A Complete Christian Dictionary, Dictionary · Part RI
R I.
Rib]
Womans originall, Gen. 2. 21. not a bare bone, but a rib with flesh on it. Whether Adam had one more for this purpose, or a new rib put in its place, or the flesh so hardened that a new one was needlesse, is both uncertain, and the knowledge thereof unnecessary. Womans originall was not so high as the head, nor so low as the foot, because she was neither to be her Husbands Mistresse, nor his Slave, but betwixt both; and it was neer unto the heart, that his authority might relish more of loving respect, then of rigorous power, and that her observance of him might be rather heartily then grudgingly performed. Annot.
Ribai]
Strife, encreased, chiding, or multiplying. The Father of …, 2 Sam. 23. 29.
Ribband]
Numb. 15. 38. or a thred, or lace.
Riblah]
A scolding, greatnesse to him, chiding confirmed, or chiding flowing downward. A City of Syria, 2 King. 23. 33. & 25. 6, 20, 21.
Rich]
;;One that aboundeth in earthly blessings. 1 Tim. 6. 17. Warn them that be rich, &c.
;;2. One that aboundeth in spiritual good things. 1 Cor. 1. 5. Ye are rich, &c. Eccles. 10. 6. The rich sate in the low place. That is, men stored with all kinde of wisdome: and [poor] for him which is voyd of wisdome, Prov. 26. 13.
;;3. Such as by their riches are puft up, and presume too much upon themselves, that they have good store of goodnesse and grace, when they have little or none at all. Rev. 3. 17. I am rich. Luk. 1. 53. He sendeth the Rich empty away. Also proud Tyrants, Jam. 2. 6.
;;4. Such as put their trust in their own goods. Matt. 19. 24. Luk. 6. 24. Then for a rich man to enter into Heaven.
;;5. The exceeding great force or plenty of any thing, as in the examples following.
Of temporall rich men:
;;1. Some are rich in opinion and not in deed, Eccl. Some man maketh himself rich when he is poor.;;
;;2. Some are poor in opinion, but rich in deed.;;
;;3. All are rich and poor comparatively, or respectively, and so no man is rich in comparison of a richer, nor poor in respect of a poorer person.;;
;;4. Some have enough,;;
;;1. To satisfie themselves, and for outward necessities,;;
;;2. For inward desire.;;
;;3. To help others, and these are rich indeed even temporally.;;
;;Again, men are rich in temporalties two wayes:;;
;;1. Jure Domini, by the right which God hath in the world, and they in God, Rom. 4. 13. or Jure poli, the right of godlinesse.;;
;;2. Jure Dominii, jure fori, vel jure civili, by the way of possession, inheritance, gift, purchase, labour, &c. Vid. Conc. Dr. Hall in 1 Tim. 6. 17.;;
6. Men of worth, Eccl. 10. 6. And the rich sit in low places. And, Curse not the rich in thy Bed-chamber, Ib. 20.
Rich]
;;One who indeed is indued with spiritual store, and plenty of heavenly things. Rev. 2. 9. … know thy poverty, but thou art rich. This riches are in two things.
;;1. In assurance of pardon of sins, reconciliation with God, and eternall life, 2 Cor. 8, 9. Secondly, in having grace to do goodworks, 1 Tim. 6. 18.
;;2. One presuming of abundance of spiritual graces, which in truth they have not at all, or not in such measure as they suppose. Rev. 13. 17. Thou sayest, I am rich. This was a presumption in the heart of the Laodiceans, of spiritual riches, upon occasion of their great earthly wealth, wherein they did overflow.
To the rich in his deaths]
;;Christ by the wicked Jews exposed and given up to Pontius Pilate, upon this condition, that if any fault were in killing him, his blood should be required of them and their children: therefore is it [deaths, not death] in the originall text, Isa. 53. 9. Math. 27. 25. The people (viz. the Jews,) exposed his grave to the wicked, (viz. the Gentiles) and to the rich upon their deaths. Thus Junius reads and expoundeth it.
Rich in faith]
;;Such as have a great measure and portion of faith, by which they are made partakers of Christ his riches. Jam. 2. 5. That they should be rich in faith.
;;The godly are not chosen being then at their election rich in faith, or because God did foresee that they would believe: for as love followeth faith in order of causes, so faith is an effect of Gods eternall election, whereupon, as the foundation, depends both faith, and the right of inheritance, and all graces of the Spirit. See Rom. 8. 30. & Eph. 1. 4. 1 Pet. 1. 2. 2 Thess. 2. 13.
