A Complete Christian Dictionary

Cease]

signifieth,

• 1. To be wanting, Deut. 15. 11.
• 2. To be utterly forgotten, Deut. 32. 26.
• 3. To be quiet, Judge. 15. 7.
• 4. To leave off, 1 Sam. 7. 8.
• 5. To leave unperfected, Ezra 4. 24.
• 6. To spring up, Job 14. 7.
• 7. To abstain from, as 〈◊〉 doing evil, Isa. 1. 16. Anger. Psal. 37. 8. Sin. Heb. 4. 10. Hearing instruction, which causeth to err from the words of knowledge, Prov. 19. 27. Strife, Prov. 20. 3. Our own wisdom, Prov. 23. 4, 8, &c.
• 8. To be removed by death or otherwise, Lament. 5. 14.
• 9. To rest from, willingly and wittingly, not to be given to, 1 Pet. 4. 1.
• 10. To end, Psal. 46. 9.
• 11. Not to lean to, Prov. 23. 4.
• 12. Not used, Eccl. 12. 3.
• 13. Give over, Isa. 33. 1.
• 14. Be no more, 1 Cor. 13. 8.
• 15. be still, Psal. 4. 4.
• 16. To forbear, Exod. 23. 5.
• 17. To intermit, Lam. 3. 49.

To cease from our own works]

;;To do our own will no longer, but to resign ourselves to God to yield him obedience by doing his will revealed in his Word, Heb. 4. 10. Hath ceased from his own works.

Cease not]

1 Sam. 7. 8. Heb. be not silent, marg.

Ceased]

1 Sam. 25. 9. Heb. rested, marg.

Ceased: Heb. 4. 10. He hath also ceased from his own works, from those afflictions and sorrows, which he suffers in this life, Rev. 14. 13. & 21. 4. Thereby the Apostle intends the happiness of the Saints in heaven, where all tears shall be wiped from their eyes, Isa. 5. 8. Rev. 7. 17. and whereof we receive the first fruits and pledges, even in this life. See verse. 3. Annot.

Without 〈◊〉 ]

Act. 12. 5. or instant, and earnest. marg.

Cedar]

A tall, Amos 2. 9. Goodly, Psal. 18. 10. Excellent tree, Cant. 5. 15. whereof the choice grew in 〈◊〉 , Judge. 9. 15. used for the building of magnificent houses, as David' s, 2 Chr. 2. 3. Solomon' s, 1 King. 7. 2. Jehoiakim' s, Jer, 22. 14, 15. So for covering the porch of judgment, 1 King, 7. 7. For masts of ships, Ezek. 27. 5. For chests, Ibid. 24. Used also for the building both of the 〈◊〉 Temple, 1 King. 5. 6. and of the second, Ezra 3. 7. And in cleansing the Leaper, Lev. 14. 4. and the burning of the red heifer, Numb. 19. 6. Used also for the making of Idols, Isa. 44. 14. They are choice, durable, goodly trees, called, the Cedars of God, Psal. 80. 11. marg. Unto whose height the height of the Amorite is resembled, Amos 2. 9. Thereunto 〈◊〉 , or Christ, of whom he was a type, Ezek. 17. 22. By the Cedars of Libanus, the powerful and proud may be understood. Isa. 2. 13. Zech. 11. 1, 2. 2 Chr. 25. 18. 〈◊〉 . 31. 3. Hereunto also the felicity of the faithful is compared, Psal. 92. 13. Numb. 24. 6. Hereunto are opposed, in respect of its greatness, the Hyssop, 1 King. 4. 33. its worth, the Sycamore, Isa. 9. 9. Both, the Bramble, Judge. 9. 15. The Cedar is pleasant in show, being always green. Its smell driveth away Serpents, refresheth men, neither 〈◊〉 nor worm can corrupt it, nor age consume it. Dead bodies being put into Cedar, and 〈◊〉 with its juice, are 〈◊〉 from corruption; but it consumeth and corrupteth living flesh. It's said of the fruit thereof, that about the kernels, it's 〈◊〉 , about the outside sweet, in the middle, temperate, 〈◊〉 both.

〈◊〉 ]

;;That which in Christ or his Church is firm and sair, durable and excellent, Cant. 1. 16. & chap. 5. 15. Excellent as Cedar.

;;See Beams, and Boards.

Cedron]

Mad, black, or sad. A brook, Joh. 18. 1. called also Kidron, 1 King. 15. 13.

Celebrate]

Lev. 23. 32. Hebr. rest, marg. Sabbatize. Ainsworth. To solemnize, Lev. 23. 41. To praise, Isa. 38. 18. Thence Hallelujah, the first and last word of divers Psalms. Annot.

Celestial]

1 Cor. 15. 40. Heavenly, super-celestial, or upper-heavenly, as the word 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 signifieth. Leigh Crit. Sac.

Celler]

1 Chr. 27. 28. A treasury, or storehouse: as King Joash had some to see oil beaten out of his Olive trees, so he had others to take care of it when it was brought into Cellars. Annot.

The Original 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 cometh of 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , to lay, or treasure up. 〈◊〉 .

Wine-cellers]

1 Chr. 27. 27. Places where the wine was kept.

〈◊〉 ]

Millet, or pulse. The name of a place, Rom. 16. 1.

Censer]

An instrument of pure gold, 1 King. 7. 50. Used in the service of the Sanctuary:

• 1. To put fire in, and that on the fire of the Altar, Lev. 16. 12.
• 2. Whereon to put an handful of incense, of spices, Exod. 25. 6. Sweet, Lev. 4. 7. Beaten small, Lev. 16. 12. For the holy place, Exod. 31. 11.
• 3. For the High-priest to carry into the veil, and most holy place, Lev. 16. 12, 13. To prevent death, Ibid. and make an atonement, Numb. 16. 46.

Censers]

1 King. 7. 50. Heb. ash-pans, marg.

Centuman]

;;A Captain set over an hundred soldiers, Act. 10. 1. Mat. 8. 5.

Cephas]

;; A 〈◊〉 , or stock, Joh. 1. 42. Note, that the Hebrew Cephas, and the Greek Petros, and Rupes or 〈◊〉 in Latin, be all one in signification: Also, that this name was put upon Peter the Apostle, not for this cause, to teach that Peter should be the rock and foundation on which the Christian Church must be built; as the Papists grossly suppose, who to that end expound those words in Mat. 16. 18. And I say also unto thee that thou art Peter, and upon this rock will I 〈◊〉 my Church, and the gates of 〈◊〉 shall not 〈◊〉 against it, of the person of Peter, which are necessarily to be understood 〈◊〉 his worthy confession of faith which he had made, upon which the Church indeed was to be founded, even upon Christ whom he confessed, there being laid of God none other foundamental Stone then he, 1 Cor. 3. 11. But he was called Cephas therefore, that by this new name (as a token) Christ might seal and assure unto him the better that promise which is hid and couched under the imposition of this name; to wit, that he should be stable and firm in faith, like a Rock which cannot be removed out of its place; which promise was in part fulfilled before, but more fully 〈◊〉 Christ his death and ascension into heaven. See Act. 9. 8, 9.

Cephirah]

A little lyoness. A place, Ezr. 2. 25.

Ceremonies]

Numb. 9. 3. or Statutes; that is, all the Rites and Ordinances prescribed, which the Greek translateth the law thereof. Ainsworth.

They were sacred constitutions of God's appointment, and observed as service and worship to God. Bernard.

Ceremonial Law]

The Law of carnal commandments, and Ordinances of Divine service, Heb. 9. 1. imposed till the time of Reformation, Ibid. 10. and till the seed came, Gal. 3. 19. who abolished it, Col. 2. 14. which stood in weak and beggarly rudiments, Gal. 4. 9. Meats, drinks, and divers washings, Heb. 9. 10. Ceremonies, rites, and carnal ordinances, Ibid. A worldly sanctuary, Ibid. Gifts and Sacrifices which could not make perfect, as appertaining to the conscience, Ibid. 9. All which were examples and shadows, Heb. 8. 5. Figures, Heb. 9. 9. Patterns of heavenly things, Ibid. 23. A School-master to bring to Christ, Gal. 3. 24. A yoke not able to be born, Act. 15. 10. The partition wall between the Jews and the Gentiles, Ephes. 2. 14. The enmity, Ibid. 15. The hand-writing of Ordinances against us, Col. 2. 14.

Certain]

;;1. Assured or true, steadfast. Sure without fail, change, contradiction or wavering, Numb. 14, 30. Neh: 2. 23. Josh. 3. 10. Deut. 10. 14. Mal. 3. 6. Heb. 7. 7. & 10. 23. Gen. 41. 32.;;

;;2. An indefinite term.;;

;;3. One parabolically set forth, without name, to signify many others named.;;

;;4. One prophesied or foretold.;;

Certain portion]

Neh. 11. 23. or, sure Ordinance, marg.

Certainly]

Surely, truly, verily, without doubt, without fail, Gen. 18. 10. Exod. 3. 12. Jer. 44. 17.

Certainly]

Luk. 1. 4. The Original 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 (which is derived of 〈◊〉 & 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 to slip, 〈◊〉 , be deceived ) signifieth such a certainty, whereby we are sure that we err not, are not deceived. Leigh Crit. Sac.

Certainly]

;;See Assurance, Faith, Sure, Knowledge. ;;

• ;;1. Of persons, this certainty is all one with our Faith.;;
• ;;2. Of things, this is all one with Truth, or the true existence and being of them.;;

Certifie]

To make known, reveal, or give notice of, Ezr. 4. 16. Est. 2. 22.

Cesat]

A surname received from Julius Caesar, by all the Roman 〈◊〉 , and accordingly given unto them, as to Augustus, Luk. 2. 1. Tiberius, Luk. 3. 1. Claudius, Act. 11. 28. Nero, Phil. 4. 22. Sometime he is so named without any other addition, as Mat. 22. 17. Luk. 20. 22. Julius was thus named, either for that he was cut out of his Mothers womb, or from his hair ( 〈◊〉 ) wherewith he was born.

Cesarea]

A bush of hair. A City surnamed Stratonis, Act. 9. 30. Another surnamed Philippi, Matth. 16; 13. Another, being the head City of Cappadocia, Act. 18. 22.

Chafed]

2 Sam. 17. 8, And they be chased in their minds. Heb. bitter of soul, marg. That is, so bitterly enraged with this affront of their being forced to fly, and to leave their Wives, Children, and Habitations, that they will redouble their strength and resolution to recover what they have lost. Annot.

Chaff]

;;A reprobate, like to Chaff for his vileness, inconstancy, and barrenness, Mat. 3. 12. Whose 〈◊〉 is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, &c.

;;2. False Prophets with their false Doctrine, Jer. 23. 28. What is the Chaff, &c.

It's put for that which is vain, of no effect or purpose. Such as are the enterprises of the ungodly, Isa. 33. 11. Hypocrites, in respect of their vileness, inconstancy, and barrenness; which are not indeed what outwardly they seem to be, as the chaff in the heap may seem to be full of wheat, or supposed to be, but is not, Luk. 3. 17. Isaiah compareth the Churches enemies hereunto, Isa. 17. 13. Daniel speaketh the like of Nebuchadnezzar' s image, Dan. 2. 35.

Chain]

;;A collar of silver or iron, to wear about ones neck, either for ornament, Gen. 41. 42. or punishment, Jer. 52. 11.

;;2. The grace of heavenly wisdom, which is as a chain to deck and adorn one withal, Prov. 1. 9.

;;3. The cross or afflictions for the Gospel. 2 Tim. 1. 16. He was ashamed of my chain. Whereof one end was tied to the right hand of the Prisoner, and the other to the left of a Soldier.

;;4. Pride of the wicked, which they wear as their chief ornament, Psal. 73. 6.;;

Great affliction and strait handing, Lam. 3. 7. God's laws and ordinances, Ezek. 16. 11. The laws of Christ's Kingdom, being of a binding power to subdue, Psal. 2. 3. & 149. 8. The power of God holding down the wicked angels and men, together with their own guilty consciences vexing and daily tormenting them, Jude 6. Hereby also the pride of the wicked is set forth, Psal. 73. 6.

With one chain of thy neck]

Cant. 4. 9. or with one hair, or 〈◊〉 , or 〈◊〉 of thy neck. This chain doth aptly follow, and ever should go along with the eye; every true Christian should have both; not only faith to see, and to apply Christ, but also obedience (which is a chain upon our necks) to obey him, and yield ourselves to his yoke. Annot.

Figuring God's laws and ordinances, Prov. 10. 9. as also the graces of his Spirit in his people. Ainsworth.

Great chain]

;;The doctrine of the Gospel, and namely, that part of it which concerns Christian liberty, whereby (as it were, by a chain and fast bond) Christ kept Satan fast bound for a long time. Rev. 20. 1. And a great chain in his hand.

The Modern Expositors interpret it, the inevitable and 〈◊〉 power of the Divine Majesty, a long and strong chain to bind a most cruel enemy. Leighs Annot.

To restrain the power of the Devil in the chains of God's fear. Napier.

This Metaphorically designeth the Omnipotency of Christ, as also all such ways whereby he bound Satan, his passion, cross, death, burial, resurrection, ascension, sending of the holy Ghost, especially the doctrine of the Gospel, by the preaching whereof Christ did no less strongly bind Satan, 〈◊〉 and abolishing Paganism among the Nations, and 〈◊〉 them to the faith, then a strong enemy is bound with the Conquerors great chain. Pareus.

Chains]

Jer. 52. 11. or fetters, marg. Ezek. 19. 9. or hooks, marg.

The Chains, Isa. 3. 19. or sweet bals, marg. Others, collars, as collars of Esses with us. Which may therefore amount much to one. But chains or collars, and these seem to be distinguished, Judge. 8. 26. where both are mentioned. The word here used cometh from one that signifies to drop. And because pure 〈◊〉 is such as drops or issues from the plant of itself, unforced, is by a word of the same Original thence so termed, Exod. 30. 34. Some therefore suppose that by it here are meant, such little boxes, like our Civitboxes of gold, wherein they used either to reserve or carry about them 〈◊〉 , and other like odors or sweet ointments; bearing the name of that for which they were first made and used. See verse. 20.

Others take it for pearls, so termed from the form of them (as some the like in Greck ) resembling the droppings of 〈◊〉 , or other gummy matter: Such as we term 〈◊〉 , which our great ones were wont to wear at their ears. 〈◊〉 .

To bind in chains]

;;Victory and domion which the Church should get over the greatest enemies, even Kings and Princes, not by a temporal sword (as some think) but by force of that spiritual sword ruling both high and low, according to the Word, without adding or taking away, as in Psal. 149. 8. To bind their Kings in chains, &c. The laws of Christ kingdom are like Bands, Fetters, and Chains, to subdue and hold in his obedience.

Everlasting chains]

;;The power of God holding down the wicked angels and men.

;;2. Their own guilty consciences vexing and tormenting as heavy chains: which are called (Everlasting) because their torment there shall never have an end, nor their tormentors (devils and consciences) shall never be weary. Jude 6. Reserved in everlasting chains under darkness.

Chains of gold]

are wholesome laws, binding like chains, to keep the Worship of God, and true Religion pure as gold; such laws are called chains, Psal. 149. 8. This was done in the days of Asa, when he removed the Altars of the strange gods, &c. 2 Chron. 14. 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, — 15. Cotton.

The Laws and Ordinances of God wherewith he adorneth the face and neck of his Church, that in her profession, practice, and obedience she may be comely and gracious in the sight of God and his people, and being guided by them, may vanquish her enemies, Prov. 1. 8, 9. They mean also the gracious effects which the law and doctrine of God worketh in his people, of humility, reverence, and other virtues, as on the contrary, pride and other like vices are said to compass evil men about as a chain, Psal. 73. 6. likewise holy persons that teach, instruct, reprove, and such as receive doctrine and reproof, Prov. 25. 12. Ainsworth.

A yoke and chains they are, but of gold, so far from destroying Christian liberty, that they perfect it, nor is any under an heavier thralldom, then those that break and cast off these bands, Psal. 2. 5. Annot.

;; Chains: The spiritual ornaments of the Church, Cant. 1. 10. Thy neck with chains; that is, the precious merits and plentiful graces of Christ, which being put upon the Soul of a Christian, are as chains of gold about the neck.

Chain-work]

Such wherein sundry sprigs, leaves, flowers, and fruits were artificially interlaced, as links of a Chain, 1 King. 7. 17.

Chair]

put for a seat to sit in, Mat. 21. 12. The place for one in authority to sit in, Job 29. 7. An assembly or meeting together, Psal. 1. 1. The authority and office of teaching, Mat. 23. 1.

Chair of Moses]

;;The doctrine which God delivered to Moses, and was taught by them that succeeded him in the office of teaching, Mat. 23. 1. The Scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses chair, hear them: that is to say, so long as they teach Moses Doctrine, obey them. Papists are herein deceived, interpreting this of place and succession of persons, and not of truth of Doctrine.

;;Note: Moses Chair signifieth Moses Doctrine, as Peters Rock signifieth Peters Faith and confession.

Chalcedony]

A gem, or precious 〈◊〉 , Rev. 21. 19. It's said to be bred of long continuing rain. To be found by the reflection of the full moon. To be of a pale color. Of such solidity, that it will not admit of any incision or outward impression.

Chalcedony]

;;A rich, precious, pure, and glorious stone and Pearl, representing the spiritual purity of the holy Church on earth, and the celestial glory of the triumphant Church in heaven. So much is meant also by the Jasper, Chrysolite, &c. Rev. 21. 19, 20.

A precious stone of one color, like fire, found about Chalcedon. Annot.

Chalcol]

Nourishing. The Son of Mahol, 1 King. 4. 31.

Chalk-stones]

Isa. 27. 9. Heb. stones of chalk or lime, for so the word properly signifies, (though nowhere else found in the Hebr. text of the Old Testament, but another used for it, ch. 33. 12.) as appears both by the words of pargeting, and a pargeter, among the Talmudists, thence deduced; and by the Syriac in Daniel, where it is used in the Syriac form, for the parget or plaster of the wall. Dan. 5. 5. As lime-stones broken in pieces; that is, as Chalk-stones broken in pieces to make lime, wherewith to parget. So chap. 24. 10. And the participle is in such a form not else-where read, as implies a breaking to pieces, as such stones for such uses are wont. So Deut. 9. 21. 2 King. 23. 12. Annot.

Challenge]

Exod. 22. 9. Which another challengeth to be his; or, which he shall say, that this is he, or this is it, which he, that is, which the 〈◊〉 shall charge or challenge; is he that is, the man that had it; or, this is it, that is, the thing which I challenge. Ainsworth.

