to wit, that none should have need to spend more a day in victuals, then what is allowed him to be spent for a day. And that also, three Ch •• nices of barley for a penny, may seem to belong to the equalizing of the price, according to the qualities of the wares. Mede.

Measure]

1. To mete or set out, Lands, Grounds, Cities, Buildings, &c. in length, breadth, &c. Numb. 35. 5. Deut. 21. 2. Ezek. 45. 3. Herein use was made of a line, 2 Sam. 8. 2. or of a reed, Rev. 21. 16.

2. To repay, recompense, reward, Isa. 65. 7. Mar. 4. 24.

To measure the City]

;;To describe accurately the Church of Christ. Rev. 21. 15. He had a golden reed to measure the City withal.

Measure the Temple of God]

Rev. 11. 1. An allusion to Ezek. 40. 1, &c. where the Temple with all in it, was to be measured by God's appointment, to show that that building was of God. So must the pattern of his Church in the wilderness to inform, that God would keep them safe in despite of men. Annot.

Two masures]

;;A small and a great measure, one for friends and neighbors, another for enemies and strangers. One to buy withal, and another to sell withal. Deut. 25. 4. Thou shalt not have divers measures, &c.

Meat]

;;Something prepared to eat for bodily nourishment. Luk. 24. 41. Have you here any meat?

;;2. Christ his flesh crucified.

Joh. 6. 55. My flesh is meat indeed; that is, the true and effectual food to the faithful soul, Joh. 6. 27. What meat is to the body, that is Christ to our soul.

;;3. Something, which is as pleasant, dear, and delightful to us, as our meat is. Joh. 4. 32, 34. My meat is, that I may do the will of him that sent me.

4. The Table where meat is set to be eaten, Luk. 14. 10. & 22. 27. 1 Cor. 8. 10.

5. That which in the field should be for meat, Joel 1. 16. Hab. 3. 17.

6. A ceremonial ordinance, Heb. 13. 9.

7. Morsell, 2 Sam. 12. 3. marg.

8. Vitaile, 1 Chr. 12. 40, marg.

9. Prey, Psal. 111. 5. marg.

Meat is either Corporal, which relieveth man's life, Lam. 1. 11, 19. and God hath created to be received with thanksgiving, 1 Tim. 4. 3, 4. or spiritual, 1 Cor. 10. 3. Which endureth to eternal life, Joh. 6. 27. God's Word, 1 Cor. 3. 2. The will of the Father, Joh. 4. 33, 34. The flesh of Christ, Ib. 6. 55.

Meal]

In meat or in drink, Col. 2. 16. or, for eating and drinking, marg. Mar. 16. 14. At meat, or together, marg.

Same meat]

;;Christ crucified, true soul-food, which was one and the same meat both to the Jews among themselves, and together with the believing Christians, both being one body and people, having one God, and one Faith, and the same Sacraments for signification and efficacy, though differing in outward signs. 1 Cor. 10. 3. They eat the Same spiritual meat. Papists which will have this meat of Manna, as a bare figure of our Sacrament, and to be the same with the Jews themselves apart from us, consider not the drift of the Apostle, nor his phrase in verse. 2, & 4. nor the judgment of learned Fathers.

Strong Meat]

;;More perfect doctrine, set down exactly and at large, to feed strong Christians withal, Heb. 5. 12.

Meats pure]

;;Meats created of God, and granted to man's use, Rom. 14. 20.

Strong meats]

;;The Doctrine of the Word, deeply, exactly, and largely taught and entreated, of. Heb. 5. 13. Strong meat belongs to them that are of age.

Mebunnai]

A Son, building, understood, or understanding. A Hushathite, one of David' s Worthies, 2 Sam. 23. 27.

Mecherathite]

Selling, or knowledge. Hepher, one of David' s Worthies thus named, 1 Chr. 11. 36.

Medad]

Measuring; or the waters of the beloved. One that prophesied in the camp, Numb. 11. 26, 27.