Rich in God]
;;One that wholly resteth upon Gods goodnesse, being plentifully furnished with faith, hope, love, fear, and other graces. Luk. 12. 21. So it is with every one who is rich to himself, and not rich to God; that is, in respect of God.
Rich grace, and rich mercy]
;;Most abundant or plentifull grace and mercy. Eph. 2. 4. According to his rich grace. Eph. 1. 7.
Rich to himself]
;;One that dependeth not upon Gods providence, but upon his own wisdome and wealth, caring for, and storing only such things as belong to this life, Luk. 12. 21.
… in knowledge]
;;Such as have a great measure of understanding in Heavenly things. 1 Cor. 1. 5. Ye are rich in all knowledge.
Rich in this …]
;;Such as abound in things appertaining to this life. 1 Tim. 6. 16. Charge them that be rich in this world.
Rich in good works]
;;Such as be full of good works, abundantly doing good to …. 1 Tim. 6. 18. And be rich in good works.
Riches]
;;Store of worldly goods heaped together. Luk. 12. 15. Mans life is not in his riches. 1 Tim. 6. 17. Trust not in thy riches.
;;2. The merits and graces of Christ. Eph. 3. 8. That I should preach the unsearchable riches of Christ.
;;3. The knowledge of the Gospel unto life eternall, Rom. 11. 12.
;;4. Strength, Prov. 27. 24. marg.
Riches of Gods bounty]
;;A plentifull large abundance of his bounty and goodnesse. Rom. 2. 4. Dost thou despise the riches of his bounty?
Riches of iniquity]
;;Worldly goods kept or spent and used wickedly. Luk. 16. 9. Make you friends with the riches of iniquity.
;;Note. They are called unjust or evill riches, not because they were unjustly gotten, (for then Christ would have commanded them to be restored) but because they be ordinarily enticements to iniquity.
Uncertain riches]
;;Unstable, fleeting, and inconstant riches, 1 Tim. 6. 17.
Unsearchable …]
;;The most precious benefits of Jesus Christ, the worthinesse and depths whereof, no humane wit can finde out. Eph. 3. 8. Unsearchable riches of Christ.
Riches of the world]
;;The plentifull conversion of the Gentiles by the preaching of the Apostles; together with the manifold graces of the Spirit, whereby they were inriched to God-ward. Rom. 11. 12. If the fall of them be the riches of the world.
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Plenteously, …, Col. 3. 16. 1 Tim
Rid]
1. To deliver, Gen. 37. 22. Exod. 6. 6.
2. To destroy, or cause to cease, Lev. 26. 6.
3. To release, Psal. 144. 7, 11.
Riddance]
Zeph. 1. 18. A full finishing or ending, utter destruction.
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;;Some dark and hidden saying or question, not easie to be understood of us without an interpretation. Judg. 14. 12. I will put forth a Riddle unto you. See Parable.
Ride]
1. To sit as one riding, 2 Sam. 16. 2.
2. To conquer and triumph, Deut. 32. 13. Isa. 58. 14. Psal. 45. 4. & 66. 12.
3. To be of honourable esteem, Hos. 10. 11.
This is spoken of God, for speedy coming to help, Deut. 33. 26. Psal. 68. 34. Or, to set upon an enemy, Isa. 19. 1.
Also of Man, riding on a Charet, Gen. 41. 43. an Asse, Judg. 5. 10. a Mule, 1 King. 1. 44. a …, Jer. 6. 23. Amos 2. 15.
To ride upon swift clouds]
;;To set upon the Aegyptians suddenly and speedily, with terrour to them. Which seemeth to have relation to the manner of that … of Aegypt, where there were but few clouds or rain seen (their Land being watered with the overflowing of Nilus) so as it was reckoned ominous, and cause of fear to see a cloud, Isa. 19. 1. Psal. 18. 10, 11, &c.
Rider]
A horse-man, or one that maketh use of an Horse, Mule, Camel, Dromedaries, &c. whether for fight, or travail, Gen. 49. 17. Exod. 15. 1, 21. Est. 8. 10.
Ridge]
The Land which … between two furrowes, whereon the corn groweth, Psal. 65. 10.
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To rob, spoyl, ransack, Zech. 14. 2.
Right]
;;Either that which is not wrong, but just; or that which is not crooked, but straight; like a way which leadeth right on without turning; so is the Word of God, therefore a plain and easie way, Psal. 19. 8. Prov. 8. 8, 9. Ib. 82. 3.
