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A learned and very useful commentary on the whole epistle to the Hebrews wherein…
A learned and very useful commentary on the whole epistle to the Hebrews wherein every word and particle in the original is explained ... : being the substance of thirty years Wednesdays lectures at Black-fryers, London / by that holy and learned divine William Gouge ... : before which is prefixed a narrative of his life and death : whereunto is added two alphabetical tables ...A learned and very useful commentary on the whole epistle to the Hebrews wherein every word and particle in the original is explained ... : being the substance of thirty years Wednesdayes lectures at Black-fryers, London / by that holy and learned divine Wiliam Gouge ... : before which is prefixed a narrative of his life and death : whereunto is added two alphabeticall tables ...
London: printed by A.M. for Joshua Kirton, 1655
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.
§. 82. Of the Title Angel.
The Title Angel, whereby they who are here spoken of are differenced from other sorts of creatures, implieth also inferiority and subjection.
THe Title Angell, whereby they who are here spoken of are differenced from other sorts of creatures, implieth also inferiority and subjection.
The Title (though used in most languages) is taken from the Greek tongue; and1 according to the most proper notation of it, signifieth a Messenger: For it is derived from a Verb that signifieth to tell, report, or declare a message. So also the Hebrew word which signifieth an * Ambassador or Messenger, is put for an Angel; 2So as in the original Languages of sacred Scripture, any kind of Messenger is styled3 Angel, whether sent of God or Man.
The Title (though used in most languages) is taken from the Greek tongue; and1 according to the most proper notation of it, signifieth a Messenger: For it is derived from a Verb that signifieth to tell, report, or declare a message. So alfo the Hebrew word which signifieth an * Embassadour or Messenger, is put for an Angell;