A Complete Christian Dictionary, Dictionary · Part FI
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;;Truth in performing of our just promises, and in standing to lawful bargains and covenants. Mat. 13. 23. Mercy and fidelity, or faith. Tit. 2. 10.
Field]
Taken
1. Properly, Psal. 103. 15.
2. For ones inheritance, house, land, &c. 1 King. 2. 26.
3. A Countrey, Psal. 78. 12. or territories of a City.
4. Ground or land about a Town, City, or habitation, Gen. 4. 8. & 24. 63.
5. Any place abroad, Gen. 25. 27.
6. Distinct particular bounded grounds, Isa. 5. 5.
7. The world, Mat. 13. 38.
Field]
Let us go forth into the field, Cant. 7. …. The field at large is the world, Mat. 13. 38. into which field Christ hath sent his laborers to do his work, that so it may become his Church: might be a field of vertues, which formerly was of bryars and thornes. Of this field even great and popalous Cities are a part, but yet Christ is not confined to them, but visits all places; and many times none so willing to entertain him, none so fit and likely to finde him as the fields and deserts. Annot.
Hereby their desire and care is signified for the increase and propagation of the Gospel abroad in the world. And as Christ himself in the dayes of his flesh went about all the Cities and Villages, preaching the Gospel, Mat. 9. 35. …. 6. 6. and his Disciples went abroad to teach all Nations, Mat. 28. 19, so afterward both he, in Spirit, walked among the golden Candlesticks of his Churches, looking to their wayes, Rev. 1. 13. & 2. 1. and his Apostles went again to visit their Brethren in every City where they had preached the Word of the Lord, and to see how they did, Act. 15. 36. Such a care is here intimated, that the Lords field might be visited where he had (like a wise husband) prepared and fitted his work, Prov. 24. 27. ….
Fields]
Job 5. 10. Out-places, marg. Prov. 8. 26. or Open-places, marg.
Fierce]
Applyed to mans anger, Gen. 47. 7. Some mans countenance, Deut. 28. 50. Words, 2 Sam. 19. 49. Gods wrath, 2 Chr. 28. 11. Lions, Job 4. 10. People, Isa. 33. 19. One possessed, Mat. 8. 28. Wolves in the evening, Hab. 1. 8. Windes, Jam. 3. 4. Put for sharp, Hab. 1. 8. marg.
Fierce]
Gen. 49. 7. Strong. Aynsw. Job 41. 10. Bold, Heb. cruel, for cruelty makes men fierce. Annot. Isa. 7. 4. Fierce anger, word for word, heat of nose, because anger, discovereth it self in the nose, Psal. 18. 8. So also chap 13. 9, 13. As if he had said, all their fierceness and fieryness of their fury, though they fume at the nose never so much, shall prove nothing but smoak. Annot. 2 Tim. 3. 3. cruel, …. Dr. Ham.
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Deut. 13. 16. Burning, strength, wrath. Aynsw. Job 39. 24. With fierceness and rage, or with commotion and unquietness. Annot. Psal. 85. 3. Fervency. Aynsw. Jer. 25. 38. Because of the fierceness, Heb. heat, or fervour, as Isa. 13. 13. Annot.
Fiery]
Spoken of Serpents, Numb. 21. 6. Law, Deut. 33. 2. Oven Psal. 21. 9. Flying serpent, Isa. 14. 29. Furnace, Dan. 3. 6. Flame, Dan. 7. 9. Stream, Ibid. 10. Darts, Eph. 6. 16. Indignation, Heb. 10. 27. Tryall, 1 Pet. 4. 12.
Fiery]
Numb. 21. 6. or burning, as the Chald. translateth. The Gr. calleth them deadly, or killing. In the Heb. they are named Seraphim, that is, Burners, because when they bite a man, he burneth with extreme heat and thirst: It may be also in respect of their colour, for some Serpents are of a fiery colour. ….
Deut. 33. 2. Asiery Law, because the Lord spoke those words out of the midst of the fire, Deut. 5. 22. and to shew the nature and effect of the Law, which is like fire. Jer. 23. 29. Answerable to this Legal …, is that fire of the Law of the Spirit, which was given with cloven tongues like fire, Act. 2. 3, 4. Idem.
Given with the fire of terrible lightnings, Exod. 19. 16, 18. Or, because the Law is the rule of our ardent devotion to God, and fervent affection to our neighbours. Annot.
Eph. 6. 16. All the … darts: that is, saith the Gr. Scholiast, concupiscence, or lūsts, which kindle a fire in the soul, all incentives to sin; as also the most dangerous temptations of incredulity, distrust, and despair. For the metaphor of fiery darts; some understand it of venemous darts, which by their poyson so insect the body, that it burneth as it were with fire: others understand such darts whose points were put into the fire to be hardened, that so they might do the more hurt. Both sorts do well agree with the nature and property of Satans temptations, which do infect the soul as it were with poyson, and scorch it, as it were with fire, if they be not speedily resisted and quenched. Annot.
Heb. 10. 27. Fiery …, burning of fire, foreign. Dr. ….
1 Pet. 4. 12. Fiery tryal, that is, those cruel persecutions which ye suffer. It is a Metaphor taken from Goldsmiths, who try their gold in the fire. See ch. 1. 7. Psal. 66. 10. Annot.
This in generall may be defined any kind of adversity, or sharp …, which (as fire, blowne up into flames, to gold, or other metals, is the meanes of exploring and … them) is in like manner here said to be besaln them for their triall. See Prov. 27. 21. & Psal. 66. 10. If this be applyed to the Jews in generall at that time, it may then be fitly interpreted of the great … and seditions caused by the … and Seditious, oft mentioned by Josephus, which … such stirs among them, and brought such heavy bloody slaughters upon them, before their destruction by the Romans, and not onelyonly in but out of Judea. But if it be more strictly applyed to the Christians to whom St. Peter writes, it must then signifie the … which from the Jews and Gnosticks fell on the pure and orthodox Christians, and was particularly for the exploring and trying of them, the malice of the … being such, and no other means of … them save the denying of the faith or by complyances, seeming to do so, that whosoever was not sincere was sure to be tempred out of his prosession. Dr. Hamm.
… habergeons]
;;The terrible cruelty and fierceness, both of the Horses, and such as sat upon them, fighting for the wicked Religion of Mahomet under the Turk. Revel. 9. 17. Having fiery habergions, or breastplates.
Not of Material fire, for there are no such breast-plates, neither can any bodily creatures wear such: but they appeared like fire to St. John in the vision. It signifieth that the sight of them should be so terrible to the enemies, that they should no more dare to come near them, or be able to hurt them, then if they were compassed about with fire, Zech. 2. 5. Annot.
Fiery flying serpents]
;;Properly, such serpents as stung the Israelites to death, mentioned, Numb. 21. 6.
;;Improperly, …, like such a serpent morally and speedily wounding the Philistines, his enemies, Isa. 14. 29.
A fiery Law]
;;That fire, out of which God uttered all things which he would have done of us, or not done, according to his Law. Deut. 33. 2. At his right hand did … a fiery law.
Fiery tongues]
;;The operations and effects of the holy Ghost, expelling darkness, and illuminating the minde with divine knowledge like the fire, and framing the tongue to tell forth the glory and works of God, Act. 2. 3.
… … Fifth]
…, Gen. 30. 17. Part of land, Gen. 41. 34. …. …. 5. 16. Yeer, Lev. 19. 25. Lot, Josh. 19. 24. …, 2 …. 2. 23. Seal, Revel. 6. 9. Angel, Revel. 9. 1. … …, Rev. 21. 10, Day, Gen. 1. 23. MonethMonth, Numb. 23. 38. Jer. 1. 3. Time, Neh. 6. 5. Yeer, Ezek. 1. 2.
Fifteen]
Spoken of Yeers, Gen 5. 10. …, Gen. 7. 20. Shekels, Exod. 38. 25. Sheep, Numb. 31. 37. Thousands of men, Judg. 8. 10. Sons, 2 Sam. 9. 10. & 19 17. Pillars, 1 King. 7. 3. Pieces of silver, Hos. 3. 2. …, Joh. 11. 18. (that is, about two miles, marg.) Fathomes, Act. 17. 28. Dayes, Gal. 1. 18.
Fifteenth]
Yeer, 2 King. 14. 23. Lot, 1 Chron. 24. 14.
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Cubits, Gen. 6. 15. Dayes, Gen. 7. 24. Yeers, Gen. 9. 28. Righteous, Gen. 18. 24. Loops, Exod. 26. 5. … of gold, Exod. 26. 6. Taches of vrasse, Ibid. 11. Shekels, Exod. 30. 23. Men, Exod. 38. 26. Princes, Numb. 16. 2. Censers, Ibid. 17. Which bare rule, 1 King. 9. 23. …, 1 King. 18. 4. Souldiers, 2 King. 1. 9. Males, Ezr. 8. 6. Basons, Neh. 7. 70. Vessels, Hag. 2. 16. Pence, Luk. 7. 41. Measures of oly, Luk. 16. 6. Hereunto the words two, six, thousand, one thousand, two thousand, three thousand, four thousand, seven thousand, nine thousand, being added, the number there set down is plain unto any.
