A Particular table of the most principal things contained as well in the holy text, as in the Annotations of both the Tomes of the old Testament. In which, the letter A. directeth to the former volume; B. to the later; and the numbers to the pages. The numbers joined to the citations of Scripture, if they be written thus, Gen. 4, 16. the first is the chapter, the second the verse. If thus, Gen. 4. 16. both are the chapters. If thus, Gen. 4, 16. 17. 18. The first is the chapter, all the rest the verses. If thus, Gen. 4, 16. 5, 7. it signifieth cap. 4. v. 16. and cap. 5. v. 7. This mark '' signifieth that if the matter spoken of be not in the text, it is either in the Annotations or marginal note of the text cited. Eccle. signifieth Ecclesiastes, Eccli. Ecclesiasticus. Besides this and the precedent Table, the principal contents of the old Testament (especially such as concern points of Controversy) are briefly set down at the end of each Age pag. 27. 45. 179. 630. & 827. of the first Tome, and pag. 939. of the second.
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Aaron of the Tribe of Levi designed to assist his brother Moyses. Exod. 4, 14. 16. 30. Called the Prophet of Moyses. Exod. 7, 1. He yielded to make an idol. Exod. 32. Was consecrated High-Priest. Levit. 8. In him and his seed the Priesthood of the written law was established. pag. 188. Levit. 8. '' Eccli. 45, 6. Ier. 33, 24. He once murmured against Moyses. Num. 12. He and Moyses offended in doubting of God's will. Num. 20. Psal. 105, 16. He died in mount Hor. Num. 20. And is particularly praised. Eccli. 45, 7.
Abel offered sacrifice sincerely. Gen. 4.'' & pag. 29. & was slain by his brother ibidem.
Abdias prophesied the captivity and relaxation of the Jews, & the Incarnation of Christ the Redeemer of mankind. Abdias per totum.
Abiathar the High-Priest was deposed. 3. Reg. 2.
Abimelech killed his brethren and usurped government. Iud. 9.
Abram left his country Chaldea for religion. Gen. 11, 31. 12, 1. & seq. Principal Patriarch t. 1. pag. 48. He & his seed were strangers in diverse countries 430. years Gen. 15. Exod. 12. His name changed to Abraham. Gen. 17, 5.'' His singular faith and obedience. Gen. 22. His many virtues pag. t. 1. 183. & 186. He was never an idolater. t. 1. pag. 186. Ios. 14, 2.'' He died at the age of 175. years. Gen. 25. His praises. Eccli. 44, 20.
Absalom ambitious & seditious. 2. Reg. 15. He perished in rebellion. 2. Reg. 18.
Abstinence Gen. 1, 29. 30. 2,'' n. 4. Item 3, 11. 9, 4. Exod. 12, 9. 13, 6. 21, 28. 22, 31. 29, 34. Levit. 6, 24. 7, 18. 10, 8. 11, 34. 11, 4. 17, 28. 19, 7. 22, 8. 23, 14. Num. 6, 2. 3. 4. 18, 10. Deut. 12, 16. 14, 3. Iudic. 13, 3. 4. 5. Tob. 1, 21. Iudith 12, 2. Esther. 4, 16. Ier. 35, 6. in the text and Annotations. Dan. 1, 8. 2. Mach. 7. Zach. 8, 14. 19. Ioel 2, 2. 15. See the word Fasting
Accaronites durst not keep the ark of God. 1. Reg. 6.
Accidents remain without subject in the holy Eucharist. Gen. 1,''. n. 16.
Achan's secret sin punished in the multitude. Iosue 7.
Achitophel a wicked Counsellor. 2. Reg. 17. Hanged himself. 2. Reg. 17.
Adam created in grace and knowledge. Gen. 1,''. n. 26. Transgressing lost the same. Gen. 3,''. Repented and is saved Sap. 10, 1.
Adonai one of the names of God, is also read in place of Tetragrammaton, the name of four letters, which the Jews pronounce not. Exod. 6, 3.''.
Adoration civil due to men. Gen. 23, 7. 43, 26. 47,'' n. 3. 32. 50. 18. 1. Par. 29, 15. Adoration religious of holy persons & other things. See the Ages in the places cited before this Table. But divine adoration is only due to God. Exod. 20.''. n. 1. at large. See Idolatry.
Aegypt was diversly plagued. Exod. 7. 8. &c.
Affinity spiritual and carnal in certain degrees hinder marriage. Levit. 18,''. n. 6.
Agar lawfully married to Abraham. Gen. 6.''. n. 3.
Aggeus prophesied after the relaxation from captivity, exhorting to build the Temple. Argum. Aggei.
Ahias prophesied the division of Salomon's Kingdom. 3. Reg. 11. And afterwards the utter ruin of Jeroboam's house. 3. Reg. 14.
Alcimus an Apostata deceived the Assidians. 1. Mach. 7. Did much wickedness and died miserably. 1. Machab. 9, 54.
Alleluia a voice of praise to God. Tob. 13, 23. Psal. 104. & 118''. tit.
Alexander the Great brought the Monarchy to the Grecians. 1. Mach. 1. He honoured Iaddus the High-Priest. Exod. 39. in the marg. His Empire divided into four Kingdoms. Dan. 8, 8.
Alms deeds a. 429. 969. 100. often commended in the sapiential books b. 288. 296. 297. 300. 302. also 784. Exod. 22, 25. 23, 11. Levit. 19, 10. 23, 22. 25, 34. Deut. 15, 7. 10. 2. 24, 19. 3. Reg. 17, 10. 2. Esdr. 8, 11. Psal. 40, 1. 81, 4. 111, 9. Tobie 1, 4. 2, 11. 4, 5. 12. 12, 8. 14, 12. Proverb. 3, 9. 28. 11, 18. 25. 13, 8. 14, 21. 31. 15, 27. 19, 17. 21, 13. 21. 25, 26, 27. Sap. 14, 22. 18, 16. 19, 17. 21, 13. 22, 9. Eccles. 3, 33. 12, . 11. 17, 18. Isaiae 58, 7. 59, 7. Ezech. 16, 49. 18, 7. Dan. 4, 24, 26.
Alphabet in Hebrew is mystical and very hard Annot. before the 118. Psal. and the Prophecy of Jeremy.
Altars erected for sacrifice Gen. 12, 7. 18, 18. Exod. 24, 4. 30, 1. 10, 37. 40, 10. 2. Reg. 24, 3. 3. Reg. 18, 32. 4. Reg. 18, 15. 2. Paralip: 1, 5. 4, 1. 15, 8. 1. Esd. 3, 2. Ezech. 43, 13. 1. Machab. 4, 47. 56.
Aman required divine honour. Esther 3, 2. & seq.'' He favoured Traitors. Esther 12, 7. Persecuted the Jews. Esther 3. And himself was hanged. Esther. 7.
Ambition breedeth sedition. 2. Reg. 15. It deceiveth and overthroweth. 2. Reg. 8. Esther. 7. Ambition, aboundance, and idleness are the cause of much corruption. Ezech. 16, 49.
Amos a herds man prophesied before the captivity of the ten Tribes. Argum. Prophet Amos.
Amram nephew of Levi, and father of Moyses and Aaron, lawfully married his Aunt. Exod. 6, 20.'' Levit. 18,'' n. 6. Num. 26, 59.''
Angels offer men's prayers to God. Exod. 19, 9.'' Tobiae 12, 12.'' at large. Resist the Devil. Num. 22, 22. & seq. Tobiae 8, 3. And wicked men. 2. Mach. 3, 23. & seq. specially Antichrist Dan. 12, in the next text and Annotations. Their ministry in the Church. t. 1. Pag. 45. Exo. 3.'' n. 2. 31, 18, 34, 28. Iud. 13, 3,'' n. 10. Iob 9. They protect men and places. Gen. 48, 16. Exod. 14, 19. Ios. 5, 13. & seq. Iud. 2, 1. 7, 8. 2 Par. 32, 21. Tob from the 5. to the 12. chapter. Iudic. 13, 20. Eccles. 3, 5. Baruch 6, 6. Dan. 10, 21. 11 per totum. 2. Mach. 11, 6. They are exceeding many Dan. 7, 10. They learn secrets one of another. Dan. 8, 13.
Anti-Christ probably supposed to come of the Tribe of Dan. Gen. 49.'' n. 17. The Jews will receive him. Dan. 11, 22. & Annot. at L. He is prefigured. Iud. 9, 1.'' n. 8. Iudith 3, 13. Dan. 8, 23. 11, 21. 1. Mach. 1, 57. 2. Mach. 9, 28. He shall be strong and cruel for a short time. Dan. 7, 8. to wit three years and a half Ibid. v. 25. 12, 7. He shall then be overthrown. Ezech. 39. 4.
Antiochus his cruel Edict 1. Mach. 43 1001. His repentance in sickness was not sincere nor fruitful. 1. Mach. 6, 12. 2. Mach. 9, 13. He died miserably. 1. Mach. 6. usque ad v. 17. 2. Mach. 9, 9. He was a figure of Anti-Christ. 2. Mach. 9, 28.
Antiquity a note of true doctrine. Deut. 32, 7. Iob 8, 8. Proverb. 22, 28. Eccles. 10. & 16.'' Eccli. 8, 11. 12. Hier. 6, 16. Psal. 77, 5.
Aod by special inspiration killing Eglon, is not to be imitated. Iudic. 3, 20.
Apostasy from faith first happened to Cain. Gen. 4, 16.'' After in Nemrod. Gen. 11, 4.'' In Jeroboam and others 734.
Ark of Noe how great. Gen. 6, 15.'' It was a figure of the Church. Gen. 7.'' n. 23. at large.
Ark of the Testament much reverenced. Num. 7, 9. 18, 7. 1 Reg. 4, 3. 6, 19. 7, 1. 2. Reg. 6, 17. 1. Par. 13. 2. Par. 5, 2. 8, 11. Psal: 77, 60 & seq. 2. Mach. 2, 4. & seq. Overthrew Dagon. 1. Reg. 5, 4.
Arphaxad King of the Medes vainly boasted. Iudith 1, 4.
Ashes a holy ceremony Gen. 3.'' n. 19. t. 1. pag. 30. Iudith 1, 4. 9, 1 Esther 4, 3. Sap. 58, 5. Dan. 9, 4. Ion. 3, 6. 1. Mach. 3, 47. 4, 39. & passim in Scriptura.
Assidians professed a Religious Rule of life. 1. Mach. 2, 42. 7, 13. & seq. 2. Mach. 9, 35. 12, 18. 14, 6. Threescore of them Martyrs. 1. Mach. 7, 16.
Avarice a detestable sin, especially in Clergy men. 1. Reg. 2. 12. & seq. 8, 3. & seq. Isa. 57, 9. Ier. 6, 13. 8, 1. & seq.
Aureola an accidental glory of Martyrs, holy Doctors, and Virgins. Dan. 12, 3.
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Baal the false god of the Moabites, Madianites, Sidonians, and other nations. Num. 22. Worshipped sometimes by Jews was once overthrown by Gedeon Iudic. 6. Again his Prophets destroyed. 3. Reg. 18, 40. 4. Reg. 10, 25. 23, 5. King Joas destroyed his temple. 2. Par. 23.
Babylon built. Gen. 11.'' n. 4. 7. Was long potent & glorious, but at last destroyed. Isa. 13. 47, 1. Ier. 5. 51. &c. Ezech. 21, 30.
Balaam the sorcerer first refused, afterwards attempted to curse God's people. Num. 22. His ass spake. Num. 22. He Prophesied true & good things of Israel. Num. 23. &c. He was slain together with the Madianites. Num. 31.
Baptism prefigured. t. 1. p. 30. & 182. Psal. 105.'' Ezech. 37, 25. It taketh away all sins. Gen. 17, 14. Exod. 14, 28. Isa. 44, 3. Ezech. 36, 25. Zach. 13, 1.
S. John Baptist Precursor of Christ. Malach. 3, 1. & seq.
Baruch's Prophecy is Canonical scripture. Arg. Baruch.
Beda most modest in expounding holy Scripture. Gen. 11.'' n. 12.
