The first two volumes of Luther's Sämmtliche Schriften.

Abel. I, 295. ff. 307. ff. 330. ff. - Meaning of the name I, 383. A. lives, whether he was probably slain I. 403.- S. Cain 2.

Abelonites. Heretics, why so called II, 1266.

Holy Communion. In it there is something else than in baptism, namely: the body and blood of Christ I, 279. f., whether he is at the right hand of God I, 1487. f.; but not if one does not enjoy it I, 727. One should not leave open sinners to it II, 385. The words of institution strengthen the hope of forgiveness I, 1066.; it makes the individual certain of his blessedness I, 1066.; God feeds us, not the servant II, 1842. f.; one should use it in the common assembly II, 779, honor with genuflections II, 1842. The pope has robbed the chalice, from which A. I, 844. 1063; how he wants to confirm the error of the One Form I, 727. 1175. f.; Christ did not offer bread and wine I, 902; the papists have turned the Eucharist into idolatry I, 1664; make it an external work to prove obedience to the church II, 38; only the priests were allowed to read the words of institution, and not in a loud voice I, 1664. - S. Means of Grace.

Superstition. Arises from right worship II, 13; remains one time like the other I, 727. f.; is even a harmful regent I, 731.

Apostasy. A. from God and His grace is possible I, 520. 676.; occurs commonly after 20 years I, 1636.; the descendants commonly fall away I, 1453. f. 1455. 1638. s. 1662. f.; II, 1825. f.; occurs first in the heart.; occurs first in the heart, then the outward sins follow I, 635, and manifold idolatry II, 912. f.; will not go unpunished I, 553; entailed the confusion of language I, 692; whither it finally leads I, 480. - S. apostates.

Idolatry. A. usually has a glorious origin I, 1667. f.; arises from the right religion I, 663.;

II, 13; follows from apostasy from the true God II, 912. f.; already applied by Cain I, 304. f.; is all worship without God's command I, 778.; is the origin of all sin II, 910-; is misery and distress II, 1684.; is known from God's word alone I, 736.; one punishes him I, 730. - S. celestial service, idolatry, calf service, Moloch.

Abimelech. 1. A. was king's name, not name of a single person II, 185.

2 Abimelech, Abraham's contemporary. A. was pious I, 1463. 1478. f.; faithful I, 1322. ff.; godly I, 1313. 1318.; chaste I, 1322. f.; loved the preaching ministry I, 1356. f.; was a bishop in his kingdom I, 1335. 1340. - He sinned by not knowing as an authority that Abraham was wronged I, 1466. ff. He came to repentance and a clear knowledge of God I, 1335. 1345. - S. Abraham 20.

3 Abimelech, Isaac's contemporary. Probably not the same A., who was Abraham's contemporary II, 192. but his son II, 225. f. Was more cunning than his father II, 225. f.; pious II, 192.; God-fearing and hated adultery II, 185. ff. - S. Isaac 12.

Indulgence. S. Purgatory.

Abortion. Is Sin I, 1748.

Abraham. 1. in general I, 717. ff. his history is despised by the world I, 1300. ff. and the papists I, 1302. in place of the lineage of A. rst the lineage of Christ I, 1056.

2. honor and importance of A.. With A. begins a new church I, 718. f. ; a great man, adorned with promises I, 1064. ; stands above the other patriarchs I, 1054. f. 1332. ; the head of all saints I, 918. 921. ; 1666. ; 1155. 1355. s.; surpasses Aeneas, Achilles, Agamemnon I, 919. The Jews do not know how to praise him enough I, 733. but is not praised in Scripture like Noah I, 729. f. His special honor is that God speaks with him I, 718.

3. birth of A. Whether he was the firstborn I, 298. 435. 720. f. 769. 1599. f.

4. names A.'s. Hebrews I, 715. f. 885.; God's Friend and Beloved I, 1117.; Prince of God I, 1628. 1631.; Blessed of God I, 908. f. - Of the change of his name from Abram to Abraham I, 1036. 1043. f. 1052. f.

5 A.'s poverty and wealth. I, 826. ff. - The monks and others are offended by his wealth I, 829. f.; he did not "hang his head" on it I, 918.; he was quite poor, not like the monks I, 1164. who cannot be compared with him I, 738. f., especially not in the way he left everything I, 739. 761.

6. journeys of A. I, 770. ff. 783. ff. 826. ff. 1300. ff. - A.'s journeys happen according to God's will I, 1352. f.; how the prophets regarded his wanderings I, 1305.; they were arduous and dangerous I, 771. f.; 1302.

