A37035:1652
A commentary upon the book of the Revelation Wherein the text is explained, the…A commentarie upon the book of the Revelation Wherein the text is explained, the…
A commentary upon the book of the Revelation Wherein the text is explained, the series of the several prophecies contained in that book, deduced according to their order and dependence on each other; the periods and succession of times, at, or about which, these prophecies, that are already fulfilled, began to be, and were more fully accomplished, fixed and applied according to history; and those that are yet to be fulfilled, modestly, and so far as is warrantable, enquired into. Together with some practical observations, and several digressions, necessary for vindicating, clearing, and confirming many weighty and important truths. Delivered in several lectures, by that learned, laborious, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, James Durham, late Minister of the Gospel in Glasgow. To which is affixed a brief summary of the whole book, with a twofold index, one of the several digressions, another of the chief and principal purposes and words contained in this treatise.A commentarie upon the book of the Revelation Wherein the text is explained, the series of the several prophecies contained in that book, deduced according to their order and dependance on each other; the periods and succession of times, at, or about which, these prophecies, that are already fulfilled, began to be, and were more fully accomplished, fixed and applied according to history; and those that are yet to be fulfilled, modestly, and so far as is warrantable, enquired into. Together with some practical observations, and several digressions, necessary for vindicating, clearing, and confirming many weighty and important truths. Delivered in several lectures, by that learned, laborious, and faithfull servant of Jesus Christ, James Durham, late Minister of the Gospel in Glasgow. To which is affixed a brief summary of the whole book, with a twofold index, one of the several digressions, another of the chief and principall purposes and words contained in this treatise.
Edinburgh: printed by Christopher Higgins, 1658
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
The second thing to be cleared, is, wherefore the number is so peremptorily determined and particularly distributed in several Tribes? Answ. 1. By what is said, it may be seen, that this definite number is indefinitely to be understood, not as if they were just so many in all, or in every Tribe alike. But, 2. For these reasons, 1. To show that they were particularly determined by God and known to Him. 2. That though the defection was universal and great, yet there should be a considerable number reserved, as was of 7000, in Elijah days. That yet in comparison of the whole world that was to follow the beast, that number was to be very small, as it is said in Isaiah, Though the number of Israel be as the sand of the sea, yet but a remnant shall be saved.
The second thing to be cleared, is, wherefore the number is so peremptorily determined and particularly distributed in several Tribes? Answ. 1. By what is said, it may be seen, that this definit number is indefinitely to be understood, not as if they were just so many in all, or in every Tribe alike. But, 2. For these reasons, 1. To shew that they were particularly determined by God and known to Him. 2. That though the defection was universal and great, yet there should be a considerable number reserved, as was of 7000, in Elias dayes. That yet in comparison of the whole world that was to follow the beast, that number was to be very small, as it is said in Isaiah, Though the number of Israel be as the sand of the sea, yet but a remnant shall be saved.
More particularly, this number is proportioned amongst the Tribes, to show, 1. that God not only numbereth them in gross and in common together, but hath the very particular and individual persons, who are constituent of that number, marked and determined (to say so) both numero numerante & numero numerato. 2. To show Gods sovereignty and good pleasure, in choosing some of every Kindred and Tribe, and His care in providing for them whom He hath chosen, of whatsoever Tribe they be.
More particularly, this number is proportioned amongst the Tribes, to shew, 1. that God not only numbereth them in grosse and in common together, but hath the very particular and individuall persons, who are constituent of that number, marked and determined (to say so) both numero numerante & numero numerato. 2. To shew Gods soveraignity and good pleasure, in choosing some of every Kindred and Tribe, and His care in providing for them whom He hath chosen, of whatsoever Tribe they be.