Behemoth an Elephant, or another greater beast, is subject to God's ordinance. Iob 40, 10.''
Belus Iupiter imagined by Idolaters to be the greatest god. Gen. 10.'' n. 12.
Bel and the Dragon's history. Dan. 14.
Beza corrupteth the Gospel. Gen. 11.'' n. 12. Saith God created man to fall. Eccli. 15, 11.''.
Blessing of creatures operative. Gen. 1.'' n. 28. t. 1. p. 45. item Gen. 27. & 28. It belongeth to the greater to bless the less. Gen. 14,'' n. 19. Iosue 8, 34. Iud. 5, 2.''.
Brazen Serpent erected. Num. 21. Was afterwards broken in pieces. 4. Reg. 18. How it healed those that were hurt. Sap. 16, 7.
Burden of Babylon (and the like) signifieth doleful and comminatory prophecy of ruin. Isa. 13, 1. &c. Nahum 1, 1.
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Caath the son of Levi, father of Amram, and Grand Father to Aaron and Moyses. Exod. 6.
Calvin contemneth all the Fathers. Annot. Gen. 14. n. 18. Maketh God the Author of sin. Exod. 7.'' n. 3. Carpeth at Moyses. Exod. 32.'' n. 11. Chargeth the book of Wisdom with error. Sap. 14.''.
Canon of the Church of Christ is an infallible Rule declaring which are divine scriptures, and of more Authority than the Jews' Canon. See Annot. before Tobie.
Canticle of Canticles is a sacred Colloquium or interlude. Arg. Cant. It pertaineth to three spouses. Ibidem.
Captivity of the ten Tribes in Assyria. 4. Reg. 17. Captivity of the two tribes in Babylon had three beginnings. 4. Reg. 24. 2. Par. 36. Ier. 52, 28. 29. 30. Dan. 1. and the same Captivity was released by degrees at diverse times 1. Esdr. 1. 2. 6. 2. Esdr. 2.
Catholic name designeth true Christians and the true Church. Gen. 6.'' n. 2. Catholics are spiritual soldiers. Iob 7, 1. All Catholics participate in the prayers and other good works of all the just. Psal. 118, 63.
Ceremonies in the law of nature. t. 1. p. 30. Exod. 17, 11. Observed by Salomon, not expressed in the written law. 2. Par. 6, 13. Prescribed to Ezechiel to lie on one side a certain time b 685. Ceremonial laws at large from the middes of
Exodus, and the greatest part of Leviticus. Continually used in divine service. 2. Mach. 5, 19. & seq. Ordained for three especial causes. Levit. 1,'' n. 9. 11, n. 4. See Gen. 8, 20. 14, 18. 15, 9. 17, 10. 22, 26, 5. 28, 11. 33, 20. 43, 4. 26. Num. 1. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 15. 1. Par. 23. 1. Esdr. 6. Ceremonies in prayer. 3. Reg. 8, 22. 54. 17, 21. 18, 42. 2. Paral. 5. 12. Ceremonies of the Jews were shadows of future things. Exod. 13, 9. 14. Num. 15, 38. Deut. 16, 1. Ezech. 20. 10.
Children of the Church are the spiritual seed of Abraham. Gen. 14. 16.''
Choice to be made of desires, words, and deeds. Eccli. 36, 20. 21.
Christ our Redeemer true God and man promised. Gen. 3, 1. 15. 12, 3. 17, 19. 21. 22, 18. 16, 4. 28, 14. 49. 10. Num. 17, 8. 20, 8. 24, 17. Deut. 18, 18. 1. Reg. 2, 10. 35. 2. Reg. 7, 13. 2. Esdr. 1, 1. Psalm. 2. 21. 109, 1. Isaie 7, 15. 8, 6. 10. 9, 5. 11, 1. 10. 28, 16. 40, 9. 42, 1. 45, 1. 46, 10. 49, 1. 6. 10. 50, 5. 52, 10. 59, 20. 53, 60, 1. 62, 11. Ierem. 23, 3. 30, 9. 33, 55. Ezech. 17, 22. 34, 11. 15. 22. 37, 24. Dan. 7, 13. 9, 24. Mich. 5, 1. Agge. 2, 24. Zach. 2, 10. 3, 8. 9, 9. Mal. 3, 1. He is true God, and the son of God from all eternity. Mich. 5, 1. Prov. 8, 22. The Image of his father. Sap. 7, 26. By him all things are created. Psal. 32, 6. He was prefigured by Abel. Gen. 4, 4. By Noe Gen. 7, 23. By Abraham. Gen. 12, 13. By Melchisedech. Gen. 14, 18. and others innumerable, and foreshewed by all the prophets. His incarnation and birth of a Virgin. Isa. 7, 14. in Bethleem Mich. 3. His Passion Num. 21, 8. Psal. 21, 78. 10, 22. Isa. 53. Dan. 9, 26. His Resurrection Psal. 15, 11. Ion. 1, 17, Osee 6. Psal. 67, 19. Sitteth at the right hand of God his father. Psal. 100. Will come to judge the living & dead. Psal. 95, 13. More of his Incarnation and other mysteries following may be seen. Num. 24, 17. Psal. 2. 8. 20. 60. 84. 108. 109. Prov. 13, 4. Eccles. 6, 10. Isa. 8. 9. 32. 40. 58. 64. 65. Ier. 30. 9. & seq. 31, 23. 34, 14. Baruch 3, 36. Ezech. 16, 55. & seq. Dan. ubi. sup. Abdias v. 17. & seq. Mich. 5, 2. Habac. 3. Zach. 3, 9. 6, 12. 1 Mach. 14, 41. 42. See also t. 1. pag. 29. 46. 180. 631. and the continuance of the history of the 6. Age, after the Machabees. Christ was void of sin. Isa. 55, 12. He is Lord of lords, & King of kings Ezech. 37, 24. Psal. 2, 6. 24, 7. Light of Gentiles, and of the whole world. Isa. 2, 5. 9, 1. 42, 6. 19, 6. 60, 1. 19.
Christians called fishes. Gen. 1,'' n. 2. Are of three states. t. 1. pag. 637. Their molestations Christ esteemeth his own. Zach. 28. Prov. 14, 31.
Church of Christ prefigured by the Ark of Noe, Gen. 7, 23''. By the Tabernacle. Exod. 40, 2. By the Israelites in the desert. Deut. 33, 1. 2. By an enclosed garden and sealed fountain Cant. 4, 12. By a dove Cant. 6, 8. By a vineyard. Ps. 79, 9. Can. 2, 15. Ier. 2, 21. It is the proper inheritance of Christ. Psal. 2, 8. 88, 20. & seq. Prov. 9,''. Zach. 6, 11. 12 & seq. 14, 3. & seq. The Church is perpetual and visible. Gen. 5,''. Psal. 2, 8.'' Item Psal. 44. 47. 88. Cant. 3, 1. & seq. Isa. 2, 2. 33, 20. 54, 10. 61, 8. (which chapter our Saviour hath taught to be understood of the Church Luc. 4. 62,) Ier. 4, 27. 5, 18. 30, 11. 31, 36. 32, 37. 33, 1, Ezech. 9, 1. & seq. Ezech. 11, 16. 17, 22. 20, 14. 48, 35. Dan. 2, 44. 11, 32. Amos 9, lit. C. See the continuances of the Ages in their proper places, (as is noted before this Table) where this argument of the Church's visibility is treated ex professo. See also the historical Table.
The Church of Christ is universal consisting of all nations. Gen. 17, 5. t. 1. pag. 188. Levit. 26, 42. 44. 1. Reg. 2, 20. t. 1. pag. 728. Aggeus 2, 3. Malach. 13. in the text and Annotations. See the Continuances and historical table aforesaid. Psal. 18,'' 22, 23. 44.'' 66, & 86. per totum. 116. per totum. Isa. 60, 1. & deinceps. It is more conspicuous and more glorious, than the Church of the old Testament t. 1. pag. 187. 188. and the rest cited here before the letter A. Cant. 2, 2. Eccli. 40, 22. Isa. 26, 1. & seq. It cannot err. Gen. 21, 12. Deut. 17, 8. 9. 12. 4. Reg. 19. 21. Psal. 88, 2. See the Canticles with the Annotations. Isa. 2, 18. 44, 9.''. 59, 21. Ier. 14, 17. It is the only fold of Christ's sheep. Ezech. 37, 24. Out of the Church is no salvation. Gen. 7, 23.'' Isa. 50, 2. Ezech. 15, 2. 7. 23, 38. Zach. 13, 8.
Circumcision instituted. Gen. 10, pag. 181. Renewed Iosue 5.
Circumstances, do aggravate sins. Osee 4, 15.
Clean and unclean a ceremonial distinction before Moyses law. Gen. 7. more distinguished by the law. Levit. 11,''. &c.
Clergy men must be orderly called to their function. Levit. 8, &c. Ier. 23, 21. And for their virtues. Isa. 66, 21.'' They ought not to serve for temporal reward. Iosue 18, 17. Psal. 5.'' Ezech. 34, 2. 5. Malach. 2, 1. They ought before others to have compassion on the poor. Amos 6, 1. Their office is to water the whole world with true doctrine. t. 1. pag. 637.
Commandments of God are possible to be kept. Deut. 30, 6. Psal. 1, 1. 2. and in many Psalms (especially the 118.) and in all the sapiential books, and Prophets. See Grace.
Communion of Protestants is no Sacrament, neither hath any miracle in it. Exod. 16, 15.''. See Eucharist.
Communities and all Common wealths require unity, observation of laws, and eminent virtues of superiors. 2. Mach, 3, 1.''.
Concubines in the old Testament were lawful wives. Gen. 16, 3. Iudic. 8, 30. 19, 10. 2. Reg. 15, 16.
Concupiscence without consent is not sin. Gen. 3, 1,''.
Confession of sins of diverse sorts. Gen. 41, 9. Levit. 16, 21. 39. 26, 40. Numb. 5. 6. Iosue 7, 19. 2. Reg. 24, 17. 1. Esdr. 9, 6. 2. Esdr. 9, 2. Psal. 27, 7. 31, 5. 37, 19, 49, 2. Prov. 16, 3. 18, 17. 28, 13. Eccl. 4, 25. 31. 7, 34. 17, 27. Isa. 38, 15. Dan. 9, 5.
Confidence in God most necessary. Gen. 32,'' 1. Reg. 16, 4. Psal. 24, & many Psalms. Isa. 6.'' 30, 1. 30, 32. Habac. 2, 4. 1. Mach. 3, 18.
Conscience guilty of wickedness tormenteth the sinner. Esther 7, 6.
Consideration directeth good works. Eccles. 2, 14. Eccli. 32, 24.
Constancy in good shall reap reward. Eccli. 5, 12. In friendship is most necessary. Eccli. 9, 14.
Consuls in Rome governed by entercourse of days 1. Mach. 8, 16.
Contempt of admonition aggravateth sin. 4. Reg. 21.
Contrition a part of penance. Psal. 43'' 5, 19.''. Ezech. 33, 11. & seq. Ioel 2, 12.
Covenant between God & man. Exod. 19. Deut. 27, 17. 18. Iosue 24, 25. Covenant with men must be kept. 4. Reg. 24, 20.
Cross of Christ prefigured. t. 1. P. 45. Gen. 48, 14.'' Exod. 15, 25. 17, 11. Levit. 9, 22. Num. 40. lit. a. Isa. 66, 19. Ezech. 9, 4.
Cruelty not mercy to spare an obstinate or impenitent sinner b 390.
Curses for enormous sins. Deut. 27. & 28. He that maliciously curseth is cursed of God. Sap. 1, 6.
Custom in sin is hardly cured. Psal. 2, 9.'' 50, 2.'' Ier. 17, 1. Osee 13, 2.
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Days dedicated to God's service. Gen. 2, 2.
Damnation after this life is extreme misery. Sap. 3, 19. 5, per totum. & remediless. Ibid.
