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Bride, how long a woman was considered among the Jews to be a, after marriage, Matthew 9:15.
British and Foreign Bible Society, great extent of its operations, Revelation 14:6.
Brute creation, doctrine of the restoration of the, to a state of happiness considered, Romans 8:39, in fine. The sacred canon totally silent upon this subject, ibid. Several reasons produced to show that this doctrine is not destitute of probability, ibid.
Burying in towns, churches, and chapels, observations on the great impropriety of, Luke 7:12.
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Caduceus, the peculiar badge or ensign of the ancient heralds, Matthew 3:17, in fine. The Caduceus, or rod of Mercury, evidently borrowed from the Scripture account of the rod of Moses, Matthew 3:17, in fine.
Caesar, remarkable saying of, respecting his mutinous soldiers, Titus 1:16.
Caesarea Philippi, where situated, Matthew 16:13. Its ancient names, ibid.
Caftans, among the Asiatics, what, Matthew 22:11. To refuse to accept or wear the caftan deemed the highest insult, ibid. Caiaphas, the high priest, some account of, Matthew 26:3. Caius Caligula, remarkable saying of Tiberius Caesar concerning, Luke 3:1.
Calendar of the ancient Romans, in which are incorporated the festivals, &c., of the present Romish Church, Romans 16:27, in fine. Calvary, the place of our Lord’s crucifixion, why probably so named, Matthew 27:33.
Camel passing through the eye of a needle, a proverbial form of expression among the ancients, Matthew 19:24. Examples produced, ibid.
Cana of Galilee, its situation, John 2:1.
Candace, Bruce’s observations respecting the territory under the subjection of this queen, Acts 8:27. Strabo’s account of a queen of the Ethiopians of this name who reigned before the commencement of the Christian era, ibid. Candace a common name of the queens of Ethiopia, according to Pliny, ibid.
Candia, how the island of Crete obtained this appellation, Preface to Titus. Titus 1:1.
Candles, always lighted by the Jews at the commencement of their Sabbath, Luke 23:54. Solemn precept to this effect, ibid. Caoinan, particular description of this funeral solemnity of the Irish, Matthew 9:32.
Capernaum, situation of this famous city of antiquity, Matthew 4:13; John 6:17.
Carabas, Philo’s account of this man’s being invested by the inhabitants of Alexandria with the mock ensigns of royalty in derision of Agrippa, whom Caligula had appointed tetrarch, Matthew 27:29. Carthaginian ambassadors, very humiliating manner of their supplicating the Romans for peace, as related by Polybius, Luke 7:38. Castor and Pollux, fable concerning, Acts 28:11. Catholic, reason given by OEcumenius why this epithet was given to the epistles of James, Peter, John, and Jude, Preface to James. James 1:1. A more probable conjecture proposed, ibid.
Cauponari bellum, import of this phrase, 2 Corinthians 2:17. Cedron, situation of this very small rivulet, John 18:1. Celibacy has no countenance in the sacred oracles, Hebrews 13:4. Cenchrea, situation of this sea-port, Acts 18:18; Romans 16:1. Census of the Romans, by whom instituted, Luke 2:3. Account of its institution by Dionysius of Halicarnassus, ibid. In what a Roman census consisted, ibid. This census probably similar to that made in England in the reign of William the Conqueror, ibid.
Centaur, the name of a vessel mentioned by Virgil, Acts 28:11. Centurion, derivation and import of this word, Matthew 27:54; Acts 10:1.
Certificate, form of the, among our Saxon ancestors, of a man’s having purchased his own freedom, with an English translation, 1 Corinthians 7:40, in fine. Form of the certificate of one having purchased the liberty of another, ibid. Form of the certificate of redemption in behalf of one departed, ibid. Form of the certificate of persons manumitted to be devoted to the service of God, ibid.
Chacham, one of the supreme officers in the Jewish sanhedrin, Matthew 20:21.
Chalcedony, account of four species of this semipellucid gem, Revelation 21:19.
calkov hcwn, sounding brass, a figure of speech for a trumpet, 1 Corinthians 13:1. Citations from Homer and Virgil in illustration of this sense of the phrase, ibid.
Chanderaym, account of this Hindoo fast, Matthew 9:38, in fine. Chappars, the posts or messengers of the Persian monarchs, Matthew 5:41. Have the royal authority for pressing horses, ships, and even men, to assist them in the business in which they are employed, ibid. Charger, ancient acceptation of this word, Matthew 14:8. cariv, twelve acceptations of this word in the Scriptures pointed out, Romans 1:7.
