A Christian Dictionary, Dictionary 1 · Part 124
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Span-long. sig:
A short time or small continuance. Psal. 39, 6. Thou hast made my daies as a hand-bredth, or Span long.
to Spare. sig:
To forbeare such as hauehave sinned with offence to others, not censuring them. 2 Cor. 13, 2. If I come I will not Spare. Thus man Spareth man.
2 To hold backe correction from Sinners. Lam. 3, 42. Thou hast not Spared. Thus GOD Spareth Man.
to speak, or to say. sig: pro
To vtter some word with our mouth, thereby to expresse the inward thought. Gen. 34, 3. And he Spake kindly to the Maid.
2 To declare, witnesse, and signifie ones minde by another. Psalme 62, 12. God Spake once or twice. Ier. 10, 1. Exod. 21, 1. God Spake these words, &c. Thus God Speaks by his Angels, Ministers, word, workes, and Signes.
3 To vtter some weignty thing with deliberation. Psa. 49, 3. My mouth shall Speake of wisedome.
4 To Preach. Acts 14, 1. He so Spake, as many beleeued. Actes 11, 20. They Spake to the Graecians, and Preached the Lord Iesus.
5 To confesse with our tongue, before men, what we beleeue with our heart, before God. Psal. 116, 1…. I beleeued, therefore I Spake. 2 Cor. 4, 13. Wee beleeued, therefore we Spake.
6 To entreat or pray, God for our selues or others. 1 Sam. 1, 12, 13. For Anna Spake in her hart, and verse 16. Of the aboundance of my griefe hauehave I Spoken hitherto.
7 To thinke or muse vponupon a thing. The thought of the heart is an inward speach; and the word of the mouth, is as a thought outward or vttered. Mar. 5, 28. For shee said, If I may but touch, &c. Math. 9, 3. They said or Spake within themselues.
8 To worke and effect somthing. Heb. 12, 24. The blood of Christ Speaketh better things.
Spéede. sig:
Successe, good or ill. 2 Iohn 10. Neither bid him good Speede.
to Spew. sig:
To distast, loath, and detest; or with loathing to reiect one. Reue. 3, 16. I shall Spew thee out of my mouth. A speech borrowed from a stomacke euill affected, which perbreakes and casteth vp that thing which offends it, and is loathsome to it.
Spices. sig:
The graces and fruites of the Spirit, mentioned in Gala. 5. Which for their comfortable tast and delight, are likned vntounto Spices. Cant. 4, 16. That the Spices may flow out.
Spiders web. sig:
A vaine or trifling thing, which is of no value nor strength. Esay 59, 5. And Weaue the Spiders-Web.
Spirit. sig: pro
The wind or ayre, breathing or blowing vppon vsus with might and secretly. Iohn 3, 8. The Wind or Spirit bloweth where it list.
2 The whole Essence of the God-head, as it is common to all the three persons. Iohn 4, 24. God is a Spirit. Rom. 1, 5. 1 Tim. 3, verse last. 1 Pet. 3, 18. Heb. 9, 4. Iohn 6, 63.
3 The third person in the Trinity. 1 Iohn 5, 6. That Spirit is truth: and verse 7. Inspiring all good thoughts in our harts.
4 The guifts and graces of the Spirit. Luke 1, 15. Iohn was filled with the Spirit. Also Acts 6, 5. and 2, 18. 1 Cor. 14, 32. Gal. 3, 2. Receiued you the Spirit. And else-where often. A Metanimie of the cause for the effect.
5 The worke of the Spirit; to wit, the new quality of holinesse, created by the Spirit in the hearts of the elect. Gala. 5, 17. The Flesh lustes against the Spirit. Also verse 25. If we liue in the Spirit, let vsus walke in the Spirit. Rom. 8, 1. This is a supreame worke of the Spirit, peculiar to the elect.
6 An excellent and most singuler efficacy and working of the Spirit vntounto the sanctification of Christs humaine Nature, filling it with holinesse aboue measure. Rom. 8, 2. The Law of the Spirit of life, which is in Christ Iesus; that is, the worke of perfect holinesse wrought in the Man-hood of Christ, by his owne liuely quickning Spirit, which is like a Law, mightily gouerning and moderating.
7 The spirituall worke of the Gospell, beeing set against the carnall shadowish Ceremonies of Moses Law. Gala. 3, 3. That after you hauehave begun in the Spirit.
8 An inferior worke of the Spirit; generally, and sleightly enlightning and reforming the reprobate. 1 Sam. 10, 10. The Spirit of God came vppon him. 1 Thess. 5, 19. Quench not the Spirit. Hebr. 6, 4. And were made partakers of the holy Ghost. This is an inferiour worke of the Spirit, common to the elect, with many reprobates.
