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Acts 14:11. How Lycaonia is said to have obtained its name, Acts 14:15.

Lydda, situation of this town, Acts 9:32.

Lystra, a city of Lycaonia, Acts 14:6. Reputed to have been under the guardianship of Jupiter Propuleius, or Jupiter Custos, ibid. M macaira, a species of sword frequently used by the ancient gladiators, or in single combat, Ephesians 6:13.

Macrobius, citation of a remarkable passage from this Roman writer relative to the slaughter of the innocents by Herod, Matthew 2:16. Magdala, the name of a city and country, where situated, according to Whitby, Matthew 15:39.

Magdalene hospitals, great impropriety of this appellation for the receptacles of penitent prostitutes, Luke 8:2. Magi, some account of the, Matthew 2:1. Whence the name is derived, ibid.

Magicians among the Jews, why named µvyl[b baaley - shem, “masters of the name,” Acts 19:14.

Magnificat, observations on this very sublime specimen of Greek poetry, Luke 1:46, &c.

Mahesa, among the Hindoos, the Deity in his destroying quality, Luke 1:68; John 1:14.

makar, and makariov, derivation and import of these words, Matthew 5:3. makar and qnhtov used antithetically by Homer, ibid. Malta, see Melita.

Mammon, inquiry into the derivation and import of this word, Matthew 6:24. An idol of this name mentioned in Kircher’s OEdipus Egyptiacus, ibid.

Man, beautiful passage in a heathen poet relative to the formation of, 1 Peter 3:4.

Man of sin, Bishop Newton’s and Dr. Macknight’s observations on St. Paul’s prophecy concerning the, 2 Thessalonians 2:17, in fine. Mancipium, why a prisoner was so named by the Romans, 1 Peter 2:19.

Mania, children sacrificed to this divinity by the Romans in the first ages of their republic, Romans 9:33, in fine.

Manipulis, a subdivision of the Roman infantry, Matthew 8:9. Mankind, curious rabbinical division of, with respect to their moral character, Romans 5:7; Hebrews 12:23. Manumission of slaves, three modes in which this was performed by the ancient Romans, 1 Corinthians 7:40, in fine, Various accounts on which these manumissions were granted among our Saxon ancestors, ibid. Particular description of the manumission of a slave among the Gentoos with an explanation of the mystical ceremonies, ibid. See Certificate, form of the.

Manuscripts of the Greek Testament, classification of the, by Griesbach and Michaelis, Introduction to the Gospels and Acts, p. 15. Account of the manuscripts of the Gospels and Acts referred to by the letters ABCD, &c., ibid., 13:, &c.

Maranatha, import of this Syriac phrase, 1 Corinthians 16:22; Jude 1:15.

Marcus Minucius Felix, Dr. Lardner’s character of his Apology for the Christian religion, 2 Timothy 4:22, in fine.

Mark, some account of this evangelist, Preface to Mark. Mark 1:1. Thought by many of the primitive fathers to have been merely the amanuensis of St. Peter, ibid. Other opinions, ibid. The original language of Mark’s Gospel most certainly the Greek, though some have contended for the Latin, ibid. List of circumstances omitted by Mark in the beginning of his Gospel, which are mentioned by Matthew and Luke, ibid. Marriage, Dr. Macknight’s observations on the mystery of marriage, Ephesians 5:33, in fine. General observations on marriage, 1 Corinthians 7:40, in fine. Citations from Menander and Metellus Numidicus concerning the general expediency of marriage, 1 Corinthians 7:1. Laws of Lycurgus relative to marriage, ibid. Singular opinion of the ancient Jews respecting those who would not enter into this state, ibid., and 1 Corinthians 7:6.

Marriage - feasts, duration of, among the Jews, Matthew 9:15; John 2:1. Times of extraordinary festivity, and even of riot, among several people of the East, Matthew 9:15. Formerly customary for the ruler of the feast to procure suitable raiment for accidental guests or such occasions, Matthew 22:11.