Chamber]

;;Some secret place in an house. Mat. 6. 6. Enter into thy 〈◊〉 .

;;2. The protection of God, Isa. 26. 20. Enter into thy Chamber, viz. rest quietly on God's promises by faith, and in his gracious protection.

〈◊〉 put also for, A lodging, Judge. 15. 1. A feasting room, Luke 22. 12. A Bride-chamber, Psalm 19. 5. A place of Christian meeting, Act. 20. 8. The places of the stars, Job 9. 9. The cloud, Psal. 104. 13.

Chamber]

In the Scriptures there are several sorts of Chambers mentioned, as the Bed-chamber, Eccl. 10. 20. Bride-chamber, Mat. 9. 15. Bridegroom-chamber, Joel 2. 16. Guard-chamber, 1 King. 14. 28. Guest-chamber, Mar. 14. 14. Inner-chamber, 1 King. 20. 30. Little-chamber, 2 Kin. 4. 10. Side-chamber, Ezek. 41. 5. Upper-chamber, 2 King. 1. 2. There are also mentioned, the Chambers of Death, Prov. 7. 27. of Imagery, Ezek. 8. 12. Privy-chambers, Ezek. 21. 14. Larg-chambers, Jer. 22. 14. the North and Southchambers, Ezek 42. 13. the Holy-chambers, Ezek. 44. 19. the Secret-chambers, Mat. 24. 26.

And into the chamber of her that conceived me]

Cant. 3. 4. The Church of God in her public Congregations, which is the mother of us all; or, The sanctified heart and conscience, which is the dwelling of Christ, where we should lay him up by faith, and keep him safely as a Jewel of inestimable price. Annot.

Mr. Cotton applieth this to the time of the Maccabes, when the Sanctuary was cleansed, the purity of God's worship restored, and Sacrifice oftered according to the law, understanding by the house and chamber of her Mother, the Temple and Sanctuary, of the former Church of Israel, &c.

Chambering]

;;Unclean and wanton behavior. Rom. 13. 13. Not in Chambering and wantonness.

Chamberlain]

2 King. 23. 11. or Eunuch, or Officer, marg. Act. 12. 20. Gr. that was over the Bed-chamber, marg. Rom. 16. 23. Gr. Steward, marg.

Chambers]

1 King. 6. 5. Heb. sloors, Heb. ribs, marg. 1 Chr. 9. 26. 2 Chr. 31. 11. or Store-houses, marg.

Chambers]

;;Heavenly mansions, where great riches, treasure, and glory is laid up and kept for the Saints, Cant. 14. The King hath brought me into his chambers. That is, into those Bride-chambers where Christ familiarly converseth with them; which were three.

• 1. The Tabernacle at 〈◊〉 .
• 2. The Ark at Jerusalem.
• 3. The Temple.

Into these Solomon brought the whole Congregation of Israel to solemn sacrifices. Cotton.

Into his own privy Chambers, his Church here, and after this his heavenly Tabernacles. Finch.

The lower rooms of his spiritual treasures on earth, and heavenly chambers of glory. Hall.

This showeth the benefits which they find that follow Christ, they are brought not only into the Kings Palace, Psal. 45. 16. but into his privy Chambers, the most secret, safe, and quiet rooms of his Palace, (2 King. 6. 12. Luk. 12. 3. Mat. 6. 6. Deut. 32. 25. Ezek. 21. 14. Joel 2. 16. Judge. 15. 1.) whereby is signified the revelation of the Mystery of the Gospel, the secret of the Lord, which is revealed to them that sear him, Psal. 25. 14. and the spiritual comforts which they reap thereby, 1 Cor. 2. 9, 10, 16. Prov. 24. 4. Col. 2. 1, 2, 3. In these chambers also, the saints are kept safe from evil, Psal. 27. 5, 10. to whom he saith, Come, enter thou into thy chambers, &c. Isa. 26. 20. Answ.

Christ will not admit them only as common guests into his Palace and Out-courts, that is, natural privileges and comforts; but into his recesses, his Holy of holies, where he will show them depths buried in the bottom of the Sea, and discover those Arcana Imperii, his Scriptures, his great works, his judgments, his Sacraments, his consolations, his glory, which are locked up from common eyes, and they shall be kept as treasures, and jewels, secured and protected from the evil due to sin, and from the indignation of the Lord, Isa. 26. 20. Annot.

The hid secrets of his divine Counsel and will, a clearer light of knowledge, abundance of divine love, and plenty of spiritual gifts. Thompson.

Chamois]

Deut. 14. 5. In Hebrew it is 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , which Buxtorf. translateth Camelo-pardalis. A beast engendered of a Camel, and of a female Libard or Panthar, whose tongue is nigh three foot long, and therewith he will so speedily gather in his meat, that the eyes of a man will fail to behold his haste. And moveth both his right and 〈◊〉 foot together; whom if any come to see, it doth as it were on purpose turn itself about to 〈◊〉 its soft hairs and beautiful color. 〈◊〉 rendereth it Alce, which is a wild beast, in fashion and skin like a fallow-deer, but greater, and hath no joints in the legs, and therefore doth never lie down but lean to trees. The German Translation, Rupicapra, A wild goat.

Champion]

A plain field, or Country, Deut. 11. 30. A great fighter, 1 Sam. 17. 4. Heb. a man between two, or a duellist. Goliath so called, either because he put himself between the two camps, or offered a duel between two, that is, himself and another. Annot.

Chance]

;;Such occurrences and events as do fall out to men beyond their skill and counsel, through God's providence, but to us by hap or chance, Luk. 10. 31.

And by chance there came down a certain Priest that way, Luk. 10. 31. The words may be rendered, either thus, And the same time it sell out that a certain Priest, &c. Or, upon occasion, i. e. having some business that occasioned his going by at that time. Dr. Ham. Annot. a.

Chance]

If a birds 〈◊〉 chance to be before thee, Deut. 22. 6. that is, if unawares thou meetest with it, or lightest upon it; so the Greek translateth, If thou meetest with a birds nest before 〈◊〉 . Ainsworth.

Chancellor]

Ezr. 4. 8. The word translated Chancellor, is of the Chaldee. termination. It is a word of high dignity with us. Some take it here to set forth the President of that Council which was for the Kings affairs in those parts. Annot.

Change]

put for Sedition, affecting alteration and novelties, Prov. 24. 21. Diversities, Judge. 14. 12, 13. The day of Death or Resurrection, Job 14. 14. Crosses or calamities, Psal. 55. 19.

Change]

Heb. 7. 12. Made a change also of the Law, or translation of the old Covenant, which was established or ratified upon it, v. 11. Annot.

To change]

signifieth, To Disanul, Dan. 6. 8. Put one for another, Lev. 27. 10. Take away, Act. 6. 14. Turn, Job 17. 12. Alter, Jer. 13. 23. Translate, 1 Cor. 15. 5. To be otherwise then before, Dan. 3. 27. Undo or make 〈◊〉 , Dan. 3. 28. Attain a better condition then before, Psal. 102. 26.

To change times and seasons]

;;Either, to distinguish Moneths, Days, and Years ordinarily, or extraordinarily, to turn Winter into Summer, and Summer into Winter, or to altar times contrary to the course of nature, as to cause the Sun to stand or go back, as in 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 ' s time: or to dispose of man's age and life in general, shortening man's life after the flood: or particularly, as Moses and Josiah, Dan. 7. 25.

Changeable]

Isa. 3. 22. Changeable suits. The word in Heb. is but one, and is found but in one place more, to wit, Zech. 3. 4. where it is rendered change of raiment. But a word of 〈◊〉 affinity to it, and of the same descent with it, signifies spoils taken from men slain and stripped; whether armor, as 2 2 Sam. 2. 21. or raiment, as Judge. 14. 19. (where another word also is used for change of apparel ) so called from a word, that signifies to pull away, or pull off, Deut. 25. 9, 10. and so it is thought that change of apparel, is here styled; because the one is put off, for putting on of the other, as Zech. 3. 4. But others rather deem it some special kind of apparel, that covered the body from the waste downward, such as our Womens Kirtles, or Petticoats are, for it is very near the word that commonly signifieth the loins, chap. 5. 27. & 11. 5. Annot.

To be changed]

;;To be translated from mortality and corruption, to immortality and incorruption on a sudden, 1 Cor. 15. 15.

Changed]

Heb. 7. 11. or translated. Annot.

Heb. 1. 12. They shall be changed, or, they shall pass away. Annot.

Changers of money]

Mat. 21. 12. which changed foreign coin into money there currant, that those which dwelt far off, might there according to the Law, buy Sacrifices, and pay their oblations. Annot.

Changes]

Job 10. 17. Divers afflictions, one coming after another, like waves in the Sea. Annot.

Changes of raiment, Gen. 45. 22. that is (as some conceive) a course garment for private use within the house, and a more precious Suit to wear abroad. Or, change of garments, is such precious garments as will move a man to change those 〈◊〉 had 〈◊〉 to put the old off, and put on these, 2 King. 5. 22. 〈◊〉 . 3. 4. Or, changes of raiment, might be of upper garments, which were not made for anybody in particular, but might indifferently be worn by any; such garments they put on 〈◊〉 ; and it may be they had more need of change, because they used in passionate grief to tear their clothes, especially those which covered all the rest, as chap. 37. 29, 34. & 44. 13. and many other places. Hence it was that change of garments were not only given in testimony of honor, or favor, but as wagers in contestation, or trial of any matter in doubt, as Judge. 14. 13. 〈◊〉 .

Changing]

Ruth 4. 7. The alienating or passing over of ones right to another.

Channels]

put properly for the effusion of waters, 1 Sam. 22. 16. and where they run, Isa. 27. 12.

Figuratively, for laws of Covenant, Isa. 8. 7.

〈◊〉 ]

Exod. 36. 38. Heb. heads, or tops. Ainsworth.

They were so called, because they were on the tops of the pillars, for grace and ornament. Annot. on 1 King. 7. 16.

Chapmen]

2 Chr. 9. 14. The Spice-merchants, 1 King. 10. 15.

Chapel]

Amos 7. 13. or Sanctuary, marg.

Chapt]

Jer. 14. 4. Heb. broken, or is wasted and spoiled, as ch. 48. 20. Annot.

〈◊〉 ]

1 Chron. 4. 14. that is, Craftsmen, marg.

A Charet]

;;A carriage wherein were fighting men of war. Judge. 1. 19. Because they had chariots of iron.

;;2. Captains and strength. 2 King. 2. 22. Charets of Israel.

;;3. Angels. 2 King. 6. 17. Mountain was full of Charets. Hereof Angels be called Cherubims, between which and the Hebrew word which signifies chariots, there is great affinity, Psal. 104. 3. 1 Chr. 28. 18.

It's put also for the chief strength and stay of a land, such as are God's Prophets, 2 King. 2. 12. & 13. 14. Human or worldly things wherein men repose their confidence, Psal. 20. 7. The clouds, Psal. 104. 3. Dignity and greatness of place, Isa. 22. 18. As there were chariots of war, 1 King. 20. 21. so there were chariots of state in time of peace, for Kings, 2 King. 9. 16. Princes, 2 Sam. 15. 1. Nobles, Act. 8. 28.

Charet]

Hereunto were Cities, 2 Chr. 1. 14. Horses, 2 Sam. 8. 4. and Guiders, 2 Chr. 18. 33. appointed.

The chariots of salvation, Heb. 3. 8. or, thy charcts were salvation, marg. Annot.

King Solomon made himself a Charet]

Cant. 3. 9. or a Bed, 〈◊〉 , or Throne. Under which is represented the dignity of the Church, exceeding the bed or charet of Solomon;

• 1. In the efficient or Author: Solomon did not make it himself, but caused it to be made by others, but the Church is the workmanship of Christ himself, Ephes. 2. 10.
• 2. In the materials: all that are used here, as the wood of 〈◊〉 , silver, gold, &c. are but gross and sensible illustrations of spiritual Majesty and glory, by which the Church is made to shine, and live more incorruptibly then buildings of Cedar, 1 Pet. 3. 4. Annot.

That bed was made for a King, but this for the King of Kings and Lord of Lord's. Finch.

The Chaldee expoundeth this of the Temple which Solomon made of the wood of Lebanon, but that Temple was a figure of Christ and of his Church: to which we may better refer it. Of Christ it may be meant in respect of his human nature, which was all glorious, without spot of sin, which human nature he made and assumed to himself with all the glorious graces of the Spirit, for the Salvation of the Elect, the daughters of Jerusalem. Of the Ministers of Christ, or the Church (his mystical body) it may (as I think) rather here be spoken, which by the preaching, profession and practice of the Gospel, 〈◊〉 Christ as a 〈◊〉 , holding forth the word of truth and Salvation, in the midst whereof Christ sitteth, teaching, governing and triumphing, betokening the more open glory of the Church by the publishing and practicing of the Gospel. Ainsworth.

Charets of 〈◊〉 ]

;;The quick and speedy readiness, fortitude, and valor which the Militant Church shown in her spiritual warfare against the devil, the world, and the flesh, Cant. 1. 9. I have compared thee, O my Love, to the troops of Horses in the Chariots of Pharaoh.

Such is the estimation of thee, O my Love, that so as the choicest Egyptian horses, of Pharaoh, for comely shape, for honorable service, for strength and speed exceed all other, so far thou excellest all that may be compared with thee. Hall.

They were brave, stately, courageous, excellent for all good services, Finch.

When the Church neglects God's service, God gives her up to the service of foreign Princes, to draw as horses in Pharaohs chariots. God will make them to draw his yoke, though they draw it in the yoke of foreign Princes, as Rehoboam and his people did. Cotton.

Charge]

;;Commandment. Mat. 9. 30. Jesus gave them charge. 2 Tim. 4. 1. Gen. 26. 11.

;;2. Cost. 2 Thess. 2. 8. Because we would not be chargable to others.

;;3. Government or function. 1 King. 2. 3. And take heed to the charge of the Lord thy God.

It's taken also for God's Ordinance, Ezek. 48. 11. Office or function, Numb. 3. 31. Imputed, 2 Tim. 4. 16. Also, for to interdict, Gen. 28. 6. Adjure, 1 Sam. 14. 27. Inhibit and threaten, Mat. 7. 30. Intreat very earnestly, 1 Tim. 5. 21. Denounce and contest with, 1 Tim. 6. 13. Command with a denunciation, 1 Tim. 6. 17.

Charge: Numb. 31. 49. Heb. 〈◊〉 . 1 King. 11. 28. Heb. burden, Ezek. 40. 45. & 44. 8. & 48. 11. Word, or Ordinance, marg.

To charge]

Exod. 19. 21. Heb. contest, 1 Thess. 5. 27. or adjure, marg.

It signifieth also to interdict, Gen. 28. 6. Command, Mar. 9. 25. Command with a denunciation, 1 Tim. 6. 17. Inhibit and threaten, Mat. 9. 30. Intreat very earnestly, 1 Tim. 5. 21. Passe upon, Deut. 24. 5. marg. Attribute, Job 1. 22. marg.

To charge by the 〈◊〉 ]

;;To bind one by a solemn Oath to do a thing, Cant. 2. 7. I charge you O 〈◊〉 of Jerusalem by the Roes, and by the Hinds of the field.

The charge is very solemn and vehement, showing both her duty to Christ, and her authority over her own members and parts, for the daughters of Jerusalem are nothing else, but herself in her distinct parts and branches. Annot.

The like charge in the very same words is in chap. 3. 5. and the same, (but ommitting by the Roes, and by the Hinds of the fields, ) in chap. 8. 4. And another to the daughters of Jerusalem to tell her beloved that she was sick of love, Cant. 5. 8.

Chargeable]

2 Cor. 11. 9. I was chargeable to no man; or, I chill'd, or bcnummed none, or fainted not in anything. The word in the Original is 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , which (as the Greek Scholiast observeth) signifieth a fainting or slackness, childness or benumbedness; and the Apostles meaning is, that though he were in great want when he preached to them, and was not supplied by them, yet his zeal was no whit thereby cooled, nor his industry abated; he flagg'd not any way in his Ministry, no nor solicited any of the Corinthians to afford him necessary maintenance, nor lay heavy upon them, though their bounty slackened to him. Annot.

The word cometh of 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , which is derived of 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , which signifieth a Cramp-fish; a fish (say the learned) that hath such a benumbing quality, that the cold of it will strike from the hook to the line, from the line to the goad, from the goad to the arm, from the arm to the body of the fisher, and so benumb him, and take away all use and feeling of his limbs. His meaning is, that he was none of those idle drones, that by their laziness do even chill and benumb, and dead the charity of well disposed people. Leigh Crit. Sac.

I received nothing from any which carnal men count a burden. Leigh' s Annot.

Charged]

And Jesus straightly charged them, Mat 9. 30. Charged, commanded, appointed with authority. Dr. Ham. Annot. k.

Charger]

Numb. 7. 13. or dish, platter. The word used by the Septuagint in Matth. 26. 23. is used for a dish. Ainsworth.

These were not for the use of the Sanctuary (where were used golden Vessels only) but for some service of the Court or Altar of Burnt-offering; as for the sholder and breast of sacrificed beasts, and the offerings of Meal, Oil, and Wine, &c.

Charges]

Watches. 2 Chr. 8. 14. and 31. 16, 17. D. 〈◊〉 . Costs, expenses. Act. 21. 24. 1 Cor. 9. 7.

Charitably]

Rom. 14. 15. Gr. according to charity, marg.

Charity]

;;That affection of love which moves us to hold our neighbors dear, and to desire and seek their good in everything which is dear unto them, and that for Christ his sake, according to the will of God, 1 Cor. 13. 4, 5, 6, 7. where you have the properties of Charity at large described.

;;The habit of Charity infused, is not the justification of a sinner before God;

• ;;1. Because one virtue cannot be our whole righteousness.
• ;;2. Because it is a fruit of justification.

;;Whereas Charity is said, Rom. 13. 10. to be the fulfilling of the Law, it is to be understood of perfect and complete Charity, which is 〈◊〉 in all parts and precepts of the Law, as appeareth by Rom. 13. 9. but it will not follow in any good consequence, that because perfect Charity is commanded in the whole Law, therefore it is performed perfectly by the Saints: for as our knowledge is in part, so is our Charity: we can love no further then we know.

;;Note also that Charity is not always put for the affection of love, but for the actions and duties of love, as 1 Tim. 1. 5. according to that in 1 Joh. 3. Let us love not in word, but in deed and truth: See also Jam. 2. 15, 16.

