Chapter XXXII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading And first we find that Adam was created in such a condition of life, as had he not broken the commandment of God, he had enjoyed it in the paradise of Eden everlastingly.

possessive form of “adam” — (Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading [Sidenote: The place of Adam’s eternity, if he had not sinned, had been the terrestrial Paradise.]

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading OF THE SIGNIFICATION IN SCRIPTURE OF ETERNAL LIFE, HELL, SALVATION, THE WORLD TO COME, AND REDEMPTION.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading And first we find that Adam was created in such a condition of life, as had he not broken the commandment of God, he had enjoyed it in the paradise of Eden everlastingly.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading [Sidenote: The place of Adam’s eternity, if he had not sinned, had been the terrestrial Paradise.]

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading And first we find that Adam was created in such a condition of life, as had he not broken the commandment of God, he had enjoyed it in the paradise of Eden everlastingly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

plural of “calamity” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading OF THE SIGNIFICATION IN SCRIPTURE OF ETERNAL LIFE, HELL, SALVATION, THE WORLD TO COME, AND REDEMPTION.

something that is commanded

From this reading And first we find that Adam was created in such a condition of life, as had he not broken the commandment of God, he had enjoyed it in the paradise of Eden everlastingly.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

a state at a particular time

From this reading And first we find that Adam was created in such a condition of life, as had he not broken the commandment of God, he had enjoyed it in the paradise of Eden everlastingly.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

carefully weighed

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading And first we find that Adam was created in such a condition of life, as had he not broken the commandment of God, he had enjoyed it in the paradise of Eden everlastingly.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading And first we find that Adam was created in such a condition of life, as had he not broken the commandment of God, he had enjoyed it in the paradise of Eden everlastingly.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading And first we find that Adam was created in such a condition of life, as had he not broken the commandment of God, he had enjoyed it in the paradise of Eden everlastingly.

continuing forever or indefinitely

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for a limitless time

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

time without end

From this reading [Sidenote: The place of Adam’s eternity, if he had not sinned, had been the terrestrial Paradise.]

for a limitless time

From this reading And first we find that Adam was created in such a condition of life, as had he not broken the commandment of God, he had enjoyed it in the paradise of Eden everlastingly.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading And first we find that Adam was created in such a condition of life, as had he not broken the commandment of God, he had enjoyed it in the paradise of Eden everlastingly.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading And first we find that Adam was created in such a condition of life, as had he not broken the commandment of God, he had enjoyed it in the paradise of Eden everlastingly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

the act of giving

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading And first we find that Adam was created in such a condition of life, as had he not broken the commandment of God, he had enjoyed it in the paradise of Eden everlastingly.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading [Sidenote: The place of Adam’s eternity, if he had not sinned, had been the terrestrial Paradise.]

an old form of “has”

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading [Sidenote: The place of Adam’s eternity, if he had not sinned, had been the terrestrial Paradise.]

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading OF THE SIGNIFICATION IN SCRIPTURE OF ETERNAL LIFE, HELL, SALVATION, THE WORLD TO COME, AND REDEMPTION.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading [Sidenote: The place of Adam’s eternity, if he had not sinned, had been the terrestrial Paradise.]

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

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-ing form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading OF THE SIGNIFICATION IN SCRIPTURE OF ETERNAL LIFE, HELL, SALVATION, THE WORLD TO COME, AND REDEMPTION.

activity involved in maintaining something in good working order

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

the force of workers available

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading [Sidenote: The place of Adam’s eternity, if he had not sinned, had been the terrestrial Paradise.]

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

come into possession of

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE SIGNIFICATION IN SCRIPTURE OF ETERNAL LIFE, HELL, SALVATION, THE WORLD TO COME, AND REDEMPTION.

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From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading [Sidenote: The place of Adam’s eternity, if he had not sinned, had been the terrestrial Paradise.]

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading [Sidenote: The place of Adam’s eternity, if he had not sinned, had been the terrestrial Paradise.]

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

the act of punishing

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

plural of “punishment” — the act of punishing

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

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-ing form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

From this reading OF THE SIGNIFICATION IN SCRIPTURE OF ETERNAL LIFE, HELL, SALVATION, THE WORLD TO COME, AND REDEMPTION.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

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perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

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From this reading [Sidenote: The place of Adam’s eternity, if he had not sinned, had been the terrestrial Paradise.]

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

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inflected form of “sin” — commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law

From this reading [Sidenote: The place of Adam’s eternity, if he had not sinned, had been the terrestrial Paradise.]

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

government free from external control

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

be standing; be upright

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading And first we find that Adam was created in such a condition of life, as had he not broken the commandment of God, he had enjoyed it in the paradise of Eden everlastingly.

of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air

From this reading [Sidenote: The place of Adam’s eternity, if he had not sinned, had been the terrestrial Paradise.]

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading OF THE SIGNIFICATION IN SCRIPTURE OF ETERNAL LIFE, HELL, SALVATION, THE WORLD TO COME, AND REDEMPTION.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

a special situation

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading OF THE SIGNIFICATION IN SCRIPTURE OF ETERNAL LIFE, HELL, SALVATION, THE WORLD TO COME, AND REDEMPTION.

unbearable physical pain

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And first we find that Adam was created in such a condition of life, as had he not broken the commandment of God, he had enjoyed it in the paradise of Eden everlastingly.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading And first we find that Adam was created in such a condition of life, as had he not broken the commandment of God, he had enjoyed it in the paradise of Eden everlastingly.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

in or at the place that

From this reading The maintenance of civil society depending on justice, and justice on the power of life and death, and other less rewards and punishments, residing in them that have the sovereignty of the commonwealth; it is impossible a commonwealth should stand, where any other than the sovereign hath a power of giving greater rewards than life, and of inflicting greater punishments than death.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading OF THE SIGNIFICATION IN SCRIPTURE OF ETERNAL LIFE, HELL, SALVATION, THE WORLD TO COME, AND REDEMPTION.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Now seeing _eternal life_ is a greater reward than the _life present_; and _eternal torment_ a greater punishment than the _death of nature_; it is a thing worthy to be well considered of all men that desire, by obeying authority, to avoid the calamities of confusion and civil war, what is meant in Holy Scripture, by _life eternal_, and _torment eternal_; and for what offences, and against whom committed, men are to be _eternally tormented_; and for what actions they are to obtain _eternal life_.