A Christian Dictionary, Dictionary 1 · Part 138 – Part 142
V. N.
Unbeleefe. sig:
A priuation, and vtter want of faith, when Gods promises are wholly distrusted. Hebr. 3, 12. An heart of vnbeleefe. This is totall vnbeleefe: the next, is partiall, or but in part.
2 Infirmity and weakenesse of faith. Mat. 9, 24 Lord helpe my Vnbeleefe.
3 Perfidiousnesse and Rebellion against God. Ro. 3, 3. Shall their Vnbeleefe make the Faith of God of none effect?
Unbeléeuer or Infidell. sig:
An vnconuerted Idolatrous Gentile. 2 Cor. 6, 14. Be not Vnequally yoaked with the Infidels.
2 A Christian, whose heart is hardened by vnbeleefe. 2 Cor. 4, 4. Blinded the minds of Infidels.
Unblameable or with out blame, & reproofe, or vnrebukeable. sig:
An vpright person, whose life cannot bee noted and charged with any raigning finne, after his calling. Luke 1, 6. Both were iust before GOD, and vnblameable, or without reproofe. Such are the Saintes in this life by inherent righteousnesse.
2 A person that cannot bee charged, with ough… that is amisse in him, being voyde of all faults. Eph. 5, 27. A glorious Church, not hauing spot or wrinkle: but that it should be holy and vnblameable. Such the Saints are now, by imputed righteousnesse; & such they shall bee in Heauen, by proper and personall holinesse.
Uncircumcised. sig:
Persons, in whom the whole corruption of mans Nature is vnreformed, but powerfully breaketh out in thoughts, words, lookes, deeds, and sences. Acts 7, 51. Ye stifnecked and of vncircumcised harts and eares. These Iewes were circumcised outwardly; yet because their harts were not renewed, they were inwardly vncircumcised. *
2 Gentiles, which had not the fore-skinne of their flesh cut off. Ephes. 2, 11. Ye being in times past Gentiles in the flesh, called vncircumcision. 1 Sam. 17, 26. Who is this vncircumcised Philistim? This is the proper signification of the worde vncircumcised. *
Uncircumcision. sig:
The Gentiles, euen all people which were not Iewes. Ro. 3, 30. And vncircumcision through faith. Ephe. 2, 11.
2 The skin of the secret partes, with the estate and condition of vncircumcised men. Rom. 2, 25. Thy circumcision is made Vncircumcision.
Uncleane. sig:
Such persons or thinges as are Ceremoniously polluted by touching a deade carkasse of man or beast, &c. Hag. 2, 14. If he that is polluted touch any of these things, shall it be vncleane? Leuit. 13, 46. He shall be polluted, for he is Vncleane. Actes 10, 14. Any thing which is polluted or Vnclean; that is, which may not be eaten.
2 Such as are spiritually defiled with sin, eyther totally, as the wicked, which still (like Hogges in the myre) wallow in the filthinesse of fin; or in part onelyonly, not hauing the corruption of their sin wholy purged out, as the godly. Esay 64, 6. We hauehave all beene as an Vncleane thing.
Uncleane spirits sig:
The Diuell, who is himselfe most Vnclean and foule; also hee inspireth vncleannesse into others. Math. 10, 1. And gaue them power against Vncleane Spirits.
2 The vices of couetousnesse, drunkennesse, infidelity, whoredome, hypocrisie, &c. by which the Diuell holds possession of mens hearts. Mat. 12, 43 When the euill Spirit is gone out of a man. Metonimie of the cause for the effect.
three Unclean spirits sig:
A strong number of the Ambassadors of Satan. Reuel. 16, 13. And I saw three Vncleane Spirits (like Frogges) come out of the mouth of the Dragon.
Uncleannesse. sig:
Generally all sinnes whatsoeuer, which make Vnclean both ourselues and eueryevery thing we touch; but particularly, such sinnes as tend to our wicked pleasure and commodity. Rom. 6, 19. Z…chariah 13, 1. For sinne, and for vncleannesse; that is, for sin which is it selfe vncleane, and maketh vsus vncleane.
vnderunder grace sig:
One, to whom sinne is graciously pardoned by the merit of Christ, and who is also freed from the dominion and strength of sin by the ayde of Gods grace and spirit. Rom. 2, 14. Yee are vnderunder Grace.
