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Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03
Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 is here in full — 70 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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OF WHAT THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS A TYPE.
That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.
The tabernacle is one, the temple another; the porch which he built for his throne, his throne for judgment; and this house of the forest of Lebanon is the fourth.
Now the three first, to wit, the tabernacle, the temple, the porch and throne, wise men will say are typical; and therefore so is this.
[First.] I will therefore take it for granted that the house of the forest of Lebanon is a significative thing, yea, a figure of the church, as the temple at Jerusalem was, though not under the same consideration.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 is here in full — 70 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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OF WHAT THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS A TYPE.
/ʌv wʌt ðə haʊs ʌv ðə ˈfɔːrəst ʌv ˈlebənən wɑːz ə taɪp/
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That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.
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The tabernacle is one, the temple another; the porch which he built for his throne, his throne for judgment; and this house of the forest of Lebanon is the fourth.
/ðə ˈtæbərnækəl ɪz wʌn ðə ˈtempəl əˈnʌðər ðə pɔːrtʃ wɪtʃ hiː bɪlt fɔːr hɪz θroʊn hɪz θroʊn fɔːr ˈdʒʌdʒmənt ənd ðɪs haʊs ʌv ðə ˈfɔːrəst ʌv ˈlebənən ɪz ðə fɔːrθ/
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Now the three first, to wit, the tabernacle, the temple, the porch and throne, wise men will say are typical; and therefore so is this.
/naʊ ðə θriː fɜːrst tuː wɪt ðə ˈtæbərnækəl ðə ˈtempəl ðə pɔːrtʃ ənd θroʊn waɪz men wɪl seɪ ɑːr ˈtɪpəkəl ənd ˈðerfɔːr soʊ ɪz ðɪs/
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[First.] I will therefore take it for granted that the house of the forest of Lebanon is a significative thing, yea, a figure of the church, as the temple at Jerusalem was, though not under the same consideration.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

fabrics noun US /ˈfæbrɪks/

plural of “fabric” — artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading “That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.”

handled adjective US /ˈhændəld/

having a usually specified type of handle

From this reading “That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.”

Jerusalem noun US /dʒərˈuːsələm/

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading “[First.] I will therefore take it for granted that the house of the forest of Lebanon is a significative thing, yea, a figure of the church, as the temple at Jerusalem was, though not under the same consideration.”

lebanon noun US /ˈlebənən/

an Asian republic at east end of Mediterranean

From this reading “OF WHAT THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS A TYPE.”

significant adjective US /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

important in effect or meaning

From this reading “That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.”

tabernacle noun US /ˈtæbərnækəl/

the Mormon temple

From this reading “The tabernacle is one, the temple another; the porch which he built for his throne, his throne for judgment; and this house of the forest of Lebanon is the fourth.”

thereof adverb US /ˌðeˈrʌv/

of or concerning this or that

From this reading “That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.”

typical adjective US /ˈtɪpəkəl/

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading “Now the three first, to wit, the tabernacle, the temple, the porch and throne, wise men will say are typical; and therefore so is this.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading OF WHAT THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS A TYPE.

accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The tabernacle is one, the temple another; the porch which he built for his throne, his throne for judgment; and this house of the forest of Lebanon is the fourth.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The tabernacle is one, the temple another; the porch which he built for his throne, his throne for judgment; and this house of the forest of Lebanon is the fourth.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading [First.] I will therefore take it for granted that the house of the forest of Lebanon is a significative thing, yea, a figure of the church, as the temple at Jerusalem was, though not under the same consideration.

buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The tabernacle is one, the temple another; the porch which he built for his throne, his throne for judgment; and this house of the forest of Lebanon is the fourth.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading [First.] I will therefore take it for granted that the house of the forest of Lebanon is a significative thing, yea, a figure of the church, as the temple at Jerusalem was, though not under the same consideration.

clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading [First.] I will therefore take it for granted that the house of the forest of Lebanon is a significative thing, yea, a figure of the church, as the temple at Jerusalem was, though not under the same consideration.

distinctlyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktli/

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

fabricsnounUS /ˈfæbrɪks/

plural of “fabric” — artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading [First.] I will therefore take it for granted that the house of the forest of Lebanon is a significative thing, yea, a figure of the church, as the temple at Jerusalem was, though not under the same consideration.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Now the three first, to wit, the tabernacle, the temple, the porch and throne, wise men will say are typical; and therefore so is this.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The tabernacle is one, the temple another; the porch which he built for his throne, his throne for judgment; and this house of the forest of Lebanon is the fourth.

FORESTnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading OF WHAT THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS A TYPE.

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading The tabernacle is one, the temple another; the porch which he built for his throne, his throne for judgment; and this house of the forest of Lebanon is the fourth.