Fiftieth]
Yeer, Lev. 25. 10, 11. 2 King. 15. 23, 27.
Fig]
The fruit which groweth on the …-tree, Isa. 34. 4. Cant. 2. 13. Nah. 3. 12. Jam. 3. 12. Being good, both for food, 1 Sam. 25. 18. & 30. 12. and medicine, 2 King. 20. 7. Isa. 38. 21. Under the type of good and … figs, the restauration of them that were in captivity, and the desoiation of Zedekiah and the rest, was foreshewed, Jerem. 24. 5, 8.
Fig-tree]
Hereof there is often mention made in Scripture. It hath a milky or fat oily humour, is very fruitfull, bearing three or four times a yeer. Is excellent for nourishment as begetting strength and vigour, sor which cause before Pythagoras's time the Wrestlets fed thereon. The wood of the Egyptian fig-tree being put in water straightway sinketh, but once wet, swimmeth on the top. It becommeth barren both through the defect of the sorementioned humour, which the Husband-man helpeth by dung and sweet water; and through the abundance thereof which is holpen by leting out so much as is superfluous. The Indian fig-tree hath large leaves, qrickly groweth up, from whence a glutinous string issuing and touching the ground, taketh root and groweth up, so that in a short time it becometh a grove or wood, under the shadow whereof, Shepheards and Travellers may repose themselves. There are some wilde fig-trees which never bear, which being planted neer the bearing fig-trees, that the wind may passe through those to these, they become the more fruitful. It's of a tender nature, and cannot well endure the cold. It's said hereof, that if a fierce Bull be tyed hereunto, straightway he becometh gentle. It's many wayes medicinable. See 2 King. 20. 7. Cakes were wont to be made of figs, 1 Sam. 30. 12. 1 Chr. 12. 40. Some are good, some naught, Jer. 24. 2. It casteth its untimely …, Rev. 6. 13. Figs are not to be gathered of thistles, Luk. 6. 44.
For a man to dwell under his Fig-tree, 1 King. 4. 25. is, peaceably and without disturbance to enjoy his own.
Fig-tree, young figs]
;;Literally the Spring-time, when Fig-trees bring forth young figs: but mystically the sweet fruits which the faithful bring forth, after their calling unto Christ, Cant. 2. 13. The fig-tree hath brought forth her young Figs.
The Fig-tree hath no flowers, but in stead of them shoots out green knots or buds, which our Savionr missing, cursed the tree, Mat. 21. 19. It should be no discouragement that our good works are like the imperfect Figs of the Spring; if they have substance and life, he will accept of them, though they want mature beauty and sweetness. Annot.
The blessing of God upon his Church is hereby signified, as on the contrary when he threatneth to consume the same, he saith there shall be no Grapes on the Vine, nor Figs on the Fig-tree, &c. Jer. 8. 13.
Fig-trees with leaves]
;;Hypocrites, which have appearance of holyness without fruit of good life, …. 21. 19.
;;2. All unprofitable and unfruitful hearers, Luk. 13. 7.
Fight]
Referred
1. to God, who doth fight with his power for his Church, Exod. 14. 14. 2 Chr. 32. 8. To whom his people cry, that he may so do, Psal. 35. 1. against whom who so fighteth shall not prosper, 2 Chron. 13. 12. against whom we should be careful not to fight, Act. 5. 39. & 23. 9.
2. To …, who fighteth with the sword of his mouth, Rev. 2. 16. in …, Rev. 19. 11.
3. To Satan and his Angels, who are … to Christ, Rev 11. 7. & 12. 7.
4. To the wicked, who fight against Christ, Rev. 17. 14. The Church, Exod. 17. 8. 1 Sam. 4. 10. The wicked, 1 King. 20. 1. One another, Judg. 7. 22. 1 Sam. 14. 20. 2 Chr. 20. 23.
5. To the godly, who may corporally fight for the dedefense of their bodies, Wives, Children, &c. and must Spiritually against the enemies of their Soul, 1 Cor. 9. 26. 2 Chr. 10. 3, 4. 1 Tim. 6. 12. 2 Tim. 4. 7.
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2 Cor. 32. 2. He was … to fight, Heb. his face was to war, marg.
Fight]
Corporall, 1 Sam. 17. 20 Spiritual, tearmed the fight of Faith, 1 Tim. 6. 12. and a good fight, 2 Tim. 4. 7. Fight the good fight of Faith, 1 Tim. 6. 12. or, strive the good strife, foreign, where allusion is made to the exercises of the …, as here, to that of racing, where the Crown was set over the Goal, that he that came foremost, and so conquered, might catch it off, and carry it away with him. Dr. Hamm. In 2 Tim. 4. 7. The foreign is called foreign, good, either as being in a good cause, or as foreign, ch. 2. 5. according to the Lawes of the Agones, and so his fighting a good fight, is suffering Christianly and …. Idem.
Fight]
Heb. 11. 34. waxed valiant in fight, as Joshua, the Judges, Kings, David, Asa, Jchosaphat.
To fight, or make war]
To proclaim and make war, in the behalf of Antichrist, against Christ and his Church. Rev. 17. 14. They shall fight (or make war) with the ….
Before, the Beast made war with the Witnesses. chap. 11. 7. and with all the Saints, chap. 13. 7. but now, with Christ himself. This … veth the cause of his quarrell against them; to wit, that they belong to Christ; and the growth and height of his malice against Christ. Annot.
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put for Brawlings, Jam. 4. 1. marg.
Figure]
;;1. Properly, and generally the proportion or fashion of any thing, Luk. 9. 29.;;
;;2. Improperly, the relation or resemblance that one thing hath with another, Act. 7. 44.;;
;;3. An Allegory or Figurative speech, Gal. 4. 24. 1 Cor. 4. 6.;;
;;4. A Planet, or some other fixed Star, to which the superstitious Jews gave worship, having resembled the Deity thereto, Act. 7. 43.;;
;;5. Any thing so far as it is like to any other thing, … to come, and is the same with a type or ….;;
;;6. Any Rhetorisme, (for all Rhetorick consisteth of figures) by … Partis or Specici, is called a Figure, because Metaphors and Allegories are the most usual Figures.;;
Figure]
Heb. 9. 9. which was a Figure for the time then …, or, which parable was for, that is, which similitude or type of the High-priest, of the Tabernacle, and of the Furniture and service thereof, was for the time then …, that is, of the nonage or minority of the Church. Annot. … 11. 19. from … also he received him in a Figure, Gr. …, or, after a sort, which is to be understood either of Isaac isluing from the dead body of Abraham, and Saras dead womb, Rom. 4. 19. or of his neernesse unto death, when his Father was about to sacrifice him, Gen. 12. 10. Annot.
File]
1 Sam. 13. 21. Heb. a file with mouths, i. e. To point and sharpen their Instruments, and necessary utensils, when they could not go to the Philistins Forges. ….
Fill]
Lev. 25. 19. And ye shall eat your fill; to the full, or to satiety. Ayasw. This signifieth abundance from God, … 2. 26. and contentation in men; as they that are never content, are said not to know satiety, Isa. 56. 11. And when God with-holdeth increase, they eat, but not to satiety, Hag. 1. 6. Thus God fed them with Manna to the full, Exod. 16. 8. and promiseth so to feed the poor and meek under Christ, Psal. 22. 26. & 132. 15. The just eateth to the … of his soul. Prov. 13. 25. Idem on Lev. 26. 5. Prov. 7. 18. Let us take our fill of love, Heb. be drunken with loves. Annot.
Fill]
Taken
1. for, To fill full, Gen. 21. 19.
2. To finish or accomplish, Col. 1. 24.
3. To bestow or impart largely, yet in measure, …. 1. 53.
4. To cover or overcast, Psal. 83. 16.
5. To confirm or strengthen, Zech. 9. 13.
6. To consecrate, Exod. 28. 41. marg.
7. To make drunk, or abundantly moysten, Isa. 43. 24. marg.
To fill double]
;;To inflict and bring upon the great Whore, to wit, Rome, most grievous calamity, with extreme sharpnesse and rigor, in recompense of all her abominable wickednesses. This must be done to Rome in the last laying of it waste; and it is to be done by those which were sometimes Citizens and Subjects of Rome, Revel. 18. 6. In the cup that she hath filled to you, fill her ….
Filled]
;;Perfection, when there is no want. Luk. 2. 40. He was filled with wisdome.
;;This sense the … filled hath, wheresoever it is spoken of Christ, or of the estate of the life to come.
;;2. A great and rich portion or measure of any thing, though there be great want, Luk. 1. 53. He hath filled the hungry with good …. Ps. 107. 9.
Filled]
Isa. 43. 24. Filled me, Heb. made me drunk, or abundantly moystened, marg.