Under the hand of God. sig:
One chastened and iudged for sinne, to his humbling. Iudg. 2, 15.
2 One that is defended by the great power and prouidence of God. 1 Peter. 5, 6. Humble your selues VnderUnder the hand of God.
Under hope sig:
One, not without hope; or one who hopeth well in respect of Gods power and promise. Rom. 4, 18. Which Abraham aboue hope, beleeued vnderunder hope. VnderUnder hope, in respect of God; aboue hope, in respect of man.
Under the Law. sig:
One, subiect to the doctrine, instruction, and gouernment of the Law. Rom. 3, 69. Gala. 3, 23. We were kept VnderUnder the Law.
2 One subiect to the Cu…se, rigor and compulsion of the Law, and, as it is the strength of sin; And not to be VnderUnder the law, is to be freed from al these by faith in Christ, and his sanctifying spirit. Rom. 6, 14. For ye are not vnderunder the Law, but VnderUnder grace.
Under Tutors. sig:
A Childe in his nonage, being vnderunder the tuition of a Gouernor or Guardian. Gal. 4, 2. But is VnderUnder Tutors and Gouernors.
2 One subiect to the regiment of the Ceremoniall Law (as to a …utor) Gal. 4, 2.
Under the vniust. sig:
Before the vniust in their Courts, and at their iudgement seat. 1 Cor. 6, 1. Dare any of you hauing businesse against another, be iudged VnderUnder the vniust.
Ungodly. sig:
EueryEvery sinner that is vnregenerate, whether hee be Elect or Reprobate. Rom. 4, 5▪ and 5, 6. Christ dyed for the Ungodly. Such we are all from our birth, euen the Infant new borne.
2 A person of yeares, who is a wicked liuer, in whom Birth-sinne still raigneth. Psal. 1. verse last. The way of the Ungodly shall perish. Iude 15. To rebuke all the Vngodly among them, of all their wicked deeds.
vngodlines sig:
Wickednesse or sinne, immediatly done against God in the breach of the first Table. Titus 2, 11. Teach vsus to deny Vngodlinesse a…d worldly lusts. Rom. 1, 18.
all Ungodlinesse. sig:
All kinde of Vngodlinesse, or Vngodlinesse of all sorts: for Vngodlinesse hath sundry partes and branches; as Ignorance, Infidelity, Superstition, Idolatry, Hypocrisie, Contempt of God, Prophana…ion of his Name and Sabaoths, &c. Rom. 1, 18. The wrath of God is reuealed from heauen agaynst all Vngodlinesse.
Union of 2 natures. sig:
An action of God the Father, by the secret and mighty worke of the Spirit; ioyning the manhood vntounto the person of his sonne, vnseparably, at the instant of his conception. Luke 1, 31. Loe thou shalt conceiue in thy wombe, and beare a Son, and shalt call his Name Iesus. Rom 1, 3. Concerning his Son Iesus which was borne of the Seede of Dauid.
Uniust, or Unrighteous. sig:
An Infidell, or Pagan. 1 Cor. 6, 1. Before the Vniust.
2 A Sinner voyde of all righteousnesse, euen from his birth. 1 Pet. 3, 18. He dyed, the iust, for the Uniust. Vniust by Nature.
3 One, who being of yeares, doth lead his life Vnrighteously, doing wrong to others in their dignity, person, wife, substance, or name. 1 Cor. 6, 9. The vniust (or Vnrighteous) shall not inherite the kingdome of heauen. Vniust both by Nature and action.
Unknown. sig:
One which is hid from vsus, or of whom we are ignorant. Acts 17, 13. To the Unknowne God. Gal. 1, 21.
2 One obscure, and vnrenowned, or that careth not to be renowned and famous. 1 Cor. 6, 9. As Unknowne, yet knowne.
Unlearned. sig:
One, that is voide of learning; a vulgar or vnlettered person. Acts 4, 13. 1 Cor. 14, 23. There come in they that are Vnlearned.
Unrighteousnesse. sig:
The violation and breach of the second Table of the Law. Rom. 1, 18. And Vnrighteousnesse.
2 Perfidiousnesse of Vnbeleeuers. Rom. 3, 5. If our Vnrighteousnesse comm…nd, &c.
Untill. sig.