It's applyed to Way, Gen. 24. 48. Matter, 2 Sam. 15. 3. Pillar, 1 King. 7. 21. Heart, 2 King. 10. 15. Corner, Ib. 11. 11. Things, Ibid. 17. 9. Judgements, Neh. 9. 13. Words, Job 6. 25. Statutes, Psal. 19. 8. Scepter, Psal. 45. 6. Spirit, Psal. 51. 10. Precepts, Psal. 119. 128. Paths, …. 4. 11. Thoughts, Prov. 12. 5. Work, Prov. 20. 11. Answer, Prov. 24. 26. Seed, Jer. 2. 21. Force, Jer. 23. 10. Minde, Mar. 5. 15.
Right, Deur. 21. 17. Heb. judgement; which may be understood in respect of the Judgement or Law of the Lord. Aynsworth.
Right to the tree of life]
;;Portion, part, fruit, and fruition of and in Christ Jesus, who (as a tree of life in Paradise) shall satisfie all the faithfull with his fulnesse of gifts, and most excellent beauty. Rev. 22. 14. That their right might be to the tree of life.
Right early]
Psal. 46. 5. At the looking forth of the morning very early. Aynsw.
Right forth]
Jer. 49. 5. … daring either to stand still, or look back. Annot.
Right …]
Taken properly, Gen. 48. 13. Figuratively, as it's spoken
I. of God, signifyiog,
1. The place of …, delights, joyes, Psal. 16. 11.
2. The full exaltation of dignity, honour, glory, in Authority and Government, Psalm 110. 1. Matth. 26. 64.
3. Strength and power, Psal. 17. 7. & 20. 6. & 45. 4.
4. Gods word with power, Isa. 48. 13.
5. God himself, Isa. 62. 8.
6. Present aid and assistance, Psal. 74. 11. Lam. 2. 3.
II. Of Man; signifying his best endeavours, Psal. 16. 8. & 109. 10. and that which may be most usefull for gain, Mat. 5. 30.
Right …]
;;That mighty power whereby the Lord upholdeth and comforteth his Church here, in her warfare, Cant. 8. 3. His right hand shall imbrace me.
Right …]
;;The powerfull regiment and government which Christ hath and exerciseth in matters of the Church; to hold the Stars in his hand, signifies to give the Ministers of the Word protection and defence, while they be faithfull. Rev. 1. 16. And he had in his right hand seven stars.
;;2. Confirmation, strength, and comfort of minde and body, coming to John (being cast down) from the power of Christ. Rev. 1. 17. And he laid his right hand upon me.
Right and left hand of Christ]
;;The highest and greatest worldly preferment which Christ as King can give to his chief favourites and servants. Matt. 20. 21. Grant that these my two Sons may sit one at thy right hand, &c. The woman that made this request, did think Christ to be an earthly King; and therefore desired for her Sons (not a tyrannical government, which had been unnatural for her to ask, unfit for Christ to give, and unprofitable for her Sons to receive) but the highest lawfull Dignities under Christ: such as Joseph had under Pharaoh in Aegypt, and Daniel under Darius in Babylon. It is a fault in the Rhemists, who think Heathenish tyranny forbidden here, which the other Apostles would have pitied, not disdained, Mar. 10. 41.
;;2. The chiefest glory and blisse in the Kingdome of heaven. Matt. 20. 23. To sit on my right hand, and on my left shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father. These words teach plainly two things:
;;1. That there shall be differences and degrees of glory in heaven.
;;2. That they are prepared and appointed of God in his eternall purpose.
;;3. Throughly, at all hands, or on every side, 2 Cor. 6. 7. On the right hand, and on the left.
Right hand of God]
;;The infinite strength and power whereby God works all things effectually, Psal. 118. 16. The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doth valiantly.
;;2. Help and succour proceeding from his power. Rev. 1. 17. He layd his right hand upon me, and said, Fear not. Psal. 138. 7. & 139. 10.
;;3. The high and exceeding great glory of God the Father, Psal. 110. 1. Sit on my right hand; that is, in heavenly glory fully manifested. So in Act. 2. 34. Matt. 26. 64. Act. 7. 56. Heb. 1. 3. Eph. 1. 20.
;;4. Everlasting joy and blisse in the life to come. Matt. 25. 33. He shall set the sheep on his right hand.
Right on]
Prov. 4. 25. Let thine eyes look right on; look to thy wayes like a traveller, and looknot aside, weigh thy actions before-hand by Gods Word; keep the mean, and avoyd both the extremes. Annot.
Right well]
Psal. 139. 14. Very well. Aynsw.
Righteous]
;;One that giveth to every one that which is his own.