Charity, inquiry into the derivation and original acceptation of this term, 1 Corinthians 13:1.
Chazan, an officer in the Jewish synagogue, Matthew 9:18. ceiridev, gauntlets, account of this species of defensive armour, Ephesians 6:13.
Cheirotonia, among the primitive Christians, what, Acts 14:23. Chel, the wall that separated the court of Israel from the court of the Gentiles, Ephesians 2:14.
chra, translated widow, probably sometimes used as the name of an office, 1 Timothy 5:10.
Cherem, translation of a form of the, from Buxdorf’s Talmudical Lexicon, 1 Corinthians 16:22.
Chief priests, among the Jews, who, Matthew 2:4. Child of God, who properly so called, Matthew 5:45. Children, among the Jews, frequently employed in public acclamations, Matthew 21:16.
Children of the bridegroom, who, among the Jews, Matthew 9:15. Chimera, the name of a vessel mentioned by Virgil, Acts 28:14. Chios, an island famous in antiquity for its extraordinary wines, Acts 20:15.
citwn, Bishop Pearce’s observations on the import of this word, Luke 6:29. In what it differed from the imation, ibid.
Chonos, see Konos.
Chopping off the different members of the body seriatim, first the feet, then the legs, arms, and head, an ancient mode of punishment, still in use among the Chinese, Matthew 24:50.
Chotham, µtwj, a frequent sense of this word in rabbinical writings, Romans 4:11.
creia, Bishop Pearce’s remark on the import of this word, Luke 10:42.
crhsqai krhtismw, how these words came to import, to deceive, Titus 1:11.
Chrestus, mentioned by Suetonius in his life of Claudius, very uncertain who, Acts 18:2.
Christ, of the same import with Messiah, Luke 2:11. Should always have the demonstrative article prefixed, Matthew 1:16. The rectilinear ancestors of Jesus the Christ among the most illustrious of the human race, Matthew 1:1. The commonly received Greek text of Matthew, which contains an account of Christ’s genealogy, most evidently defective, Matthew 1:11. This deficiency supplied, and the sacred text rendered perfectly consistent with itself, by means of a very important various reading which is supported by many manuscripts, ibid. List, in collateral columns, of the three times fourteen generations from Abraham to Christ, as corrected by these manuscripts, ibid. Considerations on the best mode of reconciling and explaining the accounts of the genealogy of our Lord, as given by Matthew and Luke, Luke 3:38, in fine. The three offices of prophet, priest, and king, never united except in the person of Christ, Matthew 1:1, 16. What probably gave the first idea to the ancient painters of representing Christ in the manger, with a glory surrounding his head, Matthew 2:9. Sturm’s reflections on the place of Christ’s nativity Matthew 2:23, in fine. Thoughts on the temptation of Christ in the wilderness by a correspondent Matthew 4:25 in fine. Reflections on Christ’s last journey to Jerusalem, a circumstance narrated by all the Evangelists, Matthew 21:46, in fine. Bishop Newcome’s critical remarks on the anointing of Christ as recorded by Matthew, Mark, and John, Matthew 26:75, in fine. The question whether Christ ate the passover with his disciples before he suffered, largely considered, ibid. Inquiry into the language of Christ’s exclamation on the cross, as related by Matthew and Mark, Matthew 27:46. The doctrine of the two natures in Christ, the human and the Divine, the only ground on which the Scriptures which speak of him either in the Old or New Testament, can be rationally explained, John 12:34. Bishop Pearce’s enumeration of the several appearances of Christ during the forty days which elapsed between his resurrection and ascension, John 21:14; Acts 1:3. Christianity, observations on the manner of its propagation, Acts 18:28, in fine.
Christians, remarks on the origin of this appellative of the disciples of the Lord, Acts 11:30, in fine.
Chronological Tables. Tables extending from A. M. 3999 to A. D. 100, in which the years of the reigns of contemporary kings and rulers are reduced to the years of thirteen different eras, to which are added the years of the principal ecclesiastical cycles, with other notations of time, Tables I. and II. at the end of Acts. Table of remarkable events from B. C. 6, to A. D. 100 in which the year of the world, the year from the building of Rome, and the year before or after the birth of Christ of each event, are carefully noted, Table III., at the end of Acts.
