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Twin, a word of Saxon origin, John 11:16.

U uiov qeou and Jp qiov qeou, critical observation on the difference of import between these two Scripture phrases, Matthew 14:33. Ulaloo, or Ullaloo, particular description of, Matthew 9:32. Unbelief, good saying of Quesnel respecting, Matthew 13:58. Unam sanctam, citation from this celebrated papal document, Revelation 13:15.

Uncircumcision, different species of, as enumerated by, Rabbi Seira, Acts 7:51.

Unction, prophets, priests, and kings, among the Jews, consecrated by, in order that they might legitimately exercise their respective offices, Matthew 1:16; Luke 2:11. What unction considered an emblem of, ibid.

Understanding, general definition of this term, Romans 8:16; Ephesians 1:18. Philo’s definition of the Greek word nouv, which is sometimes thus rendered, Ephesians 1:18.

Uninterrupted succession boasted of in the Romish Church, shown to be a mere fable, Romans 16:15; Hebrews 5:4. Universal restoration, remarks on this antiscriptural tenet, Matthew 5:26.

Unleavened bread shown to be necessary in the proper administration of the Lord’s Supper, Matthew 26:26.

Unregenerate mind, apostolic doctrine of the perpetual struggles of two opposite principles in the, when enlightened by natural or revealed religion, Romans 7:15, &c. Citations from Ovid, Terence, Horace, Arrian, and Euripides, in which these two opposing principles in man are acknowledged, and very forcibly expressed, ibid. Relation of a very remarkable anecdote by Xenophon in his life of Cyrus, which is strongly illustrative of this doctrine, Romans 7:20.

uphrethv, imports of this word, 1 Corinthians 4:1. upokrithv, hypocrite, derivation and import of this word, Matthew 6:5.

upostasiv, hypostasis, meaning of this term, Hebrews 11:1. Upper rooms in private houses formerly used by the Jews for the purposes of devotion: Acts 1:13. The upper room in which the apostles with some others were assembled after the ascension of our Lord, and at the election of Matthias, probably an apartment of the temple, ibid. Uro, citations from Terence and Virgil to show that this word sometimes imports to vex or trouble, 1 Corinthians 7:9.

Ushwamedha, or solemn sacrifice of the white horse, description of this very remarkable Hindoo ceremony, Romans 9:33, in fine. Uttermost farthing, Jo escatov kodranthv, import of this phrase, Matthew 5:26. This expression as figuratively used by our Lord, when considered in connection with its context, gives not the least support to the doctrines of purgatory and universal restoration, ibid.

V

Vagabond, ancient and modern acceptations of this word Acts 19:13. Vain repetitions, see Repetitions.

Valley of Salt, Maundrell’s description of the, Matthew 5:13. Various readings in the Scriptures, thoughts on the, with an enumeration of the sources whence almost the whole of them have sprung, Introduction to the Gospels and Acts, p. 11, &c. Excellent remark of Dr. Mill on their immense number, ibid., p. 12. A collection of, for the New Testament, made from ancient Greek MSS., see end of the New Testament. Revelation 22:21 in fine.

Vates and Poeta, synonymous terms among the Romans, Titus 1:12. Veeshnoo, among the Hindoos, the Deity in his preserving quality, Luke 1:68; John 1:14.

Veil of the temple, typical import of the rendering of the, at the time of our Lord’s dismissing his spirit, Matthew 27:51. Velum, or curtain, ˆwlyw, the first of the seven heavens, according to the rabbins, 2 Corinthians 12:2.

Verbs which express the accomplishment of a thing often to be understood as only signifying the beginning of that accomplishment, Luke 5:6. An example produced, ibid.

Verricullum, definition of this word by Martinius, Matthew 13:47. Versions of the New Testament, short account of the, Introduction to the Gospels and Acts, p. 17, &c.

Vespasian, description of the coin struck by this emperor at the capture of Jerusalem, Matthew 24:34.

Vessels of earth and silver, very interesting and instructive sayings of the rabbins relative to, 2 Corinthians 4:7.

Vials of the Apocalypse, their import, according to Wetstein, Preface to the Revelation. Revelation 1:1. Lowman’s scheme of interpretation, Revelation 22:21, in fine. Mr. Robert Fleming’s very remarkable explanation of the hierogyphic of an angel pouring out his vial upon the sun, Revelation 16:8.

Vicarious sacrifices, after the similitude of the Jewish scape - goat, have been common among most ancient nations, Matthew 20:28; John 11:51; Romans 9:33, in fine; 1 Corinthians 4:13. Victim of the heathens, an ancient custom to set a seal upon that deemed proper for sacrifice, John 6:27. This illustrated by a quotation from Herodotus, ibid. How the ancient heathens adorned their sacrificial victims, Acts 14:13. This illustrated by citations from Ovid and Virgil, ibid. Vile, whence this name is probably derived, John 3:20. Villani, among our Saxon ancestors, who, 1 Corinthians 7:40, in fine. Vinegar, whence this word is derived, Matthew 27:34. A common drink of the Roman soldiers, Luke 23:36.

Virginity of Mary, previously to the birth of our Lord, an article of the utmost consequence to the Christian system, Matthew 1:25. The doctrine of her perpetual virginity, so much insisted on by the Romanists, a mere chimera, Matthew 1:25; 12:46; 13:55; John 7:3.