7. appeal of A. I, 728. ff. How old A. was I, 1600; probably called by Sem I, 711. f. 734. f.; called by grace I, 730. f. 732. f.; thereby a new man and patriarch I, 731.

8. apparitions and revelations. With no other God spoke so often I, 1054. f.; this happened probably eight times I, 1544.; God speaks with him as with a friend I, 938. f.; this is the most distinguished in A.'s history I, 861.The appearance of the three men I, 1130. ff. 1154. ff. 1181. ff.; of the angel at Isaac's sacrifice I, 1522. ff.; the Lord appeared to him before he came to Shem I, 777.

9. promises, A. given. I, 740. ff. 860. ff. 936. ff. 951. ff. 1035. ff. 1059. ff. 1091. ff. 1547. ff. 1559. ff. - In which A. was ahead of us, we are ahead of the A. I, 1385. The bodily promises include Christ and eternal life in themselves I, 1096. ff.; A. understood the bodily promises at the same time spiritually I, 1107.; A. let himself be satisfied with the spiritual ones I, 908. 916. ff. A. did not tempt God with this, that he desired a sign to confirm the promise of the possession of Canaan I, 953. ff; God gave this promise that it might be known whence the promised seed should come II, 141.; A. was a stranger in Canaan in his life, after his death he possessed it I, 1060. f.; had to wander to and fro like Cain in spite of the promise I, 782. The promise that Christ should be born of him he received as a reward, since he was already righteous II, 143.

10. faith and religion of A.. A. had Noah as a teacher I, 655. f., Shem I, 898.; became an idolater I, 722. 711.; a "pious" man, but the devil's serf I, 731. - A. had the knowledge of the holy trinity I, 1153. 1183. 1673. f., of Christ I, 748. 1627. that the promised seed is the Savior of the world I, 1657. and the Son of God I, 1674.; of the ministry of the holy angels I, 1684. ff. A. increased in knowledge II, 77. f.; how he understood the promise that the greater should serve the lesser II, 80. f.. A. believed in a resurrection of the dead and an eternal life I, 964. f. 1060. ff. 1064. 1488. f. - A. believed in the future Christ, we believe in the coming Christ I, 949. f. Scripture extols his faith I, 739. 773. 791. 804.; the greater the danger, the stronger his faith I, 809. which was greater than Gideon's I, 891. not to be compared with ours I, 743. f. 772. f. He believed though the promise of reason was dark I, 1098., and seemed impossible I, 740. ff; believed the sign given by God, asked for I, 958.; kept the promise of Isaac I, 1384. wherein he proved his faith I, 758. 771.; 775.; 1487. f.; 1692. His faith began to stumble I, 789. f. A. also had weaknesses I, 1354. f.

II. A.'s Covenant with God I, 1054. ff. Was a double one: of circumcision and of promise I, 1114. f.

12. circumcision. I, 1036. ff. 1108. ff. Similarity of the B. A.'s and Christ's B. I, 1024. f.

13. righteousness of A. before God. A. was righteous before God by faith I, 940. ff. 952. f.

1017. f. 1580. 1583. f., not by works I, 944. 1536. f. 1579. ff., not by circumcision I, 1017. f.; before he went forth in obedience from Ur I, 760., or was circumcised I, 1010. f. 1017. f. 1038. The papists assert that he was justified by works I, 1579. ff.

14. virtues of A.. In general I, 915. ff.; in A. is found a large number of spiritual and secular virtues I, 1640. s. - A. was modest I, 889. f.; steady I, 781. f. 826. ff.; cheap and righteous I, 919.; humble and reverent I, 915. ff. 1142. ff. 1148. 1182. 1476. f. 1596.; pious I, 899.; hospitable I, 1137. ff. 1142. ff. 1154. ff., whence he learned this virtue I, 1134. ff. 1144. ff. 1154. ff.; patient I, 840. ff. 908. 916. 1304. f.; II, 237.; obedient I, 736. ff. 755. ff. 869. f. 1074. f. 1123. ff. 1262. ff. 1375. 1412. ff. 1496. ff., with A.'s obedience cannot be compared that of the monks I, 758. f. 1412. ff. 1417. ff.; not stingy I, 915. ff.; courteous I, 1475. 1628. ff.; chaste I, 1170. 1744. f.; loving I, 840. ff. 1197. ff.; compassionate I, 1286. f.; truthful I, 788. ff. 1313.