Daniel's whole book is Canonical. Arg. Dan. Daniel with other three children of the Royal blood of Juda were carried into Babylon. Dan. 1. He discovered the false accusation of Susanna at the age of twelve years. Dan. 13. And continued to prophesy to his old age. Dan. 13. He was of singular wisdom. Ezech. 28, 3. He was most holy. Ezech. 14, 20. Dan. 1, 8. He and other three were advanced. Dan. 3. He was zealous and withal discreet in God's service. Dan. 6, 10. He was defended by an Angel from the lions. Dan. 6, 22. Prophesied of four Monarchies. Dan. 7. He was called the man of desires. Dan. 9, 23. He had the vision of Christ's coming within seventy weeks of years. Dan. 9, 20.
Darkness and other privations are to the beauty and profit of the universal state of all creatures. Dan. 3, 72.
David the youngest son of Jesse was called from keeping sheep, and anointed to be king a 604. b 148. By playing on his harp king Saul was refreshed a 604. He killed Goliath a 608. He was singularly protected by God a 610. 612. b 38. 54. &c. He had amity with Ionathas a 609. 611. 613. He would not drink the water that was procured with danger a 683. His zeal & devotion great a 648. 848. 855. 865. b 55. 115. 441. He danced before the Ark a 647. He wisely feigned himself to be mad, a 617. b 69. Spared Saul's life a 621. 627. He was the second time anointed king a 639. the third time, a 645. He sometimes sinned a 654. 684. 853. Many of his issue slain a 656. His posterity conserved till Christ a 740. 849. 904. b 244. 408. 440. 442. 462. 464. 579. 880. 1004. See the
Ages from the third. He was in many respects a figure of Christ a 606. &c. b 18. 19. 59. He made all the Psalms b 3. 4. 19. 34. Of him is written all the second book of kings, part of the first and third, & from the eleventh chapter to the end of
the first of Paralipomenon. He is praised. Eccli. 47, 2.
Debora a Prophetess and figure of the Church Iudic. 4, 4.'' 7.
Deceit sometimes lawful. Gen. 28. 19.'' Iosue 8, 2.
Dedication of things to God. 1. Par. 18, 11. 16, 16. & passim in scriptura. See Altar, Temple &c.
Delta the Greek letter representeth the form of a musical instrument called the Psalter Pref. Psal.
Detraction is as bad in the hearer as speaker. Eccli. 28, 28.
Devils were created in grace. Eccli. 39, 33. They require sacrifice Num. 32, 2. They tempt men even to the end of this life, Gen. 3, 15. They delude their servants. Iud. 18, 6.
Doctrine doth fructify in the well disposed. Deut. 32, 2. It is the bread of the mind. Eccli. 34, 1.
Dreams of diverse kinds, and often from God. Gen. 37, 5. & seq. 40, 8. Lev. 19, 26. Iud. 7, 13. Esther 11, 3. Eccli. 34, 1. Dan. 2,'' 2. Mach. 15, 11.
Drunkenness detestable, dangerous, deceitful, beastly, hurtful to others, senseless and insatiable. Prov. 23.''.
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Ecclesiastes signifieth eminently, The Preacher. Arg. Eccli.
Ecclesiasticus signifieth a Preacher. ib. The book of Ecclesiasticus is Canonical scripture. Prefat. Tobiae & Eccli.
Ecclesiastical authority Num. 5, 2. Deut. 7. 8. 12. See supreme Head of the Church.
Eleazar a valiant soldier offered himself to present death. 2. Mach. 6, 46.
Elias had a distinct habit, and rule of life a 761. His zeal in religion a 747. 761. His miracles a 939. He is yet living. Gen. 24. & t. 1. p. 31. 4. Reg. 2, 11. Eccli. 48, 10. His letters to King Joram after his translation. 2. Par. 21, 12. He shall return to preach before the day of Judgement. Malach. 4, 5. Eccli. 48, 10.
Eliu an arrogant disputer. Iob 32, 2. preferred his private spirit above all others. Iob 32, 12. perverted the state of the controversy. Iob 34, 9.'' 35, 2.
Elizeus had the two spirits, of prophecy & of working miracles, as Elias had before 4. Reg. 2, 9. His particular miracles are written in the fourth of the Kings.
Enchanters are sometimes suffered to do marvelous things, but not true miracles, nor all they desire. Exod. 7,'' n. 11. 8, 8. 9. 11.
Enoch yet liveth. Gen. 5, 24.'' Eccli. 48, 10.
Epicures believe not eternal punishment nor reward. Sap. 2, 6.
Equivocation is sometimes lawful. Gen. 12, 13. 20, 2. 27, 19.'' at large, Iudith 11, 3. Mac. 7, 26. 27.
Esther most humble and prudent. Esther 15, 8. a figure of our B. Lady, and of the Church. Esther 9, 1.'' The whole book of Esther is Canonical Scripture. Arg. Esther, & cap. 10. lit. a.
Eucharist a Sacrament and sacrifice. Exod. 12,'' at large, Malachie 1, 11. Prefigured by blood, Exod. 24, 8. by the loaves of proposition. Exod. 25, lit. c. By all old sacrifices. Exod. 29. lit. c. Lev. 1, 3.'' 14, 4. Ier. 33, 18. Christ's real presence in the Eucharist. Gen. 49, 11. Exod. 12, 3.'' 16, 15.'' at large. Psal. 21, 27.'' 33, 1.'' 99, 5.'' See Paschal lamb and manna.
Evangelists signified by four living creatures, and by four wheels. Ezech. 1. & 10.
Eve was not born, but built of Adam's rib. Gen. 2, 22, She was a figure of the B. Virgin. Gen. 3, 20.''.
Example in governers is of great importance. Eccli. 10, 2. Mich. 3. Examples ought to move. Ier. 44, 2. Osee 8, 14.
Excommunication prefigured. Num. 5, 2.
Exequies for the dead. Gen. 34, 3. & t. 1. p. 184. 2. Reg. 1, 12. & pag. 639. 2. Par. 35, 25. 2. Mach. 12, 43. 44. 45. 46.
Ezechias mortally sick recovered miraculously. 4. Reg. 20. Isa. 38.
Ezechiel a Priest, a Prophet, & a Martyr. Arg. Ezech. The beginning and end of his prophecy is very hard. Annot. ib. He is often called the son of man. Ezech. 2, 2. 3. &c. His last vision pertaineth in some part to the Jews, but more principally to the Church of Christ. Ezech. 39,'' It cannot be expounded of the Jews & their Temple Ezech. 41.''.
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Faith is above reason a 775. without faith none can be saved. Prov. 14, 12.'' Sap. 4, 1.''. Faith is the ground of all true virtues. Gen. 15, 6. Eccli. 26, 16.''. There is no true faith but the Catholic faith of the whole Church. Isaie 59, 21. 60, 2. &c. Faith alone doth not justify. Gen. 15, 6''. 2. Par. 20, 20.'' Psal. 33, 14. 15. & passim. Faith and good works gain heaven. Num. 33, 1.''. Deut. 5, 1. Psal. 14, 5. Cant. 4, 1. lit. c.
Fasts instituted. Num. 29, 7. & observed t. 1. pag. 635. 2. Par. 20, 3. 1. Esdr. 8, 21. Tob. 12, 8. Iudith 15, 4. Esther 7, 3. Isa. 58, 5. Ier. 35. 6. & Annot. n. 1. Dan. 9. 10. Ioel 1, 14. 2, 12. Zach. 7, 5. It is an act of religion b 514. great effects thereof,
ibidem.
Fathers and holy Doctors do build and adorn the Church. Isa. 60.'' lit f.
Faults must be revealed or concealed with discretion. Eccli. 19, 24. 20, 33.
Fear of God is the first degree of wisdom. Prov. 1, 7. It is the seed of all other virtues, and of eternal glory. Eccli. 1, 11. Fear of superiors because they are God's ministers is necessary. 1. Reg. 12, 19. Fear not men commanding contrary to God. Prov. 29, 25. Fear of God with observation of his commandments is the sum of all godly doctrine. Eccles. 12, 13.
Feasts instituted and observed. Gen. 2, 2. Exod. 23. Lev. 23. Num. 28. & 29. Deut. 16. Esther 11, 27. Psal. 80, 4. 7. 10. 2. Mach. 1. cap. 10, 8.
Fire sent miraculously. Gen. 4, 4. Lev. 9, 24. Iud. 6, 21. 1. Par. 21, 26. Fire perpetually kept in the Tabernacle Lev. 6, 12. 9, 24.''. Fire shall burn the world immediately before the general judgement Psal. 49, 3. Isa. 66, 15. Four miracles in the fire which Jeremy hid. 2. Mach. 1,'' 2. & seq.
Firmament signifieth the space from the highest stars to the earth. Gen. 1, 6.
Flattery is full of guile, Eccli. 20, 14.
Fortitude prevaileth more by suffering patiently, than repelling forces. Gen. 26, 12.''. Fortitude contemneth imagined fear. Prov. 22, 13. Fortitude required in Judges. Eccli. 7, 6.
Free consent is required in every covenant. Exod. 19, 3. and in man's justification. Eccli. 4, 9.''.
Free-will is in man. Gen. 3, 22. 4, 7. Exod. 13, 15.''. 16, 4. Deut. 30, 15. 19. 1. Reg. 13, 13. 2. Esdr. 9, 17. Psal. 94. 8. & in the Annot. before the 118. Psalm, near the end. Prov. 1, 33. Eccles. 4, 9. Sap. 4, 11. Eccli. 15, 15. 31, 10. Isa. 1, 19. 20. 65, 12. Ier. 10, 23. Osee 11, 4. 13, 2. No sin can be committed without consent of free-will. Gen. 3, 1.''. 6, 3.''. Luther abhorred the name of free-will, and Calvin disliked it. Gen. 4, 7.
Friendship is a strong band. Eccli. 22, 26. 37, 1. False friendship faileth in adversity. Esther 7, 9.
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Guard of our outward senses. 2. Esdr. 7, 3.''.
Gedeon was confirmed by miracles. Iud. 6. encouraged by a dream. Iud. 7. By a stratagem with a few he overthrew many. Ibid.
Gentiles shall be converted to Christ. Gen. 12, 3. 48, 14. Deut. 28, 43. 32, 21. Iud. 6, 32. 2. Reg. 22. 44. & t. 1. p. 643. Psal. 2, 8. 65, 8. & seq. Eccli. 36, 2. Isa. 25, 6. 35, 1. 49, 1. 45, 1. 25. Ier. 6, 18. 48, 47. Ezech. 17, 61. 37. 5. Osee 2, 1. 23. Amos 9, 11. Zach. 4.
Giants before Noe's flood. Gen. 6, 4. others after the flood. Deut. 2, 10.
Gloria Patri: &c. added after every Psalm by Ecclesiastical tradition b 266.
Glory eternal. See happiness. a 35. 712. b 34. 83. 156. 492.
God is one in substance. t. 1. pag. 28. 45. 130. 179. Exod. 2, 14. 15. Ps. 18, 32. 99, 3. Sap. 13, 1. Known by his works. Exod. 4, 8. 19, Deut. 31. Iob 39. Eccli. 43. Sap. 13, 1. Isa. 40, 21. 23. Only God knows all things. Iob 38. Psal. 138. God calleth the whole world his Beauty, and his peculiar people his cord. Zach. 11, 7. He would have all to be saved. Ezech. 18, 23. 22, 13. 23, 11. Osee 7, 1. 13, 9. Amos 5, 15. Mich. 1, 7. His threats are conditional. Ier. 18, 7. Ion. 4, 1. & seq. He rewardeth all that keep his law, and punisheth the transgressors. Exod. 19, 5. Deut. 1, 37. 28, 13. Iob. 36, 22. & passim in scriptura. God's special protection, with recourse to him in distresses. 2. Par. 32, 20. 21. &c. Iudith 6, 15. 16. &c. Esther 6, 1. & seq. 9, 1.''. Iob 27, 2.''. 41, 14. Psal. 9. 10. 16. 22. 26. 27. 30. 33. 141. Isa. 28, 5. & seq. 43, 2. God fighteth for his servants 3. ways. Iosue 24.''. God tempteth not to evil. Gen. 22, 1.''. He is never the cause of sin. Gen. 50, 20, Iud. 9, 3. 2. Reg. 16, 10.''. 24, 1.''. 3. Reg. 22, 23.''. Iudith 9, 13,''. Iob 1, 12. Psal. 5, 5. 104. lit. I. Isa. 28, 5. & seq. 63. lit. C. Ier. 34. lit. C. Osee 13, 9. His permission is sometimes called his fact. Ier. 2, 1. 7. See Pharao. He made man right. Gen. 1, 26.''. He speaketh by his Prophets and Preachers. Exod. 14, 31. Habac. 1, 1. God useth his creatures to supernatural effects. Exod. 4, 17. 4. Reg. 3. Tob. 6. 11. And suspendeth their natural operation at his will. Dan. 3, 91. God's fore-knowledge what will happen or may happen doth not prejudice man's free will. Sap. 4, 11.