That ye might be filled, Eph. 3. 19. foreign, signifies to fill up vacuities, to persect, to complete; so here, having recommended to them the exceeding love or charity of God toward them, viz. rich love, and promises of God in Christ, he addes, that they may be fulfilled, i. e. (as an effect of their consideration of Gods love … them) filled up, and perfected to the highest pitch that God now in Christ requires of us, and that is properly called all the … of God; i. e. all that perfection of charity to … God in Christ hath designed to elevate the Christian, … wherein in a manner all Christianity doth consist, and to which we are engaged by his love to us. Dr. Hammond Annot. c.
… by hath Satan filled thine heart? Act. 5. 3. i. e. Why, or how did Satan incline or embolden thee to do this villany? Idem on Luk. 1. Annot. a.
Filth]
Isa. 4. 4. Heb. ordure, or …. The word imports all such filth or excrement as comes forth from the body, either upward, as ch. 28. 5. 2 Pet. 2. 22. or …, as Deut. 23. 14. Ezek. 4. 12. But … … generally, for any exceeding foul or filthy thin., as … such garments, Zech. 3. 3, 4. And for sin and … dness, spiritual filth, shewing how loathsome and … sin is in Gods sight, Ezek. 24. 6. Mat. …. 18, 20. 2 Cor. 7. 1. So it is here taken, & Prov. 30. 12. Annot. 1 Cor. 4. 13. We are made as the filth of the world, the vilest. Dr. Hammond. The word foreign signifieth properly the filth or … scraped off mens shoves, or from the pavement of the ground. The word signifies the … cart that goes through the City, into which every one brings his filth, and casts it in. Every one had some filth to cast upon Paul, and the rest of the Apostles. But in Budaeus his opinion, the Apostle had allusion unto the expiations in use … the Heathens in time of any …, or contagious infection; for the removal of such Diseases, they then sacrificed certain men unto their Gods, which men they tearmed foreign. As if the Apostle had said, We are as despicable and as odious in the sight of the people, as much loaded with the revilings and cursings of the multitude, as those condemned persons who were offered by the way of publick expiation. Leigh. …. Sac. For this lustration, the vilest persons were wont to be used, sordid, refuse people, the nastiest persons in the City. Dr. Ham. Annot. a. See Off-scouring.
Filthinesse]
;;The secret and uncomely parts of the body (as they are called of the Apostle) being naked or bare. Exod. 20. vers. last. That thy filthinesse be not discovered thereon.
;;2. Every sin which is called filthinesse, because it defileth man spiritually, and ought to be loathed as a filthy thing in Gods sight. 1 Pet. 3. 1. Lay away all …. 2 Cor. 7. 1. Jam. 1. 21. 2 Pet. 2. 20. Matt. 15. 18. That which cometh out of a man defileth a man. It signifies the sin of Idolatry in Isa. 44.
;;3. Shame and ignorance, which followes sin and sinners. Exek. 16. 36. Thy filthinesse discovered.
Filthy]
;;One who weltereth (as it were a Swine in mire) in the defilement of sin, taking his full pleasure in it. Rev. 22. 11. Let him that is filthy be filthy still. Stinking, Psal. 14. 3. marg. Gluttenous, raw, Zeph. 3. 1. marg.
Filthy]
Rev. 22. 11. He which is filthy, let him be filthy still. Those that remain obstinate, shall be given over to their own lusts, and grow worse and worse, Psal. 81. 11, 12. Ezek. 3. 27. & 20. 29. Dan. 12. 10. … 4. 4. 2 Tim. 3. 13. Or, such as are …, and incorrigibly wicked, let them be left and given over to their own … and loose courses of life, as 1 Cor. 14. 38. Annot.
Filthy …]
;;Gain gotten or kept by sin. Tit. 1. 11. Teaching what they ought not for filthy lucre. 1 Pet. 5. 3.
Finally]
foreign, 2 Cor. 13. 11. Some read it thus, for the rest; others, for the remainder. It signifieth a remainder, and implyeth, that there remained yet one necessary point to be delivered before he made an end Leigh. Crit. Sac.
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;;The having that given us which we want and desire of God. Mat. 7. 7. Seek and you shall finde. Thus do we finde God and good things.
;;2. The bringing home of a sinner, by giving faith and repentance. Rom. 10. 20. I am found of them that seek me not. Thus God findeth us.
;;3. Also to finde doth signifie to perform and accomplish. Isa. 58. 13. Not finding their own pleasures; that is, not doing, or performing them, So Rom. 7. 18. Or, to finde, is to get, to obtain, Rom. 4. 1. Mat. 11. 29. Gen. 6. 8. Or, to finde importeth to invent, to devise new mischiefs: As the Apostle speaks of Inventers and … out of evil things, Rom. 1. 30. It is also to prepare or build, Psal. 132. 4. Act. 7. 46. Also to come upon one, Psal. 116. 2. 1 Chr. 10. 3. Also to obtain, 2 Tim. 1. 18.
It signifieth also,
1. To receive or get, Gen. 26. 12. marg.
2. To hurt or wound unto death, Deut. 19. 5. marg.
3. To invent or devise a thing, Gen. 36. 24.
4. To know experimentally, or by tryall, Rev. 2. 2.
5. To evince or make known, Gen. 44. 16.
6. To come or … on, Deut. 4. 30. marg.
7. To perform or accomplish, Isa. 58. 13.
It's put also for, To happen upon without seeking, Gen. …. 15. Numb. 15. 33. 2 King. 22. 8. Be, Deut. 17. 2. Are, Gen. 19. 15. marg. Understand. Judg. 14. 18. Meditate or …, 2 …. 7. 27. To meet with, 1 King. 20. 36. & 21. 20. Discover, Dan. 6. 4. Have, Neh. 5. 8. Observe, Mat. 8. 10. Take, Mat. 26. 43. Turn unto, or … upon, Luk. 4. 17. Chuse, Act. 13. 22. Know, Neh. 9. 8.
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If ye finde my Beloved, Cant. 5. 8. If you finde my Saviours presence in your selves before me. Hall.
We should not disdain the prayers and holy contributions of others, who enjoy communion with Christ, whilest our selves want such comforts, for it is a great blessing and priviledge too, to have such faithfull friends with whom we may take … counsel, Psal. 55. 14. and to whom to declare our griefs, is like bloud-letting to ease the veins, and quiet the soul, and whose charitable meditations and intercessions for us, if fervent, will prevail much. Annot.
To finde grace]
;;To finde help and comfort in our need through the favour and free love of God, Heb. 4. 16.
Fine]
…, precious. Spoken of Brasse, Rev. 1. 15. & 2. 18. Copper, Ezr. 8. 27. (Heb. yellow, or shining brasse, marg.) Flax, Isa. 19. 9. Flower, Lev. 2. 1. Gold, 2 Chr. 3. 5. …, Gen. 41. 42. (or silk, marg.) Meal, Gen. 18. 6. In every of which the best and choicest is to be understood. Psal. 81. 16. … the finest of the wheat, Heb. with the fat of wheat, marg. So Psal. 147. 14. marg.
Fine Gold]
;;Most precious and bright Gold; or Gold, which is purified. Mystically, it signifies the glorious … of Christ, the Head of the Church, Cant. 5. 11. His head is as Fine Gold.
… Gold, and solid Gold. Two names of the best Gold are here joyned, … and Paz, (for Phaz) the first is fine, notable and shining; the latter solid, …, and fast Gold; or …-gold: according to the Hebrew name. Both these together set forth the glory of Christs Head here, which being taken either properly, or figuratively for the Crown or Ornament of the Head, (as by the feet are … the shooes on the feet, Deut. 8. 4. & 29. 5.) seemeth to denote his Headship, Dignity or Regiment, that his Kingcome is most glorious, (like fine … Gold) because it is spiritual and heavenly, and most … and durable (like pure solid Gold) because it is …, Dan. 7. 13, 14. Luk. 17. 20, 21. Joh. 18. 36, 37. for the Spouse calleth her Beloved King, Cant. 1. 4. and David praysing God, saith, Thou hast set on his Head a Crown of fine Gold, Psal. 21. 4. And as Christ is here described, … is he in the Administration and Government of his Church; that when his Kingdome is powerfull and glorious, and of … extent, it is like a golden head, Dan. 2. 37. 38. And when it is administred according to his Laws and Judgements (which are more to be desired then much fine solid Gold, Psal. 19. 11.) then is the street of Jerusalem (the Law wherein men walk) pure Gold, Rev. 21. 21. Hereby also his rich grace and bountifulnesse unto men may be implyed. Aynsw.
Fine]
Job 28. 1. Gold and Silver that now glister so much, did not so at first, but were … low in the earth, and there lay … in rubbish, till by the wisdome given to man by God they were taken out … thence and …. Annot.
Finer]
or Melter, Prov. 25. 4. for which he must have his fining pot, Prov. 17. 3. & 27. 21.
Finger]
;;Referred 1: to God, signifieth the Holy Ghost (which is as the finger and power whereby all great works are wrought) Luk. 21. 20. If … out Devils by the finger of God. Mat. 12. 28. Exod. 8. 16. A Metaphor. Also his works, Exod. 8. 19.
