Brief observations upon some of the first chapters of the Book of Genesis [signed J.P.].1827 |
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... given . But then is it not also requisite , on the part of the learned , that they should abstain from any inter- ference with the perfectly plain recitals , such as are evidently meant to be received literally , lest they obscure the ...
... given . But then is it not also requisite , on the part of the learned , that they should abstain from any inter- ference with the perfectly plain recitals , such as are evidently meant to be received literally , lest they obscure the ...
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... given emblem ) falls short of the living person it represents , does it not follow that our terrestrial forms may also , in many instances , differ from the great celestial prototype in question ? But the beginning only of this verse ...
... given emblem ) falls short of the living person it represents , does it not follow that our terrestrial forms may also , in many instances , differ from the great celestial prototype in question ? But the beginning only of this verse ...
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... given to us con- cerning the formation of this earth , and the creation of man , it appears that the Deity also chooses to afford us an insight into some circumstances which will affect the whole course of our lives . And , first , we ...
... given to us con- cerning the formation of this earth , and the creation of man , it appears that the Deity also chooses to afford us an insight into some circumstances which will affect the whole course of our lives . And , first , we ...
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... under the pressure of sorrow , pain , and poverty , and at the same time shows what human nature was capable of after the fall , which was effected by subtlety only . THIRD CHAPTER OF GENESIS . THE symbol given us in 14.
... under the pressure of sorrow , pain , and poverty , and at the same time shows what human nature was capable of after the fall , which was effected by subtlety only . THIRD CHAPTER OF GENESIS . THE symbol given us in 14.
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J. P.. THIRD CHAPTER OF GENESIS . THE symbol given us in this chapter , whereby we may all through the Scriptures trace the power of Satan , is the serpent . A serpent can cast its skin , a serpent can fascinate to destroy , and emits ...
J. P.. THIRD CHAPTER OF GENESIS . THE symbol given us in this chapter , whereby we may all through the Scriptures trace the power of Satan , is the serpent . A serpent can cast its skin , a serpent can fascinate to destroy , and emits ...
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Abel Adam Adam's genealogy angels answer appears apprehension Arabia bad seed behold birth-right blessing of Isaac bond-woman born BRIEF OBSERVATIONS brother Cain Cain and Abel called Canaan Canaanites celestial cerning chap chapter of Genesis corn and wine corrupt covenant curse declaration degrees of glory Deity descendants dominion earth Edom Edomites enmity ephah Esau Esau's evidence evil flesh free-woman fulfilment giants given glory heaven Ishmael Ishmael and Esau Israel Israelites Jacob Jacob's posterity James Whiting Japhet Jews kingdom Lord hath indignation Mahometan Matthew mentioned mercy Mount Seir Nabatheans nations Noah Padan-aram parable prime blessing profane history prophecy prophets race reader Rebekah saith the Lord Saracens Sarah Satan Satan's seed Saviour Scripture serpent servants Seth Shem Shinar sixth chapter sons sons of Noah sorrow spirit suppose sword take a wife tares thou shalt thy seed verse wheat woman woman's seed womb word
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Page 16 - That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.
Page 4 - He that soweth the good seed is the Son of Man; the field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one...
Page 16 - Isaac; (for the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;) it was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
Page 30 - The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence. And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth.
Page 65 - God give thee of the dew of heaven, and the fatness of the earth, and plenty of corn and wine. Let people serve thee and nations bow down to thee; be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee...
Page 79 - But as then he that was born after the flesh, persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now.
Page 18 - And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God.
Page 21 - And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life...