Gog and Magog signify Anti-Christ and his adherents. Ezech. 38, 2.
Goliath provoking the Israelites was slain by David. 1. Reg. 17.
Grace is necessary, otherwise none can merit. Exod. 32, 13. Psal. 118. Annot. Gener. near the end. Prov. 16, 1.''. Eccli. 23, 1. Isa. 34, 1. 44, 2. 48, 9. Ier. 2, 3. Baruch 3, 27. & seq. It requireth man's cooperation. Deut. 1, 30. 11, 26. 2. Par. 15, 6. Psal. 13, 1. ''. 18, 7.''. 118. passim. Eccles. 4, 9.''. Eccli. 15, 1. 11. Isa. 55, 1. 60, 1. Ier. 31, 18. Osee 2, 14. Zach. 1, 3. Grace is also necessary to persevere. Deut. 11, 14. Psal. 70. &c. Prov. 16, 1. Eccli. 17. 24. Grace sufficient is given to every one, effectual of God's special mercy to some. Baruch 3, 7. All grace is from the fulness of Christ. Isa. 61, 1. Zach. 13, 1. It enableth man to keep the Commandments. Deut. 30, 6.''. & t. 1. pag. 633. Ier. 21. 8. Ezech. 36, 27. Sophon. 3, 9.
Gradual Psalms are prayers and prophecies. Annot. before the 119. Psalm.
Gratitude acknowledgeth benefits received. Eccli. 31, 1.
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Habacuc prophesied before the Captivity of Juda. Arg. Habac. Another Habacuc being carried by an Angel from Jury into Babylon, brought meat to Daniel in the lions' den. Dan. 14, 32. & seq. Habac. 1, 6.
Happiness in this life consisteth in flying sin and serving God. Exod. 33, 19. Psal. 1. &c. Eccles. Happiness eternal is in seeing God. Psal. 16, 15. Arg. Eccles.
Hardness of heart. Exod. 4, 21. 7, 3. at large.
Hail did not extinguish the fire. Exod. 9, Sap. 16.
Head of the Church in the law of nature was by succession of Patriarchs t. 1. pag. 33. 48. 188. In the written law by succession of High-Priest. Lev. 8.''. Num. 2. & t. 1. p. 64.
the historical Table. One head is necessary of every community. Num. 14, 4. Prov. 11, 14. 1. Mach. 9, 13.
Heaven not opened to men before Christ. Gen. 37, 35.''. Lev. 16, 2.''. Num. 35, 25,''. Deut. 4, 22,''. Iosue 24, 30.''. t. 1. pag. 29. 185. 639.
Heber consented not to build Babel. Gen. 4, 7.''
Hebrew was the only tongue of all men before Babel. Ibidem. Hebrew Bibles now extant are not more certain than the Latin. t. 1. Pref. & Ps. 144.''.
Hell often signifieth the place of souls called Limbus, not grave. Gen. 37, 35. 42, 38. Iob. 17, 13. 21, 13. Psal. 15, 10. Eccli. 14, 12. Zach. 9, 11.
Heli was punished for not correcting his sons. 1. Reg. 3. &c.
Heliodorus a sacrilegious Commissioner was severely beaten by Angels. 2. Mach. 3.
Heresy and idolatry breed many sects. t. 1. pag. 47. Psal. 108, 13. Eccli. 33, 5. It is described by the resemblance of a wicked woman. Eccli. 25, 17.
Heretics and false-Prophets are known by going forth from of the Church. Gen. 4, 16. They are proud. Gen. 11, 4. Prov. 2, 3.''. Ier. 23, 16. They seek to destroy. 2. Reg. 3, 26. Isa. 7, 1.''. 2. Mach. 4, 14. They pervert the truth by wrangling Ezech. 11, 2. 12, 13.''. & v. 22. Amos 7, 10. See Eliu. They teach many absurdities. Iob. 8, 9.''. They foolishly compare their errors with Catholic Religion. They allure most by temporal and carnal motives. Num. 35, 1.''. 30, 16.
Heretical service and sermons are not to be heard. Num. 16, 26. See Schism.
Herod the first stranger King of the Jews.
Histories have a mystical sense. Arg. Reg. Par. & Esdr. Item. 1. Esd. 2, 1. & c. 8, 2. Tob. 8, 2. 10, 3. 11, 9.
The Holy Ghost his coming prophesied. Isa. 44, 3. Ioel 2, 28. The seven gifts of the Holy Ghost are most eminent in Christ Isa. 11, 2.
Holy things, 1. Reg. 21, 4. 4. Reg. 5, 17. & t. 1. pag. 634. See places.
Holofernes presuming in strength of his army Iudith 7. was slain by Iudith. Iudith 13.
Honour is due to Kings though they be wicked. Esther 8, 3.
Hospitality is meritorious. Gen. 19, 1.
Hours of the Church service. Psal. 118, 164. Disliked by heretics but defended by the Scriptures & holy fathers. Ibid. lit. D at large.
Humility most necessary in greatest authority. Eccli. 32, 1.
Hyperbola is a frequent figure in holy Scriptures. Deut. 9, 1. 2. 2. Par. 1, 15. Iob. 6, 3. Gen. 13, 16. Ier. 20, lit. B. Ier. 26, 8. See 44, 12. Thren. 2, 13. Ezech. 32, 8. 1. Mach. 1.
Hypocrisy is often joined with cruelty. Ier. 41, 2. 6.
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Iacob the Patriarch was a plain sincere man. Gen. 25, 27. replenished with many virtues. Gen. 32, 7.'' He lawfully bought the first-birth-right. Gen. 35, 31.''. He was content with mean estate. Gen. 28, 10. His prophecies & blessings. Gen. 49. He was blessed in Abraham. Eccli. 44, 25.
Idols and Images at large Exod, 20.''. Levit. 26, 1. Deut. 32, 18.''. Diverse sorts of Idols. Psal. 113, 12.''. Sap. 12, 24. 13, 10. 14, 15.''. Ier. 10, 2. 44, 17. Baruch 6, 6. 24. They cannot help themselves nor others. Deut. 32, t. Psal. 113, 12. & seq. Isa. 44, 7. & seq. Ier. 48, 7. 50, 2. Ezech. 8, 14.
Iechonias king of Juda was preserved in Babylon a 817. b 586. 997.
Iehova is none of the right names of God. Exod. 6, 3.''.
Iephte sinned in vowing rashly; not in performing his vow. Iudic. 11, 39.''.
Ieremie a Priest, Prophet, Virgin, & Martyr. Ier. 1, 5.'' 16, 2.''. prophesied in Ierusalem and Aegypt. Arg. Ier. He hid himself from his persecuters. Ier. 36, 5. which God approved. Ier. 36, 27. He hid holy fire, the Ark, & Altar of incense. 2. Machab. 2.
Iericho walls fell miraculously. Iosue 16.
Ieroboam rebelled against Salomon. 3. Reg. 11. He lawfully possessed the Kingdom of ten tribes. Ibidem. But most wickedly raised schism and idolatry. 3. Reg. 12.
Ierusalem hath four significations. Gen. 1, 1.''. It was first called Iebus. Iosue 15. 18. Iud. 19. Afterward Ierusalem. ibid. and was the chosen City of God. a. 609. 645. 730. &c. b 101. 117. 124. &c. Often impugned and protected, a. 684. 787. 790. 802. &c. b. 149. 236. 238. 249. At last destroyed by the Chaldees. a. 815. 933. b. 563. 596. 599, 647. 703. Yet not all the people destroyed. a. 815. b. 565. 655. Re-edified. a. 965. &c. It was most wicked in the time of Christ. b. 454. Lastly destroyed by the Romans. Isa. 29, 1.''. & cap. 66.
Jesus the son of Sirach writ the book of Ecclesiasticus. Another Iesus his nephew translated it into Greek. Arg. Sap. & Eccli.
Iethro prefigured the wisdom of Christian Gentiles. Exod. 18, 19.
Iews the peculiar people of God. Gen. 8, 32. Exod. 3, 18. & cap. 15. Deut. 32. See Psalm 76. & all of the fourth key. Ezech. 16. Osee 12, 12. Malach. 1, 2. & seq. They murmured ten times more notoriously. Psal. 77, 40.''. Their rejection. Gen. 48, 14. Deut. 28, 43. 1. Reg. 2, 5. Psal. 33, 1.''. & 65. Isa. 2. 29. 54. 55. Zach. 11. 12. Ier. 7, 4. Made contemptible. Isa. 65, 15. Ier. 42. 18. &c. They persecuted Christ. Sap. 2, 10. 11. and his Church. Zach. 12. Their ruin described by a metaphor of proud women. Isa. 3, 16. They shall be converted in the end of the world. Deut. 3, 3. Iud. 11, 8.''. Cant. 7. Ezech. 16, 55. Osee 3. Amos 4, 12. Mich. 4. Zach. 10.
Iezabel most wicked. 3. Reg. 21. perished miserably. 4. Reg. 9.
Islands among other nations shall be converted to Christ. Isa. 24, 15. 51, 1. 60, 9.
Images of false gods are Idols. Gen. 31, 19. Exod. 32, 4.''. Deut. 5, 8.''. Iud. 17, 3.''. 18, 30. 2. Par. 23, 17.''. Psal. 105, 19. 28. Sap. 13, 15. Dan. 3.
Image of a dead man honoured with divine honour was the beginning of idolatry. Sap. 13, 15.
Images of Cherubins Exod. 25, 18. 37. 8. t. 1. p. 638.
Image or statua of a man. 1. Reg. 19, 13.
Images of Palm-trees and other things. 3. Reg. 6, 29. &. c. 7.
Imprecations are oftentimes zealous & lawful desires or prophecies. Psalm. 58, 13. & seq. Osee 14, 1.
Incense used among special ceremonies. Exod. 30. 39. 37. Lev. 16, 12. Num. 7, 38. Psal. 140, 2.
Indulgences. Iob 6, 3.''.
Induration of heart. Exod. 7.''.
Infidelity or spiritual fornication obscureth the understanding. Osee 4, 12.
Ingratitude aggravateth other sins. Osee 10, 1. it was great in the Jews. Mich. 6, 3.
Injury to be remitted with three conditions. Eccli. 29, lit. B.
Intention excuseth some errors. Prov. 14, 30.''.
Iob probably of Esau's progeny a. 114. was a King or an absolute Prince. a. 1059. His book most part in verse. a. 1060. He was an admirable example of patience, a. 1059. 1062. 1114. His afflictions increased by degrees. a. 1111. He was a right plain man. a. 1063. His wife signified carnal cogitations. a. 1064. His friends erred, a. 1064. 1108. He sinned not in complaining of his afflictions. a. 1065. He prefigured Christ. a. 1060. 1069. 1094. He had nine conflicts with his adversaries. a. 1066. &c. 1111. He convinced Eliu with silence. a. 1103. In some things he sinned venially. a. 1106. 1108. and did penance a. 1109. His cause was justified against his adversaries. ibid. They were pardoned for his sake, and himself rewarded. a 1109.
Ioel prophesied before the captivity of the ten Tribes. Arg. Ioel.
S. Iohn Baptist was foreshewed by Isaie and Malachie. Isa. 40, 3. Malach. 3, 1.
Iohn Hircanus son of Simon was High-Priest after the wars of the Machabees. 1. Mach. 16.
Ioiada High-Priest caused Q. Athalia to be slain, and Ioas to be crowned King of Juda. 4. Reg. 11, 15. 2. Par. 24, 14.