2. To Man, signifieth as a member of the hand, Lev. 4. 6, 25. so the least degree of his power, 1 King. 12. 20. or strength, Matt. 23. 4.
Fingers]
Cant. 5. 5. See my hands dropped ….
Finish]
is all one with, Bring to passe, perform, fulfill, perfect, end fully; also to restrain, Dan. 9. 24.
To finish sayings]
;;To make an end of speaking. Mat. 26. 1. When Jesus had finished those sayings.
To finish their testimony]
;;To accomplish and perform the charge and function, delivered unto them, by giving bold testimony unto Christ and his Gospel. Rev. 11. 7. And after they have finished their testimony, &c.
… finish transgressions]
;;The special benefit of remission of …, and eternal righteousnesse conveyed unto the faithfull by Christ, unto their perfect salvation in heaven, Dan. 9. 24. To finish transgressions, &c. These two benefits of taking away sin, and conferring righteousnesse perfect and perpetual, Christ performeth by two means: First, by Evangelical preaching, (scaling of the vision and prophesie:) And Secondly, by his Priesthood and Sacrifice of himself) the anoynting of the most Holy.) See Dan. 9. 2. 4. the whole Verse compared with 2 Cor. 3. Heb. 8, 9, & 10. chap.
;;To finish transgressions, or to abolish sin, is Christs office and act, Tit. 2. 13, 14. 1 Joh. 3. 8. But here it is taken but for the beginning or first act of it, at Christs first coming. The second degree is after that untill the end of the world. And the third or last degree of finishing sin is to every particular man that is godly, in death, Rom. 6. 7. and to all the godly in the last day, 1 Cor. 1. 30. & 15. 24, 25, 27, 28. Heb. 4. 3, 9, 11.;;
To finish his good work]
To make an end of what is begun, bringing it on by degrees to perfection, and giving grace of perseverance. Phil. 1. 6. will finish (or perform) it.
To finish his works]
;;To do his works (morall and miraculous) in such absolute perfection, as there was no manner of defect or want. Joh. 5. 36. The works which he hath given me to finish.
It is …]
;;Whatsoever was prophefied or figured under the Law, touching the sufferings of Christ, is now ended, Joh. 19. 30.
Finished]
Heb. 4. 3. Although the works were finished from … … of the world. Though the work of Creation was finished in the beginning of the world, and Gods ceasing from his work of Creation, or rest on the Sabbath come and gone, (as also that … whereunto … brought the children of Israel, that is, their rest in the land of … ) yet was there another rest, (whereof the former were but types and shadows) which God calleth his rest, even that sweet complacency and contentment which he takes in his blessed Saints, and their glory with him. Annot. Dickson. Hall.
Finisher]
Heb. 12. 2. Jesus the Author and finisher of our faith. If Christ be both the Author, beginner, leader, and finisher of our Salvation, what is left to us? just nothing. Therefore the whole praise must be ascribed to him alone, Joh. 15. 3. Phil. 1. 6. Jones.
He is tearmed the Author and finisher of our Faith, for that in him all the things that we believe, are perfect and compleat. He is the only object of our Faith, and therein confirms us … our spiritual combate. Hunnius.
Fins]
Lev. 11. 9. … … fins and scales. The fin is that which groweth out of the Fish, the scale is that which cleaveth to all the body. The fins serve as wings to guide her way, the scale is to cover, protect, and adorn the body. These two figured in men, faith in Gods Word, whereby all Religion is guided and directed; and good works the fruits of Faith, by which it is manifested and adorned. Aynsw.
Fire]
;;That Element, whose property is to burn, and give light, which we commonly call Fire, the use whereof, is not only for heat and light, but for trying and purging metals.
;;2. Christ, who in regard of his mighty operation in … the Elect, and separating them from the drosse of their corruption, is compared to fire. Mal. 3. 2. He is like a purging fire, and Fullers sope.
;;3. The Holy Ghost, which is as a fiery quality enlightning and cleansing the heart. Mat. 3. 11. … the Holy Ghost and with fire; that is, which is like unto fire, Mat. 9. 49.
;;4. The Word of God trying and examining mens Doctrines. 1 Cor. 3. 13. Every mans work shall be revealed by fire; that is, As by the fire it is known what Gold is currant, and what is counterfeit; so by the light of the Word, it shall be manifested what Doctrine is built upon the Foundation, what not. Are not Papists wise Builders, who would found their Purgatory fire on this Text? Which speaks of the fire of the Spirit, and the Word, and of tribulations of this life, not of the fire of Purgatory, or the last Judgement after this life, as Lactantius and Ambrose thought.
;;5. The Word of God; to wit, the Gospel preached, which in another respect is likened unto fire, because of the trouble it kindleth and raiseth among the wicked which resist it (as if fire were cast among them) Luk. 12. 49. I am come to set fire on the earth.
;;6. Afflictions great and dangerous, which serve to trye and purge us as Gold is tryed in the fire. Psal. 66. 12. We went through fire and water. 1 Pet. 4. 12. Think it not strange concerning the fiery tryall.
;;7. Extreme and most sharp pain, appointed for the wicked in Hell. Mar. 9. 34. Where the fire never goeth out; that is, most grievous pain which never shall have end.
;;8. Gods burning displeasure and wrath, as the cause of all punishment and pain to the wicked. Heb. 12. ver. last, Isa. 66. 15. Psal. 88. Psal. 18. 8. A consuming fire went out of his mouth.
;;9. Lightening and thunder, Psal. 148. 8. Fire and hail, Psal. 105. 32.
;;10. Angels or Spirits incorporeall, Psal. 104. 4. Heb. 1. 7. Psal. 29. vers. 7.
;;11. Holy zeal against sin for the glory of God, Act. 2. 3. Luk. 12. 49.
;;12. Fire of the common nature, but consecrate to the service of God in the use of Sacrifices, Lev. 6. 12, 13. Lev. 10. 1.
;;13. Fire consecrated, but not aright, Lev. 10. 1.
;;14. A miraculous fire kindled by the Lord in mercy, to shew his presence, and allowance of the Sacrifices of his servants, Lev. 9. 24. Judg. 13. 20. as also to comfort and help, Psa. 105. 39.
;;15. A miraculous fire kindled and sent by God in justice upon sinners, Lev. 10. 2. Gen. 19. 24.
;;16. A miraculous fire sent upon the Apostle, to represent the presence of Gods Spirit with them, and the zeal that should be in them, Act. 2. 3.
;;17. A miraculous fire that shall be sent at the last day, to consume the world, 2 Pet. 3. 7, 12. Psal. 50. 3.
Taken either properly or figuratively.
Properly, being either Ordinary or ….
Ordinary, as Act. 28. 2.
Extraordinary, which either hath been already, shall be hereafter; or both hath been, is, and shall be. That which hath been already, as the fire which was in the Bush, Exod. 3. 2. and the Pillar of fire, Exod. 13. 21. both signs of Gods extraordinary presence. That which came down from heaven upon the Altar of Burnt-offering, 1 Chro. 21. 6. a token of Gods good will. That which consumed the two Captains with their Fifties, 2 King. 1. 14. an expression of Gods power. That which was rained on Sodom and Gomorrah, Gen. 19. 24. a declaration of the severity of his justice, and hatred against sin. That which was consecrated to God in the use of Sacrifices, Lev. 6. 12, 13. which at some times was not aright, Lev. 10. 1. Shall be hereafter; as that wherewith the Whore shall be burnt, Rev. 17. 16. and that which shall be on the Day of God, 2 Pet. 3. 12. Hath been, is, and shall be; as Lightening and Thunder, Psal. 18. 14. Fire and Hail, Psal. 148. 8.
Figuratively, being put for God, Deut. 4. 24. The Church of God prevailing against the Enemies thereof, Obad. 18. Extreme zeal and displeasure against sin, whether in God, Psal. 18. 8. or in Christ, God-man, Luk. 12. 49 False Doctrine, Rev. 9. 17. The speech of the ungodly, Prov. 16. 27. The wisdome of hypocrites, Isa. 50. 11. The prosperity of the wicked, Job 18. 5. War, Jer. 48. 45. Extreme grief, trouble, and pain; whether external, Psal. 66. 12. internal, Psal. 39. 3. or eternal, Mar. 9. 44.
Fire of the Altar]
;;A holy and constant profession of the truth, proceeding from the Spirit of Christ, which is like a fire enflaming the hearts of the Faithfull, and stirring up troubles among the wicked. Rev. 8. 5. He filled it with fire from the Altar.
To answer by fire]
;;To send down fire from heaven (as an answer) to the prayers which were made to God for it. 1 King. 18. 21. And then the God that answereth by fire, let him be God.
Fire and brimstone]
;;The most extreme and sharp torments wherewith the wicked, but especially the Turk, the Roman Antichrist, with their servants, shall be tormented in hell. Rev. 20. 10. Was cast into a lake of fire and brimstone.