Medan]

Strife, judging, a measure, or, a garment, The Son of Abraham by Keturah, Gen. 25. 2.

Meddle]

To provoke, war, fight, Deut. 2. 5, 19. 2 King. 14. 10. To associate, be a companion of, be familiar with, Prov. 20. 19. To intermeddle, Prov. 26. 16.

Meddleth]

Prov. 17. or, is enraged, marg.

Medeba]

The waters of grief, or waters springing up. A City, Numb. 20. 30. Josh. 13. 9, 16.

Medes]

Measure, abounding; or, a garment. A people, 2 King. 17. 6. Ezr. 6. 2.

Media]

A Country of Asia, inhabited by the Medes, so named of Madai the Son of Japheth, Gen. 10. 2. See Est. 1. 3, 14, 18. Isa. 21. 2.

Median]

Darius, as in Deut. 11. 1. termed the Mede, so in Dan. 5. 31. the Median, both upon one ground, for that he was King of Media, if not there born.

Mediator]

;;A middle person that cometh between two other persons that be at variance, to be a mean of atonement and peace. Gal. 3. 20. A Mediator is not a Mediator of one.

;;Unto a sufficient Mediator between God and us 3 things are required:

• ;;1. That he be appointed to us of God, and be nominated and commended to us by the witness of his Word.
• ;;2. That the same be perfectly righteous and holy.
• ;;3. That he know the afflictions and affections of him for whom he meaneth to meditate: All these agree to Christ, but not to the Saints.

;;2. One that came between the Lord and his people, to declare unto them the Word of the Lord. Thus was Moses a Mediator at the giving of the Law. Gal. 3. 19. And it was ordained by Angels in the hand of a Mediator.

;;3. A reconciler or peace-maker between God and elect sinners. 1 Tim. 2. 〈◊〉 . There is 〈◊〉 Mediator between God and man. Col. 1. 20. Peace being made by the blood of his Cross.

;;Thus is Christ alone our Mediator, both of Redemption and Intercession; for he alone both made peace for us, and doth maintain it perpetually.

One Mediator]

;;One alone, or one only, and no more, by whose intercession our prayers please God. 1 Tim. 2. 5. There is one God, and one Mediator. What becomes of the many Mediators set up by the Romish Synagogue, by a rotten distinction, of Mediator, of Redemption, and Intercession?

Medicine]

is of a healing nature, Jer. 30. 13. Good for bruises and sores, Ezek. 47. 12. marg. Which must be taken with a merry heart, Prov. 17. 22. marg. Doth good, Ibid. Put for human help, Jer. 46. 11.

Meditation]

;;is an action or work of the soul, bending it self often, earnestly and orderly, to think upon a thing; and it is either of God's Word or works.

;; Meditation of God's Word, is a frequent, earnest, and orderly thinking upon that which we read or hear, to search it out.

• ;;1. Whether we understand the meaning of it.
• ;;2. Whether we have sound proofs of it.
• ;;3. How we may remember that we do understand it.
• ;;4. How we may make use of it for camfort, instruction, &c.

;; Meditation of God's works, is a stirring up of our souls to trust and love, to fear and obey God, at the sight or hearing of some work, either of his mercy or justice. Act. 5. 11. And great sear came on all them that heard these things.

Meditation on the dutites of our calling, it frequent, earnest, and orderly thinking upon, and preparing ourselves to the performance of such duties as our callings require. Thus must ministers in their places, 1 Tim. 4. 5. Others in theirs.

To Meditate]

;;To muse and think earnestly upon any matter which we desire to know thoroughly, or to gather all our thoughts together.

;;This word importeth study and exercise of the mind, which often bursteth into voice. In Isa. 33. 18. & 24. 2. it is used for musing in their mind or heart. But in Psal. 2. 1. & 37. 30. Prov. 8. 7. Isa. 59. 3. it is put for muttering with the mouth that which the mind thinketh on, but with a low imperfect voice, Isa. 8 19.