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

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

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

grantedadjectiveUS /ˈɡræntəd/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading [First.] I will therefore take it for granted that the house of the forest of Lebanon is a significative thing, yea, a figure of the church, as the temple at Jerusalem was, though not under the same consideration.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/

having a usually specified type of handle

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading The tabernacle is one, the temple another; the porch which he built for his throne, his throne for judgment; and this house of the forest of Lebanon is the fourth.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading The tabernacle is one, the temple another; the porch which he built for his throne, his throne for judgment; and this house of the forest of Lebanon is the fourth.

holynounUS /ˈhoʊli/

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading OF WHAT THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS A TYPE.

housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading [First.] I will therefore take it for granted that the house of the forest of Lebanon is a significative thing, yea, a figure of the church, as the temple at Jerusalem was, though not under the same consideration.

judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading The tabernacle is one, the temple another; the porch which he built for his throne, his throne for judgment; and this house of the forest of Lebanon is the fourth.

LEBANONnounUS /ˈlebənən/

an Asian republic at east end of Mediterranean

From this reading OF WHAT THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS A TYPE.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Now the three first, to wit, the tabernacle, the temple, the porch and throne, wise men will say are typical; and therefore so is this.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

NowadverbUS /naʊ/

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

From this reading Now the three first, to wit, the tabernacle, the temple, the porch and throne, wise men will say are typical; and therefore so is this.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF WHAT THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS A TYPE.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The tabernacle is one, the temple another; the porch which he built for his throne, his throne for judgment; and this house of the forest of Lebanon is the fourth.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading The tabernacle is one, the temple another; the porch which he built for his throne, his throne for judgment; and this house of the forest of Lebanon is the fourth.

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading [First.] I will therefore take it for granted that the house of the forest of Lebanon is a significative thing, yea, a figure of the church, as the temple at Jerusalem was, though not under the same consideration.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading Now the three first, to wit, the tabernacle, the temple, the porch and throne, wise men will say are typical; and therefore so is this.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

important in effect or meaning

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

significativeadjective

(usually followed by “of”) pointing out or revealing clearly

From this reading [First.] I will therefore take it for granted that the house of the forest of Lebanon is a significative thing, yea, a figure of the church, as the temple at Jerusalem was, though not under the same consideration.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

tabernaclenounUS /ˈtæbərnækəl/

the Mormon temple

From this reading The tabernacle is one, the temple another; the porch which he built for his throne, his throne for judgment; and this house of the forest of Lebanon is the fourth.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading [First.] I will therefore take it for granted that the house of the forest of Lebanon is a significative thing, yea, a figure of the church, as the temple at Jerusalem was, though not under the same consideration.

templenounUS /ˈtempəl/

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading The tabernacle is one, the temple another; the porch which he built for his throne, his throne for judgment; and this house of the forest of Lebanon is the fourth.

ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading OF WHAT THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS A TYPE.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Now the three first, to wit, the tabernacle, the temple, the porch and throne, wise men will say are typical; and therefore so is this.

thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/

of or concerning this or that

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading [First.] I will therefore take it for granted that the house of the forest of Lebanon is a significative thing, yea, a figure of the church, as the temple at Jerusalem was, though not under the same consideration.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading The tabernacle is one, the temple another; the porch which he built for his throne, his throne for judgment; and this house of the forest of Lebanon is the fourth.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading [First.] I will therefore take it for granted that the house of the forest of Lebanon is a significative thing, yea, a figure of the church, as the temple at Jerusalem was, though not under the same consideration.

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Now the three first, to wit, the tabernacle, the temple, the porch and throne, wise men will say are typical; and therefore so is this.

thronenounUS /θroʊn/

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading The tabernacle is one, the temple another; the porch which he built for his throne, his throne for judgment; and this house of the forest of Lebanon is the fourth.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

TYPEnounUS /taɪp/

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading OF WHAT THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS A TYPE.

typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading Now the three first, to wit, the tabernacle, the temple, the porch and throne, wise men will say are typical; and therefore so is this.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading [First.] I will therefore take it for granted that the house of the forest of Lebanon is a significative thing, yea, a figure of the church, as the temple at Jerusalem was, though not under the same consideration.

WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading OF WHAT THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS A TYPE.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

WHATpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading OF WHAT THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS A TYPE.

wherein

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From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading The tabernacle is one, the temple another; the porch which he built for his throne, his throne for judgment; and this house of the forest of Lebanon is the fourth.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Now the three first, to wit, the tabernacle, the temple, the porch and throne, wise men will say are typical; and therefore so is this.

wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Now the three first, to wit, the tabernacle, the temple, the porch and throne, wise men will say are typical; and therefore so is this.

witnounUS /wɪt/

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Now the three first, to wit, the tabernacle, the temple, the porch and throne, wise men will say are typical; and therefore so is this.

WordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading That the house of the forest of Lebanon was a house significant, I think is clear; also, if it had not, we should not have had so particular an account thereof in the holy Word of God: I read but of four buildings wherein, in a particular manner, the houses or fabrics are, as to their manner of building, distinctly handled.

yeaexclamationUS /jeɪ/

an old word for “yes”

From this reading [First.] I will therefore take it for granted that the house of the forest of Lebanon is a significative thing, yea, a figure of the church, as the temple at Jerusalem was, though not under the same consideration.

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