Burnt with fire]
;;Some extraordinary and fearfull judgement, which shall so destroy Romish Babylon, as things be burnt in a fire. Rev. 18. 8. And she shall be burnt with fire.
The bush burning with fire and not consuming]
;;The estate of the militant Church here on earth, mightily preserved by Gods defense, amidst many great dangers and afflictions. Exod. 3. 2. The bush burned with fire, yet not consumed. It was a figure both of Moses and the Israelites affliction in Egypt without harm. See Deut. 4. 20.
Coals of fire]
;;Divine plague or Judgement hanging over the malicious: Thus the Scripture phrase signifies in Psal. 18. 13. & 120. 4. the wrath of God. And that it ought thus to be expounded, appeareth further by comparing Rom. 12. 20. with Prov. 25. 22. Thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head, and God will reward thee; that is, God shall punish thine enemy, and reward thee. Some understand this heaping of coals, of kindling upon our enemies, fervent and burning charity by our beneficence, which so pricketh his conscience, that he shall be forced to love us. Others thus, that we by our kindenesse and benefits shall either so mollifie him, as that he will repent and embrace us friendly, shaking out of his heart cankred malice, as one would shake hot coals from his head: Or else if he continue still in his malice, he shall be set on fire with the testimony of his conscience, and so be consumed with the flame of Gods wrath; and this indeed is both a fit and a more full sense.
Cloud and fire on the Tabernacle day and night]
;;Exod. 40. 3, 8. Gods guidance and protection of the people while they travelled in the Wildernesse; which grace the generations following remembred to the prayse of God, Neh. 9. 19. Psal. 78. 14. & 105. 39. Hereby was figured the guiding and defense of the Church by Christ under the Gospel, whereof it is written, Isa. 4. 5.
Consuming fire]
;;The infinite wrath of God against faithless and unrepentant sinners. Heb. 12. 29. Our God is a … fire. And often in the Prophets the wicked are likened to stubble, and Gods wrath to fire, which as easily and fiercely destroyeth wicked men as the fire doth consume stubble.
Consuming fire]
The most severe God, who is like a fire to consume and destroy the wicked contemners of his Word, Heb. 12. 27.
Day and fire]
;;Light of truth, one thing being expressed by two words. For as the truth of the Gospel is day and light to reveal sound and unsound Doctrine; so it is fire, either to trye if it be Gold or stubble: or to make it … if it be Gold, or to consume it if it be stubble, 1 Cor. 3. 13. Very foolishly here the Papists would build their … Purgatory, which hath not here nor elsewhere … ground to set foot on.
… of fire]
;;The holy Angels of God, endowed with a strong, agile and active Nature, like unto a flame of fire, Heb. 1. 7.
Frame of fire]
;;Most lightsome and piercing, entring into all things, even the most secret and hidden, bringing darknesse it … into light. Of this property be the eyes of Christ. Rev. 19. 12. And his eyes were as a flame of fire. See Rev. 1. 14. or Breast-plates of fire.
Flames of fire]
;;The piercing knowledge of Christ searching and piercing into all things, even the most secret … of the heart. Rev. 1. 14. His eyes were like a flame of fire.
Fire and … mingled with blood]
;;A spiritual tempest, and storm of error, lies and strong delusions, casting down, over-spreading, and wasting grievously mens souls, even as if Fire, Blood, and Hayl, were all mingled together; and cast down unto the earth, to beat down, corrupt, and waste the fruit thereof. Rev. 8. 7 There was … and fire mingled with blood.
Fire from heaven]
;;Such lying signs and wonders, as Antichrist and his Ministers should be suffered to doe; thereby to deceive the world with errors. See Mat. 24. 2 …. 2. 12. Rev. 13. 13. He made fire to come from heaven.
By Sorcery; for some Popes have been Conjurers, and have made some such shewes to the people; as Pope Zachary had fiery Armies going before him to Ravenna, that he might be thought to be another Elisha. 2 King. 6. 17. When Pope Steven went into France, to get help of King Pipin, Balls of fire were seen running up and down in the air. Such other stories the Popish Writers have store of to prove their Pope to be Antichrist, Or, the excommunicated men, as if he did thunder and lighten on them. Annot.
The holy Ghost and with fire]
;;The holy Ghost, which is like fire, of a fiery quality, enlightening and purging our souls. Matt. 3. 11. He shall … you with the holy Ghost and with fire.
Fire out of their mouth]
;;The Doctrine of the Gospel, devouring and consuming as fire, such as resist and fight against it; for that word … is the savour of life to some, is the savour of death to others. Rev. 11. 5. If any will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies.
To passe or goe through the fire]
;;To offer up, or to sacrifice one as a Burnt-offering: as Israel did their children to the Idol Moloch, 2 King. 21. 6. And he caused his sons to passe through the fire. Lev. …. 2, 3.
;;2. To purge or purifie metall by fire, that it may be meet for the Lords use. Numb. 31. 33. All that will abide the fire, ye shall make passe through the fire, and it shall be clean.
;;3. To endure affliction, or to abide the tryal of the Crosse. Psal. 66. 12. We did passe through fire and water, and thou broughtest us to a wealthy place.
Pillar of fire]
;;A token of Gods visible presence, serving to guide the people of Israel in the night season, through the Wildernesse. Exod. 13. 31. By night in a pillar of fire.
Fire and smoak]
;;The sowre bitternesse of Gods plagues, even unto choaking and strangling of men, which is the property of smoak. Rev. 9. 17. Out of their mouths went forth fire and smoak.
Strange fire]
;;Common fire, such as was not sent down from heaven. Lev. 10. 1. And offered … fire before the Lord. Unto which by allusion, strange Worship, and strange Doctrines are likened.
Uiolent fire]
;;Most servent and hot indignation. Heb. 10. 27.
Firebrand]
;;A piece of wood almost burnt, consuming it self, ready to be quite extinct.
;;2. The two Kings of Israel and Assyria, which threatned Judah, as if they would destroy it themselves, being shortly (for all their brags) to fall and perish. Isa. 7. 4. … not … firebrands.
;;3. One in danger of destruction, Amos 4. 11.
Firebrands]
Judg. 15. 4. or Torches, marg.
Fire-pans]
Exod. 27. 3. wherein coals of fire were put, Englished sometime Censers, Lev. 10. 1. & 16. 1, 12. These Instruments figured the Ministery of the Word in the Church of Christ, which serveth to purge the filth and corruption of the flesh, and to kindle the fire of the Spirit, for the pure service of God, Zec. 14. 20.
Fires]
Isa. 24. 15. Glorifie ye the Lord in the fires. Ye that abide yet in the fire of tribulation, despair not, nor be discouraged, but by your patient sufferings glorifie God, and depend upon him for deliverance. Annot. or, in the valleys, marg.
Firkin]
Joh. 2. 6. It was a measure in use among the Athenians. It was of the same quantity with Cadus, and Cadus was equal to the Hebrew bath, so that it contained four Gallons and an half: Goodwyn, Moses and Aaron, p. 323.
Firm]
put for Sure, setled, Josh. 3. 17. Strong, unmoveable, Job 41. 23. Fat, Psal. 73. 4. marg. Certain, undoubted, unchangeable, Dan. 6. 7. Solid, stable, durable, Heb. 3. 6. As a pillar standeth sure and firm on its base or foundation; so must not we waver in our profession, but continue constant, and persevere therein even unto the end.
Firmament]
;;The whole cope of heaven, (or the orbs of the heavens) with the aire; which because it is spread over the earth, as Silver and Gold being beaten with hammers, is spread into sheets, or plates and leaves: hence it is called of the Hebrews by a word which signifies firm expansion or out-spreading; and being fast and firm (though it be soft and liquid) thence it is of Latines, and of us in English called a Firmament, Psal. 19. 1. Also in Gen. 1. 6. under [Firmament] Moses comprehendeth the three heavens, whereof Scripture makes mention. First, the Air, with the three Regions which be next us. Secondly, the Skie or Firmament where the Stars be fixed. And thirdly, the Heaven of the blessed: And together therewith, were made the Angels, the Inhabitants of those highest heavens, by the name whereof, the holy Angels be sometimes named, Job 15. 15. and being creatures, and made within the six dayes, and yet created neither the day before, nor any of the other days following, they must be created the second, when the highest heaven their habitation was framed: for by Job 38. 4. they appear to be made before the third day, when earth was made dry land.
;;Note further, that Moses speech of the Firmament is threefold, or of three fashions: sometimes the whole compass and space above us, with all the bodies in it, be so called, as Gen. 1. 8. Secondly, it signifies the superior part, that wherein the stars be fixed, Gen. 1. 14. Thirdly, the inferiour part alone, namely the middle Region of the air, where the clouds be, as Gen. 1. 6. The reason is, because every part of the firmament is no lesse the firmament then the whole out-stretched body of the heavens.