15. works of A. In general I, 826. ff. 886. ff. - A. is a father of good works I, 1141. f.; performs them all in faith I, 1305. 1682. ff.; uses his reason I, 786. 890. f.; acts like a spiritual, understanding I, 1675. ff. and worldly wise man I, 1474. ff. 1638. f.; does no special works, but proves faith and love I, 919. f. with them. f.; is despised by the monks because of his little works I, 1521.; against A.'s works of the papacy are stinking dirt I, 774.; it does not follow: What pleased God in A., pleases him also in us I, 779. - A.'s works as a house father I, 918. f.; his pilgrimage I, 1305. f.; plants trees I, 1479. f.; buys burial place I, 1616. f.; II, 103. f.; provides a wife for Isaac I, 1682.; as husband I, 1742. ff. 1749. f.; in intercourse with others I, 1675. s.; as bishop and priest he was I, 778. 1521.; how he administers his office I, 781. f.; was a blessing to others I, 746. 767. 906. f.; built altars and preached I, 778. 781. 839. 874.; 826. ff. 838. 1478. f. 1631.; taught I, 805. 819. 837. f. 1332. f. 1352. 1361.; II, 80.; I, 773. 957. 1661. f. 1667. f.; probably compiled a small history I, 1753.; prayed I, 1197. ff. 1321. 1360. ff.; 1107. ff. 1288. f. 1362. f.; as a war hero I, 886. ff.; is a greater hero than Alexander etc. I, 889. ff. and Samson I, 890.; an example to us I, 889. f.

16. sins of A. That he mistook Sarah for his sister among the Gerarites was sin I, 1325. f., which, however, served for the best I, 1328. p. above 10.

17 A.'s temptations and sufferings. A. had to endure severe temptations before other patriarchs I, 1482; one followed the other I, 1482; is a martyr above all martyrs I, 1417; his flesh was always killed I, 1350; A. was saved from presumption 923. ff. 928. f.. In him we see two kinds of killing of himself I, 1421; how he killed his flesh I, 1505. f.; against the killing of his flesh the mortification of the monks is nothing I, 1414. f.. A. was challenged I, 783. ff.; 802. ff. 810.; 874.; 920. ff. 928. f. 932. f. 934. f.; 1070. ff.; 1284. f.; 1286. 1313. f.; 1298.; 1318.; 1482. ff.; 1503. f.; 1528. f.; 790. In these temptations he kept the promises I, 1487.; was comforted I, 920. ff. 929. 1060. 1323. 1340. ff. 1342.; conquered by faith I, 785. 814. 874. 1318. f. 1421. f. 1487. ff.

1529. ff; II, 784. - A. had to dwell among enemies I, 776., was persecuted I, 780. f. 839. f., mocked I, 1131.

18. servants of A.. Was great I, 772. 887.f. 1618.; a holy church I, 773.; pious and obedient I, 919. 1129. II3I.; more pious than the present I, 739. 773.; to be praised for following A. into misery I, 773.; this was very comforting to A. I, 774.

19. church. Receives in A.'s time a greater light I, 719; a new one begins with A. I, 718; A.'s house was the right one I, 1193. f. 1360. f.; many persecuted followed him I, 1213; church was increased and comforted I, 907; A. converted many I, 1303; his church stood in reputation I, 1631. ff.

20. A. and Abimelech. I, 1300. ff. 1330. ff. 1345. ff. 1356. ff. 1360. ff. 1460. ff. A.'s suspicion of Abimelech I, 1465. ff.

21. A. and the Egyptians. I, 802. ff. 811. ff 818. ff. A.'s suspicion of the Egyptians I, 794. ff. 798. 801. f. Whether A. taught astronomy in Egypt I, 805.

22. a. and eliezer. I, 1640. ff. 1656. ff. 1681. ff. 1706. ff. 1722. ff.

23 A. and Hagar. I, 974. ff. 983. ff. 1410. ff. A. did not lie with Hagar out of unchastity I, 969. s. 972. f. 987.; thereby not an adulterer I, 971. ff.; loved her I, 1389. f.; expulsion was hard for him I, 1394. 1411. f. 1420. ff. 1422. f.

24. A. and the Hebronites. I, 1628. ff.

25. a. and isaac. I, 1091. ff. 1368. ff. 1496. ff. 1522. ff. 1640. ff.