Charme]

Psal. 58. 5. Charming never so wisely. Being most expert, learned, and cunning in enchantments. Or, of him that inchanteth, or that conjureth, conjoineth, associateth. Enchanters have this title here, and in Deut. 18. 11. either because by Sorcery they associate Serpents, making them tame and familiar, that they hurt not; or because such persons use to bind and tie bands or things about the body, to heal or hurt by Sorcery; or because by their Conjuring art they have society and fellowship with Devils. Ainsworth.

Charmer]

Deut. 18. 11. The same in effect with the Inchanter.

Such an one as useth Songs and Verses, or other words or ceremonies to produce supernatural effects. Annot.

They have their name in Hebrew of whispering, or soft, sweet, and eloquent speaking, Psal. 58. 5. Ainsworth.

The word thus rendered in Isa. 19. 3. is nowhere else found. It seemeth that they had this name given them, from that soft, low, slow, and drawling speech that they used either in their spells, or in their answers to those that consulted them. ch. 8. 19. Annot.

Charran]

A singing, or calling out, or the heat of wrath, 〈◊〉 anger, from 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , he 〈◊〉 with wrath, was kindled with anger. A City of Mesopotamia, whither Abraham went to dwell, and where his Father died, Act. 7. 2. called also Haran, Gen. 11. 31.

Chase]

Referred to God, who chased the Kings of the Amorites that besieged Gibeon, Josh. 10. 10. that is, so subdued them that they were put to flight. Who promised that his people should thus deal with their enemies, Lev. 26. 7. and through whom they thus do, Deut. 32. 30. Josh. 23. 10. Josh. 11. 8. Judge. 20. 43. 1 Sam. 17. 53. who at some time employeth his Angels for this purpose, Psal. 35. 5. He so chaseth his enemies, as the Hunters do the Roe, Isa. 13. 14. and as the chaff of the mountains before the wind, Isa. 17. 13. Chaseth them out of the world (taketh their lives from them) Job 18. 18. that they are chased away as a vision in the night, Job 20. 8. their remembrance is forgotten. The Churches enemies, Lev. 26. 36. of whom, Deut. 1. 44. Lam. 3. 52. Enemies one against another, Judge. 9. 40. The word employeth also to reject, repel, shun, give no respect unto, disdain, &c. Heb. 13. 28.

Chaste]

;;One born with some natural impediment. This is natural chastity.

;;2. One gelded or made chaste by the art of man. This is artificial chastity.

;;3. One fitted by God for the gift of continency. This is Christian chastity, Mat. 19. 23.

;;See Geld.

To chasten]

;;To correct in love for our profit, as a father doth his child. Heb. 12. 6. Whom the Lord loveth he chastiseth.

;;Also it signifies to beat or strike on the face to the making of a bloody wound: as wrestlers use to do to master their mates.

;;Lastly, to master and keep under the body of sin within us by beating and wounding it, through abstinence from those things which is naturally desired, 1 〈◊〉 . 9. 17.

Referred to God, with relation unto his enemies, Psal. 94. 10. his own people whom he correcteth in love, Rev. 3. 19. for their instruction, Psal. 94. 12. to prevent their condemnation, 1 Cor. 11. 32. and to make them happy, Job 5. 17.

Referred to Parents, with relation unto their children, Deut. 8. 5. & 21. 18.

Magistrates, with relation unto Offenders, Deut. 22. 18.

It's also taken for to humble ones self before God by fasting and prayer, Dan. 10. 12.

Chastening]

When thy chastening was upon them. Isa. 26. 16. in thy castigation. Annot. Whereby may be understood. God's rod of affliction.

Chastise]

Spoken,

• 1. Of God, and that both in wrath, Lev. 26. 28. Hos. 10. 10. and in mercy; Jer. 31. 18.
• 2. Of men, both justly, Deut. 22. 18. and unjustly, 1 Kin. 12. 11. Luk. 23. 16.

Chastisement]

Deut. 11. 2. or nurture, which the Chaldee. translateth doctrine, or instruction.

It implieth nurture both by words and works. Ainsworth.

The chastisement of a cruel one, Jer. 30. 14. Such stripes, as cruel and hardhearted persons are wont to inflict. So 〈◊〉 complained that God was become 〈◊〉 to him, Job 30. 21. Annot.

The chastisement of our peace was upon him, Isa. 53. 5. He was chastised to procure our peace, by removal of our sins that set God and us asunder, ch. 59. 2. the guilt thereof being discharged with the price of his blood, 1 Pet. 1. 18, 19. and to reconcile us unto him, Rom. 3. 25. & 5. 1, 10. 2 Cor. 5. 19, 21 Eph. 2. 13 — 17. Col. 1. 19, 20. 1 Pet. 3. 18. Annot.

Chastity]

;;An abstinence and forbearing, not from marriage, but from all strange and roving lusts, about the desire of Sex. Tit. 2. 5. To be wise, chaste, &c.

Chatter]

Isa. 38. 14. or peep. Chatter aloud and apace, as Chranes and Swallows in parting with, or missing their young; peep, as their young ones do, when they miss their dam, or want meat. Annot.

Chaunt]

Amos 6. 5. or quaver, Isa. 5. 12. as men use to do at Marriage feasts, at the solemnization of their Birthdayes, and other like occasions, not duly weighing that of the wise-man, Eccl. 3. 4. Annot.

Chaws]

Ezek. 29. 4. & 38. 4. In 2 King. 19. 28. & Isa. 37. 29. the words are, I will put my hook in thy nose; alluding either to a fish hook, wherewith fish taken are drawn which way the Fisherman pleaseth, Job 41. 1. Amos 4. 1. or to such rings as men put in the noses of Bears and Bufales, to keep them in, and overmaster them with, Ezek. 19. 4, 9. or, to a chain or collar put about the neck of a Dog, or some other beast, with a cord or leash fastened thereunto, whereby to lead him, as some of the Jewish Masters would have it, but the mention of the nose seems not well to 〈◊〉 it, and the most of them go the first way; I should rather the second. Annot.

Chebar]

Strength or power. A river, Ezek. 1. 1.

Check]

of my reproach, Job 20. 3. Such a reproof as tends to my disgrace. He means in those words of Job, chap. 19. 29. which were spoken to his fellows as well as to him, but he applies them to himself particularly. Annot.

Cheker work]

1 King. 7. 17. A very artificial kind of work, whereby sundry sprigs, leaves, flowers and fruits were curiously interlaced. Annot.

Chedorlaomer]

A generation of bondage. King of Elam, Gen. 14. 1.

Cheek]

Job 16. 10. They have smitten me upon the cheek repoachfully. This was a token of the greatest disgrace, not so 〈◊〉 in regard of the greatness of the blow or wound, as of the dignity of that part of the body which is smitten, to wit, the face, Lam. 3. 30. Mic. 5. 1. (accordingly both Micaiah, 1 King. 22. 24. and Isaiah, ch. 50. 6. were thus disgraced.) His meaning is, My friends have disgraced me as much with 〈◊〉 , as if they had openly struck me upon the face, 〈◊〉 . 18. 18. Annot.

To give the check to him that smiteth, Lam. 3. 30. is patiently to endure all kinds of injuries, even the most reproachful. Hence by that of our Savior, 〈◊〉 him that 〈◊〉 thee on the 〈◊〉 cheek, 〈◊〉 also the other, Luk. 6. 29. is signified, that we must be so far from avenging ourselves when 〈◊〉 are done unto us, as that we must rather prepare ourselves to suffer more. Ravanel.

Her tears are on her cheeks, Lam. 1. 2. Her cheeks are continually bedewed with tears, as if she had a spring of them in her head, Jer. 9. 1. and they are never wanting upon her cheeks. Annot.

Cheek-bone]

Psal. 3. 7. To be smitten thereon, a sign of reproach, Job 16. 10. Ainsworth.

Cheeks with rouse of stones]

;;The incorruptible ornaments and deckings of Christian souls, Cant. 1. 10. Thy cheeks are comely with rouse of stones.

The estate of the Church is here described as it was in the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 , and of Asa.

Thy Cheeks, that is, the outward face of the Church, are comely, &c. that is, with keeping their right place and order, and manner of God's own Ordinances. 〈◊〉 .

Thy outward 〈◊〉 and countenance, which is beautiful and glorious by keeping due order and decency in the service of God. The whole face of the Church should be thus 〈◊〉 . Annot.

〈◊〉 cheeks are as a bed of Spices]

Cant. 5. 13. These cheeks of Christ thus 〈◊〉 , signify, his manliness and comeliness to all that by faith behold him, and the sweetness of the graces that 〈◊〉 from his heavenly countenance, 〈◊〉 being as a man grown up to years of discretion, he administereth all things discreetly, justly, and comfortably to his people. Ainsworth.

The amiable countenance of our Lord Jesus Christ. Annot.

The manifestation of himself to us in his word. Hall.

The outward face of the faithful 〈◊〉 . Cotton.

Cheek- 〈◊〉 ]

of a great Lion, Joel 1. 6. Strong and fierce in biting and tearing.

To 〈◊〉 ]

is, To make glad, Psal. 45. 8. Speak friendly, and to the heart, Ruth 2. 13. Revive the spirit, Isa. 57. 15. Comfort, 2 Sam. 10. 2. Make to rejoyee, 2 Chr. 20. 27. Make merry, Eccl. 10. 19.

Cheet]

Be of grod cheer, Mat. 9. 2. Be comforted, and doubt not of the recovery of thy health now thy sins are forgiven thee, which were the cause of thy sickness. 〈◊〉 .

〈◊〉 ]

Zech. 9. 17. or Grow, marg.

It's applied to Countenance, Prov. 15. 13. Feasts, Zech. 8. 19. a Giver, 2 Cor. 9. 7. God loveth a cheerful giver. That which is extorted from a man, he properly giveth not; for liberality implieth liberty, and necessity in this kind and liberty cannot well stand together. God loveth a cheerful giver, because he gives his heart first to God, before he gives his alms to the poor; and giving that which he giveth with a cheerful countenance, he more comforteth the receiver, giving hope of future bounty; for what a man doth cheerfully, he will do again upon a like good occasion.

Pliny writeth that it was observed among the Romans, that 〈◊〉 any good came to a man by offering a beast in Sacrifice, renitentem & trahentem se ab Aris, by a beast that 〈◊〉 drew back from the Altar, and could not be brought to it, but with much force. And most certain it is, that God esteemeth of no offering of ours, which is not as free as liberal, according to our ability. Annot.

Cheerfulness]

;;A readiness and willingness of mind in the doing of any good thing. Rom. 12. 18. He that showeth mercy, with cheersulness. 2 Cor. 9. 7. God loves a 〈◊〉 giver.

;;Cheerfuln 〈◊〉 in giving, either generally, by all Christians, as 2 Cor. 9. 7. or particularly by Deacons (the Stewards of the common alms of the Church, as Rom. 12. 8.) doth contain hilarity, or gladness of heart, gentleness in words, pleasantness in countenance; also it ariseth from respect,

• ;;1. Of God, who loveth a cheerful giver.
• ;;2. Of the poor, who being afflicted, have need of being heartened by cheerful giving, the contrary adding grief to grief.
• ;;3. Of the common condition of mankind, all being subject to the same miseries, and as we would be done to, 〈◊〉 must we do to others.
• ;;Lastly, of ourselves, whose works of mercy cannot please God, nor profit us, if they be severed from willing cheerfulness.

Cheerfully]

Act. 24. 10. 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , with a better courage.

Cheese]

Job 10. 10. Thou hast curdled me like Cheese. As the woman presseth the milk with her hands, and with weights, to make it cleave together, and harden, till it become curds, and afterwards cheese; so God by the natural heat of the Mother, makes the seed in the womb more dry, hard and firm, till it become a fleshy mass, and after frames it into a body. An elegant similitude to set out Mans conception in the womb, and such an one as the Philosophers can scarce equal.

Some understand it of man's Creation at the first, but that answers not to the story in Genesis, where no liquid matter is mentioned, only he is said to be made of the dust of the earth, Gen. 2. 7. & 3. 19. Annot.

Chelal]

As night. One of the Sons of Pahath-moab, Ezra 10. 30.

〈◊〉 ]

All. One of the Sons of 〈◊〉 , Ezra 10. 35.

Chelub]

A basket. The Brother of Shuah, 1 Chr. 4. 11. The Father of Ezra, 1 Chr. 27. 26.

Chelubai]

He altogether against me. The Son of Hezron, 1 Chr. 2. 9. called also Caleb, verse. 18.

Chemarims]

The name of Baals Priests, 2 King. 23. 5. 〈◊〉 . 10. 5. Zeph. 1. 4.

〈◊〉 ]

As stroking; or, as taking away. The god of the Ammonites, Judge. 11. 24. The god of the 〈◊〉 , 1 King. 11. 33.

Chenaanah]

A Merchantesse; or brokenin pieces. The Father of Zedekiah the false Priest, 1 King. 22. 11. A Son of Bilhan, 1 Chr. 7. 10.

Chenani]

My pillar, foundation, or, a hasting. A Levite, Neh. 9. 4.

〈◊〉 ]

My pillar, or foundation of the Lord. The chief of the Levites for Song, 1 Chr. 15. 22, 27.

Chephar]

A little Lyoness. A City, Josh. 18. 24.

Chephirah]

The same. See Cephirah.

〈◊〉 ]

Anger. The Son of Dishon, Gen. 36. 26.

〈◊〉 ]

Soldiers, Ezek. 15. 16. called Cherethites, 2 Sam. 2. 18. which were of David's guard. The Philistines are so named, 1 Sam. 30. 14, 16.

〈◊〉 ]

2 Sam. 8. 18. These (with the Pelethites ) were old, expert, strong, and valiant men (like the Pretorian Soldiers amongst the Romans ) which David chose for his guard; so called (as some think) from the Hebrew word Charath, signifying to be cut off, because at the Kings command they executed offenders; but more probably they were such valiant and expert Soldiers of the Israelites, as were put in garrison into the Towns and Cities of the Cherethims in the Country of the Philistines, after David had subdued them, when dwelling at Ziklag, he made inrods into their Country, 1 Sam. 30. 14. from which being valiant and expert Soldiers, the King chose his guard to attend his person. See Pelethites. Annot.

Cherish]

1 King. 1. 2. And let her cherish him, Heb. be a cherisher unto him. By providing and bringing to the King such savoury and pleasant things as he may well relish, and taste delight in: and also by lying in bed with him. Annot.

The Original 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , in Eph. 5. 25. signifieth, as to cherish, so to keep warm. A Metaphor taken from Birds or Hens, that hover their wings over their young ones, or that sit upon their eggs. 〈◊〉 Crit. Sac.

Cherith]

〈◊〉 . A brook, 1 King. 17. 3.

Cherub]

As a 〈◊〉 , Child; or, as fighting. The name of a place, Ezra 2. 59. To ride upon 〈◊〉 , 2 Sam. 22. 11, 15. To use the min 〈◊〉 of the Angels.

Cherubims]

As Masters, fighters, or children. ;;Properly, Images of men with wings and comely faces, so as young men have; or any figure of Man, Ox, or Bird: See Ezek. 1. 9, 10. But improperly it noteth Angels represented by such winged shapes at the Ark of the Covenant, whereunto Moses had relation; Gen. 3. 24. ;; And he placed Cherubims: for these were known to the people, but invisible Angels were not.

Cherubims: Heb. 9. 5. and over it the Cherubims: These were figures or representations of Angels, inclining their faces one towards the other, and touching one another with their wings, Exod. 25. 18. The use of these was to cover, or over-shadow the Mercy-seat with their wings, Ibid. 20. and from this Seat God used to speak unto Moses, Ibid. 22. Numb. 7. 89. Which may be applied unto Christ, whose mediation was signified by the Mercy seat; whence it is said, that he is a propitiation or covering Mercy-seat, Rom. 3. 25. 1 Joh. 2. 2. & 4. 10. because by his obedience all our unrighteousness is covered. Annot.

〈◊〉 ]

Trust. Which is mount 〈◊〉 , Joshua 15. 10.

Chesed]

As a devil. The Son of Nahor, Genesis 22. 22.

Chesil]

Foolishness. A City, Josh. 15. 30.

Chesnut]

Hereof mention is made, Ezek. 31. 8. whereby (as by the Cedar and Fir- 〈◊〉 ) the greatness of the Assyrian is set out. It's a very great, thick, and high tree, and delighteth in shadowy places and mountains, whose situation is towards the North. Its wood is solid and strong for the building of houses. Being cut down, the root quickly shooteth up in several branches. And as its wood is good for charcoal, and its fruit nourisheth reasonable well, so both its bark and leaves are medicinal.

Chest]

That whereinto they put their beneficence, 2 Kin. 12. 9, 10. 2 Chr. 24. 8, 10. A box for money, which is called the Treasury, Mar. 12. 41. That also wherein rich apparel was put, Ezek. 27. 24.

Chesulloth]

Fearfulness. A City, Josh. 19. 18.

Chew]

Spoken of Beasts, Lev. 11. 4. Deut. 14. 7. Of Men, Numb. 11. 33.

Chezib]

A place, Gen. 38. 5.

Chickens]

Matth. 23. 37. An Hens brood, Luke 13. 34.

Chide]

is properly by words, 〈◊〉 . 8. 1. when spoken of God, it noteth his fatherly chastisement, Psal. 103. 9

Chidon]

A dart. A man's name, 1 Chr. 13. 9. called Nachon, 2 Sam. 6. 6.

Chief]

Taken for,

• 1. The principal person of an house, family, congregation, tribe, army, &c. Numb. 3. 30. Deut. 1. 15. 1 Sam. 14. 38.
• 2. The greatest in office, rule, or authority, 1 Chr. 26. 10.
• 3. First or most forward, Ezra 9. 2.
• 4. Most marvelous or wonderful, Job 40. 19.
• 5. Familiar or intimate, Prov. 16. 28.
• 6. The most eminent or greatest in reputation, 2 Cor. 12. 11.
• 7. The most excellent of all others, Cant. 5. 10.
• 8. Best, or dearest, Prov. 16. 28.

Chief: 1 Sam. 14. 38. Heb. corners, marg. 1 Chr. 11. 6. Heb. 〈◊〉 , marg. & 23. 17. or the first, marg. 1 King. 8. 1. Heb. Princes, marg. 1 Chr. 18. 17. Heb. at the hand of, marg. Amos 6. 1. or first fruits, marg.