Mary 1., queen of England, number of bishops, clergy - men, lay - gentlemen, tradesmen, husbandmen, women and children, burnt to death in this reign on account of their religious principles, James 3:16. Mary Magdalene, conjecture why so named, Matthew 27:56. The common opinion concerning this woman most probably erroneous, Luke 8:2.

Mass, sacrifice of the, Dr. Macknight’s judicious observations on the antichristian character of this Romish ceremony, Hebrews 10:18. Materiality of the human soul, a doctrine which has no place in the sacred records, Luke 24:3.

Matthew the Evangelist, some account of, Preface to Matthew. Matthew 1:1. The original language of his Gospel most probably the Hebrew, ibid. Critical remarks on the list given by this evangelist of our Lord’s rectilinear ancestors, Matthew 1:8 - 12. General observations on the Gospel of Matthew, Matthew 28:20, in fine. Mecon, ˆwkm, the sixth heaven, according to the rabbins, 2 Corinthians 12:2.

Media, where formerly situated, Acts 2:9.

Mediator and Surety, distinction between, Hebrews 7:28, in fine. Meek, derivation and import of this word, Matthew 5:5. Melchisedek, king of Salem, derivation and import of his name, Hebrews 7:1. This Canaanitish prince an illustrious type of Christ, ibid. Hebrews 5:10, 11; 7:1; &c.

Melita, or Malta, a celebrated island in the Mediterranean, between Sicily and Africa, Acts 28:1. Conjectures why so named, ibid. Sketch of its revolutions from its first mention in history to the present period, ibid. The modern language of the Maltese bears a strong resemblance to the ancient Punic, ibid.

Melita, an island in the Adriatic Gulf, or Gulf of Venice, near Epidaurus, Acts 28:1. Several reasons to show that St. Paul was not wrecked at this island, but at another of the same name, now called Malta, ibid. Members, cutting off, from the Christian Church, manner and spirit in which this should be done. 2 Corinthians 2:17, in fine; 1 Timothy 5:2.

Mendicant friars, amazing influence of the, during the three centuries that immediately preceded the Reformation, Revelation 13:12. Menenius Agrippa, famous apologue of, as related by Livy, and the effect it had upon the Roman people, 1 Corinthians 12:21. Menu, fine saying of this heathen lawgiver respecting the only means by which man can arrive at beatitude, John 13:17. Another on the true knowledge of one supreme God, John 17:3.

Meon, ˆw[m, the fifth heaven, according to the rabbins, 2 Corinthians 12:2.

Mercury, a heathen deity to whom the gift of great eloquence was attributed, Acts 14:12.

Mercy, different acceptations of this word, Matthew 5:7. Elegant and nervous saying of one of our best poets on the subject of mercy, ibid. merimna, its import, Matthew 6:25; 13:22.

Merit of works, doctrine of the, in the Romish Church reprobated, Matthew 6:20.

Meroe, why so named, according to Diodorus Siculus, Acts 8:27. mesithv, mediator, what signified by this term, 1 Timothy 2:5. Synonymous with eirhnpoiov, peacemaker, according to Suidas, ibid. In what it differs from egguov, Hebrews 7:28, in fine. Mesopotamia, its modern appellation, Acts 2:9. Messiah, citation of very remarkable passages from the Talmudists and Gemarists relative to the birth of the Messiah, Matthew 2:5. Curious rabbinical saying respecting the cessation of all sacrifices in the days of the Messiah except the sacrifice of praise, Hebrews 13:15. Strange rabbinical story about the ass on which the Messiah was to ride, Matthew 21:8. Childish notion of the rabbins relative to two Messiahs, Messiah ben David, who should reign, conquer, and triumph; and Messiah ben Ephraim, who should suffer and be put to death, Acts 26:23. Remarkable saying of Judah Hakkodesh relative to the resurrection of the Messiah, Matthew 28:7.

Metempsychosis, or transmigration of souls, a doctrine credited by the Pharisees, Matthew 16:1, 13; John 9:2. The Hindoos still hold this doctrine, and profess to tell the sin which a person committed in another body by the nature of his present afflictions, John 9:2. mequskw and mequw, what these words import, John 2:8. Metretes, an ancient measure of capacity, John 2:6. metron, as used by St. Paul, an agonistical expression, 2 Corinthians 10:13.