Firmament]
A thing spread abroad, according to the Hebrew, or fast thing, according to the Greek, for the heavens are stretched out as a curtain, and spread out as a tent to dwell in, Psal. 104. 2. Isa. 40. 22. The skies are also firm and fast, and as a molten looking-glass, Job 37. 18. Prov. 8. 28. These tell Gods glory, and shew his handy-work, Psal. 19. 2. for in the heavens he buildeth his stories (or spheres) Amos 9. 6. and plankereth his … in the waters, Psal. 104. 3. and stretcheth out the North over the empty place, Job 26. 7. And in Visions of Gods glory the firmament is mentioned, Ezek. 1. & 10. And as his … is shewed in making the earth, so is his prudency in stretching out the heavens, Jer. 10. 12. Psal. 136. 5. There's an upper firmament, where the Sun, Moon, and Stars are …, Gen. 1. 16, 17. and a lower, which is the air, wherein Winds, Clouds, and Fowls do flie. Aynsworth on Gen. 1. 6. & 8.
Firmament]
Gen. 1. 6. Heb. expansion, marg.
Firre]
Our rafters of firre, Cant. 1. 17. The word for rafters may expresse galleries, or walks, or cloysters, or roofs. It signifies also gutters or watring troughs used by the Eastern Shepheards. Gen. 30. 38. 41. (Exod. 2. 16.) Annot.
This last may also have use here, to signifie the Pipes and Conduits of Gods graces, through which the waters of his Spirit are conveyed into their hearts; but because she spake of houses, this may rather be understood of galleries, signifying the means of conversing with Christ, in the communion of his graces. They are named of running, because they run along by the house sides. Aynsw.
They were certain walks builded on the top of houses, the rayling in of whose sides (lest any should fall down) was by the Law (Deut. 22. 8.) commanded. Clapham.
But of what matter they were made is questionable, the word Brothim being only found in this place. Aynsw. rendreth the word … or Borative trees, being like Cypress, and of a pleasant smell like Cedar, especially being kindled; for Firre it is well known to be a tall, straight tree, very airy, and fiery natured, and well savouring. Clapham.
They may be applyed both to the persons of men, and to the Doctrines wherewith the Church is builded on the foundation Christ, 1 Cor. 3. 9, 10, 11, 12. all which set forth by these similitudes are strong and firm, and of sweet odour unto the comfort of the Saints and glory of Christ. So the holy persons and graces wherewith the Church should be adorned are by the Prophets likened to goodly Trees, Isa. 41. 19. & 55. 13. & 60. 13. Aynsw.
…-tree]
Taken properly, figuratively.
Properly, for a tree so named, which is great, high and long, very straight, and plain beneath; without joynts, and green both in Summer and Winter; Hos. 14. 8. from out of the bark whereof is gathered a fair liquid …, and dry white Gum, taken by the common sort for Frankincense. It commonly groweth upon Mountains, as on Mount …, 2 King. 19. 23. Isa. 37. 24. and Senir, Ezek. 27. 5. The fruit is like to the Pine-apple, goodly in shew, but worth nothing. Thereof Musical Instruments were made, 2 Sam. 6. 5. Thereof houses built, wherewith they were also adorned, 1 King. 9. 11. compared with 1 King. 5. 5, 8, …. & 6. 15. 34. The Boards thereof used for Ships, as the trees for Masts. Ezek. 27. 5. Thereon the Stork buildeth her nest, Psal. 104. 17.
Figuratively, 1. For the common people, Zech. 11. 2. 2. Great ones, Isa. 60. 13.
First]
;;That which is afore other, in respect of time: and then it is a word of order, and hath reference to second, third, fourth, &c. Mat. 10. 1. The first is Simon called Peter; that is, he was first called to be an Apostle, 1 Cor. 15. 47. The first man is of the earth, the second man, &c. 1 Cor. 12. 28.
;;Note: How substantially doth this prove the power of Peter in power and dignity over his fellow Apostles: by this reason, James must be Primate, because he is named first, Gal. 2. 9.
;;2. That which is chief or more excellent, Rom. 3. 2. The word which is here translated Chiefly, in the Originall it signifies First. And so it is also in Luk. …. 47. Act. 28. 2. where the First of the Jews and of the people, is put for the Chief of the Jews and of the people. So Luk. 15. 22. Here it is a word of dignity and honour, Rom. 1. 8. Dan. 6. 2, 3.
;;3. The greatest, and then it is a word of power and authority. Rev. 1. 5. The first begotten of the dead, and that Prince of the Kings of the earth.
A thing may be said to be first,
1. In number, Gen. 8. …, 13.
2. In order, Mat. 28. 1.
3. In dignity, Dan. 6. 2.
4. By creation, 1 Cor. 15. 47.
5. By generation, Gen. 4. 9. 3.
6. Birth, Luk. 2. 7.
7. In time, Heb. 9. 1.
First Adam]
;;… man named Adam, first of that name, and first in respect of the second Adam (… brought in sin and death) as the … Adam … Christ, who destroyed these works of … first Adam, and became Author of righteousnesse and … to his members. 1 Cor. 15. 45. The first man Adam was … a living soul. See … in the … A.
First]
Ezek. 20. 40. or Chief, marg. So 44. 40. marg.
First-…]
;;The principal or chief, Psal. 73. 50. & 89. 27. Amongst the Jews the … had … Prerogatives: First, a double portion … …, …. 21. 17. Secondly, the government or … … …, 2 Chr. 21. 3. Thirdly, the Priesthood; … the first-born … ministred to God, and … those, the tribe of … … in their stead, Num. 8. 14, 15, 16, 17. Mal. 2. 5, 6, 7. & 3. 3. Numb. 3. 40, 41, 45. & 8. 13. This … is peculiar unto Christ, who is said to be … … … every Creature, and the first-born among the dead, that in all things he might have the …, Col. 1. 15. 18. To be worshipped therefore of all the …, …. 1. 6 And Prince of the Kings of the earth, Rev. 1. 5.
First-born, or first-…]
;;The first Male-childe that was born to a man, … there were none other born after it. Gen. 49. 3. … my first-born. …. 21. 17. 2 Chr. 21. 2, 3, 4. Mat. 1. 25. … the Jews, the firstborn had a twofold Prerogative above his brethren: One was, a double portion in his Fathers substance; the other was, preheminence and rule over his …. … Apostle alluding to this custome of the …, called Christ the first-begotten of all Creatures, Col. 1. 15. and first … of the dead, ver. 18. … he was … (as … was the Son of God) before things were …; and being the chief Heir of the world, he had chief rule amongst all … brethren; which … once dead, shall after rise to eternal life, Heb. 1. 2.
;;Note. First-fruits were offered to sanctifie all the rest: also to teach us, that we are to consecrate our best things and persons unto God: compare Exod. …. 2. with Prov. 3. 4.
;;Note: The first-…, besides the … fore-named Prerogatives, were also peculiarly … and given to God, Exod. 22. 29. and were next in honour to the Parents, Gen. 49. 3. succeeded them in Government of … … Kingdome, 2 Chro. 21. 3. And in the Administration of the Priesthood, and in the … of God, Numb. 8. 14. 20, 27. And first-born is used … one dearly … of his Father, Exod. 4. 22. and for one higher then his …, Psal. 89. 20. Rom. 8. 20. Heb. 12. 20. Lastly, it figured Christ, and true Christians.
;;Christ is the first-begotten of all that are begotten:;;
;;First, as God, two wayes;;;
;;1. By his eternity, before all created things, coming by generation one from another.;;
;;2. By his dignity and supremacy above them.;;
;;Secondly, as man, not in time, yet three wayes:;;
;;1. By his incarnation and birth, being the first that ever was, and the last that ever shall be so miraculous.;;
;;2. By his Resurrection, which was as a new birth to him out of the belly of the earth; and this is the cause virtually of all other persons rising from death.;;
;;3. By his exaltation into heaven, where he as heir of all things, and elder Brother to the Church or godly, reigneth over them, and they all both under him, and by him.;;
First-begotten]
;;Christ, as Mediator, who is called elsewhere the First-begotten among his Brethren, for his preheminence over them, Heb. 1. 6.
First-born]
;;Jacob, Gen. 27. 19. So he was not properly, yet so he was in mystery and spiritually, as John Baptist … Elias, Mat. 11. 14. and we Gentiles are of the Circumcicision, Phil. 3. 3. Rom. 2. 28. and the children of promise are counted for the seed, Rom. 9. 8. Gal. 4. 28.
First-born]
The first-born of every creature, (or, the whole creation) Col. 1. 15. The word foreign, beside the ordinary notion of first-born (which cannot so well here … to Christs eternall generation, because of that which is added to it, the first-born of every creature, which only gives him a precedence before all other creatures, and doth not attribute eternity to him) is used sometimes for a Lord, or person in power, who hath the priviledge of the first-born, dominion over all his Brethren; and according to this notion it is used commonly in Scripture for a Prince, or principal person. See Psal. 68. 27. Job 18. 13. And this may it fitly be a title of Christ incarnate, in respect of his power over his Church, the Key of the house of David laid upon him. But it is possible it may peculiarly referre to his resurrection, in which he was the first-born from the dead, vers. 18. the first which from the grave was raised and exalted to heaven; and being so risen, all power was given unto him in heaven and in earth. Dr. Ham. Annot. a.
