Waiting for reviewie → y, y / iCandidate #4714 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

impotencieimpotency

ie for a final y, y for i: mercie → mercy, tyme → time.

Puritas changed it: 321 times in 188 works
Consistency: 91.9% (321 of 349)
Reach if approved: ~367 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: impotency
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 349 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (321 changes in 188 works, 91.9% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 321)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… would restore vs to our primarie and originall health: though by reason of our impotencieimpotency and indisposition, neither is able. Both oppose themselues against our death, either our corporall …
With rule
… would restore vs to our primarie and originall health: though by reason of our impotencieimpotency and indisposition, neither is able. Both oppose themselues against our death, either our corporall …
Thomas Adams · The Devils Banket Described · p. 221 · Open in the reader
Printed
… I feare. Attempt not to challenge that Almighty, that al-sufficient Maiestie, either of impotencieimpotency and weaknesse, or of vnrighteousnesse and rigour, but see that thou accuse thy selfe …
With rule
… I feare. Attempt not to challenge that Almighty, that al-sufficient Maiestie, either of impotencieimpotency and weaknesse, or of vnrighteousnesse and rigour, but see that thou accuse thy selfe …
David Lindsay · The Godly Mans Journey to Heaven · p. 206 · Open in the reader
Printed
… that he wil, & more then hee will: as for those things which come of impotencieimpotency; he cannot do thē, for if he c…ld, he should not be omnipotent …
With rule
… that he wil, & more then hee will: as for those things which come of impotencieimpotency; he cannot do thē, for if he c…ld, he should not be omnipotent …
William Perkins · Exposition of the Lords Prayer · Open in the reader
Printed
… for every man is a lyar, either by imposture, ready to deceive, or by impotencieimpotency, likely to disappoint the expectations of those who rely upon him) but by Almighty …
With rule
… for every man is a lyar, either by imposture, ready to deceive, or by impotencieimpotency, likely to disappoint the expectations of those who rely upon him) but by Almighty …
Edward Reynolds · Meditations on the Lords Supper · p. 231 · Open in the reader
Printed
… manner might likewiſe be inferred, that now alſo he hath the like defect, or impotencieimpotency; ſeeing that now alſo man hath the like liberty to tranſgreſſe: becauſe as hee …
With rule
… manner might likewiſe be inferred, that now alſo he hath the like defect, or impotencieimpotency; ſeeing that now alſo man hath the like liberty to tranſgreſſe: becauſe as hee …
John Salkeld · A Treatise of Paradise · p. 328 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Orleans concealed and obscured his bookes, during Claudius lifetime, but after his death with impotencieimpotency of railing words, rather then with power of solide arguments hee indeuored to refute …
With rule
… Orleans concealed and obscured his bookes, during Claudius lifetime, but after his death with impotencieimpotency of railing words, rather then with power of solide arguments hee indeuored to refute …
Patrick Simson · The History of the Church Since the Days of Christ · p. 532 · Open in the reader
Printed
… selfe sufficient to condemne us, and therefore most unsufficient to excuse us. And that impotencieimpotency being in all alike, the condemnation therefore shall be unto all alike; but the …
With rule
… selfe sufficient to condemne us, and therefore most unsufficient to excuse us. And that impotencieimpotency being in all alike, the condemnation therefore shall be unto all alike; but the …
William Twisse · Discovery of Jacksons Vanity · p. 636 · Open in the reader
Printed
… which is called byrth-sinne, or corruption of Nature. This Originall Lust, is an impotencieimpotency of mans heart, whereby it is inordinately disposed to this or that euill. Secondly …
With rule
… which is called byrth-sinne, or corruption of Nature. This Originall Lust, is an impotencieimpotency of mans heart, whereby it is inordinately disposed to this or that euill. Secondly …
Thomas Wilson · Commentary on Romans · p. 419 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (28)

17 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 15 are listed here. 11 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

A Golden Chain A09339

Printed
ImpotencieImpotency is nothing els, but the very want or losse of that good, which God …
With rule
ImpotencieImpotency is nothing els, but the very want or losse of that good, which God …
William Perkins · A Golden Chain · p. 14 · Open in the reader
Printed
II. ImpotencieImpotency whereby the minde of it selfe is vnable to vnderstand spirituall things, though they …
With rule
II. ImpotencieImpotency whereby the minde of it selfe is vnable to vnderstand spirituall things, though they …
William Perkins · A Golden Chain · p. 17 · Open in the reader
Printed
ImpotencieImpotency of minde. 17
With rule
ImpotencieImpotency of minde. 17
William Perkins · A Golden Chain · Open in the reader

Explication of Psalm 110 A10650

Printed
… obstinacie and selfe-obduration, They have hardned their neckes that they might not heare; ImpotencieImpotency, immoveablenesse, and undocilenesse, their heart is uncircumcised; they cannot heare, there is none that …
With rule
… obstinacie and selfe-obduration, They have hardned their neckes that they might not heare; ImpotencieImpotency, immoveablenesse, and undocilenesse, their heart is uncircumcised; they cannot heare, there is none that …
Edward Reynolds · Explication of Psalm 110 · p. 345 · Open in the reader

