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Each symbol has as determinate and distinct à meaning , as each word in other
languages hath . Every time the same symbol occurs in this book , and in all the
prophetic writings , it preserves its proper and determinate sense , as much as
the ...
Each symbol has as determinate and distinct à meaning , as each word in other
languages hath . Every time the same symbol occurs in this book , and in all the
prophetic writings , it preserves its proper and determinate sense , as much as
the ...
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That tree of life was the symbol of the spiritual , intellectual , and moral life of man
, which consists in perceiving , feeling , intending , acting , and enjoying , as such
a creature as man was intended to do , and ought to do . This spiritual life ...
That tree of life was the symbol of the spiritual , intellectual , and moral life of man
, which consists in perceiving , feeling , intending , acting , and enjoying , as such
a creature as man was intended to do , and ought to do . This spiritual life ...
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The symbol of feven lamps of fire burning , fignifies the illuminating and purifying
influences of the Holy Spirit . For the lamp gives light , and fire purifies by melting
away the dross . These influences fhall extend to , and are sufficient for all , the ...
The symbol of feven lamps of fire burning , fignifies the illuminating and purifying
influences of the Holy Spirit . For the lamp gives light , and fire purifies by melting
away the dross . These influences fhall extend to , and are sufficient for all , the ...
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A day is the symbol for an year , as shall be shewn when that symbol occurs .
Upon the principle of that symbol , half an hour would be the symbol for a week .
But here the time is not determinate and precise , it is not said for half an hour ,
but ...
A day is the symbol for an year , as shall be shewn when that symbol occurs .
Upon the principle of that symbol , half an hour would be the symbol for a week .
But here the time is not determinate and precise , it is not said for half an hour ,
but ...
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sometimes it is necessary to represent an object by a symbol of the same species
with the thing fignified by that symbol . In particular this is the case with time . Of
absolute time our idea is as inade : quate and confused as it is of eternity , which
...
sometimes it is necessary to represent an object by a symbol of the same species
with the thing fignified by that symbol . In particular this is the case with time . Of
absolute time our idea is as inade : quate and confused as it is of eternity , which
...
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Related Subjects: Bible. -- N.T. -- Revelation -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. | Johnston, Bryce, -- 1747-1805.
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Page 163 - And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne, and the beasts and the elders, and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and blessing.
Page 38 - And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of .Man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.
Page 81 - He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches ; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
Page 341 - And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer...
Page 38 - His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire, and his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. And he had in his right hand seven stars; and out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword, and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
Page 160 - And they sung a new song, saying, "Thou art worthy to take the book and to open the seals thereof; for thou wast slain and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred and tongue and people and nation; and hast made us unto our God kings and priests; and we shall reign on the earth.
Page 274 - And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters...
Page 88 - And I will kill her children with death: and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts; and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.
Page 44 - And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, "Fear not; I am the first and the last. I am he that liveth and was dead; and behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
Page 246 - And one of the elders answered, saying unto me ; What are these which are arrayed in white robes ? and whence came they? And I said unto him ; Sir thou knowest. And he said to me ; These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
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| Title | A Commentary on the Revelation of St. John, Volume 1 A Commentary on the Revelation of St. John, Bryce Johnston |
| Authors | Bryce Johnston, John Johnstone |
| Publisher | William Creech, 1807 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 12 Jun 2007 |
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