Chief]

Rev. 6. 15. And the chief Captains hid themselves. Isa. 2. 20. The great men were as much troubled and dismayed, as if they had seen Christ visibly coming to judgment, and seeking to hide themselves from him should utter such words full of affrightment and despair, as are set down in the verses following; fulfilled as in others, so especially in Dioclesian, who summoned to appear before Constantine, made himself away with poison; and Maximinian his second in the Empire, who did the like with an halter; both of them having before from an imperial state, as running into some secret nook or corner, betaken themselves to a private and obscure course of life, wherein also they could not find shelter, or security sufficient. So in 〈◊〉 , Maxentius, and Licinius. Annot.

Chief Musician, Psal. 4. 1. Or, Master of the Music; or, to the Overseer (marg.) to him that excelleth. The Chaldee. translateth it, to sing. The Original word Menat seach signifieth one that urgeth the con 〈◊〉 of a thing unto the end, or, the going forward with a work until it be overcome, 2 Chr. 2. 2, 18. & 34. 12, 13. Ezra 3. 8, 9. and such as in 2 Chr. 2. 18. are called Menatchim, Masters, are in 1 Kin. 5. 16. called Rodim, Rulers. And in Music, there were Levites appointed for several duties, and some Lenatseach, to 〈◊〉 , or, to set forward, and be over the rest. 1 Chr. 15. 21. and these were such as excelled in the art of singing and playing on instruments, to whom sundry Psalms are entitled, that by their care and direction they might be sung excellently unto the end. There were in Israel some 〈◊〉 singers that attended thereunto, and had no other charge, 1 Chr. 9. 33. Ainsworth.

Or, for the chief Song-master, i. e. given to the chief Song-master for to be played and sung in the house of the Lord. The Hebrew word doth signify 〈◊〉 , conqueror, and withal an exciter, 〈◊〉 , stirring up, and driving on, i, e. one that overcometh and excelleth in skill and ability, such as are 〈◊〉 unto, and under his inspection and government; driving on, and urging the work, till it be as it were overcome and consummated, and consequently in matter of singing or Music, a Master, Inspectour, Director, and leader of those that sing and play on Musical instruments. D. Annot.

Chief Priest, 1 Chron. 27. 5. or principal Officer, marg.

The chief Spices]

Cant. 4. 14. or, with the heads of Spices, which is an Hebraism for chief or best, Amos 6. 6. all graces are precious and useful, but some exceed others; which we should earnestly cover, 1 Cor. 12. 31. & 13. 13. But the gift of all gifts is Christ, he is the only blessed fruit of all. Annot.

By these are signified the manifold graces in Christians, which are precious and sweet before God and all good people. Such are the fruits of the Spirit, mentioned, Gal. 5 22, 23. contrary to these are the roots of bitterness that bear gall and wormwood, Deut. 29. 18. Heb. 12. 15. Ainsworth.

Chiefest]

2 Chr. 32. 33. or highest, marg. Cant. 5. 10. Heb. a standard-bearer.

Chiefest of these three]

;;Charity doth excel Faith and Hope in three respects:

• ;;1. For continuance, because it remaineth in heaven, where the other two graces depart; seeing there the things believed and hoped for are fully enjoyed. Thus Chrysostom 1 Cor. Hom. 34. Faith and Hope pass away at the end of life, Charity continueth, therefore is greatest. So Aug. de Doct. Christ. lib. 1. cap. 39. Charity shall continue in heaven, more increased, and more certain.
• ;;2. The fruit of Charity reacheth to the Saints with whom we live; but the benefit of Faith and Hope resteth in the believing and hoping person; thus M. Beza.
• ;;3. The object of Charity is larger, even God, Christ, Angels, Saints; whereas our Faith and Hope looks only to God in Christ, in these respects it is chiefest: and not as Papists affirm, because it 〈◊〉 us before God as well, or rather then Faith: Whereas Faith itself justifieth not, but in regard of Christ our Justice, whom it apprehendeth and so cannot Love, which being a consequent and fruit of Justification, cannot be any cause thereof, it surely serveth as a sign only to know a Justified person: as 1 Joh. 3. 4. Hereby we know we live, because we love the Brethen. Thus is James to be understood, ch. 2. 24. By works a man is justified, viz. declared to be just before men.

Chiefest of ten thousand]

;;One that far excelleth in strength and glory, all men and Angels. This is the man Christ, Cant. 5. 10. My 〈◊〉 is white and ruddy, the chiefest of ten thousand, Ephes. 1. Phil. 2. 9. And given him a Name above every Name. Heb. Bannered, above (or of, or with) ten thousand, meaning either that he was the 〈◊〉 , valiantest, or most excellent of all; or, that he had many banners and companies of warriors with him. The banner or standard is a warlike sign; and he that beareth it is, of the chiefest; and by it other warriors do encamp, as appeareth in the Armies of Israel, Numb. 2. where Judah was chief Standard-bearer, so here Christ (the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, Rev. 5. 5.) is chief among many, 〈◊〉 above all, Isa. 11. 10. Rom. 15. 12. Mat. 4. 11. Heb. 1. 6. Act. 21. 20. Rev. 7. 9. & 19. 11, 14. Ainsworth.

Not to observe the standard and march after it, was a capital offense, so it will prove with us if we forsake his colors, who if we had ten thousand lives, deserves them all, for he hath the words of eternal life, and whither can we go and be happy, but in him? Annot.

Who but he can sustain the fury of the battails of God, and yet go away with the honor and glory of the field? or of whom but of him alone can it be said, that he hath a crown given unto him, and goeth 〈◊〉 overcoming, and must overcome? Finch.

All other have all from him, Christ as the head of his Church is above all, and hath influence into all his Church, not only 〈◊〉 , but influence. What is excellent in the heavens? Sun, Light, Stars; what amongst the creatures? Lions, Lambes, Roses, Lilies, &c. What is necessary to nature? bread, water, &c. Christ is called by all those. He is God and Man in 〈◊〉 King, Priest, and Prophet in one. A King of Kings; a high Priest that offereth himself a sacrifice by his eternal Spirit. A Prophet, that can instruct the soul. Sibs.

Chiefly]

〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 first of all, Rom. 3. 2. 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , especially, Phil. 4. 22. 2 Pet. 2. 10.

A Child]

;;may be taken diversely; viz. for one,

• ;;First, Young in years, so infants.
• ;;Secondly, Young in grace, so all newly regenerated, 1 Pet. 2. 2.
• ;;Thirdly, Young in understanding, so fools, 1 Cor. 14. 20.
• ;;Fourthly, Young in strength, so are old men and decrepit.
• ;;Fifthly, Young in pride, malice, envy or hurtfulness, 1 Cor. 14. 20. Mat. 18. 20. Mat. 18. 34. So are the godly.

;; Child: A young man, Gen. 21. 14.

;; Child is a word that signifieth;;;

• ;;1. The nature or kindred of man.;;
• ;;2. The age of the person.;;

It's put also for, One that knoweth or suspecteth his own insufficiency in the discharge of 〈◊〉 businesses, Jer. 1. 6. One that is no more able to help himself out of distress then a child ne 〈◊〉 born, Hos. 11. 1. Christ the holy child, Act. 4. 30. It's spoken of the fruit of the womb not brought forth, Gen. 16. 11. Of one newly born, Mar. 9. 21. Of a lad or boy of some years, Gen. 21. 14, 15. Of children of both sexes, Prov. 22. 6.

Child]

Job 33. 25. Heb. childhood, marg.

Child, or Man-child]

;;Either Christ alone, or joined to the Church his body, to which he communicateth his own power, according to his promise, Rev. 2. 27. & 12. 5. She 〈◊〉 forth a Man-child.

Mystical Christ, or Christ formed in his members, the son (not of Mary, but) of the Church, according to that of Gal. 4. 19. a Christian man (the birth of the Church among the Gentiles ) who is described according to the type of Christ his head. Mede.

As Moses was born, in spite of Pharaoh, to deliver God's people out of Egypt; so now the Christian Church got a deliverer, a Man-child. The like phrase is Isa. 66. 7. It cannot be understood of Christ, for it is a Prophesy of things to come after Johns time. But if this birth was either of Christ personally, or of Christ mystically, that is, of the begetting of him in men's hearts, by the preaching of the Gospel, then it was of that which was already, and not of that which was to come to pass afterwards. Moreover, we do not say, the Church travelleth with Christ to bring him forth, as a Son to her, which is her head and Sovereign. It is not said, Gal. 4. 19. that Paul travelled of Christ, but of them, to form Christ in them by his Ministry. This Man-child then, is some potent Prince, as the next words following declare, who was to rule over all Nations, with great power for the Churches good, whose Son indeed he was. Bernard. Annot.

Child of perdition]

;;A lost person appointed to destruction, and running headlong thereunto. So is Judas called, in Joh. 17. 12. None of them is lost, but the child of perdition. See Act. 1. 16. & 4. 27, 28. Judas not only destroyed, but ordained to destruction in God's eternal counsel.

Child of promise]

;;One that is born by virtue of God's promise, and not by ordinary course of generation, as Isaac was. Rom. 9. 8. The children of the promise are counted for the seed.

;; Note: That all the elect which be born a new by faith in the promise of grace, they are the children of the promise, to whom alone belongeth the promise of Christ, 〈◊〉 . 4. 28.

With child]

Rev. 12. 2. And she being with child cried, &c. Gr. having in her belly, to wit, a child, as Mat. 1. 18. As the Ministers of God are compared to a woman in travel, when they seek to bring men to faith in Christ, Gal. 4. 19. So the whole Church in another respect is here compared to such a woman; for as the woman is weary of her burden, crieth out to be rid of it, and 〈◊〉 , and endureth much pain; so the Christian Church being grown very populous, some few years before Constantine's time, crieth to God by daily prayers, to raise up a Christian Emperor, that might give them the free profession of the Christian Religion in the Roman Empire. For this end also they did strive, joining their forces with Constantine's to subdue the heathen persecutors. Annot.

Child of wrath, of death, of hell]

;;One guilty of, and through desert of sin, subject to wrath, death, and hell, Eph. 2. 3. 2 Sam. 2. 5. Mat. 23. 15.

Child-bearing]

1 Tim. 2. 15. The bearing, or bringing forth of children.

Childhood]

1 Sam. 12. 2. Eccles. 11. 10. That part of our time, which succeedeth our infancy, and is usually held to continue, till our age of seven years.

Childish]

1 〈◊〉 13. 11. Such things (as stammering speech, &c. ) whereby our childhood is framed by little and little. Annot.

Childless]

Without children, not having children, Luk. 20. 29, 30, 31.

Children]

;;Young ones, as Infants or others which be of tender years. Mar. 10. 13. Forbid not children to come unto me. Also, men who be unskillful and ignorant, like children, Isa. 3. 4. & Eccl. 10. 16. 1 Cor. 14. 20.

;;2. All inferiors which love and obey their superiors, as Fathers. Prov. 4. 1. My children hearken. Thus in Hebrew their servants were called children, Gen. 18. 7. And often elsewhere.

;;3. All truly humbled Christians. Mat. 18. 3. 4. And become as children.

;;4. Such as take themselves to be very weak and unable to do great things, Jer. 1. 6.

;;5. Rude as yet, and weak in understanding, Galat. 4. 3.

;;6. Such as descended and come of the Kings linage and stock, and belong to his family, Mat. 17. 27.

;;7. A Preacher and Minister of the Gospel like a child, being weak, simple, and unarmed, far from worldly wisdom and power. Jer. 1. 6.

;;8. Magistrates and Rulers appointed of God, and being images of his power, Psal. 82. 6.

;;9. The godly; as

• ;;First, begotten of the word and grace of God, and bearing the image of his holiness, Luk. 6. 35.
• ;;Secondly, as unable, unwilling, and unskillful to hurt.

;;10. Christ is the child of God, Act. 4. 27, 30. So called,

• ;;First, for his eternal descent from his Father as God.
• ;;Secondly, for his human nature;
• • ;;1. As united to the Divine.
  • ;;2. As full of grace and holiness like to God.
  • ;;3. For his loveliness and tractability, meekness and humbleness, and harmlessness.

;;11. The Jewish Nation, Isa. 1. 1. Mat. 8. 12.

;;12. The wicked, as children of the Devil, deriving their wickedness from him, and therein resembling him, Mat. 13. 38.

Put also for, People of one Nation, 2 Chr. 13. 18. Jer. 7. 30. Qualified and conditioned as children, 1 Cor. 14. 20. Learners, Psal. 34. 11. Weaklings, without strength, 2 King. 19. 3. A friendly and familiar compellation, Joh. 21. 5. That which is dear, Jer. 15. 7. By way of relation the Jews are termed the children of Abraham, Joh. 8. 37, 39. Jacob, Psal. 105. 6. Israel, Exod. 1. 1. Also they who are of the faith, Gal. 3. 7. Christ God's holy child, Act. 4. 30. The godly, the children of the Lord, Deut. 14. 1. Of God, Mat. 5. 9. Of the Bride-chamber, Mat. 9. 15. Of wisdom, Mat. 11. 19. Of light, Luk. 16. 8. Of the resurrection, Luk. 20. 36. Of the Promise, Rom. 9. 8. Of the living God, Ibid. 26. Of the light and of the day, 1 Thess. 5. 5. Obedient children, 1 Pet. 1. 14. Magistrates the children of the most High, Psal. 82. 6. The ungodly, rebellious, Isa. 30. 1. Lying, Ibid. 9. Backsliding, Jer. 3. 14. Sottish,, Jer, 4. 22. Strange, Hos 5. 7. children. Children of transgression, Isa. 57. 4. Of whoredoms, Hos. 2. 4. Iniquity, Hos. 10. 9. Of this world, Luk. 16. 8. Of disobedience and wrath, &c. Eph. 2. 2, 3. Reprobates, children of the wicked one, Mat. 13. 38. Of the devil, 1 Joh. 3. 10. Cursed children, 2 Pet. 2. 14. The Disciples or followers of the Prophets; the children of the Prophets, Act. 3. 25. So the Church in the Canticles termed false Brethen, false Prophets and Deceivers, &c. her Mothers children, Cant. 1. 6. So Job his Disciples, Children of fools, yea of base men, Job 30. 8.

Children]

Ezra 4. 1. Heb. Sons, marg. Jer. 15. 7. or, whatsoever is dear, marg. Jer. 21. 5, or Sirs, marg.

Children of Abraham]

;;Them that came of Abraham' s loins, though they did not believe. Joh. 8. 37. Mat. 3. 9. To raise up children unto Abraham.

;;2. Them that believe and live as Abraham did, treading in the steps of his faith and love; 〈◊〉 be the children of Abraham, though they be no Jews but Gentiles, Gal. 3. 7. They which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham, Joh. 8. 37. If you were Abrahame children, you would do the works of Abraham, Rom. 4. 11, 12.

;;These are of 3. sorts.;;

• ;;1. Some followed him in descent or kindred, but not in goodness, as Joh. 8. 37.;;
• ;;2. Some in his faith or goodness, not in kindred, Mat. 3. 9. Gal. 3. 7.;;
• ;;3. Some in both, as Joh. 1. 47. Also Isaac, 〈◊〉 , David. ;;
• ;;4. Some in neither, as the Heathen and all wicked people.;;

Children of the day and of the light]

;;All such as are enlightened by the Spirit, to the sound and distinct knowledge of God in Christ, through the Gospel. 1 Thess. 5. 5. Ye are the children of the light and of the day; that is, such as know God soundly.

Children of the Devil]

;;Such as bear the image of the Devil, and resemble him in malice and subtlety, as children do their Father, in all things doing his will. Joh. 8. 44. Ye are of your father the Devil, and his will ye will do. Act. 13. 10. O thou child of the Devil, full of all subtlety.

Children of Dissobedience]

;;Disobedient children which are given to disobedience. Eph. 5. 6. The wrath of God cometh upon the children of disobedience.

Children of the East]

;;Eastern people dwelling in Mesopotamia, which lay East-ward from Canaan, Gen. 29. 1. Job 1. 3.

Children of the flesh]

;;Such as are born by natural generation, as Ishmael was of Abraham. Rom. 9. 8. Which are the children of the flesh.

Children of Fornication]

;;Either bastards, to wit, children begotten in fornication; or 〈◊〉 , which imitate others in false worship. Hos. 2. 4. They are the children of fornication.

Children of God]

;;The elect before their new birth, because God hath purposed to make them his children, which by nature are not so; they are therefore called his children, as if they were already; as in Joh. 10. 16. They are called sheep, whom God before appointed to call to the fold. Joh. 11. 52. To gather together 〈◊〉 one sold the children of God. Chrildren by grace of election.

;;2. Such elect, as being begotten a new by the immortal seed of the Word, do bear God's image in holiness, endeavoring in all things to do their Fathers will. Luk. 6. 24. And you shall be the children of the most High. Eph. 4. 24. 1 Pet. 1. 14, 15. Children by grace of regeneration.

;;3. The holy and elect Angels, which are the children of God by creation. Job. 1. 6. The children of God came and stood before the Lord.

;;Note: some understand Job to speak of the children of God assembled to hear the Word, not without show of reason, because such an unholy creature as Satan, could not enter into heaven, where the Angels stand and minister to God.

;;There be children of God by vocation only, Isa. 1. 2 Also by divine election and regeneration, Joh. 1. 12. Rom 1. 16, 17.

;;Again, the word Children or Sons, is put sometime for the elect only: as in Joh. 8. The Son abideth in the house forever. Sometime for the whole body of the Church, consisting of good and evil: as Exod. 4. Israel is my first born child. And sometime for the wicked alone, and hypocrites, which be the greater number, as in Isa. 1. 2. and in Mat. 8. The children of the Kingdom shall be cast out.

Generation of God's children]

;;The succession and race of the godly, continuing successively from age to age, by the merciful providence of God preserving them, Psal. 73. 15.

Have, or obtain children]

;;Gen. 16. 2. & 30. 3. Heb. be built, or built, marg.

Children]

Rev. 2. 23. And I will kill her children. Her bastards, as 2 Sam. 12. 14. Others 〈◊〉 it of spiritual adultery, and then her adulterers are the fellow-falseteachers, and her children, they whom she had seduced, Annot.

Children of Israel]

;;The Israelites which sprung and came out of Jacob, who was called Israel. Exod. 14. 1. Speak to the children of Israel.

Little children]

;;Lowly persons, which be little in their own eyes, like unto children. Mat. 18. 4. 〈◊〉 shall receive one such little child.

Children in maliciousness]

;;Such as be like little children void of malice, and unharmful. 1 Cor. 14. 20. But as concerning maliciousness, be ye children.

Children]

;;Such as are regenerate and born anew by the Spirit of Christ, having God for their Father, Heb. 2. 10. Seeing that ye brought many children to glory, Heb. 12. 5.

;;2. Disciples which love and obey their Teachers, as children their Father, Heb. 2. 13. Here am I and the children which thou hast given me.

My mothers children were angry with me, Cant. 1. 6. that is, either the children of the Church, false brethren, false Prophets, and deceivers, Psal. 69. 9. Act. 20. 30. Isa. 48. 1, 2. (who might be called the children of her mother, (though not of her Father ) among whom the Saints are often in peril, 2 Cor. 11. 26. Gal. 2. 4. who pretending faith and godliness do dangerously oppose the same, as hath been found in all ages; or inordinate lusts and sins which dwelt in her, and were conceived with her in the womb, Jam. 4. 1. 1 Pet. 2. 11. and these may be called our Mothers children, because in sin and in iniquity we have been conceived and brought forth, Psa. 51. 7. Ainsworth.

The men of the world sprung of the same common stock, or Heretics, Schismatical brethren, wicked and lying Prophets and Pastors, who are as apt as any, nay more apt then any, when degenerated, to become the most bitter and implacable enemies. Annot.

Hereby Mr. Cotton understands the ten Tribes.

Children of the Night and Darkness]

;;Such as remain in ignorance and sin. 1 Thess. 5. 5. Ye are not children of the night, neither of darkness.

Children sitting in the market]

Mat. 11. 16. It was the custom of children amongst the Jews, in their sports to imitate what they saw done by others upon greater occasions, and particularly the customs in festivities, wherein the Musician beginning a tune on his instrument, the company danced to his pipe, &c. so likewise the customs in funerals, wherein some old women beginning the mournful Song (as the Praeficae among the Latins ) the rest followed lamenting and beating their breasts, Alas my Brother! Ah his glory! &c. These did the children act and personate in the streets in play, and when one had begun to act the Musicians part, or another the old woman's part, and the rest did not follow him in theirs, then was the occasion of this speech which is here mentioned, We have piped, &c. Dr. Ham. Annot. g.

Strange children]

Psal. 144. 7. Sons of the stranger, of a strange God, or people, as Psal. 137. 4. born Aliens. See Psal. 18. 45. Ainsworth.

Children of Wisdom]

;;Wise children; that is, all the godly which are taught, having wisdom from above, and are studious of that true wisdom 〈◊〉 in the Word, loving and practicing it. Luk. 7. 35. Wisdom is justified of her children.

Young children]

Job 19. 18. or, the wicked, marg.

Your children]

Mat. 12. 27. that is, either your Disciples, i. e. spiritual children, or your Countrymen, i. e. children of your Nation naturally, and so he means the Jews, who did pretend at least to exercise, and cast out Devils. Dr. Ham. Annot. 8.

Chihab]

All; or, the restraint of the Father. David's son, 2 Sam. 3. 3. called Daniel, 1 Chr. 3. 1.

Chilion]

Wasted, perfect; or, all like adove. The Son of 〈◊〉 , Ruth. 1. 2.

〈◊〉 ]

As teaching. A country, Ezek. 27. 23.

Chimbam]

As they, or like to them. The Son of Barzillai, 2 Sam. 19. 37. A place, Jer. 41. 17.

Chimney]

Hos. 13. 3. As the smoke out of the chimney. So the 〈◊〉 , though their State and Kingdom seemed 〈◊〉 flourish, yet by reason of their Idolatry, they should easily and quickly be dispersed and brought to nothing. Annot.

Chinnereth]

A harp. A place, Numb. 34. 11.

Chios]

An Island, Act. 20. 15. or 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 as if it were 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 〈◊〉 confused heap, or 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 of 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 open.

Chisleu]

Hope, or his fear. The ninth month, answering to part of November and December.

Chision]

Hope, or confidence, or trust; or, covering of an house. A Prince of the Tribe of Benjamin, Numb. 34. 21.

Chisloth- 〈◊〉 ]

Fears, or trust of election, or purity. A City, Josh. 19. 12.

Chittim]

Wasters, consumers; a crown, or gold. A country, Ezek. 27. 6.

〈◊〉 ]

Amos 5. 26. that is, Hercules who in the Egyptian language was called Chon, by whom the planet of the Sun may be understood.

Choak]

Spoken of the Swine whereinto the unclean spirits entered, 〈◊〉 . 5. 13. Luk. 8. 33. Spoken also of the word. Mat. 13. 22. As overshadowing briars, thorns, or weeds, keeping the Sun-beams from the Corn, and with more strong and rank roots drawing away the satness of the earth (which otherwise should nourish the corn) and thereby hinder it from all maturity of fruit; so do cares and pleasures in the soul. Indeed such a severe justice of God followeth the contempt and neglect of his Word, as that where it mendeth not, it leaveth the hearer much more condemnable. Hence cometh it so often to pass, that when men for the present having their consciences convinced by the Word they have heard, and being moved by the evident power thereof to repent, and resolve to become new men; yet they presently fall back again into their old wicked courses; so that a man might probably think that they had rather repented of their repentance then of their sins; and that they had not before so much repented for that they had lived wickedly, as afterward, for that they had promised that they would live well. Consider this you foolish Libertines, who think it enough if you frequent good Sermons, though you presently after return to your filthy sins. Indeed God's Word is the souls antidote, and sin its poison. But what can the antidote profit, which hath more poison poured down upon it? Annot.

Choler]

Dan. 8. 7. He was moved with choler against him. Alexander the Great was stirred up, and provoked to anger against Darius.

Choos]

Act. 21. 1. One of the Cyclades, mentioned Plin. 〈◊〉 . c. 34. Annot. See 〈◊〉 .

Chop]

Mic. 3. 3. The Prophet in this verse compareth the wicked 〈◊〉 to Wolves, Lions, and most cruel Beasts and Butchers, thus with boldness of spirit decyphring, exaggerating, and charging their sins upon them. 〈◊〉 .

Chor-ashan]

A river-smoke. A place, 1 Sam. 30. 30.

Chorazin]

This secret, or here is a mystery; or, a Cryer, from 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 to proclaim. The name of a City, Mat. 1. 1 21.

Chosen]

Of Men, from amongst others, to some work, service, or office, Exod. 15. 4. 2 Sam. 6. 1. 1 King. 12. 21. Of God, outwardly to some office, Psal. 106. 23. Luk. 6. 13. Joh. 6. 70. To be externally his people, Isa. 43. 20. & 44. 1. Inwardly, called, The chosen of God, 1 Pet. 2. 4. In the Lord, Eph. 1. 4. For time, from the beginning of the world, Ibid. Number, few, Mat. 20. 16. End, to salvation, 2 Thess. 2. 13. Obedience, 1 Pet. 1. 2. Such are, The predestinate to be conformable to the image of Christ Jesus, Rom. 8. 29. Called, Rev. 17. 14. Sanctified, Jude 1. Justified, Rom. 8. 30. Preserved, 1 Pet. 1. 15. Glorified, Rom. 8. 30.

Chosen]

People, Dan. 11. 15. Heb. people of his 〈◊〉 , marg.

The Church of the living God, 1 Tim, 3. 15. This is spoken in opposition to the false, dead, lifeless gods, whose pictures were adored in their Heathen Temples. Those were places of meeting and assembling, but only for the worship of Idols, empty things; but the House of God where 〈◊〉 was set Steward at Ephesus, contrary to Diana' s Temple there, was the Church of the living God; so is every such regular assembly of Christians. Dr. Ham. Annot. b.

Chosen]

Rev. 17. 14. They that are with him, are called, and chosen, and faithful. Of high account with God, though the world call them Heretic; or such as are picked out by Christ himself, Jer. 49. 19. & 50. 54. and called to destroy Antichrist, and will faithfully do it. Annot.

Choyce]

;;The best, the fairest; because men use to choose the best things. Gen. 23. 6.

Choyce]

She is the choice one of her that bare her, Cant. 6. 9. In the Hebrew phrase, the whole is the mother, the parts are the members.

The true Catholic Church of Christ, is the Mother of all reformed Daughters: and these Daughter-Churches that are most chaste and mild, and undefiled, they are best esteemed, and best beloved of the Mother Catholic Church, as coming nearest to her in chastity, innocence, purlty, &c. Cotton.

Thou art she, whom that Jerusalem which is above, (the Mother of us all) acknowledgeth for her only true and dear daughter. Hall.

Or the clear (the pure one) The Hebrew Barah, signifieth pure and clean from filthiness, purged, polished, severed and selected from others; and so the Greek here expoundeth it, elect, or chosen, and the word is used for choice, in 1 Chron. 7. 40. Neh. 5. 18. and elsewhere, as also for purged by trials and afflictions, Dan. 11. 35. & 12. 10. which signification hath use in this place. Ainsworth.

The Church is dear unto Christ, as the only child is unto a tender mother that bare it. There is no people nor Nation so dear unto God as his own people, Exod. 19. 5. 2 Sam. 7. 23. Psal. 147. 20. Nay mothers may sooner forget their only Infant, then he will forget her, Isa. 49. 11. The Church as she is but one, so she is the only One, in whose bosom her parts and members can hope to be found accepted and beloved; therefore not to be despised, 〈◊〉 , hated by any, that wait for Salvation. Annot.

Chozeba]

Men liars, or men that be liars. A place, 1 Chr. 4. 22.

Christ]

;;One anointed with material oil, by the commandment of God; as the High-priests, Prophets, and some Kings were under the Law, 1 Sam. 16. 13. Isa. 45. 1.

;;2. One anointed of GOD with the Holy Ghost and power; that is, with special gifts above measure, and authority to execute for us men the office of a perfect Mediator with God; that is, of a Priest, Prophet, and King. Act. 10. 38. Him hath God anointed with the holy Ghost and with power. And verse. 36. Papists rob him of all his offices, especially of his Priesthood, by the abominable order of sacrificing Priests, and Priesthood; as, of his Kingly office, by giving laws, which should bind the conscience; and of his Prophetship, by unwritten Traditions. Christ also signifieth the Doctrine concerning Christ, Eph. 4. 9. Act. 8. 35.

;;3. The whole mystical body of the Church, comprehending both head and elect members. 1 Cor. 12. 12. As all the body is one, and hath many members, even so is Christ. Here (Christ) by a Synecdoche of the chief part for the whole, is put to signify the holy Catholic Church, that mystical body, consisting of head and members, whether Jews or believing Gentiles, as Gal. 3. Also the visible Church, Joh, 15. 6.

;;4. Christ in his Messengers and Ministers, or any of his true members, that is, any true Christian or godly person, Mar. 6. 41. Mat. 10. 40, 41, &c. & 25. 40, 45. Act. 9. 5. Rev. 11. 8. Luk. 10. 16. Eph. 4. 21.;;

;;5. Some false Prophet or Teacher, either usurping and taking on him the name of Christ Jesus, Mat. 24. 24. Or else coming in the name and under the title thereof, 〈◊〉 . 24. 5.;;

;;6. Christianity or the Doctrine concerning Christ. Act. 8. 35. Eph. 〈◊〉 . 20.;;

;;7. The example of Christ, as Rom. 13. 14. 〈◊〉 and the profession of Christ, Rom. 16. 9. 1 Cor. 4. 15. Gal. 6. 〈◊〉 .;;

;;8. The Spirit and spiritual graces and gifts of Christ, Rom. 8. 10. 1 Cor. 13. 3, 5. Gal. 2. 20. & 4. 19.;;

;;9. The name or fame and honor of Christ gotten by his resurrection: for that day was Christ's new honor begotten, not his person or nature, Act. 13. 33. & 3. 16. Ephes. 1. 23.;;

It's put also for his whole person, Mat. 16. 16. Luk. 2. 11. The inward union, conjuction, engraffing, insition, or fellowship with Christ, Gal. 3. 27. The Church visible, Rom. 16. 17. his righteousness, and sanctification, Rom. 13. 14.

As Christ Jesus]

;;Instead and place of Christ, whose Minister and Ambassador Paul was, Gal. 4. 14.

To put on Christ]

;;To be through faith spiritually clothed and covered with Christ his perfect innocence and holiness of nature and actions (as with a garment) to become holy and unblameable before God, without spot or wrinkle, as Eph. 5. 27. Of this our most near mystical conjustion with Christ, Baptism is a Sacrament or pledge, not to work it by force of the Sacramental action; but to confirm, increase and continue it according to the Ordinance and promise of Christ, faith being the inward instrument to knit unto Christ. Gal. 3. 27. All ye that are baptized into Christ, have put on Christ.

;;2. Not only our incorporation into, and profession of Christ, to be covered with the long white robe of his righteousness, but to be decked and adorned also with the gifts and fruits of Sanctification, as with rich jewels and ornaments, such as be reckoned up, Gal. 5. 22, 23. Col. 3. 10, 11. especially, with charity, sobriety, chastity, and peace. Rom. 13. 14. Put on the Lord Jesus Christ. This place would rather be expounded of the works of Sanctification, (because of the opposition between the vices named in verse. 13. and the putting on of Christ) then of putting on Christ to Justification, whereof Paul doth not 〈◊〉 entreat here, but of sanctity and holiness of life.

Christ's things, not their own]

;;The glory of Christ, not their own glory and gain, Phil. 2. 21.

Christ to be made to us wisdom, righteousness, 〈◊〉 and redemption]

;;Christ to be given to the faithful, not empty, but with most large treasures of wisdom, wiping out and curing our foolishness; which floweth out of his 〈◊〉 function: of righteousness and sanctification; by justifying us through his obedience active and 〈◊〉 , & by sanctifying us to a new life through his Spirit; which benefits spring from his sacerdotal office: Lastly, of redemption by a perfect freedom from all sins and misery, and restoring to life eternal; which cometh from his Regal office, and is 〈◊〉 last, because it is in the last place conferred after all the rest.

;;Mr. Downam in his Sum of Sacred Divinity, Book 2. chap. 9. understandeth,;;

• ;;1. By Wisdom, our Illumination in the knowledge and faith of God, by the Word preached.;;
• ;;2. By Righteousness, our Justification or Acceptation before God by Christ's righteousness imputed.;;
• ;;3. By Sanctification, Regeneration or holiness of life by the holy Spirit infused into us.;;
• ;;4. By redemption, our total and perfect happiness both private and positive conferred on us.;;

;;Or thus, Christ is by his grace in us, the Author to us,;;

• ;;First, of our Regeneration or Reformation again into the image of God. Ephes. 4. 24. which, in a general word is called Holiness.;;
• • ;;1. In the mind and mouth, Wisdom.;;
  • ;;2. In the heart and life:;;
• • ;;1. Toward men, Righteousness.;;
  • ;;2. Towards God, Sanctification or piety.;;
• ;;Secondly, of our Redemption from all enemies and evils, Luke 4. 74. This is our happiness by Christ.;;

Work of Christ]

;;The duty which was done to Christ being bound and poor in the person of Paul, Phil. 2. 30. and 4. 18. which expounds the former Text.

Christians]

;;Persons spiritually anointed to be members and worshipers of Christ, Act. 11. 26. The Disciples of Antioch were first called Christians. 2 Joh. 2. 20. Ye have an ointment. This is the best and ancient name, Jam. 2. 7. The Jesuits renounce the name of Christ, as they do the Doctrine of Christ.

;; What a Christian is.

;;A Christian is one, who being sometime both most base and profane, a vassal to Satan, and servant to sin, through Adam' s sin, and his own, Eph. 2. 3. Children of wrath; is anointed now, and endowed through grace, with faith and the holy Ghost, that he may become a Priest and a King unto God, to serve him in righteousness and true holiness all his days, as a person dedicate to Christ, Rom. 5. 6, 7, 8. 1 Pet. 2. 9. Ye are a royal Priesthood.

;;Or thus: A Christian is one whom Christ hath loved and washed in his blood, making him a King and Priest unto God, Rev. 1. 5.

;;A man hath passive Christianity by his Baptism in the name of Christ, Rom. 6. 3, 4. Verbal, by professing Christ, Luk. 6. 46. But active, real, and true Christianity only by believing in Christ for salvation, Act. 11. 26. and living to and for Christ by sanctification, and to the praise of God and profit of mankind, after the rule and example of Christ, Mat. 7. 23. Luk. 6. 46. 2 Cor. 5. 17. which kind of imitation hath always been the reason of denomination given to professions in Law, Physic, War, &c. ;;

A name derived from Christ, and first imposed on the 〈◊〉 in Antioch; or, who then professedly called themselves by this name, Act. 11. 26. which were indeed spiritually anointed to be members and worshipers of Christ, and accordingly in their lives and conversations conformed themselves after the the rule and example of Christ, as we also should, 2 Cor. 5. 17. 1 Joh. 2. 6. Thus are we to be altogether as Paul was, and not almost only, as Agrippa, Act. 26. 28, 29. Yea, who so thus suffereth, or as a Christian, needs not be ashamed, but must glorify God on this behalf, 1 Pet. 4. 16.

Chronicles]

;;A brief note of things done, with the time expressed. 2 King. 24. 5. Are they not written in the book of Chronicles?

Chrysolite]

A precious stone, Rev. 21. 20. shining with a golden color quite through; but more gloriously in the morning.

Chrysolite]

;;All things in Christ to be rich and shining, beautiful and precious, spiritually, Cant. 5. 14. His hands as rings of gold set with the Chrysolite.

Chrysoprasus]

A precious stone, Rev. 21. 20. It's of a a green color mixed with a golden brightness.

Crystal]

It's bred of water: which through the force of cold and earthy dryness, after the space of many years, is turned into this hardness. It's of a watery color, Rev. 4. 6. Very clear, Rev. 21. 11. Of great worth, 〈◊〉 28. 17. By attraction of the Sun beams it setteth on fire dry straw. If being beat, it be drunk, it filleth the dugs with milk. It also asswageth thirst, and is good against the Colick and passion of the bowels, being worn about one.

Crystal]

;;A most clear Glass, through which our eyesight may run to espy every the least spot.

;;2. Either the whole world, through which God's sight pierceth, seeing everything more clearly then we see a spot in 〈◊〉 : or, as some Divines 〈◊〉 , the most holy and pure doctrine, of the Gospel, in which, as in a Chystal Glass or Mirror, we see the glory of God with open face, and not darkly, as the Jews did before under shadows of the Law. Rev. 4. 6. And before the throne was a Sea of glass like to Crystal.

Clear as Crystal]

;;The water here spoken of, not to be foul and troubled, like muddy water, and puddle of man's inventions, but most pure, and of excellent clearness, Rev. 22. 1.

Chub]

Blotting out. Hereby is meant Arabia, Ezek. 30. 5.

Chun]

Making ready. A City, 1 Chr. 18. 8.

Church]

;;A company of men, selected, gathered, and called out of the world by the doctrine of the Gospel, to know and worship the true God in Christ, according to his Word. 1 Cor. 1. 2. To the Church of God at 〈◊〉 . Rev. 2. 3. Hear what the Spirit saith to the Churches. This is the visible Church which is not always eminent and glorious to the eyes of flesh, as our Papists do avouch too confidently; the Church being like the Moon, subject to mutations, Rev. 12. 1.

;;2. The whole company of the Elect, which in all ages and places, have or do, or shall believe in Christ, through the cilling of God the Father, by the operation of the holy Spirit. This is the invisible Catholic Church. Col. 1. 〈◊〉 . He is the head of the body, the Church: which comprehends the faithful of all times, countries, conditions, years and sex. How then can the Romish Church, which began but since Christ's time, be the Catholic?

;;3. The faithful of someone family. Philem. 2.

;; And to the Church that is in thy house.

;;Of this Church understand these following places, Cant. 4. 12. Rev. 3. 12. Heb. 11. 10. Rev. 12. 27. 〈◊〉 . 5. 2. & 6. 8. 2 Cor. 6. 16. Mat. 7. 25. & 16. 18. 1 Tim. 3. 15. Rom. 1. 7. 1 Cor. 1. 2. & 9. 10.

;;4. The lawful Governors of the Church, to whom the censures of the Church do of right belong. Mat. 18. 17. If he will not hear them, tell it to the Church. This is the Church representative.

;;5. A material Temple. 1 Cor. 14. 34. Let women keep silence in the Church, 1 Cor. 11. 18.

It is put also for, All those that shall be saved, Heb. 12. 23. The professors of Christ, Act. 8. 1. The faithful of someone 〈◊〉 , 2 Thess. 1. 1. Some notable assembly of the faithful partaking together in the Word and Sacraments, 1 Cor. 14. 4. A multitude of any (whether good or bad) meeting together, Act. 19. 32, 39.

Church]

;;A company of men called out of the world by the voice of Christ, to know and worship one true God, according to his Word. Rev. 1. 20. Seven stars, are the Angels of the seven Churches.

Church of Ephesus, 〈◊〉 , &c. ]

;;That particular company gathered at Ephesus, Pergamos, &c. unto the Faith and Religion of Christ, Rev. 2. 1. unto the Angel of the Church of Ephesus.

But not made types of particular Churches in after-times, though there may be some likeness between them, and the 〈◊〉 Churches in divers things. The order of Revelation is here observable: God revealed to Christ, Christ by his Angel to John, John to those Churches, but for the use of the whole Church, verse. 1. Annot. on chap. 1. verse. 4.

Before the Church]

;;In the sight, presence, and knowledge of that Church and company of Christian professors, where John the Apostle then lived, when he wrote this Epistle. Joh. 3. 6. Which have witnessed thy love before the Church.

;; Church: The Congregation of God's people, called out of the world by the World, Heb. 2. 12. Amidst the Church will I sing to thee.

Heb. 12. 23. And the Church of the first-born. The Church of the elect styled the first-born, because of those special prerogatives, which they enjoyed above those who are only outwardly cilled, and only make an outward profession of the Gospel, even as the first- 〈◊〉 under the Law had some special Prerogatives. Annot.

Churl]

Isa. 32. 5. The Word here used, and not elsewhere found, seems to be much if not altogether the same in 〈◊〉 with the former (vile person, a fool, a man of no worth, like a withered flower, or leaf, or branch, or plant; of no reckoning or esteem, a niggard, a foolish niggard, as it's rendered by some, the Prophets manner being very frequently to deliver the same thing in divers terms) the original of it is uncertain. One of the Jewish Critics saith, it comes of a word that signifieth to contain as a measure doth, and consequently to measure, ch. 40. 12. 1 King. 7. 26. and would have it import one that doth all things, as by weight and measure, such an one as with the Greeks is termed 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , one as we say that will cleave 〈◊〉 hair. Another of them, though not unwilling to derive it from the some root, but in another notion, as it signifieth, to contain, that is, keep in, Jer. 2. 13. & 6. 11. 〈◊〉 , rather fetcheth it from another of no unlike notion, that signifieth 〈◊〉 restrain, and shut up in prison, which is thence also so 〈◊〉 , ch. 42. 7. 〈◊〉 . 32. 7. & 37. 4. and so it should have in it a notion of tenacity, and denote one that hordeth up his treasure, and keepeth it with him as imprisoned. A third saith, it signifieth one that hath those words rise in his mouth, mine 〈◊〉 to myself. Annot.

Churish]

1 Sam. 25. 3. Peevish, erabbed, way- 〈◊〉 , hard to 〈◊〉 .

Churning]

Prov. 30. 33. The words churning, wringing, and forcing, used in this verse, are but one in the Original 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 and but one word (varied in numbers only, 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 ) for nose and wrath, which makes the whole expression much sweeter, and proverb-like in the original Heb. then it can be in any Translation. Annot.

Choose]

Spoken,

• 1. Of God, who chooseth that which is acceptable in his sight, Isa. 58. 5, 6. Those whom he setteth apart, either unto the administration of foam office, the participation of his free Covenant, or the fruition of eternal life. Places, in which he will have his worship to be persormed.
• 2. Of men; and that both properly, as Exod. 13. 25. 1 Sam. 13. 2. & 17. 40. Josh. 24. 15. Act. 6. 5. Phil. 1. 22. or improperly, as the Israelites chose them a King, 1 Sam. 8. 18. that is, sought a King to be set over them, verse. 5. Either way the word is taken; sometime in a good part, as Josh. 24. 22. Psal. 84. 10. marg. Heb. 11. 24, 25, 26. Luk. 10. 42. Psal. 119. 173. Sometimes in a bad, Luk. 14. 7. So Prov. 3. 31. Choose none of his ways; that is, imitate not the wicked in their works, lead not your lives as they do, &c. Isa. 66. 3. They have chosen their own ways; that is, live as they list, live wickedly. Judge. 5. 8. They chose new gods, became Idolaters. 〈◊〉 .

I will also choose their delusions, Isa. 66. 4. I will make choice of their own delusions, wherewith to punish them; they thought to deceive me with their hypocritical devotions, and I will make their very hypocrisy their confusion. Hall.

Chuza]

Seeing, or prophesying of 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , he saw. The husband of 〈◊〉 , Luk. 8. 3.

Silicia]

Touching. The name of a countrcy in Asia near the sea, whereof Tharsus was. The birth-place of Paul, Act. 21. 39.

Cinnereth]

As a Candle. A City, Josh. 19. 35.

Cinneroth]

Josh. 13. 27. 1 King. 15. 20. A 〈◊〉 .

Cinnamon]

Exod. 30. 23. A spice, being the rind of a low shrub, two cubits in height, dry, hot, odoriferous. It groweth amongst briars, thorns, bushes, and other trees, so that its not without difficulty gathered; the stalks also being folded one within another, of a saffron or black color. When it is broken, a certain smoke issueth therefrom in the manner of a cloud. It smelleth best, when dry. It's not to be gathered either before the rising, or after the setting of the Sun, but only in the day time. Hereof read Prov. 7. 17. Cant. 4. 14. Rev. 18. 13.

Circle]

Isa. 40. 22. He sitteth upon (or above) the circle of the earth, as Sovereign Lord and Ruler of it, having heaven for his throne, and the earth for his footstool, chap. 66. 1. 〈◊〉 .

Circuit]

Job 22. 14. He walketh in the circuit of heaven. The word properly signifies a circle made to keep things within compass, Isa. 44. 13. So God made a circle for the Earth, Isa. 40. 22. and for the Sea, to keep it within 〈◊〉 , Prov. 8. 27. So for the heaven here, which is conceived to be circular and spherical. Some understand it of guiding the Angels in the highest heaven. Others of ordering the Stars in the middle heaven. Others for a circle to keep God in, that he can meddle with nothing below, as Atheists imagine. 〈◊〉 .

The Sun hath 〈◊〉 circuit, Psal. 19. 6. So the Wind, Eccl. 1. 6. And of Samuel it is said, that he went srom year to year in circuit to Bethel, &c. 1 Sam. 7. 16. Heb. he circuited, marg. namely as a Judge to hear and determine the causes of the people, and as a Prophet to 〈◊〉 and direct them. Annot.

〈◊〉 circumcise]

;;To cut off, or to pare away the foreskin of the flesh, to witness thereby an entrance into the Covenant of mercy with God, for forgiveness of sin, and newness of life, Gen. 17. 10, 11. This is to circumcise Sacratally.

;;2. To 〈◊〉 and subdue the 〈◊〉 , with the 〈◊〉 thereof. Jer. 4. 4. Be circumcised to the Lord, and take away the foreskin of your hearts. This is to circumcise spiritually; and thus much is meant in all places where circumcision of the heart is called for: even a correcting of sinful nature, and the corrupt desires thereof.

;;3. To have the fore-skin of the flesh cut or pared away, with this opinion of obtaining righteousness and eternal life, by circumcision, being yet in force as some Jews thought. Gal. 5. 2. If ye be circumcised Christ shall profit you nothing. There be two reasons given in Scripture, why circumcision could not justify sinners: One, because Christ is the end of the Law for righteousness to the believers, Rom. 10. 5. The second, because Abraham was in order of time justified long before he was circumcised, Rom. 4. 10, 11. And these reasons are strong against Justification by all works of the law universally; for a man must first be justified ere he can do a good work: also the perfect righteousness commanded in the Law, is nowhere inherent or subjective, but in the manhood of Christ, who imputeth it to all such as believe in him, without any works required thereunto, but only that faith which worketh by love, Gal. 5. 6.

The outward or sacramental circumcision by man, was unavailable without the inward and spiritual, by God, Rom. 2. 29.

〈◊〉 of circumcised 〈◊〉 , lips, and hearts]

;;Such as have the inward spiritual effect and grace of circumcision, together with the sign: as on the other side, uncircumcised lips, ears, and hearts, be affirmed of such as have the outward sign only, without the signified grace, Act. 7. 51.

〈◊〉 ]

;;A person circumcised, or a Jew; as uncircumcision signifieth a person uncircumcised, a Gentile, Rom. 2. 28. & Rom. 15. 8. where Christ is called the Minister of circumcision: that is, of a people circumcised, and in Covenant with God; to wit, of the Jews, Gal. 2. 7, 9. Tit. 1. 10.

;;2. The whole legal ceremonious worship of God, by a Synecdoche of the part for the whole, Act. 15. 1. Except ye be circumcised, ye 〈◊〉 be saved, Gal. 5. 6.

;;3. Those which be truly godly persons, spiritually circumcised in their heart, forsaking their own corrupt reason and will. Philip. 3. 3. We are the 〈◊〉 which 〈◊〉 God in the spirit. This is circumcision made without hands, of the heart, and in the Spirit, not in the Letter, Rom. 2. 29.

4. The cutting off of the foreskin of the flesh, Exod. 4. 26.

5. The Sacrament of Circumcision, Joh. 7. 22, 23.

6. The Doctrine of observing the Ceremonial Law, Gal. 5. 11.

7. The Covenant, Rom. 4. 10.

;; Circumcision assured to the Jews (as Baptism to us) their engraffing into Christ, and therefore the forgiveness of the guilt, fault, and punishment of their sins, yea the putting off the sinful body of the flesh: at a word, it signified and sealed their regeneration, justification, and sanctification through Christ. See Gen. 17. 10. Rom. 4. 11. Col. 2. 11. Deut. 30. 6. This Sacrament being set upon the shamefullest part of the body, where lust rageth most, did lively represent the whole naughtiness of our nature, that it is pardoned through Christ: and that by him the Elect are sanctified from their foulest and most unclean offense.

;;Note: As Circumcision to the Jews was not their righteousness, but a seal of it; so is Baptism to us.

;; 〈◊〉 is a Sacrament of the Old Testament, signifying and sealing up to the people of the Jews, their entrance into Covenant with God, for the remission of their sins, and mortification of their lusts, by faith in Christ to to come. Rom. 4. 11. He received the sign of circumcision, Gen. 17. 10, 11, 12.

Circumcision made without hands]

;;Sanctification or renewing of the mind, which because Christ alone worketh inwardly by his Spirit, thence called Circumcision of Christ, and without hands, as Jewish Circumcision was not, Col. 2. 11.

Circumspect]

Exod. 23. 13. Be circumpfect, be wary, or take 〈◊〉 unto yourselves, that ye transgress not. Ainsworth.

Circumspectly]

Eph. 5. 15. Gr. exactly, 〈◊〉 precisely. It signifies an accurate study and diligence throughout our lives, that we offend none, but by the light of faith and good works ed ifie all. It comes of two words, 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , or 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 ) 〈◊〉 signify to go to the extremity of a thing. We must be willing to go to the uttermost of every command, to do things with exact diligence.

Cis]

Hard, of 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 he was hard, or 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 stub'le, straw, of 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 he gathered stu'ble, straw. The Father of Saul, Act. 13. 21. named also Kish, 1 Sam. 9. 1.

Cistern]

Taken,

• 1. For a vessel or place wherein to keep water, Isa. 36. 16.
• 2. The heart, out of which the head draweth the powers of life, Eccl. 12. 6.
• 3. The vain confidence or inventions of men contrary to God's Word, Jer. 2. 13.
• 4. Ones own lawful wife, Prov. 5. 15. Drink waters out of thine own Cistern; that is, Enjoy thou the lawsul pleasures and contentments of thine own wife.

Cistern]

2 King. 18. 31. or Pit. 〈◊〉 .

City]

;;A place compassed with walls for people to dwell in. 〈◊〉 . 9. 25. And Jesus went to all Cities and Towns. Gen. 19. 25. And overthrew those Cities and Inhabitants.

;;2. The people which dwelt in such a place. Act. 19. 29. And the whole City was full of confusion. A Metonymy. Isa 14. 31.

;;3. The Church of God upon earth. Cant. 3. 2. 3. The watch-men which went 〈◊〉 the City.

;;4. Heaven, Heb. 11. 16. He hath prepared for them a City, 〈◊〉 . 2. 19. A Metaphor.

;;5. Public administration and government, Psalm 127. 1.

;;6. The rich man's wealth (or anything wherein a man puts his trust) Prov. 10. 15.

Cities take their denomination sometime from the founders, sometime from the places where built, 〈◊〉 from the causes why they were built, &c. And according to the quality of the inhabitants: Some are well spoken of, as, A City of righteousness, A faithful City, Isa. 1. 26. Some contrarily, as, The oppressing City, Zeph. 3. 1.

City: 1 King. 8. 37. or Jurisdiction, marg. Ruth 3. 11. Heb. gate, marg. So also 2 Chr. 6. 28. Mic. 5. 14. or Enemies, marg.

City]

;;The visible Church, (being like a City) which consists of one company, living by the same Laws, and under one 〈◊〉 or Lord, Cant. 5. 7. The Watch-men that went about the City.

And go about the City, Cant. 3. 2. By the City understand Jerusalem the holy City, where Christ dwelt among men, and had seated his Temple, and the practice of his Ordinances, whither all Israel repaired thrice every year, which was a figure of the Church, Eccles. 10. 15. Isa. 26. 1. So amongst the people of God in his Word and Ordinances, she sought Christ for the comfort of her soul. Anysw.

It fares with devout souls in their earnest prosecutions of Christ, as it doth with ungodly, ambitious, or blood-thirsty men in effecting their desires; they breath nothing but fury and violence; they run about the 〈◊〉 , Psal. 59. 6. and rest not till they have brought their mischief about. Oh! is not Christ and his heaven worth as strong and as 〈◊〉 endeavors? Annot.

City]

Heb. 11. 10. He looked for a City which hath 〈◊〉 , that is, a firm and enduring City, which the Apostle opposeth to the tents wherein Abraham dwelt, which had no foundations, but were moveable; hereby is meant heaven, wherein is immutable happiness, Psal. 16. 11. 2 Cor. 5. 1. 1 Pet. 1. 3. Annot.

City beloved]

;;The holy Church, here Militant upon earth, which because it is loved of God, through Christ, therefore neither the Turk from the East, nor Antichrist from the West, shall utterly destroy it, howsoever they fiercely assault it. Rev. 20. 9. And they compassed the tents of the Saints about, and the beloved City.

;;Some Divines understand this, not of the whole Church, but by an excellency, of the company of believing Jews, which toward the end of the world shall be gathered and joined unto the 〈◊〉 of believing Gentiles.

City of David]

1. Chr. 11. 7. that is, Zion, marg.

City of God]

;; Jerusalem, 〈◊〉 the people of God, Citizens of 〈◊〉 Church, came to worship him, according to his law. Psal. 46. 4. Whose streans 〈◊〉 glad the City of 〈◊〉 . Psal. 47. 1, 8. Hence called the City of the great King, viz. of 〈◊〉 , 〈◊〉 was 〈◊〉 worshiped there: and holy City, because it was the seat as it were of divine 〈◊〉 , Mat. 5. 35. & 27. 53.

〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 God]

;;The Church or company of the Elect, believers 〈◊〉 live not after the laws, 〈◊〉 , 〈◊〉 of this world wherein they be sojourners: but after the laws and ordinances of God set down in his Word, Heb. 12. 22.

〈◊〉 of the living God]

;;The Church of God, which is like to a City, being 〈◊〉 by one King, Christ; and according to his Laws, Heb. 12. 22. The City of the living God.

〈◊〉 cannot go into the City]

;;Such extreme folly to be in some inconsiderate persons (whose danger he shown in Isa. 1. 8, 9, 10, 11. by four excellent similitudes) as they cannot rightly move one foot or direct themselves the high way into their own City, Eccles. 10. 15.

The great City]

;;Not any one Town environed with walls, the people whereof are linked together by bonds of the some Laws, but the entire and full jurisdiction of someone Town (as namely of Rome the seat and place of Antichrist) together with the whole company of them that are subject to the proud power of Antichrist. Rev. 16. 19. And the great City was divided into three parts.

The place where the remainder of the Senate and people of Rome abide; for it was destroyed under the fifth Vial. Annot.

The whole Papacy. Clavis Apocal. Pag. 117.

〈◊〉 City]

;; Jerusalem, which is above, or the Celestial Church, whereof Jerusalem that holy City in earth was a figure. Rev. 22. 19. He shall have no part in the holy City.

;;2. The Church of Christ here on earth, consisting of holy members, sanctified by the blood and Spirit of Christ, Rev. 21. 2.

Without the City]

Rev. 14. 20. Without the Church, the City of God, as some interpret it; so that God provideth for the safety of his Church, while her enemies are in destroying. But as others say, The great battle shall be, nor in the City of Rome, but in the territory thereunto belonging. Annot.

A City of righteousness]

;;A people which loveth and practiseth righteous and faithful dealing, in administration of Justice doing that which is just, and in commerce, or bargains embracing fidelity and equity with incorruption. Isa. 1. 26. A City of 〈◊〉 , a faithful City.

Cities of Nations]

;;The company of such people as join to Antichrist, and fight against Christ. Rev. 16. 19. The Cities of the Nations 〈◊〉 . These Cities some others expound to be the whole regiment of wicked men; as of Turks, Jews, Barl arians, and others, that embrace false and strange religions. All which it is certain that they must perish at the second coming of Christ, although all be not alike Christ's adversaries.

Citizen]

Taken properly,

• 1. For one that is born, and dwelleth in a City, Act. 21. 39.
• 2. For one that hath the privilege of a City, that is free thereof, though not born there, as Paul was of Rome, Act. 22. 28.
• 3. For people or subjects, Luk. 19. 14.

Improperly, for believers, Eph. 2. 19. Ravanel.

By Citizen in Luk. 15. 15. the Devil may be understood.

Clad]

Taken properly, 1 King. 11. 29. Figuratively, 〈◊〉 . 59. 17.

Clamout]

Eph. 4. 31. The Original 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 is rendered in Mat. 25. 6. 〈◊〉 . So in Act. 23. 9. & Heb. 5. 7. & Rev. 14. 18. In Rev. 21. 4. crying. Hereby may be understood quarrellous words, tending wholly to contention and strife. Heming us.

This is the horse that beareth wrath on his back for the rider. Chrysost.

Clamorous]

Prov. 9. 13. Loud, talkative, full of words, making a noise.

Clark]

See Townclark.

To clap hands]

;;To rejoice and be glad, whereof clapping of hands is a sign. Psal. 98. 8. Let the floods clap their hands, and let the hills rejoice. Prosopopeia.

Clauda]

A broken or weeping voice. The name of an Island near Creta, Act. 27. 16.

Claudia]

The same. The name of a woman, 2 Tim. 4. 2.

Claudius]

The same. A Roman Emperor, Act. 18. 2. Claudius 〈◊〉 , a Captain, Act. 23. 26.

Claws]

Hoofs of beasts, Deut. 14. 6. Talons of Birds Dan. 4. 33.

Tear their claws in pieccs, Zech. 11. 16. Exceed in ravenous cruelty the very wild beasts, Amos 3. 12. Annot.

Clay]

That whereof man's body was formed, Job 33. 6. whereof mortar and bricks for building, Nah. 3. 14. whereof vessels are made by the Potter, Jer. 18. 4. whereof Christ made use in giving sight unto the blind man, Joh. 9. 6. It's brittle, Dan. 2. 33, 34, 41, 42. Such as men are who dwell in houses of clay, Job 4. 19. It's vile, or of no esteem, nothing, Job 13. 12. Isa. 10. 6. Isa. 51. 23. Mic. 7. 10. It's clammy, and holdeth fast; so that to be braught up out of the miry clay, is to be freed from some great danger, Psal. 40. 2. It useth to be heaped up together, whence is that, to prepare raiment as the clay, Job 27. 16. or, to lade ones self with thick clay, Hab. 2. 6. So in effect Ravanel.

It is turned as the clay to the seal, Job 38. 14. that is, the earth appears beautiful, that was hidden in the dark before. It hath as it were got a new form, or is renewed to the same shape it had the day before, as it had a new stamp put upon it by the Sun-beams, as the clay hath by the impression of the Seal. Annot.

In the clay ground, 1 King. 7. 46. Heb. in the thickness of the ground, marg.

Miry clay]

;;Great distress and dangers which much 〈◊〉 a man as clay and mire, which be weighty, and stick fast to one. Psal. 40. 2. He brought me out of the miry clay. Mans base original, Isa. 64. 8. Gold and treasure, Hab. 2. 6.

Clean]

;;One who is holy and pure, free from the power of sin by the grace of sanctification. Joh. 13. 10. Yea are clean.

;;2. One free from the guilt and curse of sin by the grace of justification. Psal. 51. 7. Purge me with bysop and I shall be clean.

;;3. That which is lawful to use, Tit. 1. 5. That meat which is in its own nature clean, becometh unclean two ways:

• ;;First, by error, whereby meat is thought to be 〈◊〉 .
• ;;Secondly, by offense to the weak conscienes of our brethren.

;;4. That which is without any such dross as may make it less durable, and hath a power to mundifie and cleanse others: thus the Word is clean, Psal. 19. 9.

It's also put for, Washed; Joh. 13. 10. Purged, Mat. 3. 12. Cured, 2 King. 5. 12. Sanctified, Psal. 51. 10. Pure, Psal. 24. 4. Guiltless, Act. 18. 6. Empty, Prov. 14. 4. Lawfull use, Tit. 1. 15. Wholly, not leaving any; Josh. 4. 11. Truly, not faignedly, 2 Pet. 2. 18.

Clean:

• 1. Essentially, or by reason of its power to cleanse others, Ezek. 36. 25. Psal. 19. 9.
• 2. Artificially, Mat. 23. 25.
• 3. Legally, or 〈◊〉 , Ezek. 22. 26.
• 4. Spiritually, consisting in a freedom as from the guilt and curse of sin by the grace of Justification, Psal. 51. 7. so from the dominion and power thereof by the grace, of Sanctification, Joh. 13. 10.
• 5. Hypocritically, Luk. 11. 39.
• 6. Opinionatively, in self-conceit, Prov. 16. 2.
• 7. Supernaturally, Job 15. 15.

Clean: Isa. 30. 24. or savoury. Heb. leavened, marg.

Cleanness of my 〈◊〉 ]

2 Sam. 22. 21. that is, the purity of mine actions, and mine innocence in all my courses and dealings, in reference to my enemies. Annot.

Of teeth, Amos 4. 6. that is, famine and dearth, whereof 〈◊〉 King. 17, 18. & 2 King. 4. 38.) Annot.

To cleanse]

;;To pronounce one clean from legal pollution. Lev. 13. 7. And cleanse him. Thus Priests cleansed.

;;2. To take away guilt and corruption of sin, the one by his passion and merit; the other by his grace and 〈◊〉 , 1 Joh. 1. 7. Thus Christ cleanseth.

It's put for to Wash, Psal. 73. 13. Pardon, Jer. 33. 8. Justify, Dan. 8. 14. Purge, purify, Jam. 4. 8. Prov. 20. 30. Rid out filth, 2 Chr. 29. 15. Reform, Psal. 119. 9. Fan, Jer. 4. 11. The Son cleanseth by taking away the guilt of sin, 1 Joh. 1. 7. The Father, by pardoning sin, 1 Joh. 1. 9. The holy Ghost, by working sanctification, Tit. 3. 5.

Cleansed]

Dan. 8. 14. Heb. justified, marg.

The land cannot be cleansed, Numb. 35. 33. Heb. there can be no expiation for the Land, marg.

Prov. 20. 30. Cleanseth away evil, Heb. is a purging medicine against evil, marg.

Cleansing]

;;Outward ceremonious washing of things or persons, as a type of the inward. Mar. 1. 40, 41. Be thou clean.

;;Corporal cleansing or cleanness, whereof one sort is natural.;;

;;Another artificial, Luk. 11. 39.;;

;;Another miraculous, Mar. 1. 40, 41. Luk. 17. 14.;;

;;2. Spiritual and inward holiness, when the heart is kept clean from the spot of sin, Mat. 22. 26. Jam. 4. 8. Of this cleansing the Spirit is Author, the Word is the Instrument. Joh. 15. 3. Ye are clean through the Word.

;;3. Forgiveness of sins, by the imputation of Christ's blood to the believer. Psal. 51. 2. And 〈◊〉 me from my 〈◊〉 .

;;Vessels and other things under the Law, being begally unclean must be broken, if earthen vessels; or be cleansed by putting in water till the evening, Lev. 11. 32, 33. Which figured that we must cast from us all instruments and provocations of sin, and to have special care that they do not defile us: whereunto belongs that in Jude v. 23. and in Mat. 5. 29, 30.

Clear]

;;Innocent, and so discharged of the Oath, Gen. 24. 8.

Clear]

Clear as the Sun, Cant. 6. 10. In the Suns brightness is light, heat, refreshing, and all in a glorious manner, the Citizens of that Church (of the Jews newly risen) shall all at that time, or at least the body of them, have their sins forgiven them by the righteousness of Christ imputed to them. They shall enjoy abundant light of heavenly knowledge. They shall excel in purity of holiness. They shall abound in consolations to the refreshing of themselves and others. 〈◊〉 .

The Evangelical Church is like the Sun risen in glory, which shall never go down, Isa. 60. 20. Her brightness exceedeth all former manifestations, being visited with the day-spring from on high, and enjoying the Sun of righteousness that was promised with 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his wings, Isa. 58. 8. & 60. 1, 2. Mal. 4. 2. This is to be understood of inward glory and spiritual light, not of outward prosperity and beauty; though even in this sense also, she may be said to resemble the Sun, which is not always aspectable and radiant alike, but sometimes overcast with clouds and obscurity, and not so equally visible and resplendent to our sight, though without any essential change in itself. Annot.

Christ is the Sun of righteousness, Mal. 4. 2. the woman (his Spouse) is clothed with the Sun, Rev. 12. 1. because by faith she hath put on Christ, Gal. 3. 27. by whose righteousness imputed she is purged from all sin, and so is made glorious. Here also we may observe in her the degrees of grace, her first light being like the morning or day dawning; her second beauty like the Moon; her third degree like the Sun itself in brightness, Prov. 4. 18. Ainsworth.

Thus from weak beginnings, she grew to such high perfection, that she was as bright and glorious, as the Sun in his full strength, and the Moon in a clear sky. Hall.

Clear]

Zec. 14. 6. Heb. precious, marg.

Clearer then the noon day, Job 11. 17. Heb. arise about the noon day, marg.

Clear]

To justify, Gen. 44. 16. To acquit, hold innocent, Exod. 34. 7.

Clearing]

2 Cor. 7. 11. What clearing of yourselves? 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , Apology, or defense, a Declaration of your innocence, that you willfully offend not, which you make good upon the sight of your error, by your severe proceeding against the guilty offender. Annot.

The Apostles meaning is not, that a man should stand to justify or defend his sins, but that a Christian by humble confession of his faults, should make a just Apology for himself, that his sorrow is sincere and unfeigned. Leigh Crit. Sac.

Clearly]

Mar. 8. 25. 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , a far off, and plainly. It is compounded of 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , which signifieth a far off, and 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , light, brightness. Leigh Crit. Sac.

Job 33. 3. My lips shall utter knowledge clearly. I will speak what I know to be true, I will as it were fan or scour my words from all chaff or dross, Zeph. 3. 9. Isa. 49. 2. He would not speak false or deceitful words. Annot.

Clearness]

Exod. 24. 10. or, in purity. Ainsworth.

To cleave]

;;To stick fast, and be nearly and straightly knight unto God by the affections of the heart, Deut. 11. 22. Act. 11. 23.

;;2. To be glued unto one, or joined together most straightly, as man and wife, Mat. 19. 5. And cleave to his wife. 1 Cor. 6. 16. Rom. 12. 9.

;;3. To continue with one. Act. 11. 23. Act. 8. 13. And did cleave to Philip.

4. To take hold on, or stick to, Deut. 28. 21.

5. To go after, follow, or have communion with, Josh. 23. 12.

6. To entertain or keep, Deut. 13. 17.

7. To affect or love and hold fast, Rom. 12. 9.

Cleave]

To rent, break, divide. Spoken of wood, 〈◊〉 . 22. 3. 1 Sam. 6. 14. Psal. 141. 7. Eccles. 10. 9. the Ground, Numb. 16. 31. the Earth, Hab. 3. 9. An hollow place that was in the Jaw, Judge. 15. 19. Rocks, Psal. 78. 15. the Fountain and Flood, Psal. 74. 15. the offering of Turtledoves, or of young Pigeons, Levite. 1. 17. of every Beast that parteth the hoof, Deut. 14. 6. Mount of Olives, Zech. 14. 4. the Reins, Job 16. 13. He cleaveth my reins asunder; that is, he followed me with most sharp and bitter pains. Annot.

Clefts]

Isa. 2. 21. The word in the Original doth properly signify a branch, ch. 17. 6. & 27. 10. And being applied to Rocks and Hills, it signifieth such parts thereof as the main body of the Rock or Mount doth branch itself forth into; the cliffs (as we term them) between which, places of refuge and shelter are ofttimes found; and which being steep, and rising higher then the main bulk or body of the Rock, are not of easy access for an enemy, Judge. 15. 8. Psal. 104. 18. Jer. 48. 20. Annot. Hereby in Amos 6. 11. marg. may be understood rents, or breaches.

Clefts]

That are in the clefts of the rocks, Cant. 2. 14. hast long hid thy head in the secret and inaccessible clifts of the rock, out of the reach and knowledge of thy persecutors. Hall.

God's eternal election, and his deep and unsearchable counsels, a rock of strength to comfort her in her weakness, a sure hold and unaccessible 〈◊〉 , whereunto no evil can approach, a Fort impregnable, under the which she resteth, and shall rest safe forever. Finch.

The gracious protections and sure mercies of God, who is her hiding place and rock of defense, to whose holes she flieth (Jer. 48. 28.) in times of danger and 〈◊〉 . Annot.

The rock whither this Dove the Church was now fled seemeth most properly to mean faith in Christ, as Mat. 16. 18. wherein she hid herself for fear of God's wrath for her sin, and yet durst not show herself. Herewith compare Exod. 32. 22. where Moses was put in a clift of the rock, and covered with God's hand, while he passed by. Ainsworth.

That now doest worship me in holes and corners. Cotton.

Clemency]

Act. 24. 4. Courtesie, or gentleness, as the word 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 is rendered, 2 Cor. 10. 1.

Clemens]

Quiet or meek. The name of a man, Phil. 4. 3. Some derive it of 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 glory, and 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 the mind, for clemency is the true glory of the mind, and who so knoweth to vaqunish and subdue wrath, is a conqueror indeed.

Cleophas]

All glory. The Husband of Mary, Joh. 19. 25.

Cliffe]

2 Chr. 20. 16. Heb. ascent, marg.

Clift]

That which parteth the hoof of a beast into two Claws, Deut. 14. 6. The word clift comes from a word that signifies to break. And it may import holes made by floods or winds, or their own labor in digging. Annot. on Job 30. 6.

Climbe]

To ascend, mount, get up into a steep or high place or thing; as Rocks, Jer. 4. 29. Walls and houses, Joel 2. 7, 9. Heaven, Amos 9. 2. Trees, Luk. 19. 4. In Joh. 10. 1. by climbing up some other way is meant, an endeavoring to enter by undue and unwarrantable means, upon the charge of the Church. Hall.

Whereinto there may be no entrance, but through Christ the door. Annot.

Clipt]

Jer. 48. 37. Hebrew diminished, or cut short, marg.

Cloak]

put for, A raiment, 2 Tim. 4. 13. Excuse or pretext, Joh. 15. 22. A fair show, 1 Thess. 2. 5. A secret pretense, 2 Cor. 4. 2.

Cloak]

2 Tim. 4. 13. Some take it for a riding Coat, or travelling Cloak; but the most ancient Syriac Interpreter takes it for domum, or repositorium Scriptorum; and Hesychius a most exquisite Greek Grammarian inclineth to that opinion, that by it the Apostle meant Scriniolum, a little Desk or Coffer, wherein he laid his books or writings. Annot.

Some render the word roll, and thereby understand a parchment roll. Dr. Hammond on 2 Tim. 4. 14. marg. & Annot. b.

Cloak of covetousness]

;;The doing of something out of Covetousness with a desire of lucre, yet setting a fair show and face upon that covetousness to cloak and dissemble it. 1 Thess. 2. 5. Neither did we ever use a cloak of covetousness, or coloured covetousness.

Cloak of maliciousness]

;;A pretense or color (by the liberty which the Gospel taught to hide and cover sin and wickedness. 1 Pet. 2. 26. Not having your liberty as a cloak of maliciousness.

Cloath]

In respect of the color, is Blue, Numb. 4. 6. Scarlet, Ib. 8. Purple, Ib. 13; In respect of the matter, Woollen or Hair, 2 King. 8. 15. Linen, Mat. 27. 59. In respect of the properties, Unclean, Isa. 30. 22. comp. with Isa. 64. 6. Clean, Mat. 27. 59. New, Mat. 9. 16. In respect of the uses, Sacred, Numb. 4. 6, — 13. Civil, extraordinary, Deut. 22. 17. Ordinary, for decency, and the covering of ones nakedness, when alive, Mar. 14. 51. when dead, Matth. 27. 59. For keeping of that hid and unseen which is covered therewith, 1 Sam. 19. 13. 2 Sam. 20. 12. For keeping clean that which is wrapped therein, 1 Sam. 21. 9.

Cloath]

To beautify, Mat. 6. 30. Cover, Psal. 65. 13. Deck or adorn, Isa. 50. 3. Wear, Zeph. 1. 8. There's clothing with coats, Isa. 22. 21. Shame Psal. 132. 18. Wormes, and dust, Job 7. 5. Skin and flesh, Job 10. 10. Majesty, Psal. 93. 1. Strength, Ibid. Honor, Psal. 104. 1. Cursing, Psal. 109. 18. Desolation, Ezek. 7. 27. A cloud, Rev. 10. 1. Salvation, Psal. 132. 16. Rage, Prov. 23. 21. Change of raiment, Zech. 3. 4. Robe, Lev. 8. 7. Scarlet, 2 Sam. 1. 24. A robe of fine linen, 1 Chr. 15. 27. Sack-cloth, Ib. 21. 16. Strange apparel, Zeph. 1. 8. Soft raiment, Mat. 11. 8. Purple, Mar. 15. 17. White garments, Mar. 16. 5. Humility. 1 Pet. 5. 5. Wrought gold, Psal. 45. 13. The Sun, Rev. 〈◊〉 . 1. Vesture dipt in blood, Rev. 19. 13.

Cloathed with a cloud]

;;One full of Majesty. A cloud in Scripture being a visible sign, to represent divine Majesty. As Exod. 33. 9. 1 King. 8. Rev. 10. 1. I saw another mighty Angel clothed with a cloud. Some other Divines expound this clothing with a cloud, to signify the obscure knowledge of Christ, being yet not so fully known, as afterward. The former is the more received exposition.