;;2. One just, perfectly, and infinitely of himself, and in himself; doing alwayes that which is righteous unto others. Psal. 11. 7. The righteous God loveth righteousnesse. And, Dan. 9. 7.
;;2. Equall, rightfull. Thus the Judgements and Laws of God, are called righteous. Psal. 119. 7. Thy righteous judgments. Deut. 4. 8. Lawes so righteous.
;;3. One accounted righteous by imputation of Christs righteousnesse unto him. Psal. 32. 11. Be glad ye righteous.
;;4. One that performeth just and righteous works in his own person, though unperfectly. 1 Joh. 3. 7. He that doth righteousnesse is righteous. Gen. 7. 1. For thee have I seen righteous before me. Luk. 1. 6.
;;5. One that is just in his own opinion, an hypocrite, who thinks himself just. Matt. 9. 13. Christ came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
;;6. One that is lesse faulty and blame-worthy then another. Gen. 38. 26. She is more righteous then I.
;;7. One which suffereth injury without any cause given on his part, 2 Sam. 4. 11. See Exod. 1. 13.
;;Note. Not only he is righteous, that never did sin, but he also who endeavoureth not to sin, and repenteth it being done; and doth, and endeavoureth to do things not to be repented of. Whose righteousnesse is not only privative, but positive also, (i.) and not only ceaseth to do evill, but ceaseth not to do good also; in whom grace is predominant over sin, and so righteousnesse giveth him the denomination, as being more in him then sin. Having as well the infused righteousnesse of Christs …. in him, as the imputed, Ezek. 18. 5. Isa. 1. 16, 17. Rom. 8. 12. 1 Joh. 3. 7.;;
It's put also for …, Psal. 119. 138. marg.
Righteous]
One righteous seemingly, in his own eyes, or in the eyes of others; outwardly, though inwardly an hypocrite, Ezek. 3. 20. & 18. 24. Annot.
Righteous acts, 1 Sam. 12. 7. Hebr. rightcousnesses, or benefits, marg.
Righteous]
;;Such as have Christ his Justice by faith put upon them, and are by the Spirit framed to uprightnesse of heart and …, Cant. 1. 3. The righteous do love thee. See Upright.
A righteous Nation]
;;Either the Family or Kingdome of Abimelech to be innocent in that cause, Gen. 20. 6, 9, 17.
Righteous]
;;One made righteous by imputation of Christ his Justice, and endeavouring to approve himself to be so to himself and others, by leading constantly a righteous life. Rev. 22. 12. He that is righteous, let him be righteous still.
True and righteous]
Rev. 16. 7. chap. 15. 3. Thou hast judged incorruptibly, in giving blood for blood: and fulfilled thy promise in revenging the blood of thy servants. Chap. 6. 11. Annot.
Righteously]
Applyed,
1. To judging, both God's, Psal. 67. 4. & 96. 10. Jer. 11. 20. and the Magistrate's, Deut. 1. 16. who are to judge righteously, or judge justice, that is, just and righteous judgement, which is opposed to judging according to the appearance; Joh. 7. 24. Aynsw.
2. To living, Tit. 2. 12. which concerneth our carriage towards our neighbour as godly relateth to God, and soberly to our selves.
3. To walking, Isa. 33. 15. which concerneth our life and conversation, being in Scripture compared to a way and a walk, Psal. 1. 6. Eph. 2. 10 & 4. 1. 17. & 5. 8. We must walk righteously, Hebr. in righteousnesse, in a continued course of righteousnesse and just dealing of all sorts, Psal. 106. 3. & 56. 1, 2. Annot.
Righteousnesse]
;;The Divine Essence, or God himself, who is righteousnesse it self; and the Author of all righteousnesse in others. Jerem. 22. 6. Jehovah our righteousnesse.
;;2. Our whole Justification, which is our deliverance from guilt and punishment of all sin; and our being accounted righteous by the righteousnesse of Christ imputed to us. 1 Cor. 1. 30. Christ is made unto us righteousnesse.
;;There is a glorifying righteousnesse of men in the world to come, and it is both perfect and inherent. In this life there is a justifying righteousnesse, which is not had but by faith, (such as Abraham had:) it is perfect, but not inherent in us; it sticketh in Christs Manhood (as the subject) and is ours by imputation, Rom. 4. 4, 5, 6, 7. &c. Lastly, there is a righteousnesse of sanctification, or sanctifying righteousnesse in this world also, which cannot be had, except we work (as Abraham did:) this is inherent, but not perfect, growing daily by degrees unto perfection, Jam. 2. 21, 22. More briefly thus; there is a righteousnesse in heaven, both perfect and inherent: a righteousnesse on earth, either perfect, but not inherent, which is Justification; or inherent, but not perfect, which is Sanctification.