Michael, apparent import of this name, Jude 1:9. The rabbinical writings abound in allusions to this personage, ibid. Considered the advocate of Israel, in contradistinction to Sammael, who was reputed their enemy, ibid.

Midrash Shochar, curious story in, where Korah is represented as showing, the oppressive nature of the law, and avarice of its priests, in justification of his rebellion, Acts 15:10.

Mile, among the Jews, of what length, John 11:18. Miletus, a city of Caria, famous for being the birthplace of Thales and Anaximander, Acts 20:15. Its modern appellation, ibid. Militia, manner of raising the, among the Romans, Matthew 20:18; 22:14.

Milk, metaphorically used by sacred and profane writers to express the first principles of religion and science, Hebrews 5:12. Millenary of the world, reflections upon our Saviour’s being born at the termination of the fourth, Titus 2:11.

Millennium, thought concerning the duration of the, Matthew 19:28; Revelation 20:4.

Mina, what, Luke 19:13.

Minister, anecdote of a, Matthew 21:13.

Ministry, Divine call to the, and directions for the proper discharge of the ministerial office, Matthew 4:18; 7:28; 8:21; 9:9, 18; Matthew 10:1, 5, 8, 10; 11:7, 8; 13:1, 52; 15:24; 17:20; 19:20; 24:45; Mark 3:15; 4:29, 33; Luke 3:23; 5:16; 22:2; John 10:1, 2, 10; 15:17; Acts 4:37, in fine; Acts 13:47; Romans 11:13; 1 Corinthians 4:21, in fine; 2 Corinthians 10:18, in fine; Titus 1:16, in fine; 1 Peter 5:3.

Mirrors of brass, steel tin, copper, and silver, in use among the ancients, 1 Corinthians 13:12.

misew, an important meaning of this word generally overlooked, Luke 14:26.

Missionary, very remarkable providence in behalf of a, Luke 4:30. Mite, a word derived from the French, Mark 12:41; Luke 21:2. Its import, ibid.

Mithras, human victims offered by the ancient Sabian idolaters in Persia to this idol, Romans 9:33, in fine.

Mitylene, where situated, Acts 20:14.

Moderation, definition of this word by Dr. Macknight, Philippians 4:5.

modiov, Modius, what, among the Greeks and Romans, Matthew 5:15.

Mohammed, manner of his death as related by Al Kodai, Abul Feda, and Al Janabi, Mark 16:18.

Moon, her motion round the earth of a very intricate character, Hebrews 11:40, in fine.

mwrov, definition of this word in the Etymologicon, Matthew 25:2. Morosysus, why this tree is so named, Luke 17:6. Mosaic pavement, some account of the, John 19:13. Most High, thoughts on the very mysterious character of the counsels and purposes of the, Romans 11:36, in fine.

Motions of the planets, reflections on their wonderful harmony, Hebrews 11:40, in fine.

Mount of Beatitudes, Maundrell’s account of this small elevation, Matthew 5:14.

Mountain of the precipitation, Maundrell’s description of the, Luke 4:29.

Mountain of God, import of this Hebraism, Luke 6:12. Mourning among the Jews, how long it generally lasted, John 11:19. Manner of it as described by Lightfoot, ibid.

Mourning women, account of the, among the ancients, who were hired to make lamentations for the dead, Matthew 9:32.

Multimammia, a name of Diana of Ephesus, Acts 19:27. Mustard - plant, astonishing size to which this herb attains in eastern countries, Matthew 13:32.

Mundus, world, Pliny’s definition of this Latin word, Hebrews 9:1. Murder, the only crime for which a human being should be punished with death, Matthew 5:20.

Murderer, who reputed a, among the ancient Jews, Mark 3:4. Music, those skilled in it seldom remarkable for piety, 1 Corinthians 14:15.

Mutability of human affairs, thoughts concerning the, James 1:27, in fine.