Chronus, a divinity of the Carthaginians, to whom they sacrificed many of their children, Romans 9:33, in fine. Horrible mode in which these children were put to death, ibid.
Chrysolite, some account of this precious stone, Revelation 21:20. Chrysoprasus, a variety of the chrysolite, Revelation 21:20. Chrysostom, extract from his fifth homily, peri akatalhktou, (translated by H. S. Boyd,) concerning the Divinity of Jesus Christ, Ephesians 6:24, in fine.
Church, derivation of the word, Matthew 16:28, in fine. Definition of the word according to the nineteenth article of the Church of England, ibid. What is implied in its construction and edification, Acts 9:31. The cry of “the Church is in danger,” by whom generally echoed, Acts 19:41, in fine.
Circulation of the blood in the animal system, probably not unknown to the great apostle of the Gentiles, Ephesians 4:16. Account of some wonderful phenomena in the animal system with which the circulation of the blood is accompanied, Hebrews 11:40, in fine. Astonishing influence which angry or irritating language has on the circulation of the blood, James 3:6.
Citizen, what constituted a, among the Jews, Matthew 4:13. Clauda, an island near Crete, now called Gozo, Acts 27:18. Claude’s excellent remarks on the subjects treated of in the second chapter of Luke’s Gospel, Luke 2:52, in fine.
Cleanthes, citation of a passage from this writer, in his hymn to Jupiter, almost in the same words with that which St. Paul most probably quoted from the Phenomena of Aratus in his celebrated sermon at Athens, Acts 17:28.
Clerke of Oxenford, Chaucer’s character of the, 1 Timothy 3:2. Clitophon, remarkable saying of, on having received a letter from Leucippe, 1 Corinthians 9:22.
Clothed with a person, import of this Greek phraseology illustrated by citations from Chrysostom, Dionysius of Halicarnassus, and Eusebius, Romans 13:14; 1 Peter 5:5.
Cloud, employed metaphorically by the ancients to denote a great number, Hebrews 12:1.
Clypeus, see aspiv.
Cnidus, where situated, Acts 27:7.
Coals of fire, heaping of, upon the head, a metaphor taken from smelting metals, Romans 12:20. Its import, ibid.
Cohort, among the Romans, what, Acts 10:1. Account of the Italian band or cohort, with an ancient inscription given by Gruter, relative to it, ibid. The cohort of Augustus mentioned by Suetonius, and its name found by Lipsius on an ancient marble, Acts 27:1.
Colony, aynlq, kolwnia, Jewish definition of this term, Acts 16:12. Colosse, or Colassa, where formerly situated, Preface to Colossians. Colossians 1:1. Brief sketch of its revolutions, ibid. The ancient city destroyed by an earthquake in the reign of Nero, ibid.
Colossians, Epistle to the, when written, Preface to the Epistle. Colossians 1:1. Style of this apostolical letter, ibid. Colossus of Rhodes, account of this very celebrated statue of antiquity, Acts 21:1.
Columella’s advice to the ploughman respecting the use of the goad, Acts 9:5.
Coming of Christ, various acceptations of this phrase in the sacred writings, Preface to the Second Epistle to the Thessalonians. 2 Thessalonians 1:1.
Coming in the name of another, import of this phrase as used by the rabbins, John 5:43.
Common swearing, ancient Jews notoriously guilty of, as shown by numerous extracts from their own writings, Matthew 5:37; James 5:12.
Compassion, its powerful effect upon the animal system, Matthew 9:36.
Conclamatio, and Conclamatum est, what the Romans meant by these words when employed in their funeral solemnities, Matthew 9:32. Condemnation, apostolic doctrine of, John 20:23. Conscience, the question, “What is conscience?” largely considered, Hebrews 13:25, in fine.
Consolation of Israel, a name among the Jews for the Messiah, Luke 2:25; Acts 13:15. Frequently used in the form of an oath, Luke 2:25.
Constantia, see Salamis.
Constantine the Great, conversion of, and the amazing influence of this event on the whole Roman world, Revelation 6:12 - 17; 12:4; &c. Conversation, very remarkable, between a white man and a negro, Mark 10:50.
Conversation, derivation and import of the original term thus translated, 2 Corinthians 1:12.
Conversion of Saul of Tarsus, in the opinion of Lord Lyttleton, an illustrious proof of the truth of Christianity, Acts 9:16. Coos, an island of the Grecian archipelago, formerly famous for the worship of Esculapius and Juno, and for being the birthplace of Hippocrates and Appelles, Acts 21:1.