;;2. To ponder and seriously think upon, either the Word of God, that we may understand and practice it, or upon the just and merciful works of God, to be humbled or comforted by them. Psal. 1. 2. And in his Law doth he meditate day and night. Psal. 77. 12. I will meditate of all thy works. Psal. 119. 96, 97.

;;3. It signifies to exercise ones self in meditation and prayer, Gen. 24. 63. Psal. 77. 4, 7, 13. & 119. 15. & 102. 1.

Meek]

;;Such persons as are not easily provoked by in juries, but rather suffer wrongs peaceably, studying how to overcome evil with good. Mat. 5. 5. Blessed are the meek. Rom. 12. 19, 20, 21. Numb. 12. 3. But Moses was a meek man.

;;2. Godly persons, which quietly yield their reason and will, to be obedient to the direction and wisdom of the Word. Psalm 25. 8. He will teach the humble and meek.

The Septuagint have rendered an Hebrew word, that signifieth afflicted, by this, Psal, 36. 11. and that because of the small difference that there is betwixt 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 poor or afflicted and 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 mind; or for that afflictions make a man mild, and true meekensse is in the time of adversity, both discerned and tried.

Meekness]

;;A gift of God enabling us to suffer abuses and injuries from men, without desire of revenge. Col. 3. 12, 13. Put on meekness.

;;2. A quiet and willing submission of our judgment and affections to the rules of the Word. Jam. 1. 21. And receive with meekness the Word, &c.

It hath in it these things:

• 1. A quietness of the heart in the freedom from passion, by which one is slow to anger, and not easily provoked.
• 2. A teachablenesse, or tractableness, or being easy to be persuaded.
• 3. A childlike confidence in God's care and providence, becoming in that respect as a little child.
• 4. It is not swelled with prosperity.
• 5. It thinks not much of the yoke of Christ.
• 6. In conversing it hath two principal properties.

• The first is fear, as it is opposed unto boldness, conceitedness, rough-heartedness.
• The second is an Evangelical harmlessness, or simplicity. Byfield on Col. 3. 12. p. 81.

Meet]

One that should be as his second self, like him in nature, knit unto him in love, needful for procreation of seed, help-full in all duties, present always with him, and so very commodious for him, Gen. 2. 18. Right, or so appointed of God, Exod. 8. 26. Able, valiant, volorous, powerful, Deut. 3. 18. marg. Fitting, or fit for, Judge. 5. 30. Reasonable, equal, Ezr. 4. 14. Fit and worthy, Est. 2. 9. Convenient, agreeable to reason, Job 34. 31. Right, Jer. 26. 14. marg. Proper, made fit, Ezek. 15. 4, 5. marg. Answerable, Matt. 3. 8. marg. Good, honest, 〈◊〉 , Matt. 15. 26. Due, Rom. 1. 27. Sufficient, worthy, 1 Cor. 15. 9. Just, Phil. 1. 7. 2 Pet. 1. 13. Made fit or worthy, Col. 1. 12. Requisite, 2 Thess. 1. 3. Usefull, 2 Tim. 2. 21.

To meet]

Fall upon, Ruth. 2. 22. marg. Be before, 1 Chr. 12. 17. marg. Run into, Job 5. 14. marg.

Meet]

To appear, or come unto, Numb. 23. 4. Ainsworth. The going to meet others, was,

• 1 To honor and entertain them, Gen. 18. 2. & 19. 1. & 24. 30. & 29. 13. & 46. 29.
• 2 To congratulate their victory and safe return, Gen. 14. 17. Judge. 11. 34. 1 Sam. 18. 6.
• 3 To promise and proffer them all civil courtesies, Judge. 4 18. 2 Sam. 15. 32. & 16. 1.
• 4. To acquaint them with businesses that concern them, Gen. 30. 16. 2 Sam. 10. 5. 2 King. 1. 3, 6.
• 5 To inquire, and be resolved, 1 Sam. 16. 4. & 21. 1. 2 King 4. 26.
• 6 To require their help and assistance, 2 King. 8. 8, 9, or pacify them being angry, 1 Sam. 25. 32. 2 Sam. 19. 18, 20. 1 King. 2. 8.
• 7 To reprove them, or show our dislike, 2 Sam. 6. 20. 1 King. 21. 18. 2 King. 1. 3, 6. The going to meet enemies, was either to fight with them, 1 Sam. 17. 48. Luk. 14. 21. or to yield unto their power, Joh. 18. 4. So in effect, Ravanel.