;;3. The fidelity or truth of God, in keeping his promise. Psal. 4. 1. O God of my righteousnesse, & 15. 14. My tongue shall sing of thy righteousnesse. 2 Pet. 1. 1. Isa. 45. 19. Psal. 36. 7. 1 Joh. 9.
;;4. The benefits and protections of God, which declare him to be righteous and just of his Word. Psal. 24. 5. He shall receive righteousnesse from the God of his salvation. Here it may signifie the reward and fruit of righteousness, even eternall life in heaven. Also the mercy, goodnesse, grace, and clemency of God, pardoning of sins, justifying, regenerating, saving, and procuring other benefits as effects of his mercy, Psal. 31. 2. & 71. 35. 24. 1 Sam. 7. 12.
;;5. The perfect conformity of Christ his humane nature and life unto the will of his Father, which is called the righteousnesse of Christ, because it was in him as the proper subject: and the righteousnesse of Faith, because faith is the only instrument to apprehend and receive it: and the righteousnesse of God, because only it can satisfie and answer the rigour of Gods righteous Law. Rom. 3. 21, 22. The righteousnesse of God is manifest without the Law, and it is our Justification before God.
;;6. The through conformity and agreement (in some part and measure) of our will and actions, unto the whole just Law of God. Rom. 6. 18, 19. Being free from sin, ye are made the servants of righteousnesse, &c.
;;7. That just and upright dealing which is between man and man. Luk. 1. 75. To serve God in righteousnesse and true holinesse. And in all places where the word righteousnesse is joyned with holinesse and godlinesse. Also it signifies Almsdeeds, a chief part of righteousnesse, as Isa. 58. 8. Dan. 4. 24. 2 Cor. 9. 9.
;;8. Righteousnesse of Works and Faith, Rom. 9. 30. They followed not righteousnesse, yet attained righteousnesse; that is, the blinde Ethnicks and … were far from seeking or once desiring the righteousnesse of works, for their life was ungodly and unrighteous, as Paul chargeth them, Rom. 1. 20, 21, &c. Yea, and that in an high degree, as he accused them, Rom. 1. 25, 26, &c. Even so extremely evill and lewd were they, as to patronize and favour evill doers, Rom. 1. 32. against the light of conscience; and yet like hypocrites affected praise of honesty, by condemning others for such faults as they were guilty of, Rom. 2. 1. Neverthelesse these unjust and wicked Gentiles, that lacked the righteousnesse of Moses Law, which stands in working, they did get a righteousnesse before God, by believing in Jesus Christ, who was made Justice to them of God his Father, accounting his justice theirs by faith.
;;9. The just and right distribution of punishment and rewards, by publick Governours, also by God himself, Rom. 1. 23. 2 Thess. 1. 5. Psal. 72. 2. Then shall he judge thy people with righteousnesse. Act. 17. 31. He will judge the world with righteousnesse; that is, most righteously punishing the wicked, and rewarding the godly.
;;10. All righteous persons, 2 Pet. 3. 13. and all righteous or lawfull Ordinances, Matt. 3. 15.
11. The manifestation of our righteousnesse, Deut. 6. 25.
12. Any thing within or without man, that may be liked of, or commended, Deut. 9. 4, 5.
13. A work of mercy, and Almesdeeds, Deut. 24. 13. Isa. 58. 8.
14. Harmlesse and innocent dealing, 1 Sam. 26. 33.
15. The … of a Common-wealth rightly constituted, Isa. 48. 18.
16. The equity of his cause, 1 King. 8. 32.
17. Just dealing, Job 27. 6. and a just action, Psal. 106. 31.
18. All duties of the second Table, Luk. 1. 75. Eph. 4. 24.
19. That which is opposite to all sinfull courses, 1 Cor. 15. 34.
20. Christ, or doctrine of the Gospel, teaching righteousnesse by Christ, Heb. 5. 13.
21. Eternall life, Gal. 4. 5.
There's a Civill, a Legall, and an Evangelicall righteoufnesse. This last being inherent in Christ through imputation, becometh ours, and manifesteth its fruit in our Sanctification.
Righteousnesse]
Rom. 1. 17. foreign, righteousnesse, signifies not alwayes the vertue of just dealing; but sometimes by a Metonymie, the matter about which that is conversant; the things which by law are required of any, and in performance of which his rigateousnesse consequently consists, Mat. 3. 15. Phil. 3. 6. Dr. Ham. Annot. b.