Church of the first-born, Heb. 12. 23. The first-born had not only the priviledge of the Priesthood before the Law, but alwayes since the foreign, the double portion, foreign, the portion not only of possessions, but of dignity and honour above the rest of the Brethren. And proportionably the Apostles, which were either simply the first converted to the Faith of Christ, or else preferred before others, as Judah to the primogeniture of dignity, and Levi in respect of the Priesthood are called here the first-born, and the Church first founded in them, and planted by them, is here called the Church of the first-born, the Apostolical Church. Dr. Ham. Annot. h.
The first-born of the dead]
;;Christ, the first-born among them which rise from the dead to go into life everlasting, Col. 1. 18.
The first-born of the poor]
;;The most needy, weak, and beggerly Jews shall feed (that is) under … as a Shepherd, shall rest and enjoy good things, Isa. 14. 30. A Metaphor. For as the first-born by the Law were to excell their Brethren in wealth, as having a double portion; so these poor in misery should exceed other miserable persons.
To … the first-born]
;;That Christ the first-begotten of all creatures; that is, begotten afore any creature in respect of his God-head; and according to his Manhood, the first-born of his Mother, Col. 1. 15. Mat. 1. 25. was consecrated the Prince of our Salvation, or the Author and finisher of our faith, Heb. 2. 10. & 12. 2.
;;2. That Christians by the Spirit of Adoption, as it were by the first-fruits of the Spirit, are assured that all they do, and themselves are acceptable to God, till they obtain full redemption, Rom. 8. 23.
;;3. That the first kindnesses and favours of God to any Nation, Countrey or Family, seal up his love to all the rest, 1 Cor. 16. 15. Rom. …. 16. Exod. 13. 1, 2. Sanctifie to me the first-born, Exod. 22. 29. & 34. 19. Deut 15. 19.
First Faith]
;;Vow in Baptisme, whereby we are bound to professe the Christian faith: or that promise which younger Widows made to the Church to remain such, that they might serve the poor, 1 Tim. 5. 11, 12.
The first of the feast]
;;Matt. 26. 17. signifieth the First day of the feast, as Mar. 14. 12. expounds it. So, first of the monethmonth, Exod. 40. 17. signifieth the … day of it.
First fruits]
;;That small portion of fruits which was first gathered to offer unto God. Exod. 22. 29. & 24. 26. The first ripe fruits of the Land thou shalt bring to the Lord, Numb. 15. 20, 21.
;;2. Christ raised from the dead, by his own resurrection, sanctifying all the Believers to a blessed Resurrection, as the first Fruits under the Law did sanctifie the whole masse and heap of other fruits. 1 Cor. 15. 20. The first fruits of them that siecp. Also as in order of time, the first fruits under the Law were reaped and cut down before the Crop; so the Resurrection of Christ shall goe before, and by the force thereof, the rising of Believers again shall follow at the last Judgement: Unbelievers rise again, not by vertue of Christ the Mediator, with whom they have no communion; but by the force of Gods curse denounced against Adam, Gen. 2. Thou shalt die the death. The death here threatned, being principally that which is etemall, the wicked by a generall power of God must rise again to suffer as their sin deserveth.
;;3. An holy kinde of offering, taken out of the residuē of men (as first fruits were taken out of the rest.) Jam. 1. 18. As the first fruits of his creatures.
;;4. A certain measure of the special and saving graces of the Spirit; as Faith, Hope, Love, &c. which therefore are likened to the first fruits, because the having of these graces, gives hope of enjoying heavenly blisse and joyes in due time: even as the …, by the offering up of their first fruits to God, were raised up to a good hope, to enjoy the whole crop in due season. Rom. 8. 23. We also which have received the first fruits of the Spirit, doe wait for the redemption of our bodies.
;;5. The fore-fathers, or first fathers of the Jews, as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Rom. 11. 16. If the first … be holy, so is the whole lump.
;;6. One who preventeth others in believing, being converted to Christ before others, Rom. 16. 5. 1 Cor. 16. 15.
Hereby being absolutely put, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, with the rest of the Patriarchs are understood, Rom. 11. 16. as by the first fruits of the Spirit, a certain measure of the saving graces thereof. Rom. 8. 23. The first fruits of Achaia; such as were converted to Christ before others. 1 Cor. 16. 5. The first fruits of them that slecp, Christ, Rom. 15. 20. The first fruits of the creatures; the regenerate taken out of the residue of men, Jam. 1. 18. tearmed, Rev. 14. 4. The first fruits unto God, and … the Lamb.
Being the first fruits unto God, and to the Lamb, Rev. 14. 4. First converted, or openly making the first profession of the Reformed Religion. Chap. 5. 9. and 20. 5. An allusion to the first fruits in the Law. Deut. 18. 4. Prov. 3. 9. Jam. 1. 18. They were paid to the Priest as Gods due. All the world is the heap; the Elect are Gods and Christs in a peculiar manner. The Lamb hath a peculiar right in them. Annot.
First veaven]
;;Heaven, as it is now under vanity; or, as some think, the former good and pure estate of the Church, giving place to a purer, or to the calling of the Jews. Rev. 22. 1. … heaven is passed away.
First heavens and first earth]
;;Heavens and earth considered in that corrupt estate wherein now they are through our sin, before that perfect restoring and change which shall be at the great and last day. Rev. 21. 1. First heaven, and … earth.
First love]
;;Former affection of love, which being decayed, needed refreshing, Rev. 2. 5.
First love]
;;Charity toward God, and toward our neighbours, which the Angel of the Church of Ephesus did shew forth at the beginning of his Ministery, very zealously performing all good means, and using all duties, for the furthering of Gods glory, and the good of his Flock. Rev. 2. 4. Because thou hast left thy first love.
Or, sormer love, 1 Tim. 5. 12. shewed in diligent teaching and ordering of his people, Joh. 21. 16, 17. He was not, it may be, so carefull in feeding, and tending his Flock, as when John was there to oversee him. Not only Idolatry and false Doctrine, but negligence in a Minister is blame-worthy. Annot.
Christ speaks not of the grace of Charity wholly, but of that degree and measure wherewith he had formerly been adorned: He commends him for two notable fruits of Faith and Love which he did still exercise, patience and constancy, vers. 2, 3. Leighs Annot.
First resurrection]
;;Sanctification, whereby the Elect arise from the death of sin, to walk in newnesse of life. Rev. 12. 6. Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection. Rom. 6. 4. Christ hath raised us from the dead, to walk in a new life. Mr. Brightman expounds the first resurrection, of the calling of the Jews again unto the faith; which is after a sort a raising them from the dead. This exposition in substance is one with the former, because the calling of the Jews will be the quickning of them by grace.
The first day of the Sabbath]
;;The first day of the week, called in Scripture the Lords day, and with us Sunday. Joh. 20. 1. The first day of the Sabbath. So it is read in the Original, 1 Cor. 16.
The first of his strength]
;;The Man-childe which is first begotten when his Parents were in their best strength and vigour. Deut. 21. 17. For he is the first of his strength. Gen. 49. 3. He is called the beginning of strength.
First things]
;;Sins, and their effects of sorrow and misery. Rev. 21. 4. There shall be no more crying, nor death, nor sorrow, nor pain, for the First things are past.
First voyce]
;;That Revelation which from heaven John did first receive touching those things which were to be done for the time to come. Rev. 4. 1. And the first voyce which I heard, was like a trumpet.
First works]
;;Former actions which they were wont to doe while they heartily loved the Gospel, Rev. 2. 5.
First works]
;;Great diligence in preaching the Word, and administring the censures of the Church, for the preventing of crimes, or recovery of such as be fallen, Rev. 2. 5. And do thy first works.
To give first]
;;To give before, Rom. 15. 35. Who hath given him first. This place is diligently to be observed against such as would have foreseen faith and works the moving causes of election: and our actual and present works proceeding of faith, to be meritorious causes of salvation: whereas all creatures, even angels as well as men, are debtors to God, of whose free gift they hold all they have: he being debtor to none, of whom he takes nothing, nor takes ought from, therefore cannot be obnoxious and injurious to any.
Firstling]
Spoken of Beasts (as first-born of man) that which openeth the Matrix, Ex. 13. 12. It was of the firstlings of the flock that Abel offered, because it was fit that God should have the first fruits of his own increase. Annot. Lev. 27. 26. Heb. first-born, marg.
Fish]
Taken properly, which may be diversly distinguished; as,
1. From their quantity, some being small, Mat. 15. 34. some great, Joh. 2. 11.
2. From the places where they are; as, In the sea, Gen. 1. 26. In the River, Exod. 7. 18, 21. In ponds, Isa. 19. 10. In pools, Cont. 74. In brooks, Isa. 9. 8.
3. From the divers wayes whereby they are caught; as, with nets, Mat. 13. 47. Joh. 21. 8. Angels, Isa. 19. 18. Hooks, Mat. 17. 27. Spears, Job 41. 7.
