Chapter VII

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

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

(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 I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

in addition

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

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

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

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

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

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

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

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From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

plural of “assertion” — a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading I reply'd, That _Moses_ was in possession of the Credit of having written the _Pentateuch_, and that to destroy this there must be Proofs brought, not meer Assertions.

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From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

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

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

for the reason that

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading I reply'd, That _Moses_ was in possession of the Credit of having written the _Pentateuch_, and that to destroy this there must be Proofs brought, not meer Assertions.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

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From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

correspondence in form or appearance

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

being joined in close association

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

approval

From this reading I reply'd, That _Moses_ was in possession of the Credit of having written the _Pentateuch_, and that to destroy this there must be Proofs brought, not meer Assertions.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading I reply'd, That _Moses_ was in possession of the Credit of having written the _Pentateuch_, and that to destroy this there must be Proofs brought, not meer Assertions.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

plural of “dispute” — a disagreement or argument about something important

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

emanating from God

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

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From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

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From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

at any time

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

not divided or shared with others

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

plural of “faction” — a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

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From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

an idea or conclusion having general application

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

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 Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

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

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading I reply'd, That _Moses_ was in possession of the Credit of having written the _Pentateuch_, and that to destroy this there must be Proofs brought, not meer Assertions.

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

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

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From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

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

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

to such an extent or degree; so

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

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

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

(Old Testament) the first of the major Hebrew prophets (8th century BC)

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

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From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

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From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

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From this reading I reply'd, That _Moses_ was in possession of the Credit of having written the _Pentateuch_, and that to destroy this there must be Proofs brought, not meer Assertions.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

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From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

being or having the character of a miracle

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai

From this reading I reply'd, That _Moses_ was in possession of the Credit of having written the _Pentateuch_, and that to destroy this there must be Proofs brought, not meer Assertions.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I reply'd, That _Moses_ was in possession of the Credit of having written the _Pentateuch_, and that to destroy this there must be Proofs brought, not meer Assertions.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

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

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

and nothing more

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

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From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading I reply'd, That _Moses_ was in possession of the Credit of having written the _Pentateuch_, and that to destroy this there must be Proofs brought, not meer Assertions.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

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From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading I reply'd, That _Moses_ was in possession of the Credit of having written the _Pentateuch_, and that to destroy this there must be Proofs brought, not meer Assertions.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading I reply'd, That _Moses_ was in possession of the Credit of having written the _Pentateuch_, and that to destroy this there must be Proofs brought, not meer Assertions.

third-person singular of “prophesy” — predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

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From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

rebuffed (by a lover) without warning

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

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From this reading I reply'd, That _Moses_ was in possession of the Credit of having written the _Pentateuch_, and that to destroy this there must be Proofs brought, not meer Assertions.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

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From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

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From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

carry out

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

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From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

a profession of belief

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

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

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I reply'd, That _Moses_ was in possession of the Credit of having written the _Pentateuch_, and that to destroy this there must be Proofs brought, not meer Assertions.

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From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

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

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I reply'd, That _Moses_ was in possession of the Credit of having written the _Pentateuch_, and that to destroy this there must be Proofs brought, not meer Assertions.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

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

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

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From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

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From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

in a visible manner

From this reading I said that the miraculous Facts recorded in them did not, in my Judgment, take off from their Probability because they are all ascribed to a Divine Power, and are mention'd as serving some great End and Purpose: and that as to the Prophesies, some of those in _Isaiah_ and _Daniel_ are so visibly connected with the Accomplishment in _Jesus_, that a Man must be blind (I thought) not to discover their Conformity.

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

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

(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 Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

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

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

at the time that

From this reading Thereupon he enter'd into the History of the Canon, and of the Manner how, and Time when it was form'd; and he talk'd to me of the Factions and Disputes among the Members of the Council of _Laodicea_, and some others, with regard to the several Gospels, Acts, Epistles, _&c_. which the several Churches or Societies of Christians had receiv'd for true, exclusive of others; of the Difficulties and Perplexities on that Head, and how some rejected what others receiv'd, together with the Reasons urg'd on both sides, insomuch that I was astonish'd to find what a Treasure of curious Things he had stor'd up in his Memory.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

which person or people

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

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

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

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From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading I reply'd, That _Moses_ was in possession of the Credit of having written the _Pentateuch_, and that to destroy this there must be Proofs brought, not meer Assertions.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

but in spite of that

From this reading I put him in mind that _Ezra_ (whom he seem'd to think the Author of it) was not able, if we may judge by that undoubted Piece of His, to have compos'd what passes under _Moses_'s Name: and that, if he were able, yet it was next to impossible for Him to have made the whole _Jewish_ Nation believe (as they appear constantly to have done) that what he wrote, had been in being all along before the Captivity.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Moreover, said he, if you were well acquainted with the History of the Canon of those sacred Writings, not only of the Old Testament which you derive from the _Jews_, an ignorant superstitious People as ever liv'd, who were not agreed neither as to the Truth and Authority of every part of it, but also of the New Testament as it is now admitted among the generality of Christians, you wou'd find so much Ignorance, Superstition, Uncertainty and Perplexity in it, that you your self wou'd be asham'd of it.