Breast=plate of righteousnesse]
;;Not a righteous breast-plate, as if it were an Hebraisme, but a breast-plate which is righteousnesse, by apposition. Eph. 6. 14. Having on the breast-plate of righteousness; that is to say, the study and endeavour of keeping a good conscience, and of leading an holy life, which is to the soul of a righteous man, as a strong Breast-plate is unto the body of a Souldier, to keep off blowes.
In which righteousnesse dwells]
;;That in the world restored at the judgement of the quick and dead, shall be place for righteousnesse only, whereas now it is full of iniquity of all sorts. 2 Pet. 3. 13. New heavens, and new earth, in which dwelleth righteousness. This some understand of the righteousnesse of Christ, according to that in Phil. 3. 9. Others of righteous persons, whereof the new heaven and earth shall be a place for habitation, it being heaven wheresoever Christ shall be; and the Saints must … the Lamb wheresoever he goeth.
;;Righteousness of Faith.
;;1. True sanctification in us, and of us by the Spirit of Christ, Rom. 10. 6.
;;2. True satisfaction for us to God, by imputation of Christs merits to us, Rom. 1. 17. both of them to be believed by us, and by belief to be received into us, and therefore is said to be of faith, Rom. 10. 6.;;
Righteousnesse of God]
;;The perfect fulfilling of the Law by Christ, which is every ones righteousnesse that doth believe, even to the full satisfying of Gods strict justice, Rom. 10. 3, 4.
The righteousnesse of God]
Rom. 1. 17. It's thus named, either because it is wrought and given by God in Christ Jesus; or, because he giveth it to shew himself righteous and true of his word: or, because we must referre it altogether unto God, there being in Man nothing whereby he may be justified: Or, for that we are thereby made righteous, not before men, but in the sight of God; or, because it's that righteousnesse alone which God in his most strict and exact justice approveth, or finally, because it is opposite to the righteousnesse of works. Rom. 10. 3.
Hope of righteousnesse]
;;Eternall life by the promise of God offered to the righteous, and given only to such as be justified by faith. Gal. 5. 5. Wait for the hope of righteousness. Here is a double Metonymie:
;;First, of the Adjunct, hope being put for the thing hoped for; as Rom. 8. 24.
;;Secondly, of the efficient cause; for hope as an effect springeth out of the righteousnesse of faith, as the cause, which is here tearmed the hope of righteousnesse.
To judge in righteousnesse]
;;To govern in righteousnesse, when God frameth his own to a rightnesse in all their life, as it is written, Psal. 96. 10, 13. whereunto this Text alludeth, Rev. 19. 11. And he judgeth in righteousnesse.
Righteousnesse of the Law]
;;That perfect uprightnesse in nature and actions, which is commanded in the Law of Moses; and was at first written in mans heart by the Law of Nature. Rom. 8. 4. That righteousness.
To learn righteousnesse]
;;To profit in true righteousness and holyness, by means of Gods chastisements. Isa. 26. 9, 10. The people will learn righteousness when thy judgements are in the earth. Chastisements are as a bitter root which bring forth (in the godly, through the working of the holy Ghost) most sweet fruit of a just life. See Heb. 12. 11. as in Manasses, David, Psal. 116.
Righteousnesse of the Saints]
;;The washing away of sins by the bloud of Christ, with the imputation of his perfect obedience, to be our righteousness; whereof seeing we give declaration to the world, by such good works as come from Sanctification, as we have an inward testimony of it before God by faith; therefore it is in the plurall number said, righteousnesses or justifications of the Saints. Rev. 19. 8. For the fine linnen is the righteousnesses of … Saints. See Rev. 7. 13. These places evidently shew, that the justification of the elect is not from within themselves, but sticketh without in that externall garment, Christ Jesus, whom they put on by faith, whereof their good works be fruits.
Gr. Righteousnesses, that is, Good works which … Gods Servants, as much as fine linnen or glistering garments do great men. Mat. 5. 16. and do as conspicuously appear in their lives, as gorgeous apparell on the back or body of those that wear it. Rom. 13. 12, 14. Col. 3. 12. 1 Pet. 3. 3, 4. & 5. 5. Phil. 4. 5. 8. Annot. This (say some) signifieth a double righteousness given unto us.
1. The righteousness of Justification, whereby we … justified before God.
2. The righteousness of Sanctification, by which we evidence our justification to men: Others say, it is an Hebraisme rather, by the plurall righteousnesses, noting the most absolute righteousness which we have in Christ. So the Hebrew word is used. Isa. 45. 24. Leigh's Annot.