Megiddo]

A declaring of a message; an apple, or the chosen fruit. A City, 1 Chr. 7. 29.

Megiddon]

The same. A valley, Zech. 12. 11.

Mehetable]

How good is God? or, God doing well. The 〈◊〉 of King Hadar, Gen. 36. 39. The Fathe f 〈◊〉 Neh. 6. 10.

Mehida]

A riddle, sharpness of wit, shaving the hand; or afer the Syrian, the hand smitten. His children returned from the Captivity, Neh. 7. 54.

Mehir]

A reward. The Son of Chelub, 1 Chron. 4. 11.

Meholarhite]

Adriel thus named, 2 Sam. 18. 9. & 21. 8.

Mehujael]

Teaching, declaring God, God blotting out; or, after the Syrian and Hebrew, smitten of God. The Son of Irad, Gen. 4. 18.

Mehuman]

Troubled, making an uproar, or a multitude. One of Ahasuerus his Chamberlains, Est. 1. 10.

Mehunim]

His children returned from the Captivity, Ezr. 2. 50.

Mahunims, or Haimonims]

Ammonites, who on the East bordered on Judah, 2 Chr. 26. 7.

Mejarkon]

A City, Josh. 19. 46.

Mekonah]

A City, Neh. 11. 28.

Melatiah]

Deliverance of the Lord. A 〈◊〉 , Neh. 3. 7.

Melchi]

My King, or my counsel. The Son of 〈◊〉 , Luk. 3. 24. The Son of Abdi, Ibid. 28.

Melchiah]

The Father of Baasiak, 1 Chr. 6. 40. The Father of Pashur, Jer. 21. 1.

Melchizedek]

;;One which was a petty King of 〈◊〉 , his seat was Shalem, afterwards Jerusalem, his name soundeth King of peace. Gen. 14. 18. Heb. 7. 2. He was both King and Priest; as King he brought forth bread and wine to refresh Abraham and his Soldier after their victory; and as Priest he blessed Abraham, beating in him both a type of Christ the Sovereign King and High priest of his Church: See Heb. 7. Psal. 110. In that these two offices met in Melchizedek, it was extraordinary, and for some special use, and cannot prove (now that Ecclesiastical and Civil order are by God himself distinguished) the conjunction of these two estates in one person to be lawful. That Sem ( Noah' s Son) should be this Melchizedek, the Hebrews think against reason, For Canaan fell to Cham. 2 The Father and Mother of Shem be known and expressed. 3 Very likely he would have visited Abraham and unlikely the Nephew should give tithes to the Grandfather.

Dr. Williams in his Treatise of the Incarnation of the 〈◊〉 , layeth also down his reasons to prove that Sem was not Melchizedek, and that he was no other then Jesus Christ the Son of God, p. 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812.

Cunaeus de Repub. Heb. is of the same opinion, as others take him him to be the Holy Ghost.

Mr. Gregory in his Epistle to the Reader, before his Notes and Obserations, alledgeth out of the 〈◊〉 Catena, that Melchizedek was the Son of Heraclim, the Son of Phaleg, the Son of Eber, and his Mothers name was Salathiel, the Daughter of Gomer, the Son of Japheth, the Son of Noah.

Mr. Hugh Broughton in his Treatise of Melchizedek endeavoreth to prove that he was Sem, and by the general consent of his own Sons by the continual judgment of Ages, and by plentiful arguments of Scripture.

Unto these the Reader may have recourse for resolution.

Melchizedek]

;;A man so called, who was both. Priest of the high God, and the King of Salem, which was afterwards Jerusalem, Heb. 5. 10, 11. Heb. 7. 1, 2.

