An Essay on the Prophecies Relating to the Messiah: To which are Subjoined, an Inquiry Into Happiness, and Three SermonsWilliam Gray; sold at London, 1773 - 521 pages |
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... give light to the reft ; it being one of the most useful rules in inter- preting any writings , that paffages that are more obfcure or general , fhould be explained by those that are more clear and particular . Among the prophecies ...
... give light to the reft ; it being one of the most useful rules in inter- preting any writings , that paffages that are more obfcure or general , fhould be explained by those that are more clear and particular . Among the prophecies ...
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... give fufficient explication of those metaphors , as to their true meaning , not only in this prophecy , but also in other prophecies where they occur . It is ufeful to diftinguish the chief contents of this remarkable prophecy into fe ...
... give fufficient explication of those metaphors , as to their true meaning , not only in this prophecy , but also in other prophecies where they occur . It is ufeful to diftinguish the chief contents of this remarkable prophecy into fe ...
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... give the countenance of authority to the true religion . In the 12th , 18th , and fol- lowing verfes , people of remote countries are re- prefented as gathering themselves to Zion , as beau- tifying and adorning her , as becoming her ...
... give the countenance of authority to the true religion . In the 12th , 18th , and fol- lowing verfes , people of remote countries are re- prefented as gathering themselves to Zion , as beau- tifying and adorning her , as becoming her ...
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... will be confidered afterwards . First , Inftructions concerning God's gracious care to comfort his afflicted people , and to give them fa- tisfying 1 tisfying relief from all their forrows , y 14. 16 Chap . I. On the PROPHECIES.
... will be confidered afterwards . First , Inftructions concerning God's gracious care to comfort his afflicted people , and to give them fa- tisfying 1 tisfying relief from all their forrows , y 14. 16 Chap . I. On the PROPHECIES.
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... give him for a light to the Gentiles , and a covenant to the " people , that he might establish the earth ; -and " that he might fay to the prifoners , Go forth ; " and to them that fit in darkness , Shew your- " selves ; " and in a ...
... give him for a light to the Gentiles , and a covenant to the " people , that he might establish the earth ; -and " that he might fay to the prifoners , Go forth ; " and to them that fit in darkness , Shew your- " selves ; " and in a ...
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Page 20 - I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Page 143 - Thus saith the Lord of Hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.
Page 20 - I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles...
Page 453 - What is the chaff to the wheat ? saith the Lord. Is not my word like as a fire ? saith the Lord ; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces ? Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the Lord, that steal my words, every one from his neighbour.
Page 384 - For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the Lord of hosts.
Page 362 - For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the Lord, to serve Him with one consent.
Page 508 - It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.
Page 26 - As many were astonished at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men: so shall he sprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they consider.
Page 79 - Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust; for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead.
Page 380 - And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem, shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles.