used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading The apostle has addressed such characters in this pointed speech.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
(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 To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
apostlenounUS /əˈpɑːsəl/
an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
From this reading The apostle has addressed such characters in this pointed speech.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith.”
for the reason that
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
see with attention
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
BewareverbUS /bɪˈwer/
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The apostle has addressed such characters in this pointed speech.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
approval
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
dearly loved
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
despisers
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From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
displaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
emissariesnounUS /ˈeməseriz/
plural of “emissary” — someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
at any time
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
ever-blessed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
ExamineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith.”
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith.”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
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 To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
gospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
only a very short time before
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The apostle has addressed such characters in this pointed speech.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
hissverbUS /hɪs/
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
immediately past
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
not any; not one
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
and nothing more
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
others
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From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
accept an excuse for
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
perishverbUS /ˈperɪʃ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
having a point
From this reading The apostle has addressed such characters in this pointed speech.
proclamationnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/
a formal public statement
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
profest
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From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
one of four equal parts
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
redemptionnounUS /rɪˈdempʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
satannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
serpentnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
a male human offspring
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
in the near future
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The apostle has addressed such characters in this pointed speech.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The apostle has addressed such characters in this pointed speech.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading To — The work of God, Father, Son, and Spirit, was ever opposed by satan and his emissaries _in_ all the grand displays of his favour to his dear people, _in_ the open manifestation of his love, _in_ the accomplishment of our redemption, _in_ the proclamation of pardon and mercy in the gospel, and _in_ the operations of the ever-blessed Spirit on the hearts of his chosen.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is the last point I now beg you to notice; there are greater and more mischievous foes to this work than to any other, because this opposition generally comes from a quarter where one would hardly expect it; _some_ profest Christians deny it entirely; _others_ admit it in part only, as an assistant to the creature.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Beware, lest that come on you which was spoken by the prophet, ‘Behold ye despisers and wonder, and perish, for I work a work in your days; a work in which you shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.’” You may talk to many about the works of creation and redemption, and they may give credit to it; but if you talk to them about the work of God the Holy Spirit on the heart, they will hiss like a serpent, and soon manifest their enmity to you and the work itself.
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith.”