Heb. 7. 1. This Melchizedek, &c. The things spoken of him, 〈◊〉 . 3. are not to be understood 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 , but by a figure.

• 1. Because the Scriptures mention no more who were Jobs, or the three children's, then it doth who were his Parents.
• 2. Because he being a type of Christ, hath eternity ascribed unto him by reason of Christ, who as he is man hath no Father; and as he is God, hath no mother; and as he is the eternal God, hath no 〈◊〉 of days. Some think that this Melchizedek was Sem the son of Noah, for he was living when Isaac was 50. years old. He was without beginning in the new world, for he was born in the old; and without end in the old world, because he continued in the new after the flood. Leighs Annot, See Mr. Broughtons Treatise of Melchizedek, proving him to be Sem, wherein divers 〈◊〉 touching him, are mentioned and confuted: and he is found to have outlived Abraham, his Nephew in the 10. degree, thirty and five years. See also Mr. Gregory his Notes and Observations upon some passages of Scripture, Epistle to the Reader, where he quoteth an Arabic Author setting down his Genealogy thus, Melchizedek son of Heraclim, which was the son of Phaleg, which was the son of Eber, which was the son of 〈◊〉 , &c. and Another that maketh him directly to be the son of Phaleg, interpreting the 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 in Heb. 7. 3. not wi hout descent or pedigree, as we. He is not therefore said (saith he) to be without father or mother, as he had none, or no known ones, but because he hath no father or 〈◊〉 put down among the rest of the Genealogies. If any allege that the Genealogy of Sem is described, as that he was the son of Noah, &c. it may be answered, that his Genealogy is not set down under the name of Melchizedek.

Melea]

A Queen, the Counselor; or after the Heb. full, abundant, supplying or supplied The Son of Menan, Luk. 3. 31.

Melech]

A King, or Counselor. The Son of Micah, 1 Chr 8. 35.

Melicu]

His Kingdom or 〈◊〉 . Neh. 12. 14.

Melita]

Flowing with honey. An Isle, now called Malta, lying between Africa and Sicilia. There is another of the same name in the Adriatic Bay, between Italy and Epidaurus. Annot. on Act. 28. 1.

Which of the two it was wherein Paul was so kindly entertained, is questionable.

Melody]

Made both by voice, Isa. 51. 3. and musical instruments, Amos 5. 23. Must be with the heart, and to the Lord. Eph. 5. 19. Col. 3. 16.

Melons]

A kind of Pompion which is of a good smell, but neither engendereth good blood, nor is easily digested. Those with other gross meats, Cucumbers, Leeks, Onyons, Garleek, used to be eaten by the poorer sort in Egypt, and by the Israelites when they were slaves there, they remembered them, Numb. 11. 5. (forgetting their slavery) and did prefer before the Manna which God gave them from heaven, which was both pleasant and wholesome.

Melt]

Faint with fear, Exod. 15. 15. Josh. 2. 11. Dissolve, or become liquid, Psal. 68. 2. Drop, Psal. 116, 28. marg. Flow, Judge. 5. 5. marg. Wax feeble, faint, weak, Ezek. 21. 7. ;;Be stricken with extreme fear and sorrow, Isa. 19. 1.

It's also put for, To wast and be diminished, 1 Sam. 14. 16. To faint and be discouraged, Psal. 22. 14. To consume, Psal. 147. 18.

It's spoken of Manna, Exod. 16. 21. The heart, Josh. 5. 1. Water, Psal. 58. 7. A snail, Ibid. 8. Wax, Psal. 68. 2. The elements, 2 Pet. 3. 12.

Melzar]

The circumcision of a narrow place; or, of a bond, or a steward. One set over Daniel and his fellows by the Prince of the Eunuchs, Dan. 1. 11.

Member]

;;Any part of a natural body. 1 Cor. 12. 26. If one member suffer, &c.

;;2. Every faculty of soul and body. Rom. 6. 12. Give your members. Rom. 7. 23. Jam. 4. 1. These be the instruments by which the motions of sin be executed.