10 The motions of the mind, stirred vp by the Spirit. Psal. 51, 11. Renew a right Spirit within mee. Roma. 8, 14. Luke 9, 55. Iudges 3, 10. And the Spirit of the Lord came vponupon him; that is, hee was stirred vp or mooued by the Spirit, to doe that hee did.
11 Instinction or inspiration of the Spirit. Mar. 22, 43. How did Dauid in the Spirit. Actes 28, 25. Luke 2, 26. It was declared to him by the holy Ghost. 1 Cor. 14, 14, 15, 16.
12 That which is spirituall or pure. Iohn 3, 6. That which is borne of the Spirit, is Spirit; that is, cleane, holy, and pure; like to the cause whereof it springeth.
13 Reuelation of the Spirit. 1 Cor. 12, 12. By the Spirit we know what thinges are giuen vsus of God. For the Spirits reueale the hidden things of God. Verse 10.
14 An holy Angel. Heb. 1, verse 14. Are they not all ministring Spirits? Also, it signifies a wicked Angell; to wit, the Deuill. Actes 12, 43, 45. Hee tooke seauen other Spirits.
15 The Soule of man. Luke 23, 46. Father, into thy hands I commend my Spirit. 1 Pet. 3, 19. And Preached to the Spirits that are in Prison; that is, to the Soules which were in the Prison of hel, now at this time, when Peter wrote this Epistle, but were aliue, at what time the Sonne of God did Preach vntounto them by his Seruant Noah. For in Hell there is no place of Preaching or repentance. Roma. 8, 10.
16 That high and Noble facultie of mans soule, called the vnderstanding, or minde, with the most inward cogitations thereof. Luke 1. 47. My Spirit reioyceth. Rom. 12, 2. Be renewed in the Spirit of your minde. 1 Thess. 5, 23. 1 Cor. 2, 11. And in all places where Spirit and Soule are mentioned together.
17 Purpose, thought, will, and consent. 1 Cor. 5, 3. But present in Spirit. Also verse 4.
18 With all the heart, or with a true affection. Rom. 1, 9. Whom I serue in my Spirit; that is, cheerfully, and with a good will.
19 The conscience sanctified and renewed by the Spirit. Rom. 8, 16. Gods Spirit beareth witnesse with our Spirit; that is, to our sanctified conscience.
20 The meanes and deuises of men, couered and cloaked with pretence of spirituall reuelation. 2 Thess. 2, 2. Nor be troubled, neyther by Spirit, nor by word.
21 The spirituall worship of God. Iohn 4, 24. Must worship him in Spirit and truth. Phil. 3, 3.
22 The Gospell. 2 Cor. 3, 6. Hath made vsus able Ministers of the Spirit.
23 One, that pretendeth to hauehave the guift of the Spirit to doe the office of a Prophet and Teacher, yet indeede hath it not. 1 Iohn 4, 1. Beleeue not eueryevery Spirit.
24 Doctrine, deliuered by him, which is endewed with the guift of the Spirit, for instruction of the Church. 1 Iohn 4, 2. EueryEvery Spirit which confesseth that Iesus is come in the Flesh, is of God. Heere is meant, both doctrine, and person that bringes it.
25 Spirituall exercises, of Prayer, Meditation, hearing, &c. Gala. 6, 8. Hee that Sowes to the Spirit; that is, he that exerciseth himselfe in spirituall duties.
26 Skill of working in Gold, Siluer, Iron, and Brasse. Exod. 31, 3. Whom I filled with the Spirit of God.
Spirits. sig:
The most inward, and secret conceptions and thoughts of the Soule. 1 Cor. 12, 10. To another discerning of Spirits.
Spirit of adoption. sig:
An effect of the holy Spirit, to wit; a witnessing vntounto the beleeuers, that God hath adopted them, and taken them for his Children. Rom. 8, 15. Yee hauehave receiued the Spirit of Adoption; that is, the spirit which witnesseth vntounto you your adoption, to be Gods Children.
to bee borne after the spirit. sig:
To bee borne into this elementary World, by the vertues of Gods promise, and after a spirituall manner, and not by ordinary course of Nature. Gal. 4, 29. Persecuted him that was borne after the Spirit.
borne of the spirit. sig:
One, regenerate and borne into the Christian World by the holy Spirit, the Authour of our newbirth. Iohn 3, 6. That which is borne of the Spirit.
Earnest of the Spirit. See Seale, and Earnest.
spirit of fear. sig:
An effect of the Spirit, to wit; feare and terror wrought in the hearts of Men by the holy Spirit, in the Ministry and Preaching of the Law, reuealing our sinnes, and Gods wrath due vntounto them. Rom. 8, 15. Yee hauehave not receiued the Spirit of feare againe.
Thus the Spirit of a sound minde, the Spirit ofNote. wisedome and meeknesse, the Spirit of knowledge, the Spirit of grace and prayer, the Spirit of Prophesie, and such like, signifie seuerall effects, works, and guifts, together with the Authour and cause, which is the holy Spirit: and on the other side, the Spirit of Pride, Couetousnesse Fury, vncleannesse, and the like▪ do signifie these vices, and the Diuell that wicked Spirit the authour of them.