Ionas being sent to preach in Ninive fled from that function.
b. 842. in a tempest was cast into the sea, and swallowed by a whale, ibid. He prayed in the whale's belly, and was cast safe on the land, b. 843. He preached the destruction of Ninive: the coming of Christ: & conversion of all Nations. b. 841. He was a figure of Christ's Resurrection. b. 845.
Ionathas High-Priest and general governor. 1. Mach. 9.
Iosaphat the place where probably shall be the General judgement. Ioel 3, 2.
Ioseph endowed with many virtues. Gen. 39, 2. suddenly advanced. Gen. 41, 43. Called the Saviour of the world. Gen. 41, 45. Was a figure of Christ. Gen. 49, 22. A Prophet. Gen. 41, 25. & seq. & cap. 50. Eccli. 49, 19. He had double portion. Iosue 16, 1. & seq.
Iosias King of Juda destroyed Idolatry and made a great Pasch. 4. Reg. 23, 21.
Iosue Governor of Israel Deut. 34, 9. & seq. He conquered and divided the land of Canaan. Iosue 3. &c. in all his Book. He slew one and thirty Kings. Iosue 12, 24. Exhorted and blessed the people Iosue 22.
Iron did swim upon water. 4. Reg. 6.
Irregularities. Levit. 21, 17.
Isaac born by promise. Gen. 21. prefigured Christ. Gen. 22, 1.''. He and Jacob were blessed in Abraham. Eccli. 44, 25. He blessed Jacob in place of Esau. Gen. 27.
Isaias an Evangelical Prophet. Arg. Isaie Also an Apostolical, announcing Christ and his Church Isa. 7. 49. & seq. In the former part of his prophecy he admonisheth and threateneth the people for their sins, in the later part he comforteth them. Argum. He went naked when God so commanded him. Isa. 20. He inveigheth against evil Pastors. Isa. 56, 9.
Israelites chosen not for their merits, but by mere grace Deut. 32, 10. They increased exceedingly Num. 1, 46. were guided by a cloud and pillar of fire. Exod. 13. Num. 10.
Iubily year. Lev. 25.
Iudgement and justice what they signify in holy Scripture. Isa. 32, 1.''. 56, 1.
Iudgement General. 1. Reg. 2, 10. t. 1. pag. 32. 46. 185. 639. Psal. 5. and all of the 9. Key. Isa. 34, 6. 8. Ioel 3, 2. & seq. Malach. 4, 1. & seq.
Iudgement beginneth at the house of God, or with the Clergy. Ezech. 9, 6.
Iudges of Israel were figures of Christ. Arg. Iudic. They were extraordinarily raised to save the people. Iud. 2, 16. They were finally holy men. Arg. Iud. Eccli. 46, 13.
Iudges are called gods. Psal. 46, 10. 81, 6.
Iudith's book Canonical Scripture. Arg. Iudith. She was a figure of the B. Virgin and of the Church. Iudith. 15, 10. She led a most holy life. Iudith 8, 5. 9, 1. & seq. 10, &c. and was a special example of holy widowhood. Iudith 16, 26.
Iurisdiction pertaineth to the ordinary Clergy Deut. 17, 8. to Prophets by extraordinary commission. 3. Reg. 2, 27. Arg. lib. Prophet pref. Isaiae.
Iust men always some in the Church. Gen. 6, 9. 7, 1. Deut. 32, 43. t. 1. pag. 33. 45. 183. 186. Isa. 1, 9. Ezech. 6, 8.
Iustice necessary. Ios. 7, 5. Iud. 20, 13. 22. 3. Reg. 20, 42.
Iustice and mercy must be mixed. Iud. 21. 6. Psalm. 106, 6. 13, 19. 31.
Iustice consisteth in declining from evil and doing good. Psal. 36, 27. Isaiae 56, 1. Ier. 2, 13.
Iustice may consist with venial sins. Iob. 4, 17. 15, 14. Psal. 13, 1.''.
Iustification by faith and good works. Ios. 2, 4. Psal. 18, 8.''.
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Kings shall be converted to Christ. Gen. 10, 14. Psal. 2, Isa. 49, 22.
A kings desired by the Jews. 1. Reg. 8. was disliked by God. 1. Reg. 8. & 11.
Kings have privileges above Dukes. Iudic. 8, 22. 1. Reg. 8, 11.''. They are anointed with oil. 1. Reg. 10, 1. 17, 15. 2. Reg. 4. 5. 4. Reg. 9. They receive spiritual grace thereby. 1. Reg. 10, 10.
Good Kings are called the Kings of God. 2. Par. 9, 8. They are bound to destroy idolatry, and infidelity. 2. Par. 14, 2. &c. Psal. 2, 10.''. Sap. 1. and to advance Religion. 2. Par. 29. & 30. Psal. 2, 10.''. They receive the law at the Priest's hands. Deut. 17, 18. & direction in principal actions. 1. Reg. 23, 9. 30, 7.
Bad Kings. Psal. 2.''.
Kings of Juda had continual succession a 939.
Kings of the ten tribes with their families were destroyed a 937.
Kings ought to use many counsellers, not to rely much upon one. Esther 13, 3.'' 16, 7.
Kingdoms are often changed Isa. 20, 6.''. 43. lit. C. Kingdoms of great power hardly agree Ier. 15, 12.
Knowledge of all things in God taketh not away free-will. 1. Reg. 23. Sap. 4, 11.''.
Knowledge of the truth in Controversies, is a privilege of the High-Priest. Deut. 17, 8. & seq. & t. 1. pag. 642.
Human knowledge is imperfect. Iob 38, 3. It cannot comprehend God's works. Eccli. 1, 2. It is a good knowledge to know that we are ignorant. Ezech. 42,''.
Knowledge of God includeth the keeping of his precepts. b 814.
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Laban sinned in giving Lia for Rachel to Jacob a 96. also in pursuing and threatening Jacob a 100. 448. and more grievously in Idolatry, a 103.
Lacedemonians descended from Abraham b 923. 958.
Lay-headship of the Church is rejected by most heretics, and by all Catholics Eccli. 25, 30.
Lamentations of Jeremy are composed in verse, in order of the Hebrew Alphabet, and contain many Mysteries b 650.
Lamentations, a Song, and Woe b. 677.
Lamps in the Tabernacle Exod. 27, 21. in the Temple. 3. Reg. 7, 49.
Last four things to be remembered. Eccli. 8, 40.
Latria is honour due to God only. Exod. 20.''. at large. Deut. 5, 8.''.
Law of God is most excellent wisdom. Deut. 4, 6. 32, 29. It maketh his people most renowned. Deut. 31. Prol. Eccli. It is outwardly sharp but inwardly sweet. Ier. 1.''.
Laws positive do bind in conscience. Gen. 2, 17.''. Good laws are the safety of the commonwealth, wicked laws the ruin. Isa. 10, 1.
Law of like pain. Lev. 24, 19. Deut. 19, 21. b 790.
Law of Moyses ceased after Christ, but the New Law is to the end of the world Baruch. 2, 35.
Leaven not offered in sacrifice. Lev. 2, 11. 7, 14.
Lending is a work of mercy. Eccli. 19, 1.
Lents' fast is in imitation of Moyses, Elias, and Christ. Exod. 24, 18. 34, 28. Deut. 9, 9. 18. 3. Reg. 19, 8.
Leprosy judged by Priests. Lev. 13, 2.
Leviathan a huge fish signifying the Devil. Iob 40, 20.
Light an accident made the first day. Gen. 1, 16.''.
Limbus or Abraham's bosom. Iosue 24, 30. t. 1. pag. 639. See Hell.
Loaves of proposition. Exod. 25, 30. Lev. 24.
Lot received Angels in his house. Gen. 19. his wife turned into a pillar of salt. Gen. 19. of him proceeded the two families of the Moabites & Ammonites. Gen. 10, 32.''. 19, 37.
Lot in trial, division, or election, is guided by God Iosue 7, 14. 18, 6. 1. Reg. 10, 20.
Love but believe not enemies. Eccli. 12, 10.
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Machabees so called of Judas Machabeus Arg. Mach. & Judas had this title for his valiant strength. 1. Mach. 2, 66. Two books of Machabees Canonical. Arg. Mach. The Author asketh pardon for his style, not doubting of the truth. 2. Mach. 15, 39.''. Both the Books in great part contain the same history. Arg. Seven brothers Machabees with their mother Martyrs. 2. Mach. 6. 7.
Magistrates. Exod. 18, 19.''. Num. 11, 17.
Malachias the Prophet is supposed by some to be Esdras. Argum. Malach. He prophesied after the Temple was re-edified. Ibidem.
Man made to God's image. Gen. 1, 26. 5, 1. Man in his creation had ten prerogatives. Gen. 1, 17.''.
Manasses King of Juda repented in captivity, a 807. 926.
Manna had twelve miracles. Exod. 16, 15.''. all which are more eminent in the B. Sacrament, none at all in the Protestants' Communion. Ibidem at large.
Mansions and travels of the Israelites, signified the travels for eternal life. Num. 33, 1.''.
Mardocheus detecteth traitors. Esther. 2, 22. He was in extreme danger. Esther 5. but delivered and advanced. Esther 6. &c.
Mary the most B. Virgin bruiseth the serpent's head. Gen. 3, 15.''. She was prefigured by Aaron's rod. Num. 17, 8.''. By Iael. Iud. 4, 21.''. 5, 25. By Gedeon's fleece. Iud. 6, 37. By Iudith. Iudith 15, 10. By Esther. Esther 9, 1,''. Of her many Prophets foretold. Isa. 8, 1. & seq. 11, 1. Ier. 31. Ezech. 43.''. 44, 2. She was free from all sin. Gen. 3, 15.''. She was not bound to the law of Purification. Lev. 12, 2.''. She excelled in all perfection. Cant. 2, 2. 4, 7.
Marriage not commanded to every person. Gen. 1, 28.''. Plurality of wives lawful in the Patriarchs, not in Christians. Gen. 17, 3.''. 25, 6.''. 30, 4.''. Deut. 16, 17.''. Marriage was forbid by the law of Moyses in certain degrees of kindred. Levit. 18. & 20. Other impediments of marriage. Num. 36. Marriage of the brother's wife (deceased without issue) was lawful in the law of Nature. Gen. 38, 8. Lev. 18, 6.''. and was ordained by the law of Moyses. Deut. 25, 5. Ruth 4. Marriage forbid to be made with infidels Gen 24, 3. Exod. 34, 16. 3. Reg. 11, 1. Esd. 9, 2. Esd. 10. Yet sometimes dispensed withal in the old Testament. Iud. 14, 3. Ruth 4. Esther 2, 8. 14, 15. Marriage in the new Testament is a Sacrament prefigured in the law of nature. t. 1. pag. 30.
Married persons have a notable example in Tobias and Sara. Tob. 7.''.
Martyrs of the Machabees. 1. Mach. 1.''. 2. Macha. cap. 4. usque ad 8.
Mattathias High-Priest & General Captain. 1. Mach. 2. 2. Mach. 14.
Meditation requireth four preparations Eccli. 39, 8. 19. 20. 27.
Melchisedech a King and a Priest. Gen. 14, 18.''. Supposed to be a distinct person from Sem. Ibid. He offered sacrifice in bread and wine and therein was a figure of Christ Ibidem.
Mercy of God electeth whom he will save, otherwise all should be damned. Gen. 25, 23.''. Psal. 106. lit. I. it is nevertheless mixed with justice. 1. Mach. 13, 47. & passim in Scriptura.
S. Michael Patron of the Church. Dan. 10, 21.
Michas of the Tribe of Ephraim made and adored an Idol. Iud. 17.
Micheas prophesied before the captivity of the ten Tribes. Argum. Micheae.
Ministers amongst heretics are contemptible. Iud. 18, 6.''.
Miracles are testimonies of truth. Exod. 4, 1. 31. 7, 11.''. Num. 17, 8. 3. Reg. 18, 37. Dan. 3, 91.''. 4, 27. & seq. False-Prophets may do strange things, but not true miracles. Exod. 7, 11. 3. Reg. 18, 26. & seq. Ier. 23, 32.