;;3. Every sinful lust annexed to our corrupt nature, as a member to a body. Col. 3. 5. Mortify your 〈◊〉 on earth.

;;4. Every Christian, faithful man or woman, knit to Christ their head by a lively faith, as his members. 1 Cor. 12. 17. Now ye are the body of Jesus Christ, and 〈◊〉 for your part.

;;5. The unregenerate part of man, Rom. 7. 23. which 〈◊〉 called flesh in verse. 18.

;;6. That which is joined to another in communion.

7. Thoughts, Job 17. 7. marg.

Members on earth]

;;Earthly, sensual, and corrupt affections, which are as Members of our sinful Nature, to serve it, and show forth their force, in the members of our bodies, &c. Col. 3. 5.

To give our members]

;;To present all our powers and faculties of mind and body (as a Servant presents 〈◊〉 before his Lord) ready to take command and charge. Rom. 6. 10. As you have given your members servants to sin, so give your members servants to righteousness.

;;Whereas the Members of 〈◊〉 and his Sons, at their consecration, at the tip of their right ear, and the thumb, great toe, &c. were to be wet with the blood of a Ram sacrificed: this signifieth two things.

• ;;1. That all the hands, feet, and actions of Christ our High-priest, be red with his blood and passion. See Psal. 22. 17. Zech. 12. 10. Rev. 1. 7.
• ;;2. That all our parts and actions are to be purged and washed with the blood of Christ, that we may be wholly clean, as it is taught by Christ by the washing of his Apostles feet, Joh. 13. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. &c.

Memoriall]

Somewhat to be remembered, or something whereby it may be remembered, Exod. 3. 15. & 12. 14. & 13. 9. & 17. 14. & 28. 12.

Memory]

;;The faculty of the soul, whereby we remember and call to mind things past, or keep in mind things against time to come, Eccl. 9. 5. 1 Cor. 15. 2.

;;2. Memoriall, name, or report, which causeth one to be had in memory. Prov. 10. 7. The memory of the just shall be blessed. Psal. 34. 16. To cut off their memory from the earth. See Mat. 26. 13. Act. 10. 4.

Memphis]

From the mouth; or after the Syrian, a coverer, or overwhelmer. A Country, or City in Egypt, called of old Noph, Hos. 9. 6.

Memucan]

Prepared, sure, made poor, or smitten. One of the Princes of Persia, Est.

Men]

Judge. 18. 2. Heb. sons, marg. Jer. 44. 19. or Husbands, marg. 1 Cor. 14. 20. Gr. perfect, or of a ripe age, marg. Tit. 1. 8. or Things, marg. Rev. 11. 13. Gr. names of men, marg.

〈◊〉 men]

;;Men of a courageous heart, to deliver the oppressed from the oppressors, Exod. 18. 21.

Men of activity]

;;Men of ability, 〈◊〉 , 〈◊〉 ; it implieth as well fitness of mind as of body; and so prudence, deligence, valor, Gen. 47. 6.

Men just and perfect]

;;True believers, and godly persons, Heb. 12. 23.

Men of truth]

;;Just men, Exod. 18. 21. so in Zach. 7. 9. Judgment of truth, signifies Just judgment.

Two men]

;;Two sorts of men, Luk. 18. 10.

Men unreasonable]

;;Men which do things not convenient to be done: and wicked men be such as make sorrow, and cause trouble to the good, 2 Thess. 2. 3.

Menabem]

A Comforter. The Son of Gadi, 2 King. 15. 17.

Menam]

Prepared. The Son of Mattatha, Luk. 3. 31.

Mend]

is all one with Repair, 2 Chr. 24. 12. & 34. 10. Mat. 4. 21. Mar. 1. 19.

Mene]

God hath 〈◊〉 and set the time, Dan 5. 26.

Men-pleasers]

〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , Eph. 6. 6. Such as look after popular applause, as propound unto themselves this end, that they may please men, and be praised of them.