The Hebrew word properly signifieth to cover. nThe cover which was laid upon the ark, is set out by a word derived from this; Metaphorically it is applied to sin, and to wrath incensed by sin, and signifieth to cover them: that is to pardon sin, and to pacify wrath. As where it said, oHe forgave iniquity: word for word, He covered iniquity. And where in relation to the wrath of a King, it is said, pA wise man will cover it, that is, pacify it. It is also simply used, and signifieth to be propitious, favourable, or merciful: as where prayer is thus made to God, qBe merciful to thy people Israel. It is frequently used, to expiate; that is to purge away, or take away any uncleanness, so as it may not be imputed: and to make it fit for holy uses, or to appear before God. Thus it is applied to things used under ⟨p. 38⟩the Law, and to persons: as to rthe holy Sanctuary, to the Tabernacle of the congregation, to the Altar, to the Priests, and to all the People of the congregation. All the fore-mentioned acceptions of the word do add much to the clearing of this phrase in this place, make an atonement. Atonement 6(according to the English notation of the word) implieth two at one: namely two that were at odds or variance. Such atonement is as much as agreement, or reconciliation. This in regard of that odds which is betwixt God and man is done two ways. 1. By taking away sin, the cause of 7wrath. 2. By pacifying wrath, the effect of sin. Offerings for sin typified the former. Incense, the latter. Though these may thus be distinguished, yet can they not be severed. For without sin be taken away, wrath will not be pacified. And if wrath should be pacified, where's the benefit thereof, if sin be not taken away. Though therefore the one may be more expressly specified, yet the other also is there intended. Now because of the mention of incense here, by atonement here meant, the pacifying of Gods wrath is most directly set out.
The Hebrew word properly signifieth to cover. nThe cover which was laid upon the arke, is set out by a word derived from this; Metaphorically it is applied to sinne, and to wrath incensed by sinne, and signifieth to cover them: that is to pardon sinne, and to pacifie wrath. As where it said, oHe forgave iniquity: word for word, He covered iniquity. And where in relation to the wrath of a King, it is said, pA wise man will cover it, that is, pacifie it. It is also simply used, and signifieth to be propitious, favourable, or mercifull: as where prayer is thus made to God, qBe mercifull to thy people Israel. It is frequently used, to expiate; that is to purge away, or take away any uncleannesse, so as it may not be imputed: and to make it fit for holy uses, or to appeare before God. Thus it is applied to things used under ⟨p. 38⟩the Law, and to persons: as to rthe holy Sanctuary, to the Tabernacle of the congregation, to the Altar, to the Priests, and to all the People of the congregation. All the fore-mentioned acceptions of the word do adde much to the clearing of this phrase in this place, make an attonement. Attonement 6(according to the English notation of the word) implieth two at one: namely two that were at odds or variance. Such attonement is as much as agreement, or reconciliation. This in regard of that odds which is betwixt God and man is done two wayes. 1. By taking away sinne, the cause of 7wrath. 2. By pacifying wrath, the effect of sinne. Offerings for sinne typified the former. Incense, the latter. Though these may thus be distinguished, yet can they not be severed. For without sinne be taken away, wrath will not be pacified. And if wrath should be pacified, where's the benefit thereof, if sinne be not taken away. Though therefore the one may be more expresly specified, yet the other also is there intended. Now because of the mention of incense here, by attonement here meant, the pacifying of Gods wrath is most directly set out.
- n[Greek or Hebrew] oper culum.〈non-Latin alphabet〉 oper culum.
- oPsal. 78. 38. [Greek or Hebrew]Psal. 78. 38. 〈non-Latin alphabet〉
- pPro. 16. 14. [Greek or Hebrew]Pro. 16. 14. 〈non-Latin alphabet〉
- qDeut 21 8. [Greek or Hebrew] propitius esto erga populum tuumDeut 21 8. 〈non-Latin alphabet〉 propitius esto erga populum tuum
- rLev. 16 33. [Greek or Hebrew] expiabit.Lev. 16 33. 〈non-Latin alphabet〉 expiabit.
- 6What atonement is.What attonement is.
- 7How atonement is made.How attonement is made.