Sun of righteousnesse]
;;Christ Jesus the Saviour of his Church, justifying and absolving the elect from their unrighteousness when they first believe in him; and executing the justice of God upon the wicked, which refuse and contemn him whom the Father sent. Mal. 4. 2. The … of righteousnesse shall arise. See vers. 1.
Righteousnesse unto thee]
;;A just work, and pleasing unto God. Deut. 24. 13. It shall be righteousness unto thee, before the Lord thy God.
Righteousnesse]
;;Most just and upright, Heb. 1. 9. wrought righteousness, Heb. 11. 33. that is, that which was righteous in the sight of God. Annot.
Heb. 12. 11. It … the peaceable fruit of rightcousness, unto them that are exercised thereby: that is, afflictions and chastisements which seise upon Gods children do leave after them amendment of life, as the needle passeth through the cloth, and leaveth the thread behinde it. And correction is called an exercise, because it makes the faithfull as certain Champions more strong and invincible in patience. Leigh's Annot.
Rightly]
Fitly, Gen. 27. 36. Well, with good reason, Luk. 7. 43. Rightly dividing the …, 2 Tim. 2. 15. Cutting the Word aright. The Gr. term foreign, is taken from the laying straight of high-wayes; or, from drawing the lines of Geographicall Maps; or, from distribution of food at a table, to signifie faithfull dispensation of Gods Word. It is a Metaphor taken from the Levites, who might not cut the Members of the Sacrifices without due consideration. Leigh Crit. Sac.
Rigour]
Exod. 1. 13, 14. or fierceness, force, hardness, cruelty. The Israelites were not to rule over their servants with rigour, as the Aegyptians ruled over them, Levit. 25. 43.
The Hebrews describe it thus. What is rigorous service? It is service which is not determined, and service whereof there is no need, but the Masters purpose is to make him work, and only that he should not cease, &c. But it extendeth further, even to all over-much labour above that which is meet, and they are able; as the Greek here translateth, Thou shalt not rack him (or afflict, torment him) with labour, beating, if their work be not done, Exod. 1. 14. & 5. 7, 8, 14. and threatning with hard words, &c. Eph. 9. 6. Aynsworth on Lev. 25. 42.
Rimmon]
A Pomegranate-apple, or exalted. A City, Josh. 15. 32. An Idol of the Syrians. It is derived from a root that implyeth exaltation, for they exalted their Idol into the room of a god, 2 King. 5. 18. A rock, Judg. 21. 13. The Father of … and Baanah, 2. Sam. 4. 2.
Rimmon-parez]
The name of a place or Mansion, Numb. 33. 19, 20.
Ring]
Some of brasse, appointed for the use of the Altar of Burnt-offering, Exod. 27. 4. Some of gold for the Ark, Exod. 25. 12, 14, 15. for the Table of the Tabernacle, lb. 26, 27. for the Breast-plate, Exod. 28. 23. and for the Altar to burn incense upon, Exod. 30. 4. Some of silver, whereunto Ahasuerus his hangings were fastened, Est. 1. 6. They were also used as an ornament unto the singers, Jam. 2. 2. and were a sign of one of worth or authority, Gen. 41. 42. and to give them a sign of love, Luk. 15. 22. Herewith Ahasuerus sealed his Decrees, Est. 3. 10, 12. & 8. 2, 8.
Ring of Gold]
;;Rings made of gold, which are worn on the hands, for ornament sake.
;;2. All things in Christ to be spiritually rich and shining, Cant. 4. 14. His hands like Rings of Gold set with Chrysolite.
Ring-leader]
foreign, a Military word. The Captain of the Vaunt-guard, or he that goes next before the Standard. He that leads on the rest, Act. 24. 5.
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Such of Labans Sheep as had spots on their legs, where Sheep are usually bound when they are led unto the slaughter, or to be shorn, Gen. 30. 35.
Rinnah]
A song, or rejoycing. The Son of Simeon, 1 Chr. 4. 20.
Rinse]
To wash, Lev. 15. 11.
Riot]
Tit. 1. 6. 1 Pet. 4. 4. The word foreign signifieth two things.
1. … in Expenses, opposite to Frugality: And,
2. Excess in delights, (whether it be in meats or drinks or the like) opposite unto Temperance; and it signifieth these vices in an extremity. Leigh Crit. Sac.