4. From the manner of dressing it for food; as, by broyling it, Joh. 21. 9. Boiling, Baking, &c.
5. From their adjunct; some have, some have not fins and scales, Lev. 11. 9, 10. They are very numerous, Gen. 1. 20, 21. Numb. 11. 12. Psal. 104. 25. Ezek. 47. 10. Gen. 48. 16. but know not the time when they shall be caught, Eccl. 9. 12. Prey one upon another, Hab. 1. 14. Of which even Solomon himself wrote, 1 King. 4. 33.
Figuratively, for a great multitude of people, Ezek. 29. 4, 5. Spirituall Fish in spirituall waters, Matt. 13. 48.
Fish]
Jer. 16. 16. And they shall fish them; so environ them, as Fisher-men do fishes, to make havock of them, that they should be wholly at their mercy, either to slay, or to save. Annot. The Chaldeans shall be as so many Fishers to drag them out of their good land. Hall Paraph.
Fishermen, or Fishers]
Luk 5. 2.
Fishers]
;;Such as make benefit unto themselves by fishing. Isa. 19. 8. The Fishers shall mourn; that is, the Aegyptians shall be sorry, when that the river Nilus is dryed up, wherein they were wont to fish to their commodity.
;;2. The Armies of the Chaldaeans, pursuing the Jews to destruction, like as Fishers take Fishes in their net. Jer. 16. 16. I will send out many Fishers to take them.
Fishers of men]
;;Ministers of Christ, who by the Word (as by a net or hook) do draw men (as fishes) to Gods Church and Kingdome. Mat. 4. 16. I will make you fishers of men.
Fish-gate]
Neh. 3. 3. So called because it was towards the Sea, and fish was brought into the City that way, and a Fish-market might be neer it. Annot.
Fish-hook]
Amos 4. 2. And your posterity with Fish-hooks. He will by the power of the Assyrian snatch you away out of your Countrey, as the fish is caught up out of the water, by the hook of the Angler. Hall.
Fish-pools in Heshbon]
;;Pools of goodly, pure, and clear water, unto which the Spouse likeneth the eyes of her Husband, for their rare clearnesse, Cant. 7. 4. Thine eyes are like the Fish pools of Heshbon.
The Analogy betwixt the eyes and pools, or fountains of water, is so naturall, that both are expressed by one word in the holy language, and as the one are pure, gentle, transparent, untroubled, clear, so are the other. Annot.
Eyes like water-pools, clear to see the truth, and to look unto the wayes and actions of her self and others. It may also intend her watery eyes, weeping for her former sins, as Jeremy lamenting the sins of his people, wisheth that his eyes were a fountain of tears, Jer. 9. 1. and prophesying their conversion, he saith, they shall come weeping, &c. Jer. 31. 9. Heshbon by interpretation signifieth a count, computation, or artificial devise, and thus some expound it here, pools artificially made. It was a City where King Sihon sometime dwelt, Numb. 21. 26. and was situate in a goodly fertile Countrey, Numb. 32, 3, 4, 37. So it seemeth to have in it fair and clear pools or ponds of water which beautified it, as eyes do the body. The Hebrew Expositers understand by these eyes, the Prophets, or (as the Chaldee Paraphrast saith) Scribes. Aynsw.
Fish-spear]
Job 41. 7. An instrument wherewith they smite fish in the water, to catch or kill them, like our Eelspears. Annot.
Fist]
Properly, the hand, either closed up to smite, Exod. 21. 18. or, to hold fast, Prov. 30. 4.
Figuratively, violence and wrong, Isa. 58. 4.
Fit]
is all one with meet, apt, convenient, expedient, profitable, ready, prepared. A fit man, for a man of opportunity, Lev. 16. 21. marg. Fitted, or made up, Rom. 9. 22. marg. Fitly, put for upon his wheels, Prov. 25. 11. Fitly set, put for fitting in fullnesse that is, fitly placed and set as a precious stone in the foyl of a ring, Cant. 5. 12. marg.
Fit…hes]
1. The word foreign in Isa. 28. 25, 27. is rendred by Tremellius, Melanthium, by Montanus, Nigella, by Buxtors. both wayes. An hearb called Gith, of sweet savour, and good against rheums. The seed is lesse then Cummin, and black
2. The word foreign in Ezek. 4. 9. is rendred by Tremellius, Zeam; by Montanus in the Text, Speltas; in the marg. Viciam. By Buxt. both wayes, Spelt, a Tare; or, according to some, a kinde of Wheat. The same word in Exod. 9. 32. is translated Rye.
Fitted]
1 King. 6. 35. Fitted upon the carved work. That is, beaten so close to the carved work, as every part of the engraven was distinctly discerned through the Gold. Annot. Rom. 9. 22. or made up, marg. Isa. 44. 13. He fitteth it, Heb. maketh it, or worketh it. It cometh from a root that signifieth to scrape, or pare away. Lev. 14. 41. Annot.
Fitly]
Aptly, agreeably, Eph. 2. 21. & 4. 16. A word fitly spoken, Prov. 25. 11. Hebr. spoken upon his wheels, marg.
Fitly set]
Cant. 5. 12. Heb. Sitting in fulnesse, that is, fitly placed, and set as a pretious stone in the foil of a ring, marg. So fully placed as is most comely, and most expedient for the perfect sight of the estate and necessities of his servants, Hall.
So guiding and directing his sight to look perfectly into all things, yea into the depth of the secret of mens hearts. Finch.
He hath only an eye of Providence over the whole world; but an eye of grace and favour, lively, and lovely in regard of his Church, He that is Judge of all, had need to have eyes that will pierce through all, Sibs.
The glorious eyes of Christ are resembled to Jewels or Diamonds, which are so artificially set, that there is no disproportion, nor inequality in them, for he is no respecter of persons, but as his eyes radiate and sparkle like Orient gems, so are they even and just, and upright; and there is no partiality, no hypocrisie, no unrighteousnesse in him. Annot.
Fixed]
That is, prepared, Psal. 57. 7. marg. Trusteth, is established, Psal. 108. 1. & 112. 7. Set or placed, Luk. 16. 26.
Five]
Spoken of,
1 in Units, both simply, as of Bars, Exod. 26. 27. & 36. 32. Basis, 1 King. 7. 39. Berries, Isa. 17. 6. Brethren, Luk. 16. 28. Changes of rayment, Gen. 45. 22. Cities, Isa. 19. 18. Curtains, Exod. 36. 10. Cubits, Exod. 27. 1. Damosels, 1 Sam. 25. 42. Dayes, Numb. 11. 19. Golden Emrods and Mice, 1 Sam. 6. 4. Hee-goats, Numb. 7. 17. Heads of the house of their Fathers, 1 Chr. 7. 7. Horses, 2 King. 7. 13. Husbands, Joh. 4. 18. Kings, Josh. 10. 5. Lambs, Numb. 7. 17. Loaves, Luk. 9. 13. Josh. 13. 3. Measures of parched corn, 1 Sam. 25. 18. Men, Judg. 18. 2. Moneths, Luk. 1. 24. Oxen, Exod. 22. 1. Pillars, Exod. 26. 37. & 36. 38. Pieces of silver, 2 King. 6. 25. Persons, 1 Sam. 22. 18. Porches, Joh. 5. 2. Pounds, Luk. 19. 18. Righteous, Gen. 18. 28. Sheep, 1 Sam. 25. 18. Shekels, Numb. 3. 47. Sockets, Numb. 36. 38. Smooth stones, 1 Sam. 17. 40. Sons, 1 Chron. 2. 4, 6. Sparrows, Luk. 12. 6. Talents, Math. 25. 15. Times, 2 Cor. 11. 24. Virgins, Mat. 25. 2. Words, 1 Cor. 14. 19. Years, Gen. 5. 6, 11. Yoke of Oxen, Luk. 14. 19. And with the addition of twenty Years, 2 King. 15. 33. Furlongs, Joh. 6. 19. And thirty, Gen. 11. 12.
2. In hundreds, Gen. 5. 30.
3. In thousands, Numb. 31. 32.
4. In hundred thousands, 2 Sam. 24. 9. 2 Chr. 13. 17.
Five …]
;;A short space of time, (as Locusts are bred in April, and die in September) a definite number put for an indefinite, for the comfort of the saithfull, lest they should imagine that this Plague was to increase without measure. Rev. 9. 5. That they should be vexed five moneths. Others by five moneths do … …. years, … every day for a year. Others by five moneths, do think five ages to be finished. But Mr. Bullinger doth interpret the five moneths wherein these Locusts here spoken of, should be suffered to rage and vex men, of that whole space of time, whatsoever it was wherein it should continue, which yet is limited by a few moneths, for the consolation of the Elect. This is the best exposition, as I doe judge.
The … vexed Italy from the year Eight hundred and thirty, to the yeare Nine hundred and Eighty. Annot.
Fixed]
My heart is fixed, Psal. 57. 7. Firmly prepapared. Aynsw. Wholly bent to give thee prayse for my deliverance. …. A great Gulf fixed. Luk. 16. 26. Set, placed.