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Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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OF THE MATERIALS OF WHICH THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS MADE.
The foundation of the house of the forest of Lebanon was of the same great stones which were laid in the foundation of the temple of the Lord (1 Kings 7:2-11).
And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).
Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).
Her confronting idolatrous nations is therefore a sign of her troubles, not any prediction of a fall.
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Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/17 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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OF THE MATERIALS OF WHICH THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS MADE.
/ʌv ðə məˈtɪriəlz ʌv wɪtʃ ðə haʊs ʌv ðə ˈfɔːrəst ʌv ˈlebənən wɑːz meɪd/
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The foundation of the house of the forest of Lebanon was of the same great stones which were laid in the foundation of the temple of the Lord (1 Kings 7:2-11).
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And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).
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Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).
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Her confronting idolatrous nations is therefore a sign of her troubles, not any prediction of a fall.
/hɜːr kənˈfrʌntɪŋ aɪˈdɑːlətrəs ˈneɪʃənz ɪz ˈðerfɔːr ə saɪn ʌv hɜːr ˈtrʌbəlz nɑːt ˈeni priˈdɪkʃən ʌv ə fɔːl/

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affliction noun US /əˈflɪkʃən/

a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

From this reading “And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).”

confronting verb US /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/

-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading “Her confronting idolatrous nations is therefore a sign of her troubles, not any prediction of a fall.”

idolatrous adjective US /aɪˈdɑːlətrəs/

relating to or practicing idolatry

From this reading “Her confronting idolatrous nations is therefore a sign of her troubles, not any prediction of a fall.”

Jerusalem noun US /dʒərˈuːsələm/

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

From this reading “And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).”

lebanon noun US /ˈlebənən/

an Asian republic at east end of Mediterranean

From this reading “OF THE MATERIALS OF WHICH THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS MADE.”

Matt noun US /mæt/

the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

From this reading “Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).”

prediction noun US /priˈdɪkʃən/

the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading “Her confronting idolatrous nations is therefore a sign of her troubles, not any prediction of a fall.”

prevail verb US /prɪˈveɪl/

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading “Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).”

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From this reading The foundation of the house of the forest of Lebanon was of the same great stones which were laid in the foundation of the temple of the Lord (1 Kings 7:2-11).

11

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From this reading The foundation of the house of the forest of Lebanon was of the same great stones which were laid in the foundation of the temple of the Lord (1 Kings 7:2-11).

16

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From this reading Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).

18

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From this reading Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).

2

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From this reading The foundation of the house of the forest of Lebanon was of the same great stones which were laid in the foundation of the temple of the Lord (1 Kings 7:2-11).

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From this reading The foundation of the house of the forest of Lebanon was of the same great stones which were laid in the foundation of the temple of the Lord (1 Kings 7:2-11).

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).

afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/

a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).

AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Her confronting idolatrous nations is therefore a sign of her troubles, not any prediction of a fall.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).

certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).

churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

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

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/

a state at a particular time

From this reading Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).

confrontingverbUS /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/

-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading Her confronting idolatrous nations is therefore a sign of her troubles, not any prediction of a fall.

fallverbUS /fɔːl/

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Her confronting idolatrous nations is therefore a sign of her troubles, not any prediction of a fall.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

FORESTnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading OF THE MATERIALS OF WHICH THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS MADE.

foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading The foundation of the house of the forest of Lebanon was of the same great stones which were laid in the foundation of the temple of the Lord (1 Kings 7:2-11).

gatesnounUS /ɡeɪts/

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading The foundation of the house of the forest of Lebanon was of the same great stones which were laid in the foundation of the temple of the Lord (1 Kings 7:2-11).

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

hellnounUS /hel/

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).

HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her confronting idolatrous nations is therefore a sign of her troubles, not any prediction of a fall.

HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/

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

From this reading OF THE MATERIALS OF WHICH THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS MADE.

howlverbUS /haʊl/

emit long loud cries

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

idolatrousadjectiveUS /aɪˈdɑːlətrəs/

relating to or practicing idolatry

From this reading Her confronting idolatrous nations is therefore a sign of her troubles, not any prediction of a fall.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The foundation of the house of the forest of Lebanon was of the same great stones which were laid in the foundation of the temple of the Lord (1 Kings 7:2-11).

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).

JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/

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

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

KingsnounUS /kɪŋz/

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The foundation of the house of the forest of Lebanon was of the same great stones which were laid in the foundation of the temple of the Lord (1 Kings 7:2-11).

laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/

set down according to a plan

From this reading The foundation of the house of the forest of Lebanon was of the same great stones which were laid in the foundation of the temple of the Lord (1 Kings 7:2-11).

LEBANONnounUS /ˈlebənən/

an Asian republic at east end of Mediterranean

From this reading OF THE MATERIALS OF WHICH THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS MADE.

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The foundation of the house of the forest of Lebanon was of the same great stones which were laid in the foundation of the temple of the Lord (1 Kings 7:2-11).

lotnounUS /lɑːt/

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

MADEadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading OF THE MATERIALS OF WHICH THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS MADE.

MATERIALSnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading OF THE MATERIALS OF WHICH THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS MADE.

MattnounUS /mæt/

the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

From this reading Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).

nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Her confronting idolatrous nations is therefore a sign of her troubles, not any prediction of a fall.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).

NowadverbUS /naʊ/

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

From this reading Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE MATERIALS OF WHICH THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS MADE.

predictionnounUS /priˈdɪkʃən/

the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading Her confronting idolatrous nations is therefore a sign of her troubles, not any prediction of a fall.

prevailverbUS /prɪˈveɪl/

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).

sackclothnoun

a garment made of coarse sacking; formerly worn as an indication of remorse

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading The foundation of the house of the forest of Lebanon was of the same great stones which were laid in the foundation of the temple of the Lord (1 Kings 7:2-11).

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).

showsnounUS /ʃoʊz/

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

signnounUS /saɪn/

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Her confronting idolatrous nations is therefore a sign of her troubles, not any prediction of a fall.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).

standverbUS /stænd/

be standing; be upright

From this reading Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).

statenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

stonesnounUS /stoʊnz/

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The foundation of the house of the forest of Lebanon was of the same great stones which were laid in the foundation of the temple of the Lord (1 Kings 7:2-11).

supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

tearsnounUS /terz/

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

templenounUS /ˈtempəl/

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

From this reading The foundation of the house of the forest of Lebanon was of the same great stones which were laid in the foundation of the temple of the Lord (1 Kings 7:2-11).

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading OF THE MATERIALS OF WHICH THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS MADE.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Her confronting idolatrous nations is therefore a sign of her troubles, not any prediction of a fall.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

troublesnounUS /ˈtrʌbəlz/

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading Her confronting idolatrous nations is therefore a sign of her troubles, not any prediction of a fall.

WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading OF THE MATERIALS OF WHICH THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS MADE.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading The foundation of the house of the forest of Lebanon was of the same great stones which were laid in the foundation of the temple of the Lord (1 Kings 7:2-11).

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Now since the foundation is the same, what is it but to show also that she, though in an afflicted condition, shall certainly stand; 'The gates of hell shall not prevail against it' (Matt 16:18).

WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading OF THE MATERIALS OF WHICH THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON WAS MADE.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

Zech

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From this reading And this shows that the church in the wilderness has the same foundation and support as had the temple that was at Jerusalem, though in a state of sackcloth, tears, and affliction, the lot of the church in the wilderness; for she, while there, is to howl (Zech 11:2).

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Work through the 18 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 18 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 5 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 5 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03

Common questions about reading Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 by John Bunyan on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03?

Yes. All 25302 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #6048 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #6048, a public-domain edition. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 take to read?

About 600 minutes of reading across 5061 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 section by section

How to work through Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 31 chapters of Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03

Words and structures a reader meets early in Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Walked
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Through
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Wilderness
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
World
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.