A certaine and appointed time. Gen. 44, 10. Vntill Shiloh come. Rom. 11, 25. Vntill the time of the Gentiles be fulfilled. Heere and else-where it dooth note a determinate time, with an exclusion & shutting out of succeeding time.
2 Infinite, without end or ceasing, where there is no time following. 2 Sam. 6, 23. Micholl had no childe Untill her death; that is, shee neuer had any. Math. 28, 20. I am with you alwayes, Vntill the end of the world; that is, for euer. Psalme 110, 1. & 123, 2. In which of these two significations, wee should vnderstand, that in Math. 1, verse last. Vntill she had brought forth her first begotten Son. As it is doubtfull among Diuines: so is it not needfull for vsus to know, being no Article of our fayth, nor any branch of the Morrall Law; yet it is commonly receiued (as I take it) that Marie was a Virgin before the birth; in the byrth; and euer after the birth; but not by the Vow of perpetuall virginity, whereof there is no ground in all Scripture.
Unwise. sig:
Such as either wholly want the knowledge of the word, or hauing it, doo not submit themselues to be ruled by it. Ephes. 5, 17. Be not Unwise.
2 An vnlettered and ignorant man. Rom. 1, 14. A debter to the wise and Unwise.
vnworthily sig:
Vnmeerely, or other-wise then is beseeming, without due reuerence and regard. 1 Cor. 11, 27. He that eateth the Bread of the Lord Unworthily.
Unitie of spirit. sig:
Godly agreement, both in Religion and Affection, whereof the Holye Spirite is the Authour. Ephes. 4, 3. Endeuouring to keepe the Vnitie of the Spirit.
V. O.
Uocation. sig:
The common calling of Christianity. Ephe. 4, 1. Walke worthy of the Uocation whereunto you are called. This is a generall Vocation, whereby the elect are called to bee faithfull and holy, as God is Holy.
2 The particular calling and course of life, wherein eueryevery Christian liueth; as a Magistrate, or Minister, Captaine, souldier, &c. 1 Cor. 7, 29. Let eueryevery man abide in the same vocation wherein he was called. This is our speciall calling.
heauenly Uocation. sig:
A calling from Heauen, tending to Heauenlie glory and blisse, and requiring a heauenly conuersation, ledde according to the Lawes of Heauen. Heb. 3, 1. Partakers of the Heauenly Uocation.
A wish, or desire.
Uow. sig: pro
2 An holy promise made vntounto God of Thankfulnesse for his benefits, either by words of prayse, or by offering something to his seruice. Psal. 50, 14. Pay thy Vowes to the Lord. Eccl. 5, 3. Deut. 23, 21 When thou hast vowed a Vow to the Lord, be not slacke to pay it.
3 Some guift▪ freely promised by Vowe, and offered to God. Leuit. 7, 16. If the Sacrifice of his Offering be a Vow.
What a Vow is.
A Vowe, is a testification of a willing promise, made deuoutly and properly vntounto God, of some lawfull thinges which doo belong vntounto God, and being in our owne power, vntounto the seruice and honor of his name. Such a Vow, is either Legal, appertaining to the Law, or Euangelicall pertayning to the Gospell; and this latter is either generall to all Christians, as that of our baptisme; or else particular and speciall; as when wee binde our selues to a greater endeuour to leaue some sinne, or to do some dutie. Psalme 116, 18. Eccl. 5, 4. The VowesOf Popish Uowes. of perpetuall Chastity in single life, of wilfull pouerty, and the like, they are vnlawful, as not being in our owne power, nor required of God; much more vnlawfull are the promises and Vowes of massacring Innocent Christians, and killing lawfull Kinges, vnderunder pretence of aduancing the Holy Catholicke faith, as they falsely call their Romish Idolatrous Religion.
Uoyce. sig. pro
The speech of one calling vsus to him, or calling vntounto one. Acts 9, 7. Hearing his Uoyce, but they saw no man. A Naturall created voice.
2 The Doctrine of Christ, vttered by his owne, or by the Voyce of the Apostles, Prophets, and Ministers. Psalme 95, 7. If yee will heare his Voyce. Iohn 10, 27. My Sheepe heare my Voice. And Iohn 5, 15. A Spirituall Voyce, or Voyce of Doctrine. It also signifieth the Statutes and Commaundements of the Law. Exod. 19, 5. If yee will heare my Voyce.