Modesty in familiar conversation prescribed. Eccli. 11.
Monarchy of the Assyrians was begun by Ninus. Gen. 10,''. of the Chaldees by Nabuchodonosor. Ier. 43. Dan. 1. of the Medes and Persians by Darius. Dan. 6. of the Grecians by Alexander. 1. Mach. 1, 1. of the Romans by Pompeius. Dan. 7. lit. G.
Moyses was protected by God's special providence. Exod. 2. His killing of the Aegyptian was lawful, but not to be imitated. Exod. 2, 12.''. He was as the God of Pharao. Exod. 7, 1. He was a Priest. Lev. 8, 23. Chief Governor of the people, both temporal and Spiritual. Exod. 4. & t. 1. pag. 188. Lev. 8, 23. So long as he held up his hands in prayer the people prevailed in battle. Exod. 17, 11. He saw more mysteries than other Prophets. Exod. 33, 23.''. Eccli. 45, 6. His face appeared glorious. Exod. 34, 29. He was buried by Angels. Deut. 34, 6. His praises. Eccli. 45.
Murmuration severely punished. Num. 12. 14. 16. 27. Iudith. 7. 12. & seq.
Music is of great force. 1. Reg. 16, 14.
Mysteries are spiritual hid things above natural capacity. Gen. 27, 19. 46, 26. 27. t. 1. pag. 179. See Names, Numbers, Scriptures.
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Naaman's example excuseth not English Schismatics. 4. Reg. 5.''.
Naboth was unjustly slain by Jezabel's procurement. 3. Reg. 21.
Nabuchodonosor vainly proposed to subdue all the earth. Iudith. 2. He confessed no God but himself. Iudith 3, 13. 6, 2. He was not changed into the substance of a beast, but in shape. Dan. 4, 13.''. 5, 20. It is probably that he is eternally saved. Dan. 4, 34.''.
Nachor's progeny, from whom Israel descended by Rebecca. Gen. 22, 20. & seq. & cap. 24.
Nadab and Abiu were burnt to death for offering strange fire Lev. 10.
Nahum prophesied the destruction of Ninive after Ionas. Arg. Nahum.
Name proper to God is: He which is. Exod. 3, 14. Names are sometimes mystical. Gen. 17, 5. 22, 14. 32, 28. 35, 10. Num. 13, 17. 2. Esdr. 9, 8.
Nations and principal tongues seventy two. Gen. 10, 8.''.
Nazarites a religious order. Num. 6, 2. Iud. 13. t. 1. pag. 637.
Nehemias writ the book which is also called the second of Esdras. Arg. His commiseration of his country's calamities. 2. Esdr. 1. By his special industry Jerusalem was re-edified 2. Esdr. 2. &c.
Nemrod an Arch-Heretic Gen. 10, 8''. 11, 4. t. 1. pag. 45. Afterward called Saturnus, the father of gods. t. 1. pag. 47.
Niggardness is injury to many b. 393.
Ninivites repenting fasted and were spared from ruin. Ion. 3. The greatness of the city. Ibid. At last it was destroyed Nahum 3. Sophon. 2.
Noe a just man. Gen. 6, 8. 9. 7, 1. a figure of Christ. Gen. 6, 9.
Noe's flood a notorious example of God's justice. Gen. 7. his sacrifice was very grateful to God. Gen. 8, 20. 21. t. 1. pag. 45.
Novelty in religion is a mark of infidelity and heresy. See
heresy. It pleaseth carnal men. Deut. 32, 17.
Numbers are sometimes mystical. Gen. 46, 26. Lev. 4, 6. t. 1. pag. 308. Num. 3, 39.''. Iob 42, 8. Annot. before 119. Psal. & Psal. 150.'', Baruch 6, 2. Amos 1, 3.
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Obedience ought to be prompt and sometimes blind. Gen. 2, 17.''. 1. Reg. 15, 22. Eccli. 17, 9. Isa. 20, 2. Ier. 11, 4.
Obstinate sinners do rarely repent in the end. Eccli. 3, 27. But become desperate. Isa. 29, 13. 48, 21.
Occasion of sin must be avoided. Gen. 27, 12.''. 45, 24.''. Iob 32, 1. Psal. 17, 28. 29. Eccli. 9, 1. Eccli. 42, 14.
Olympiads began to be counted about the year of the world 3247. b. 1089.
Ominous speech. Gen. 24, 14. 1. Reg. 14, 10.
Onias a most Godly High-Priest. 2. Mach. 3. and Martyr. 2. Mach. 4.
Oolla and Ooliba the Kingdoms of Israel and Juda. Ezech. 23, 4.
Oratories in private houses. Iudith 9, 1.
Origen's heresy, that all shall be saved. Psal. 102, 9.
Original sin is contracted from Adam. Gen. 3, 17. t. 1. pag. 28. Psal. 50, 7. Eccli. 17, 2.''. 40, 1. Isa. 43, 27.
Osee prophesied of the captivity of both the Kingdoms. Argum. Osee.
Oaths false or of unlawful things do not bind. Lev. 5, 1. Oaths by false gods are unlawful Deut. 10, 20. Oaths require truth, justice and consideration. Ier. 4, 2. 5, 2. Eccli. 23, 9.
Oil used in consecration of altars. Gen. 28, 18, 31, 13. of Priests. Gen. 28, 18. Lev. 8, 10. of Kings. 1. Reg. 10. 1. 15, 1. & seq. 2. Reg. 2, 4. 5, 3. Oils were of two sorts. Gen. 28, 18.''.
Oza was strucken dead for touching the Ark. 2. Reg. 3.
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Parables are pithy Allegorical sentences. a 1092. b 268. 281.
Paradise is defended by Angels, fire, and sword. Gen. 3, 24.
Paralipomenon signifieth a supplement of things omitted. Arg. Para.
Parents must be honoured and loved, first of all neighbours. Exod. 20, 12.
Partiality is injustice. Eccli. 13.
Paschal Lamb with the rights and signification. Exod. 12, 3.''. It was a figure of Christ's real presence in the B. Sacrament. Ibidem. Paschal feast. Exod. 23, 15. Lev. 23, 5. Num. 28, 16. Deut. 16, 2. Pasch made very solemnly by King Iosias. 4. Reg. 23. 2. Par. 34.
Pastors shall always be amongst the faithful people. Isa. 62, 1. Ezech. 14, 22. Ier. 34, 16. Mich. 5, 5.''. Their office is to feed and rule. Mich. 5, 5. 6. 7, 14. Mal. 2, 7, They must do as they teach: 2. Esdr. 5, 9. Otherwise they are injurious to God's word. Eccli. 15, lit. B. They must cry and not cease. Isa. 58, 1. 42, 1. Baruch 3, Ezech. 33, 3. Mich. 3. Zach. 2. When they have leisure from preaching they must employ their labours in writing, Eccli. 32, 25.
Patience much commended in the Proverbs in many places. It bringeth content. Mich. 4, 5.
Patriarchs in the law of nature were all Priests, and governed the Church. Exod. 18, 1.''. They continued by perpetual succession to the law of Moyses. t. 1. pag. 33. 48. 118.
Peace is prohibited with infidels. Exod. 23, 32. Peace is a reward of keeping God's law. Levit. 26, 6. Psal. 118, 165. Peace and war both necessary upon just occasions. Eccles. 3, 8. Peace makers rewarded. Prov. 12, 20.
Penalty of original sin remaineth in all mankind. t, 1. pag. 31.
Penance necessary. 1. t. p. 30. Ier. 38, 2. Ioel 2, 12. 13. with contrition, confession, and satisfaction. t. 1. p. 30. 2. Reg. 24, 10. 12. 2. Esdr. 9, 2. Penitents must have humility and confidence. 1. Reg. 12, 20. Iudith 7, 4. & seq. Esther 4, 3. 14.
People must learn of their Pastors. Exod. 19, 24.
Peregrination, or pilgrimage to holy places, a 84. 899.
Perfection in this life is to tend to perfection. Gen. 17, 1.
Persecutors love treason, not traitors. Iudic. 14, 15.''. 1. Mach. 1. They pretend false causes against the innocent. Ier. 37. 12. Dan. 6, 5. 1. Mach. 11. lit. D. 2. Mach. 4, 1. Persecution of four sorts. Psal. 90, 5.''. Persecution must be borne with patience. Gen. 21, 12. Exod. 1, 9. 11. 16. 22. & cap. 2. 3. Reg. 19. It cannot hinder the Church. Psal. 2. 2.''. Zach. 14, 12.
Pharao by abusing God's benefits hardened his own heart. Exod. 7, 3. at large 8, 15. 32. 9, 35. 13, 15. 1. Reg. 6, 6.
Philo a Jew writ the book of wisdom before Christ. Arg. Sap.
Phinees killing a malefactor is not to be imitated by private men. Num. 25, 11.''. His zeal commended. Psal. 105. 30. Eccli. 45, 28.
Piety is preferred before learning. Eccli. 7, 23.''.
Pilgrimage. 3. Reg. 8, 41. 4. Reg. 5, 10. 2. Par. 20, 4.
Places sanctified. Gen. 46, 1. Exod. 2, 5. 26, 34. 40, 11. Deut. 12, 5. Iosue 5, 16. 3. Reg. 6, 16. 21, 16. Psal. 131.''. Isa. 66, 1. Ezech. 44, 19. Also respected by Paynims. 2. Mach. 4.
Politic worldlings persecute innocents against their conscience. 2. Mach. 14, 29.
Prayer a 17. 31. 345. b 715. 965. Set form of prayer & praises a 880. 921. 935. b 965. 1002.
Prayer with fasting and alms. Tob. 12, 8. Prayer and sacrifice for the dead. 2. Mach. 12, 46. It is hitherto observed by the Jews. 2. Mach. 12.''. Praise of Saints and good men redoundeth to God's praise b 937.
Preaching a necessary office of Pastors b 533. 539. 678. 734. 845. 850. 853. 871. 886. 935.
Predestination supposeth the means of justification and salvation. Gen. 25, 21.''. t. 1. p. 184.
Prerogatives of man in his creation. a 5.
Presumption of proper strength depriveth men of God's assistance. 1. Mach. 5, 56.
Pride is the root of all sins. Eccli. 10, 15.
Priesthood and law stand and are changed together. t. 1. pag. 30. Num. 3. Priest's proper office is to offer sacrifice. Gen. 14, 18.'' at large. Lev. 8.''. 17, 3. Priests consult God for others. Iosue 9, 14. They are called gods. Exod. 22, 28. High-Priest called Prince. Levit. 21, 3. and Princes called Priests. 2. Reg. 8, 18. 20, 26. Pagan Priests much esteemed in their own nations. Gen. 47, 22. No Priest at all among Protestants. Gen. 14, 18. Princes of every family in the law of nature were Priests. Exod. 18, 1.
Procession made by Priests and people. Iosue 6, 3.
Prodigality dissipateth that which the wise gathereth. Pro. 21, 20.
Prodigies are signs of God's wrath. 2. Mach. 5,''.
Promises of God are conditional. Deut. 7, 12. Iosue 15, 12.
Prophecy is a principal divine benefit given to few for the good of many. Arg. Gener. Prophet. Prophecies are called visions. Ibid And are certain. Ezech. 24, 2. 3, 21. Light of prophecy is more clear than the light of faith. Arg. Gener. Prophet Every Prophet perfectly understandeth that he is illuminated. Dan. 10. lit. A. None can prophesy but by God's illumination. Isa. 41, 22. Prophecy uttered conditionally is true, though the event follow not. Ier. 38, 17. Prophets' visions are limited. 4. Reg. 13, 19. All Prophets most principally speak of Christ. Argum. Gener. Prophet. Many Prophets are hard to be understood. Ibid. & Annot. upon Ezechiel's last vision. Item Dan. 12, 4. Osee 14, 10. Why they are obscure. Argum. Dicto. Many Prophecies are uttered in facts. 3. Reg. 11, 30. Ier. 13, 1. 19, 1. 27, 2. 43, 9. Osee 5, 8. & passim.