Three Treatises A10659

Printed
Secondly, this ImpotencieImpotency and Disabilitie is Partiall, even in the most Regenerate; so much flesh as they …
With rule
Secondly, this ImpotencieImpotency and Disabilitie is Partiall, even in the most Regenerate; so much flesh as they …
Edward Reynolds · Three Treatises · p. 250 · Open in the reader
Printed
… the stature of Christ, and the like expressions, all which denote the admixture of ImpotencieImpotency in the best. And this ImpotencieImpotency is so great, that of themselves they can …
With rule
… the stature of Christ, and the like expressions, all which denote the admixture of ImpotencieImpotency in the best. And this ImpotencieImpotency is so great, that of themselves they can …
Edward Reynolds · Three Treatises · p. 250 · Open in the reader
Printed
… like expressions, all which denote the admixture of ImpotencieImpotency in the best. And this ImpotencieImpotency is so great, that of themselves they can never doe any thing, but returne …
With rule
… like expressions, all which denote the admixture of ImpotencieImpotency in the best. And this ImpotencieImpotency is so great, that of themselves they can never doe any thing, but returne …
Edward Reynolds · Three Treatises · p. 250 · Open in the reader
Printed
… rest on him, not glory or rely upon our selves. And now if our ImpotencieImpotency drive us to the grace of Christ, make us more v…e in our …
With rule
… rest on him, not glory or rely upon our selves. And now if our ImpotencieImpotency drive us to the grace of Christ, make us more v…e in our …
Edward Reynolds · Three Treatises · p. 253 · Open in the reader
Printed
… when we were without strength, and when we were enemies, Rom. 5. 6, 8, 10. to note that ImpotencieImpotency and E…itie is as wide as sinne; and therefore else where he saith …
With rule
… when we were without strength, and when we were enemies, Rom. 5. 6, 8, 10. to note that ImpotencieImpotency and E…itie is as wide as sinne; and therefore else where he saith …
Edward Reynolds · Three Treatises · p. 255 · Open in the reader

Exposition of 1 Thessalonians A11591

Printed
… Kingdome. Secondly, Vanitie, and no leſſe then dotage about things that cannot profit. Thirdly, ImpotencieImpotency, to know the things of the Spirit of God. Fourthly, Enmitie againſt the Law …
With rule
… Kingdome. Secondly, Vanitie, and no leſſe then dotage about things that cannot profit. Thirdly, ImpotencieImpotency, to know the things of the Spirit of God. Fourthly, Enmitie againſt the Law …
William Sclater · Exposition of 1 Thessalonians · p. 562 · Open in the reader

The Sovereign Power of Parliaments and Kingdoms A56211

Printed
… Divine, Legall, unlimited absolute royall Prerogative in the King; and such a most despicable ImpotencieImpotency, Inanity, yea Nullity in Parliaments, without his personall presence and concurrence with them; as …
With rule
… Divine, Legall, unlimited absolute royall Prerogative in the King; and such a most despicable ImpotencieImpotency, Inanity, yea Nullity in Parliaments, without his personall presence and concurrence with them; as …
William Prynne · The Sovereign Power of Parliaments and Kingdoms · Open in the reader

Of Domestical Duties A68107

Printed
1. ImpotencieImpotency may by outward ſenſible ſignes be knowne and diſcerned, barrenneſſe cannot: it is not …
With rule
1. ImpotencieImpotency may by outward ſenſible ſignes be knowne and diſcerned, barrenneſſe cannot: it is not …
William Gouge · Of Domestical Duties · p. 182 · Open in the reader
Printed
3. ImpotencieImpotency is incurable: but barrenneſſe is not ſimply ſo. Many after they haue beene a …
With rule
3. ImpotencieImpotency is incurable: but barrenneſſe is not ſimply ſo. Many after they haue beene a …
William Gouge · Of Domestical Duties · p. 182 · Open in the reader

Against Pretended Liberty of Conscience A92140

Printed
ImpotencieImpotency of free will objected by Maſter John Goodwin, no reaſon why the Magiſtrate ought …
With rule
ImpotencieImpotency of free will objected by Maſter John Goodwin, no reaſon why the Magiſtrate ought …
Samuel Rutherford · Against Pretended Liberty of Conscience · Open in the reader

Gods Free Grace and Mans Free Will B15264

Printed
The third reason: There is not onely an ImpotencieImpotency to good, but such a forcible pronesse and disposition to euill, as that we …
With rule
The third reason: There is not onely an ImpotencieImpotency to good, but such a forcible pronesse and disposition to euill, as that we …
William Perkins · Gods Free Grace and Mans Free Will · p. 74 · Open in the reader