Coptic Version, Introduction to the Gospels and Acts, p. 18. Cor, the largest measure of capacity among the Hebrews, whether for solids or liquids, Luke 16:7.
Corinth, a celebrated city, formerly the capital of all Achaia, or Peloponessus, Acts 18:1. Greatly celebrated for its statues of Venus, the Sun, Neptune and Amphitrite, Diana, Apollo, Jupiter, Minerva, &c. Preface to the first Epistle to the Corinthians. 1 Corinthians 1:1. Why this city was called by Cicero Totius Lumen Graeciae, “The Eye of all Greece,” ibid. Corinth destroyed by the Romans under Mummius, ibid. Rebuilt by Julius Caesar, and again became an important city, ibid. Now under the domination of the Turks, ibid.
Corinthians, in their pagan condition, excessively dissolute, public prostitution forming a considerable part of their religion, and the multiplication of prostitutes being a constant subject of prayer to their idols, Preface to the First Epistle to the Corinthians. 1 Corinthians 1:1.
Corinthians, First Epistle to the, its authenticity demonstrated by Dr. Paley, Introduction to the Epistle. 1 Corinthians 1:1. Analysis of this Epistle, Preface to the Epistle, ibid. The thirteenth chapter from an ancient manuscript, (containing the first English translation of it known to exist,) with all its peculiar orthography, points, and lines 1 Corinthians 13:1. General observations on this apostolic letter, 1 Corinthians 16:24, in fine.
Corinthians, Second Epistle to the, its authenticity demonstrated by Dr. Paley, Introduction to the Epistle. 2 Corinthians 1:1. Substance of Dr. Lightfoot’s observations relative to the date of this Epistle, ibid. Dr. Whitby’s remarks upon the same point, Preface to the Epistle, ibid. General analysis of this apostolic letter, ibid.
Cornelius, remarks on the wonderful circumstances with which the conversion of this Roman centurion was accompanied, Acts 10:48, in fine.
Cornelius Gallus, sentiment attributed to, very similar to a passage in the Apocalypse, Revelation 9:6.
Courts of judicature among the Jews, Dr. Lightfoot’s observations on the legal proceedings in the, Matthew 5:48, in fine. Covenants, inquiry into the practices of the ancients in the formation of, Matthew 26:28.
Cranache’s remarkable reply, when asked why he put no wound on either side of his figure of Christ crucified, John 19:34. Creare, “to create,” several citations produced to show that the Romans employed this term when speaking of the appointment of magistrates, 1 Peter 2:13.
Creeshna, an incarnation of the Supreme Being according to the theology of the ancient Hindoos, John 1:11, 14. Remarkable words of, as related in the Bhagvat Geeta, Matthew 3:15; John 1:11, 14; 12:26; 15:5, 7.
Crete, sketch of the revolutions of this island from its first mention in history to the present time, Preface to Titus. Titus 1:1. Homer’s description of its ancient condition, ibid. Various names by which it was formerly known, ibid. Now called Candia, ibid.
Criminal code published by Joseph II., late emperor of Germany, remarkable character of the, Matthew 5:21.
Criminals punished by the Jews at the times of the public festivals, Matthew 26:5. A constant practice among the Romans to oblige criminals to bear their cross to the place of execution, Matthew 27:32. This illustrated by a quotation from Plutarch, ibid. Raiment of the criminals claimed by the executioners, both in ancient and modern times, Matthew 27:34. Criminals frequently offered up in sacrifice to the gods, Romans 9:33, in fine.
Crown of thorns, the Greek words so translated more probably mean the acanthine crown, or crown formed of the herb acanthus, Matthew 27:29.
Crowns worn by the victors in the Olympic, Pythian, Nemean, and Isthmian games, of what constructed, 1 Corinthians 9:25. Crucifixion, particular description of this very ancient mode of punishment, Matthew 27:35. Formerly very common among the Syrians, Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, and the ancient Hindoos, ibid. Still in use among the Chinese ibid. Crucifixion probably introduced among the Jews by the Romans, ibid. Considered the most shameful of all punishments, ibid. Citations from Horace in which there is allusion to this punishment, ibid.
Cup, observations on the denial of the, to the laity by the Romanists in their administration of the Eucharist, Matthew 26:27; 1 Corinthians 11:34, in fine.
Cup of trembling, probably an allusion to the ancient method of taking off criminals by a cup of poison, Matthew 26:39; Hebrews 2:9.