Propitiatory of God. Exod. 25. Lev. 17. Num. 9.
Protestants' doctrine concerning hardening of heart a 171.
Proverbs are common, brief, pithy sentences b 268. The book of Proverbs pertaineth particularly to beginners, Ecclesiastes to such as proceed, and the Canticles to the perfect in piety. b 333.
Providence of God in men's actions. Gen. 45, 5. Exod. 5, 22. 7, 11.''. Psal. 147. &c.
Prudence requisite in all actions. Eccli. 37, 19. Examples thereof. Gen. 45, 16. Esther 5, 8. Prudence in disposing soldiers to fight fortifieth the army. See 1. Mach. 10. Prudence chooseth the less danger, or evil in distress. 937.
Psalms. See the Preface before the book of Psalms. Psalms and Canticles are more special praises of God b 11. Psalms 150. all made by David. b 3. 4. 19. 174. 176. The whole book called the Psalter b 13. It is a Sum of all other Scriptures & the key of all other Scriptures. b 6. Itself hath ten keys, or principal Articles of Divine doctrine. b 7. 8. It is composed in verse b 9. more ancient than any profane Poetry now extant b 10. It was written for many causes: especially for Divine service in the old, and new Testament b 11. 12. 109. Many Psalms pertain to the new Testament b 21. Seven last Psalms instruct more particularly how to praise God. Number of Psalms mystical b 266. Titles of the Psalms were added by Esdras and the Septuagint. b 19. Bishops are bound to be skillful in David's Psalter. Other Priests to have competent knowledge therein. b 13. 93.
Punishment temporal after the guilt of sin remitted. 2. Reg. 12, 10. 24, 16. Punishment for sin. a 15. 23. 33. 69. 656. 685. 1088. 1091. b 101. 376. 383. 705.
Purgatory. a 33. 711. b 24. 77. 384. See prayer for the dead. & the Ages in their proper place cited before this Table.
Pusillanimity in a superior is injustice. Eccli. 13, 11. In all others a sin contrary to just zeal. Eccli. 30, 22.
Pythagoras taught transmigration of souls. b 1000.
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Quails were sent miraculously amongst the Israelites. Exod. 16. Num. 11. Psal. 104, 40.
Queen of Saba visited Salomon, & admired his wisdom. 3. Reg. 10.
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Rachel a figure of the Catholic Church. Gen. 31, 19. She was buried in Bethleem. Gen. 35. Her weeping was prophetical. Ier. 31, 15.
Rahab delivered two Israelites from danger. Iosue 2.
Rainbow was before Noe's flood, but was afterwards set for a sign of God's mercy. Gen. 9, 13.''.
Razias killing himself is not to be imitated. 2. Mach. 14, 42.
Rechabites a Religious order. Ier. 35, 1.
Recidivation aggravateth sins. Ier. 34, 11.
Redemption by Christ. Gen. 3, 15. Psal. 2. &c. See Christ. Religious Orders. Ier. 35.''.
Relics. Gen. 50, 25, Exod. 13, 19. 2. Mach. 2.
Remission of sins Lev. 16, 22. 1. Reg. 2, 25. 2. Paral. 33, 13. &c. Remission of injuries with discretion. Esther 9, 1.
Repentance necessary t. 1. pag. 30. 45. Iob 10, 20. Psal, 31, 2. Isa. 9, 12. 21. See penance.
Restitution. Exod. 22. per totum. Lev. 5, 16. 17.
Resurrection. See the Ages in their proper places as is noted b 5. before this Table, and Iob 19, 25.
Rewards of good works. Gen. 22, 18. Iob 36, 22. 37, 1. Eccli. 14, 21. 51, 38. Isa. 65, 12. Ier. 17, 25. Rewards temporal in the old Testament. Exod. 1, 21. 13, 5. Deut. 28, 2.
Rock of the Church is Christ, who also made S. Peter the Rock thereof. Ier. 16, 16''.
Rod of Aaron brought forth buds, flowers, and fruit Num. b 260. 17, 8.
Rome began to be built about the year of the world. 3271: b. 1089.
Roman Monarchy was greater than the former. b 792. 1003.
Ruth a Moabite prefigured the vocation of the Gentiles. Arg. Ruth. She was very commendable for her virtues. Ruth 3. A comfort to Gentiles in that Christ descended from her. Isa. 16, 1.
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Sabbath day, that is our Saturday, instituted. Gen. 2, 2. Exod. 20, 8. 35, 2. Lev. 23, 3. 2. Mach. 1.
Sack cloth worn for penance. 4. Reg. 6, 30. 19, 1. 2. Esdr. 9, 1. Iudith 8, 6. Esther 4, 3. Iob 16, 16. Dan. 9, 3. Ioel 1, 8. Amos 8, 10.
Sacraments, of Circumcision. Gen. 17, 10. of hosts for sin. Lev. 4, per totum. Of consecrating Priests. Lev. 8. Of diverse washings and purifications. Lev. 14. and many others in the old law, more in number, less in effect than the Sacraments of Christ t. 1. pag. 133. Sacraments of the New law for the most part were prefigured in the old Testament. 1. t. pag. 30. 182. 133. Sacrament of the Eucharist was prefigured. Gen. 49, 11. Exod. 12, 3. 16, 15.
Sacrifice is due to God only as Lord of all creatures. And to no creature how excellent soever. Gen. 4, 3.''. Exod. 20, 3.''. Iud. 6, 18.''. See the Ages. Sacrifice is the proper office of a Priest. Gen. 14, 18. Three kinds of Sacrifices. Lev. 1, 3.''. Sacrifices ordained for three causes. Lev. 1, 9.''. Diverse for diverse sorts of sins. Lev. 4. per totum. For diverse feasts. Lev. 23. with distinct hosts appointed by the law. Deut. 12, 32. Sacrifice in beasts, birds, and other things mystical. Gen. 15, 9.''. Sacrifice by the law of Moyses limited to one place. Deut. 12, 5. Iosue 22. per totum. By dispensation in other places. Iud. 2, 5. 13, 15. And in the New Testament one only sacrifice in all places of the world. Mal. 1. 11. Sacrifices of the old law to be changed. Psal. 33, 1.''. 49, 14. 23.'' Malach. 1, 10. 11. Sacrifice of the Eucharist perpetual to the end of the world. Psal. 109. Prov. 9, 4. Malach. 1, 10. 11.
Sacrilege severely punished. 2. Mach. 2. Mach. 3, 25. Sacrilegious murder revenged. 2. Par. 24, 25.
Saints are to be honoured. Gen. 2, 2.''. Exod. 20, 3. at large. Iud. 7, 19. Psal. 138, 17. Are lawfully & profitably invocated. Exod. 32, 13. Iob 5, 1.''. 42, 8.''. Isa. 35.''. Ezech. 14, 14. Dan. 3, 35. 2. Mach. 15, 12. 14.''. They may know our thoughts. 1. Reg. 9, 19. 16, 7.''. 4. Reg. 5, 26. 6, 9. Dan. 2, 26.
Salomon signifieth Pacifier: was also called Ecclesiastes, The Preacher: and Idida, Beloved. He writ 3. Books, Argum. Cant. He was also called the Gatherer. Prov. 30, 1.''. &
Lamuel. Prov. 31, 1. He prefigured Christ in diverse respects. 1. Par. 22, 9. Psal. 71, 1. & seq. 88, 39.''. Salomon deposed Abiathar by extraordinary Commission. 3. Reg. 2, 27.''. Salomon's salvation is doubtful. 3. Reg. 11, 43.''. 1. Par. 28, 8.''. Sap. 8, 13.''.
Salt signifieth discretion, and was required in every sacrifice. Lev. 2, 14. Num. 18, 19. It maketh ground barren. Iud. 9, 45.
Salvation dependeth upon grace and merits. See free-will, merits, Grace.
Samaritans Schismatics. 3. Reg. 12, 28. & seq. Fell into many sects. 4. Reg. 17.
Samson a Nazareite, and a figure of Christ. Iud. 13, 4. 5. 16, 30. He did many strange things. Iud. 14. 15. He sinned not in killing himself with the Philistims. Iud. 16, 30,''.
Samuel of the tribe of Levi prophesied a child. a 574. He anointed Saul King. a 590. Also David. 604. He appeared after his death a 631. b 441.
Sanaballat procured licence for Manasses to build a schismatical temple. b 960. 1000.
Sapiential books teach the way to serve God, b 267. All five are Canonical Scripture. b 268.
Saraias Highpriest slain in Rebla. a 816. b 997.
Satisfaction. Levit. 5, 16. t. 1. pag. 30.
Saviour properly pertaineth to Christ, is also attributed to some men. Gen. 41, 45. Iud. 3, 9.
Saul the first King of the Israelites began well. 1. Reg. 9, 1. 13, 1. He afterwards offended in disobedience and presumption. 1. Reg. 13, 13. 15, 17. 2. Par. 10, 13. He was relieved in Spiritual affliction by David's music. 1. Reg. 16, 14. 18, 10. 19, 9. Of great envy he hated and persecuted David. 1. Reg. 23. &c. In distress he consulted a Python Spirit. 1. Reg. 28, 7. and in desperate extremity killed himself. 1. Reg. 31, 4.
Scandal hurteth the weak, not the perfect. Psal. 118, 165.
Schism and heretical Conventicles must be avoided. Num. 17, 2.''. Iosue 22, 11. 26. 3. Reg. 22, 7. 4. Reg. 5, 19.''. at large. 2. Par. 11, 14, 18, 3. 4.''. 1. Esdr. 4, 2. Psal. 25, 5.''. 118, 164''. 124, 5. Isa. 52, 11. Ezech. 14, 6. 20, 39. Dan. 3, 6.''. Heb. 3, 13. Schismatical Temples in Garizim and in Aegypt. 2. Mach. 6, 2.
School of Paganism was set up in Ierusalem by John an Apostata. 2. Mach. 3.
Scriptures are of most eminent authority. Gen. 1, 1.''. They have four senses. Ibidem. Yea many literal senses. Psal. 3, 6.''. 102, 5.''. Mystical sense is sometimes as certain as the literal. Osee 11, 1. They are hard to be understood. Ibidem, & Gen. 4, 23. 11, 12.''. 36, 2.''. Deut. 18, 15.''. Gener. Annot. Psal. 118. Isa. 26, 1.''. 29, 11. 12. Arg. Ezech. & cap. 4, 5. 44, 2. Scriptures seeming contrary are reconciled by ten rules. 1. Par. 1.''. They cannot indeed be contrary one place to another. Ibidem, & 16, 1''. They are best expounded by the holy Fathers. Exod. 35, 30.'' Pref. Psal.
Secrecy justly enjoined or promised bindeth in conscience. Eccli. 42, 1.
Sects of Paynims, Barbarism, Scythism, and Grecism. t. 1. pag. 45. of the Schismatical Samaritans. 4. Reg. 17.
Sepulchres. t. 1. p. 31. & Gen. 50, 5. Iosue 24, 32.''. Christ's sepulchre glorious. Isa. 12, 10. 54, 9.
Serpents most crafty. Gen. 3, 1.''. serpent of brass erected for curing infirmity. Num. 28, 8. Sap. 16, 7. Afterwards broken in pieces. 4. Reg. 18, 4.
Service of false gods doth not appease them. 2. Par. 24, 23.
Seven times signify seven years. Dan. 4, 13.
Seventy two Interpreters of the Hebrew Bible into Greek 1000.
Shamefastness is sometimes good, sometimes vicious.
Simon Highpriest and general captain b 936. 1003.
Simony committed by Giezi a 770.
Sin entered by the envy of the Devil. Gen. 3, 1.''. Sins before the flood were great in four respects. Gen. 6, 5.''. Sins of commission and omission. Lev. 7, 7. Osee 10, 10. Sins less and greater, or venial and mortal. Deut. 1, 37. 4, 21. Sins of all sorts must be punished a 9. 33. 40. 351. 685. 512. 894. 65. 95. 188. 345. 413. 459. 535. 557. 569. 576. 591. 631. 719. 817. 888. Sinners for punishment are suffered sometimes to fall into other sins. Deut. 29, 4. 32, 20. Iosue 11, 20. 1. Reg. 2, 25. 2. Par. 24. 25. Eccli. 11, 16. Ier. 14, 1. Baruch 3, 20. Ezech. 14, 9. Dan. 14, 22.''. Amos 4, 4. All sins are remissible during this life, a 577. 798. 1031. b 65. 188. 328. 552. 579. 666. 706. Some sinners are of the elect, and shall be called and justified. Osee 1, 10. Sinful people are often unconstant. 627.