The cloud on him, and the rainbow over him, are for glory, Chap. 4. 3. or, to signify that men will not take notice of him, or to repent at his word, who is as it were hid from them, Lam. 3. 44. Annot.

Not only in our human nature clouding and vailing his Deity, but still obscured by the world. Leigh.

Cloathed in Sackcloath]

;;Men full of grief and lamentation, as if they did always fast and mourn. Also, stirring up others to repent, and be sorrowful for their Idolatry, and other works of darkness, whereof wearing sackcloth is a sign and token. Finally, this clothing his Witnesses with Sackcloth, admonisheth that Christ would call men to repentance, even by very mean and contemptible servants, covered not with Purple, but with a Sack. Rev. 11. 3. They shall prophesy 1260. days, clothed in sackcloth: This alludeth to the fashion of the old Prophets, who were thus appareled.

To be clothed upon]

;;That if we begin reformation and sanctification in this life, we shall be fully renewed and reformed in the life to come, 2 Cor. 5. 2.

Cloathing]

Taken properly, being various, as of Sackcloth, Psal. 35. 13. Silk and purple, Prov. 31. 22. Blue and purple, Jer. 10. 9. Lambs wool. Prov. 27. 26. Whereof some are said to be Durable, Isa. 23. 18. Soft, Mat. 11. 8. Long. Mark. 12. 38. Bright, Act. 10. 30. Gay, Jam; 2. 3.

Figuratively, as Psal. 45. 13. Her clothing is of wrought gold; whereby the righteousness of Jesus Christ, with all divine virtues wherewith Christ's Spouse is clothed, may be understood. Hall.

Prov. 31. 25. Strength and honor are her clothing; that is, all her actions and carriages are full of honor, and bewray a masculine strength and fortitude. Hall.

Isa. 59. 17. He put on the garments of vengeance for clothing; that is, hath completely armed himself to rescue his, and plague their oppressors. Hall.

Mat. 7. 15. Which come to you in sheep's clothing; which pretending to show you a more ready and secure way to heaven, joya with you, offer you their Ministry in appearance of harmeless innocence. Annot.

Clod]

put for uncleanness, Job. 7. 5. The grave, Job 21. 33. Hindrance, Hos. 10. 11.

Chloe]

A green herb. A virtuous woman, 1 Cor. 1. 11.

Close]

Secret, Numb. 5. 13. 2 Sam. 22. 46. Straight, or sure, Job 41. 15. Neer, Dan. 8. 7.

〈◊〉 close]

Isa. 1. 6. To crush, or wring out. Annot. Isa. 29. 10. To shut. So Mat. 13. 15. Luk. 4. 20.

Closed upon them, Numb. 16. 33. or covered over them; so there was no hope left for their recovery. Ainsworth. Dan. 12. 9. Barr'd up, hid, involved in some obscurities and perplexities; not so plainly and perfectly to be understood, as thou dost with, verse. 4. Annot.

Closer]

Prov. 18. 24. A friend that sticketh closer then a brother. Oft-times friends are found, that are more ready to do us pleasure, then they that are near us in the flesh and so more obliged to us. And in trouble a friend sticks close to us sometimes, when a Brother forsakes us. Annot.

Closest]

Jer. 22. 15. Because thou closest thyself in Cedar. Thinkest thou that a seiling of Cedar can-secure thee against the forcible assaults of a powerful enemy? or, dost thou expect and make account to continue thy Reign, that thou art so busy in building thee such a goodly, brave, and strong palace? Annot.

Closet]

Joel 2. 16. Mat. 6. 6. Luk. 12. 3. A secret chamber, or close and locked parlor, an inner or private room.

Cloud]

Taken for,

• 1. Ordinary, or natural clouds, as of rain, Eccles. 11. 3. Without rain, Jude verse. 12. Of dew, Isa. 18. 4.
• 2. Extraordinary, or miraculous, Numb. 9. 15. Exod. 13. 21. Mat. 17. 5.
• 3. Idolatrous, Ezek. 8. 11.
• 4. Heaven, Psal. 36. 5.
• 5. 〈◊〉 or calamity, Lam. 2. 1.
• 6. Hypocrites, 2 Pet. 2. 17.
• 7. Christ, the joy and refreshing of the Church, Isa. 4. 5.
• 8. The Apostles and Ministers of the Word, Isa. 5. 6. & 60. 8.
• 9. A multitude, Heb. 12. 1,
• 10. The great glory, wherein Christ shall come to judge the 〈◊〉 , Rev. 1. 7.
• 11. Te skies or heavens, Psal. 108. 4.
• 12. Vanishing and past, Isa. 44. 22.
• 13. Sadness, diseases and grief, Eccl. 12. 2.
• 14. Smoak, Levite. 26. 13. Obscurity, Job. 3. 5.

Cloud covered the tent]

;;Exod. 40. 34. God's presence with approbation, and liking to dwell in his Tent amongst his people: but when God's presence was with displeasure for sins, it was signified by smoke filling the Temple, Isa. 6. 4. Rev. 15. 8. Smoak was a sign of anger.

Sitting on a cloud]

;;A glory peculiar to Christ, who as he ascended sitting on a Cloud; so at his second coming, he shall return gloriously (a Cloud being to him instead of a Chariot or Throne rather) as in Act 1. & Rev. 1. 7. & 14. 15. Crying to him that sat on the cloud. Some Divines (not without great show of reason) interpret this cloud here spoken of, of Civil powers, lifted up as Clouds in the air; and him who sat on it, to be such Rulers and Princes as Christ did use for the furthering of his Church, and hindering the Kingdom of Antichrist. The reason is, because the Son of man who sat upon this Cloud, doing all at the Commandment of the Angel, as appeareth in the words of this Text, cannot be Christ Jesus, who is subject only to his Father, and that as he is a Mediator. This latter exposition seemeth for this reason to be the better.

Clouds]

;;Powers, Dignities, Honors, Principalities, in high place, yet not supreme; as clouds which be placed high, yet are under the heavens, Rev. 14. 15. The Angel cried to him that sat on the cloud.

Bright clouds, Zech. 10. 1. or lightnings. marg.

To come with clouds]

;;To return as Christ shall do with great glory to judge the world, having ready before him, storm, tempest and thunder to revenge himself upon the wicked his enemies. Rev. 1. 7. But cometh with clouds, and every eye shall see him. In this speech there is an allusion unto the phrase of the Prophets, who thus describe the notable judgments of God, using the Clouds and all other creatures for the good of his own, and destruction of the ungodly. See Dan. 7. 17. Also Psal. 18. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, &c.

White clouds]

;;The uprightness and integrity (represented by White) of Christ the Judge, not miscarried in his sentence by ignorance or crooked affections (in their opinion, who understand this Text of the last Judgment.) But such Divines as refer this Text to things 〈◊〉 between the first and second coming of Christ, do interpret this White cloud, of courteous, loving, beneficial and healthful Princes and Estates; as Saxony, Hassia, Prussia, the free Cities of Argentorate, Tiguris, berne, &c. with their good and religious Governors; as they expound the Angel coming out of the Temple, to be Justus, Jonas, Philip, Melanchthon, Bucer, 〈◊〉 , and others, which stirred up good Rulers to abolish Popery, and 〈◊〉 the faith and religion of the Gospel, in their Jurisdictions and Dominions, Rev. 14. 14.

White noteth clearness and purity, cloud eminency and majesty. Bernard.

Clouds without water]

;;Hypocrites which make a sair show, and yet are empty and barren of all goodness, Jude 12.

Cloud of witnesses]

;;An heap or great number of witnesses or holy examples, Heb. 12. 2.

;;Here is an allusion to the Cloud that did in the day time guide Israel through the Wilderness. As that bright Cloud did lead them to the Land of 〈◊〉 , so should the examples of the faithful, lead us to the heavenly Canaan: and this honor we confess to belong to the Saints departed, as Augustine saith, Honorandi propter imitationem, non adorandi propter religionem. Not to be religiously adored, but godlily imitated. They also are reverently to be esteemed and remembered, and God is to be praised for them, but no praise to be made unto them to be our intercessors to God; for they do not know our desires, and affairs particularly, Isa. 63. 16. Job 14. 20. 2 King. 22. 20. Si tanti Patriarchy, & rex tam pius 〈◊〉 ignari nostrarum rerum, quanto magis caeteri 〈◊〉 ? saith Aug. in lib. de cura pro mortuis. That they generally pray for our deliverance, we have warrant for it in Rev. 6. 10. also that they thank God for their own and our redemption, Rev. 4. 9, 10. & 5. 9, 12, 13, 14.

Cloud of witnesses]

Many witnesses, even an innumerable company of witnesses, as it were a cloud of godly and religious persons, by their examples or constancy, provoking us to the like, Heb. 12. 1. Having such a cloud of witnesses.

Some are of opinion, that here the Apostle 〈◊〉 to that cloud whereby the children of Israel were guided, Exod. 13. 20. viz. That as that cloud guided the Israelites from Egypt to the land of Canaan: So this company of the faithful may direct all the right way from the kingdom of darkness, to the spiritual Canaan, the kingdom of heaven. Annot.

Cloudy day]

Ezek. 30. 3. Of horrible and strange calamities, as rainy days are very strange and rare in Egypt. Annot.

Cloudy pillar]

Neh. 9. 12. This was very extraordinary. While the people abode 〈◊〉 one place, this cloud covered them all over, and sheltered them in the day time from the parching heat of the Sun. When they were to travel, it gathered up into the fashion of a Pillar, and 〈◊〉 directly before them, Numb. 9. 15, &c. Annot. Psal. 99. 7. A sign of God's favor, but with some obscurity; and so is inferior to the mediation of Christ, who hath without clouds or shadows obtained 〈◊〉 Redemption for us, that we may go boldly to the throne of grace, &c. Heb. 4. 14, 16. & 7. 15, & 9. 11, 12. Ainsworth.

Cloven]

Spoken of the hoof, Deut. 14. 7. feet, Lev. 11. 7. Of tongues, Act. 2. 3.

Clouted]

Josh. 9. 5. Mended, repaired.

Clouts]

Jer. 38. 11, 12. Cast-clothes wasted with wearing.

Cluster]

or Bunch, of Grapes, Numb. 13. 24. of Camphire. Cant. 1. 14. of Raisins, 1 Sam. 25. 18. [The breasts of Christ's Church (out of which the people suck the Wine of God's graces by 〈◊〉 Ministrey of the Gospel) are likened to clusters of Grages, Cant. 7. 7. So on the contrary in Deut. 32. 32. it signified the corruption of true Doctrine by false Prophets and Ministers of Antichrist. Ainsworth. ] Hereby metaphorically the wicked and reprobate are to be understood, Rev. 14. 18. And hereunto elect and good men are compared, Isa. 65. 8. Mich. 7. 1. Ravanel.

Clusters]

;;That which in the Church is most comely, Cant. 7. 7. Thy breasts like clusters.

Clusters of the Uine]

;;The juice of heavenly doctrine, abundantly issuing forth of the Old and New Testament (as out of breasts like clusters) to make all believers fruitful, Cant. 7. 8. Thy breasts shall now be like the clusters of the Vine.

The clusters of the vineyard]

;;The wicked men of the world, which be compared to Clusters, because they grow so thick, even on heaps. Do but consider how many renounce the name of Christ, how many are Idolaters amongst such as acknowledge his Name: how many hypocrites and wicked men, even where the Gospel is maintained: and this will appear a meet comparison. Rev. 14. 18. Thrust in thy sickle, and gather the clusters of the vineyard.

;;Some very learned restrain these Clusters unto Popish religious buildings, and persons which did abound and flourish, even as a Vine spread full of clusters, and that in this our Kingdom, till the days of Henry the Eight, when through the zeal and courage of Cranmer and Cromwell (two great men) this Popish Vine was lopped and cut, yea and rooted out.

The Vine is the Popish Church: gathering, is taking away: the clusters of grapes, are the multitude of the members of 〈◊〉 Church. So destruction of the wicked is set out by a vintage as well as by a 〈◊〉 , Chap. 19. 15. Isa. 63. 1, 2, 3. Annot.

Coal]

put for,

• 1. Consuming judgments, Psal. 140. 10.
• 2. Good turns inflaming the affections, Prov. 25. 22. Rom. 12. 20.
• 3. A Son, 2 Sam. 14. 7. It's kindled by another coal, as a contentious man kindleth strife, Prov. 26. 21. Coals are profitable for Smiths, Isa. 44. 12. & 54. 16. To warm us, Joh. 18. 18. To bake bread, Isa. 44. 19. and broyl fish, Joh. 21. 9. To preserve and continue a fire, 2 Sam. 14. 7. Love or jealousy is compared unto coals of fire, Cant. 8 6. Thereby also are represented things exceeding hurtful, Psal. 18. 13, 14. Hab. 3. 5. 〈◊〉 . 24. 11. Prov. 6. 28, 29. Of all, the coals of Jupiter, are most hot, and last longest, Psal. 120. 4.

Coals]

Hab. 3. 5. or Diseases, marg.

The coals thereof are 〈◊〉 of fire, Cant. 8. 6. the fiery coals, arrows, or fiery darts; properly the word signifieth that which flieth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ; and is applied sometimes to plagues and judgments, Deut. 32. 24. sometimes to arrows, Psal. 76. 3. here to burning coasl, or darts of love that pierce and 〈◊〉 the heart, and cannot be quenched. 〈◊〉 .

Nothing is more usual then the metaphor of love and fire, because the one works, burns, shines, flies, and mounts upward as the other; I mean if it be such love as this, heavenly and spiritual. Annot.

The Churches love to Christ is most vehement, ardent, powerful, lively, burning all inward lusts, all outward discouragements.

Coast]

Country, Exod. 10. 4. Side, Heb. hand, Numb. 13. 29. Bounds, Ib. 22. 36.

Coat]

is either Civil, or Sacred. Civil, being either special, as that mentioned, Isa. 22. 21. A notable sign or mark of dignity: Or common, of which our Savior meant, when he willed his Disciples not to have two coats a piece, Luk. 9. 3. intimating, that they were to avoid what might hinder them in the execution of their office. And having two, to impart unto him that had none, Luk. 3. 11. intimating, that of their goods they were to be liberal to the poor. And if any would sue them at the Law, and take away their coat to let 〈◊〉 have their cloak also, Mat. 5. 40. Luk. 6. 29. intimating, that they were patiently to bear with injuries, be free from revenge. Sacred, as the Priests broidered coat, Exod. 28. 4. Lev. 16. 4. The Spouses mystical coat, Cant. 5. 3. Of coats, some were of one kind, fashion, some of another; our Savior's was without seam, Joh. 19. 23.

Coat: Dan. 3. 21. or Mantle, marg.

I have put off my coat, &c. Cant. 5. 3. Here is an ingenuous confession made by the Church of her own unworthiness, notwithstanding all Christ's heavenly Rhetoric and 〈◊〉 that he did use, yet she draws back, and seems to have reason so to do. I have put off my coat, how shall I put it on again to let thee in? It is as if she had said, I have some ease by 〈◊〉 sleepy profession, some freedom from evil tongues, and some 〈◊〉 and immunity from some troubles I was in before, I was then perhaps too indiscreet, now wilt thou call me again to those troubles that I have wisely avoided? No, I have put off my coat, &c. I affect this state very well, I am content to be as I am without troubling myself. Whence observe that,

It is not an easy matter to bring Christ and the soul together into near fellowship. 〈◊〉 .

Coats]

2 Chr. 32. 28. Coats for flocks; that is, Folds, or places of safety and shelter for flocks of Sheep, Goats, and other small Cattle.

Cockle]

Job 31. 40. A stinking weed, as the Original of the word in the Hebrew intimates. Annot. or noisome weeds, marg.

Cock]

Hereof all the Evangelists make mention, where they mention Peters denial, Mat. 26. 74. Mar. 14. 30. Luk. 22. 60. Joh. 18. 27. It's a proud fowl, and 〈◊〉 himself stately. It's much dijected when vanquished by another; when victorious, triumpheth: When it goeth in at any place, it stoopeth, be the entrance never so high. It's of an hot nature, libidinous, jealou 〈◊〉 careful and watchful of its young ones, for whom it will 〈◊〉 against Kites, Snakes, &c. Upon the sight whereof it giveth them warning by his voice to look to themselves. It naturally knoweth the approach of the day, and thereof giveth warning once and again; which time is termed the Cock-crowing, Mar. 13. 35. Hereby it inciteth men to rise to work, as God's Ministers must call men to repent, it respect of the approaching day of Judgment. And as the Cock put Peter in mind of his fall, so must Ministers their people of their sins. And as the Cock before in croweth rouseth itself, and clappeth with his wings, so must God's Ministers, being to preach unto others, first stir up, reform themselves; manifest by their works, what their doctrine calleth for. They seem to be called 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , as if it were 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 , as calling men and women from their beds. The Cock-crowing awaketh the sleeper, warneth the careful, terifieth the thief, comforteth and gladdeth the sick, them that are in pain, travellers, mariners, &c. It's also said to foresee tempests and change of weather. Travelers carrying a Cock along with them, are preserved from 〈◊〉 and Basilisks. It's also laborious, and industrious, and valorous in fight, doing what it can to obtain the victory. Its brain taken in drink is said to be good against the biting of Serpents. Its crowing is more vehement and shrill at first (most being then asleep) then near day, or when it's day light, when good husbands are awake: even when it feedeth, with the one eye it looks upward, to prevent the Hawk, Kite, &c. As the Cock preferreth a barley corn before a pearl, so do worldlings their mammon before heaven.

Cockatrice]

A Serpent, of all others the most dangerous, both to man and beast. Its bred (according to some) of the egg of an old Cock hatched by a Toad or Snake. On its head it hath risings adorned with whitish spots, 〈◊〉 the manner of a diadem; and in going lifreth up on high the former part of its body, as if it went upright. It's so venomous, that neither beasts nor fowls dare 〈◊〉 its dead body, whereof if any should eat, they die 〈◊〉 , as also of any creature by it poisoned. It 〈◊〉 the air, trees, plants, herbs, what not? It killeth by its breath, by its sight. Such is the force of its poison, that the hand of him who toucheth it with a staff is incurably infected; and if an horse do but touch it, the rider dieth. It poisoneth all other Serpents, who seeing it, or hearing its hissing, flee speedily away. It loveth not the light, but darkness. Some say, that by seeing itself, it dieth; the Weasel killeth it, especially having eaten Rue or Hearb-agrace, and then dieth, as Christ by death vanquished death. The Cock is also its enemy.

By Cockatrices may be understood, grievous enemies, Jer. 8. 17. Isa. 14. 29.

To sting like a Cockatrice,