3 An exceeding great tetrible sound of words, made of God at the deliuery of the Law. Heb. 12, 26. Whose Voyce then shooke the earth? An vncreated supernaturall Voyce.
4 The dreadfull noyse of Thunder. Psal. 29, 3. The Voyce of the Lord is aboue the waters, the God of glory makes it to Thunder. Also verse 4, 5. Uoyce of Thunder.
5 Almighty, lowd, and vnexpressable noise, by speech or wordes, which Christ shall vtter at his comming for the raising of the dead. Iohn 5, 28. The houre shall come, in which all that are in the graue shall heare his Uoyce. An extraordinary supernatural Voyce.
6 Words of Counsell and aduise. Exod. 18, 24. Moyses obeyed the Voyce of his Father.
V. P.
Upright. sig:
One godly sincere, when the heart is right both towards God and men, studying to doo all duties in soundnesse and trueth, for the pleasing of God, and not for by-respects. Gen. 6, 9, Noah was vpright in his time. This is generall Vprightnesse, belonging to the whole life of a man, and cannot be but in Gods children.
2 One innocent, in some one particular case and matter. Gen. 20, 5. With an Vpright minde hauehave I done this. This is speciall Vprightnesse, in some one thing, and may be in the wicked ones.
U. R.
Urim and Thummim sig:
A light of the knowledge of Christ, by the word, together with perfection of vertue and holy manners. Exod. 28, 30. Thou shalt put in the Breastplate of Iudgement the Urim and the Thummim. Who made this (Vrim and Thummim) what it was, and of what it was made, is verie harde, if not vnpossible to finde out.
V. S.
Usury. sig.
Biting, (in the Haebrewe tongue) because the gaine which is taken fot Money or Wares, in respect of lending, doth gnaw, bite, and wring him that giueth it; especially if he be a poore man, and bringeth home a bit or morsell from the rich man. Psal. 15, 5. He that lendeth his Money vponupon Vsurie. Note.The worde [Vsury] is neuer vsed in good sence or part by the Scripture; where also no Vsurie is to be found but one; to wit, a biting and gnawing Vsury, which is neuer practised without hurt, either to rich or poore; to priuate personnes, or publicke weale.
What Vsury is.
Vsury, is any encrease or vantage, for lone of Money, or other things, imposed or layde by the lender vponupon the borrower onelyonly, in consideration of the lending. Ezek. 18, 5, 6. Deut. 13, 19, 20. Or more breefely thus: Vsury, is a certaine gaine aboue the principall, exacted vppon Couenant for the vse of money, or other things lent. Exod. 22, 25. Thou shalt not impose Vsury vponupon him. Thus it is in the Haebrew Text.
Fiue things belonging to Usury.
VntoUnto Vsurie these fiue things are necessarily required. 1. A principall, as wares, or sum of money. 2. Lending. 3. Gaine. 4. A chiefe purpose by lending to encrease our stocke. 5. a Couenant for that end.
As the verie desire and expectation of gaine, for lending onelyonly, is mentall and intentionall Vsurie:Note. so the imposing, or by Couenant before hand, agreeing for encrease aboue the principall, is of the Nature of actuall Vsury.
In all these three cases, there is no Imposition of encrease, that is, no fore-Couenant, binding absolutely the borrower to pay gaine with the stocke.
There are three cases wherein encrease may beeNote. taken by a lender without danger of Vsury. First, when the borrower hauing by lawfull meanes, made some great gaine by money freely lent, doth by way of Thankefulnesse, out of the voluntary motion of his owne heart, returne some-thing aboue the principall vntounto the lender, by whose means he had such a blessing.
2 When it may be duly and apparantly proued, without pretence and collusion, that the borrower by holding backe the money lent him after the day agreed vponupon for paiment, without the leaue of the lender, doth become heereby a direct and effectual cause of hinderance to the Lender, either by damage arising to him, or by fore-going some commoditie which he might well hauehave made with his money, had it come home at the appointed time.
3 When the Lender is content to hazard the principall, and to beare part of the losse, if any fal to the borrower, without his owne default. Heere he lawfully may take part of the gain which commeth by good meanes.