Sloth breedeth contempt in this life, and damnation in the next. b. 404.
Sodom and Gomorrha were destroyed with brimstone
Sons of God are the faithful Godly people. Gen. 6, 2.''.
Sophonias prophesied the captivity of the two Tribes. Arg. Soph.
Souls sometimes appear assuming bodies after death. 1. Reg. 28, 14.
Spartians otherwise called Lacedemonians descended from Abraham. b 933. 934.
Succession a special proof of true doctrine. 1. Mach. 10, 51.''. 12, 21.
Succession of spiritual Governers proveth their authority. Lev. 26, 44, 1. Par. 6, 4. 53. 1. Mach. 10, 51. See the Ages and the historical Table.
Succession of Patriarchs, and of Highpriests. See Supreme head of the Church, and the Historical table.
Succession conserved in the Machabees, after the apostasy of Manasses, Alcimus. &c. b 956. 1004.
Sun a very excellent creature, but not so excellent as man. Eccli. 17, 30. stood the space of a day. Iosue 10. Returned back ten degrees 4. Reg. 20.
Supreme head of the Church. Num. 2, 32. Deut. 17, 8. Iosue 3, 8.''. 1. Par. 16, 4.''. 2. Par. 19, 11. 23, 8. 26, 16.
Suretyship is dangerous. b 276.
Susanna was delivered from false sentence by Daniel's convincing the wicked Judges Dan. 13.
Suspension from Priestly function. 4. Reg. 23, 9. b Sustenance is the proper hire of Spiritual workmen. Gen. 14, 23.''. b 379. Swearing by creatures. Gen. 42, 15. See oaths.
Sweet answer appeaseth anger a. 532. b 289. 381.
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Tabernacle described. Exod. 26. &c. finished and erected. Exod. 40. It signified the Church of Christ. Ibidem.
Temperance in feasting. Gen. 43, 34.''. Esther 8. b
Temple intended by David. 2. Reg. 7. 1. Par. 17. was built by Salomon. 3. Reg. 6. 2. Par. 2. It was destroyed by the Chaldees. 4. Reg. 25. Ier. 52. Thren. 4. Zac. 2, 10. and re-edified after the relaxation from captivity. See the
historical Table. But the former was more excellent. a 948. b 868. The second was profaned and much impaired by Antiochus Epiphanes. 1. Mach. 2. Mach. 5. But recovered and cleansed by Judas Machabeus. 1. Mach. 4, 52. 2. Mach. b 10, 1. It was enlarged and adorned by Herod. See the
Historical Table. and finally destroyed by the Romans. Isa. 66, 1.
Temples schismatical were built in Garizim and in Aegypt. a 70. 2. Mach. 6.
Temporal pain remaineth due after sin is remitted. t. 1. p. 31.
Ten Tribes in great part fell into Schism and idolatry, 3. Reg. 12. but not all. 3. Reg. 16, 18. 19, 10.''. Tob 2, 2. 14, 17. Many of them returned from captivity. 2. Esdr. 11. Ier. 30, 3. 31, 1. Ezech. 37. Two Tribes and ten tribes are called by sundry names. Arg. 12. Prophet. min.
Tentations happen to the strongest, but hurt them not. 1. Mach. 9.
Teraphim signify images, as well lawful as unlawful. a 103. 612. b. 813.
Thau the Hebrew letter had the form of a Cross. Ezech. 9, 4.''.
Time is short in comparison of eternity. a 1077. 1084.
Time or season is to be considered and observed. b 320.
Tithes payed in the law of nature and of Moyses. Gen. 14, 20. 28, 23. Levit. 27, 30. Num. 18, 21. 28. Deut. 12, 6. 14, 28. 26, 14. 1. Reg. 8, 15, 2. Par. 31, 5. 2. Esdr. 10, 30.
Tobias his book is Canonical. a 989. 990. He never yielded to schism, nor idolatry a 941. 991. He prophesied. a 1008.
Tongues divided in Babel. Gen. 10, 8. 11.
Traditions were long before Scriptures. Gen. 1, 1.''. They are necessary and certain. Num. 36, 4.''. Deut. 4, 2.''.
Traitors do commonly calumniate good governers. 2. Mach. 4, 1.
Translations do not fully express the sense of the original tongue. Prolog. Eccli.
Transubstantiation confessed by Rabbins. b 993.
Treasure of satisfactory works in the Church. Iob. 6, 3.''.
Tribulations are profitable to men. Gen. 37. &c. Iob 1. 19. Psal. 31, 8. 72, per totum 90, 5.''. 118, 8. lit. q. Pro. 3, 12. Eccles. 4, 1. Cant. 5, 1. Sap. 3. Isa. 57, 1. 2. Ier. 2, 30. Ezech. 21, 3.
Trinity of divine persons in God. See the Ages in the places noted before this Table.
Truth must be avouched b. 380.
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Vanity described by Salomon. b 317. &c.
Venial sins a 157. b 34. 305.
Verse more pleasant to the mind, and more easy to be remembered. a 460. b. 11.
Virtues described and commended in all the five Sapiential books. b 267. &c. more particularly b. 282. to the page 313.
Virtue afflicted moveth to compassion. b 957.
Vestments of Bishops and Priests Exod. 28, 4''. Signify virtues requisite in Clergy men. Ibidem.
Vine-tree signifieth the Church. Ezech. 15, 1.
Virginity. Iud. 11, 37.''. It is a great blessing and meritorious state in the Church of Christ. Isa. 56.''. Preferred above marriage. Ibidem.
Vision of God is perfect felicity. Exod. 33, 19. Psal. 16, 15.
Visions of the Prophets are often obscure. b 675. 749. 871.
Union domestical and civil is necessary before peace can be made with strangers. Ezech. 37, 17.
Vocation to spiritual functions is necessary. Exod. 28, 1.''. 25, 30. Num. 1, 51. 3, 10, 11, 17. 4. Reg. 15, 5. Ier. 23, 11.
Vows. Gen. 28, 20. Lev. 27, 26.''. Num. 30, 3. 6. Deut. 23, 22. t. 1. p. 637. Psal. 76. 12. Eccles. 5, 3. Ier. 35, 1. Ion. 2, 10. Unlawful vows do not bind. Iud. 11, 39.''. Yet Jephte is otherwise probably excused in sacrificing his daughter. Ibidem.
Usury is forbidden. Exod. 22, 23. Lev. 25, 36. Deut. 23, 19. Psal. 14, 5. 54, 12. Prov. 28, 8. Ezech. 18, 1. 22, 12.
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Wars often made by God's servants. a 55. 211. 366. 385. 403. 414. 440. & Seq. In the books of Iosue, Judges, Kings, and Paralipomenon. Also b 896. 986. Small numbers overcame greater. b. 931. &c. In wars a just cause is the best armour. b 966.
Water made sweet by Moyses throwing in a piece of wood. Exod. 15, 25. By Elizeus casting in salt. 4. Reg. 2, 19. Drawn out of rocks. Exod. 17. Num. 20. Deut. 8. 2. Esdr. 9. Psal. 77, 15. 105, 41. 113, 8. Procured by Elizeus. 4. Reg. 3. Waters of the red sea stood like to walls. Exod. 14, 23. Likewise of Jordan. Iosue 3. Psal 113, 3. Water of lustration holy. Num. 8.
Women being virtuous and prudent, are preferred before riches beauty &c. b 315. Some most excellent both in the old, and new Testament. b. 316.
Women in extreme hunger did eat their own children. 4. Reg. 6. Thren. 2, 20. 4, 3. Likewise men sometimes did the same. Baruch. 2, 3. Ezech. 5, 10.
Widowhood is a holy state of life. Iudith 16, 26.''. The book of Wisdom is canonical Scripture. a 989. b 343. 349.
Wisdom taken 3. ways: Increated which is God himself: Spiritual wisdom: & Human wisdom. Prov. 1, 2.''. Sap. 8. 9. Wisdom spiritual comprehendeth all virtues and divine gifts, & compriseth all the means whereby God is served. Arg. Gener. lib. Sap. Consisteth in keeping the law of God. Sap. 7, 19. Wisdom (and thereby eternal glory) is attained by gradation from virtue to virtue. Ibidem. Wisdom considereth things past, present, & to come. Deut. 32, 29.''. Especially it considereth the Creator, and supernatural virtues. Iob 28, 1. Wise men are most humble. Prov. 30, 2. Worldly wise are not to be consulted in spiritual things. Eccli. 8, 20. Worldly men think the Church may be destroyed by persecution a 165.
Works necessary to salvation. t. 1. p. 31. Psal. 14, 5.''. Prov. 19, 16. All works are not sinful. Gen. 6, 5.''. at large. Works without true faith or grace may merit temporal reward, but not eternal. 3. Reg. 10, 30. Psal. 13, 1.''. Ezech. 29, 18. 46, 16. 17. Works done in grace are meritorious. Gen. 15, 6.''. Num. 11, 34,''. 14, 24.''. Deut. 13, 1.''. Iud. 10, 16.''. Ruth 2, 12. 2. Par. 17, 6,'' 2. Esd. 13, 31.''. Tob 4. per totum. t. 1. p. 183. 633. Psa. 36, 37. 118, 112. Eccli. 16, 15. Ezec. 46, 15. Mich. 6, 8. Eccles. 11. Works of mortification. Levit. 6, 26. 1. Reg. 11, 10,''. Iudith 8, 5. & seq. Psal. 68. Eccli. 10, 16.''. 16, 7. Works of supererogation. 2. Par. 30, 27. Isa. 56, 4. Ier. 35. 14. 2. Mach. 3, 19. All voluntary works shall be rewarded or punished. Gen. 4, 7. 3. Reg. 8, 32. 2. Esd. 13. 31''. Psal. 11, 9.''. Pro. 1, 33. 3, 16. Eccli. 2, 14. 7, 1. 19. Bar. 3, 18. Ezech. 18. 21.
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Years mystical: The seventh year the ground rested. Lev. 25. Debts were remitted amongst the Jews. Deut. 15. the fiftieth year was Jubilee, with remission of servitude and restoration of inheritance. Lev. 25.
Younger must regard and esteem the judgement of elders 433.
Younger brother for mystery presented before the elder, as Jacob before Esau. Gen. 26, 23.''. Ephraim before Manasses. Gen. 48, 14. Moyses before Aaron. Exod. 7. David and Salomon before their elder brethren. 1. Reg. 16. 3. Reg. 1.
Youth is the fittest time to get virtue & knowledge. Eccles. 11, 6. Eccli. 51, 18.
Z
Zacharias High-Priest was slain by Joas King of Juda. 2. Par. 24. Zacharias the Prophet exhorted to build the Temple. Arg. Zach.
Zeal is an indignation rising of love. Joel 11, 18.''. Zeal is necessary in just religious causes, discreetly used. 2. Esdr. 11, 1. & seq. 13, Tob 2, 8. &c. Psal. 68, 10. 1. Mach 3, 54. Zeal of Simeon and Levi was just, but not discreet. Gen. 34. 49, 5. Iudith 9, 3.''. Zeal of Moyses against Idolaters. Exod. 31, 19. b Of Phinees against fornicators. Num. 25. Psal. 105, 30. Eccli. 45, 28. Of David to God's public service. 2. Reg. 6, 7. Psal. 24, 5. 68, 10. Of Elias against false-Prophets. 3. Reg. 18. Of Matthathias against persecuters of the Church. 1. Mach. 2. and of his sons and other Machabees in advancing Religion. 1. Mach. 3. &c. Zeal of David, Ezechias, and Iosias above other Kings in destroying Idolatry. Eccli. 40, 5. Zeal of certain Christian Kings rewarded with glorious titles. Iosue. 3, 8.