Spirit of the Gods. sig:
A diuine force and vertue. Gen. 41, 38. In whom is the Spirit of Gods.
holy Spirit. sig:
That Spirit of God, which in himselfe is most holy, and worker of holinesse in all others. Eph. 1, …3. Ye were sealed with the holy Spirit.
to bee led by the Spirit. sig:
To follow the direction of the Spirit, hauing his good motions for the guide and gouernour of our whole life. Rom. 8, 14. They that are led by the Spirit, are the Sons of God.
Spirit lusting against the Flesh. Sée Lust.
ministring of the spirit. sig:
The Preaching of the Gospell, whereby GOD giueth his quickning Spirit, working the life of Grace in the elect. 2 Cor. 3, 8. How, shall not the Ministry of the Spirit be more glorious.
meaning of the Spirit. sig:
Inward sighes, and earnest desires, proceeding from the instinct of the Spirit. Rom. 8, 27. Know the meaning of the Spirit.
new nesse of the Spirit. sig:
Such a new life, as becomes them whom the Spirit hath renewed; or a new and holy life wrought by the Spirit of God. Rom. 7, 6. That wee should serue God in newnesse of Spirit.
Spirit of promise. sig:
That Spirit, which brings not the Law to terrifie vsus, but the promise of free adoption to confirme and comfort vsus. Ephe. 1, 13. The holy Spirit of Promise.
Spirits of ye Prophets. sig:
The doctrine which the Prophets bring through the inspiration of the holy Spirit. 1 Corin. 14, 32. The Spirits of the Prophets, are subiect to the Prophets.
to receiue the Spirit. sig:
To feele the efficacy and power of the Spirit, working in vsus, faith, hope, louelove, ioy, feare, greefe, and such like graces and affections. Rom. 8, 15. Ye hauehave not receiued the Spirit of bondage, but ye hauehave receiued the Spirit of adoption.
Spirit of slumber. sig:
Spirituall slumber and blindnesse, caused by the wicked Spirit. Esay 29, 10. The Lord hath couered you with the Spirit of slumber.
Spirit of southsaying sig:
Such an euill Spirit as can tell thinges past, and guesse at things to com. Acts 16, 16. Hauing a spirit of South-saying, or diuination.
sword of the Spirit. sig:
The word of God, which is a spirituall Sword, to defend vsus, and offend Sathan. Ephe. 6, 17. Take to you the Sword of the Spirit.
Spirit of truth. sig:
The holy Spirit beeing himselfe most true, euen truth itselfe, also the authour and teacher of truth to all others. Iohn 14, 17. Euen the Spirit of truth.
vncleane spirit. sig:
A wicked Angell or a Deuill, vncleane in himselfe, and authour of vncleannesse in others. Math. 10, 1. Luke 9, 1. And gaue them power against vncleane Spirits.
to walke after the spirit sig:
To be led by the Spirit, when we follow (in ordering our liues) the good motions thereof. Rom. 8, 1. Which walke after the Spirit.
to worship in Spirit. sig:
To giuegive and offer vntounto God a spirituall seruice, agreeable to his Nature, beeing himselfe a Spirit. Iohn 4, 23. The true Worshippers, shall worship the father in Spirit.
Spirituall. sig:
That which is most pure, being giuen not to our bodies onelyonly, but to our very Spirits and secret thoughts. Rom. 7, 14. The Law is Spirituall.
2 Persons endued with great measure of godly knowledge and spirituall graces. 1 Cor. 1, 3. I cannot speake vntounto you, as vntounto Spirituall.
3 One, mightily ruled and gouerned by the Spirit. Gala. 6, 1. You which are Spirituall, restore such an one.
4 One, that hath the true sence and interpretation of the word in his heart, by which he can try all doctrines. 1 Cor. 2, 15. The Spirituall man discerneth all thinges. The Papistes appropriate this tearme [Spirituall] to their Cleargy, which of all other men, are most carnall eueryevery way.
Spiritually sig:
By the vertue and speciall enlightning of the Spirit. 1 Cor. 2, 24. Because they are Spiritually discerned.
Spirtuall thinges. sig:
The matter of doctrine, and the words whereby it is deliuered and taught, both being spirituall and heauenly. Comparing Spirituall thinges, with Spirituall thinges.
Sporting. sig:
Some token or signe of marriage louelove. Gen. 26, 8. He saw Isaac Sporting with Rebecca.
Sprinkling of the bloud of Jesus Christ. sig:
The purifying and cleansing of our consciences from the guilt and filthinesse of sinne, by the merit of Christes bloud-shedding, effectually applyed through the Spirit and Faith. 1 Pet. 1, 2. Through the Sprinkling of the blood of Iesus Christ.