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A continuation of the exposition of the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the…
A continuation of the exposition of the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews viz, on the sixth, seventh, eight, ninth, and tenth chapters : wherein together with the explication of the text and context, the priesthood of Christ ... are declared, explained and confirmed : as also, the pleas of the Jews for the continuance and perpetuity of their legal worship, with the doctrine of the principal writers of the Socinians about these things, are examined and disproved / by J. Owen ...
London: printed for Nathaniel Ponder, 1680
Exegesis of chapter 7 › Exegesis of verses 18, 19: VER. 18, 19.
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.
3. There were sincere Believers, whose Faith was to be strengthened and confirmed. With respect unto them all the Apostle laboureth with great Diligence in this Argument, and evidently proves, both that it was the will and purpose of God that the Administration of the Law should have an End, and also that the time was now come, wherein it was to cease and be abrogated. This therefore he proceeds withal in these Verses.
3. There were sincere Believers, whose Faith was to be strengthned and confirmed. With respect unto them all the Apostle laboureth with great Diligence in this Argument, and evidently proves, both that it was the will and purpose of God that the Administration of the Law should have an End, and also that the time was now come, wherein it was to cease and be abrogated. This therefore he proceeds withal in these Verses.
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[Greek or Hebrew], Vul. Lat. Reprobatio; Rhem. Reprobation, most improperly; Sir. [Greek or Hebrew] Mutatio, a Change; which reacheth not the force of the word, Ar. Abrogatio; Bez. fit irritum; that is, mandatum. [Greek or Hebrew] is rendered, loco moveo, abrogo, abdico, irritum facio; To take out of the way, to abrogate, to disannul, to make void; and for the most part it hath respect unto a Rule, Law or Command, that was or is in force. Sometimes it is used of a Person, who ought in Duty to be regarded and honoured, but is despised, Luk. 10. 16.