Riotings]
Rom. 13. 13. Whereby are understood not honourable and moderate Feasts. Gen. 21. 8. Job 2. 1. but gluttonous and immodest, in which all manner of excess, …, dancing, and immodesty is practised. D. Annot.
Riotous]
Is a companion of riotous men, Prov. 28. 7. or, feedeth gluttons, Annot. One that lavishly, dissolutely, … wastes his means, Luk. 15. 13.
Rip]
To divide or cleave asunder, 2 King. 8. 12.
Ripe]
spoken of Grapes, Gen. 40. 10. Fruits, Exod. 22. 29. Figs, Jer. 24. 2. Harvest, Joel 3. 13. Ripe or dryed, Rev. 14. 15. marg.
Riphath]
…, or release. Then Son of Gomer, Gen. 10. 3.
Rise]
To stand upright, Psal. 20. 8. To go forth, Gen. 19. 23. marg. To be exalted, Prov. 28. 12. To shine, Mat. 5. 45. To arise, awake, Mat. 26. 46.
Rise]
I will rise now, Cant. 3. 2. or, let me rise now. This signifieth a … up of grace in her, an increase of faith, love, zeal, and fervency in Spirit, Neh. 2. 12, 18. Psal. 57. 6. Lam. 2. 19. Thus afflictions are profitable that we may learn Gods statutes, Psal. 119. 71. Aynsw.
To rise out of the Sea]
;;To take beginning out of the tempestuous and troublesome estate of the Nations; out of which (as it were out of a Sea) did spring at the first the Roman Empire, which stories prove to have grown from the divisions of Kingdomes. Rev. 13. 1. I saw a beast arise out of the Sea. Note, that out of the Sea of corrupt doctrine, and the Clergy, which at that time taught it, did spring the other beast, the Romish Bishop and his Hierarchy, which for cruelty and violence is likened to a Beast, as the Romane Heathenish Empire for like respect is compared to a Beast.
To rise up against, Eccl. 10. 4. To be moved to displeasure.
To rise up before, Lev. 19. 32. To honour.
Risen]
Gen. 19. 23. Heb. gone forth, marg.
Rissah]
A sprinkling upon, or the dropping of an house. A place, or Mansion, Numb. 33. 21.
Rites]
Statutes and Ordinances prescribed, which the Greek translate, the law thereof, Numb. 9. 3.
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A Juniper-tree, a sound, or noyse. A Mansion or place, Numb. 33. 18.
River]
;;A Brook, or Course of water, issuing out of the Sea, or some great water.
;;2. The whole people of God, dwelling in Jerusalem and Jury. Psal. 46. 5. There is a River, whose streams shall make glad the City of God.
;;3. The promises of the Word, whereof the faithfull drink to their full content and refreshing, Psal. 23. 3. He leadeth me by the pleasant rivers, or still waters.
4. Abundance, Job 26. 6. Plentifull, Psal. 36. 8.
5. The clouds of heaven, Psal. 65. 9.
6. Plentifulnesse of grace, Joh. 7. 38.
7. Brook, Josh. 17. 9. marg.
8. Valley, 2 Sam. 24. 5. marg.
9. Euphrates, 1 Chr. 19. 16. marg.
10. Bottome or dale, Ezek. 36. 4. marg.
River of God]
;;Store and plenty of rain, sent of God. Psal. 65. 9. The river of God is full of water.
River Euphrates]
;;The power and force wherewith Rome (which is Babylon mystically, and in a figure) doth defend it self. Rev. 9. 14. Which are bound in the great River Euphrates. Some do understand this Euphrates, of a famous River in Armenia, and will have the binding of the four Angels there, to be meant (not of the Popish force) where the Devill lay bound, waiting by the power of that City to do much mischief; but of the Turkish Army, driven through fear to reside neer that flood of Armenia (called Euphrates) and for a time shut up in prison (as it were) and kept in fetters. Of this let the learned judge; the former I have allowed as the more received Exposition.
Pure rivers]
;;Those most pleasant good things, and full of joyes, which the faithfull shall enjoy in the Kingdome of heaven, whereunto men are brought by receiving that plentifully flowing doctrine of Christ, with the which, Christians hearts are refreshed (as a Citizen is refreshed with a stream of pure and clear water, running through the City.) Rev. 22. 1. And he shewed me a pure river of the water of life.
Rivers of waters]
;;Clear running waters, about which Doves delight to be, Cant. 5. 12. His eyes are like Doves upon the Rivers of water.
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Stretched out. The Daughter of Ajah, and Concubine of Saul, 2 Sam. 3. 7. & 21. 8, 10, 11.