26. A. and Ishmael. I, 1108. ff. 1386. ff. 1410. ff. - A. considered Ishmael to be the promised seed I, 1007. 1035.; loved him I, 1108. 1389. f.; his expulsion was difficult for A. I, 1394. f. 1411. f. 1420. ff.

27. A. and Ketura. I, 1742. ff. - Marry them not out of lust I, 1744. f. 1746. ff.; perhaps because Isaac's marriage remained barren for so long II, 3.

28. A. and Lot. I, 840. ff. - Why Lot chooses the region at the Jordan, A. stays in Canaan I, 853.; how A. receives the news of Lot's imprisonment I, 886.; Lot saved for the sake of A.'s prayer I, 1288. f.; Lot and his daughters received by A. I, 1297. 1342. f., comforted over the blood shame I, 1300. f. 1342. f.

29 A. and Mamre. A. is included in Mamre I, 874. f. 1141; brings him to recognition I, 875. f.

30. A. and Melchizedek. I, 897. ff.

31 A. and Nahör. I, 1592. ff.

32. A. and the Philistines. I, 1457. ff.

33. A. and Sarah. I, 968. ff. 974. ff. 983. ff. 1386. ff. 1602. ff. 1615. ff. Had much trial and tribulation I, 968. ff; their conduct therein I, 976. ff; hoped in God I, 813.; prayed I, 991.; loved Ishmael I, 1007. 1035.; comforted Hagar and Ishmael I, 1412. f.; why A. Sarah wanted to bury in Canaan I, 1627. to admire as husband and wife I, 793.; an example of husband and wife I, 1160. 1163. f. 1353. f.; 794. 986. f. 1253.; 793.; had long violent quarrel I, 1386. ff. 1390. ff. 1410.; II, 1873. f. A. did not give Sarah the order to sacrifice Isaac I, 1490. f.

34. A. and Shem. A. probably sought out Shem on his travels!, 774. f.; was commanded by him to obey Sarah I, 1395.

35 A. and the Sodomites. I, 895. 913.ff. 1181.ff.

36. death of A. I, 1752. ff. How God can be A.'s reward since he dies I, 964.

37. children or seed of A.. The Jews are not I, 1669; physical and spiritual seed I, 1396. ff; holy and godless I, 1585. A.'s children are made by promise and faith I, 1053. 1101. 1132. 1396. ff. 1438.; II, 1872.; A.'s lineage was hated by all nations II, 1133.

Abraham's seed. The doctrine of it is the most important in Scripture II, 143.; in the promise of it is comprehended almost the whole Christian doctrine I, 1578. 1583.; true God, true man, without sin I, 1570. f. 1674.; II, 143.; is Christ I, 1560. 1569. f.; is himself the blessing I, 1566. f. His blessing is a spiritual one I, 1564. f.; without the same no people are blessed I, 1591. f.; takes away death and all curse I, 1571.; makes full of good fruits I, 1578.excludes all glory and righteousness I, 1572. f.; concerns all men I, 1571., also the heathen I, 1560.; one becomes a partaker of it by faith I, 1367. f.; worksaints have no part in it I, 1368. f.; the saints of A. T. heartily longed for it I, 1591. Whether God could have awakened him if Jacob had been strangled by Esau II, 762. Jewish interpretation of A.'s seed I, 1564.

Absolution. Any Christian can pronounce it II, 1003. also a woman or child II, 2057. ff.; to be sought from the parish priest or a Christian brother II, 779.; not to look at the absolving man in this II, 287.; is pronounced by divine command II, 300. f. 1899; God himself absolves II, 435. 437; it gives forgiveness of sin II, 298. f. 369; redeems from sin, devil, hell II, 1891. 2009; proclaims and gives the kingdom of God II, 411; formula of absolution in Luther's time II, 299.

Apostates. Persecutors of their order I, 689; the greatest enemies of the Church II, 629.

Arcursius. Jurist, confesses his ignorance II, 1927. Achilles. Not to be compared with Abraham I, 919.; a hero and yet friendly against Briseis II, 603.; could not conquer his heart II, 1387.

Achsib. 1. city in Ässer II, 1163.

2nd city in Dan II, 1163. 1186.

Cultivation. Commanded by God I, 1479.

Arable farmer. A. have the happiest state I, 259.; II, 553.

Ada. II, 990. - Means jewelry, collar I, 386.; II, 989. - S. Esau 3.

Adam. 1. adam. I, 66. ff. 101. ff. 124. ff. Meaning of the name and reason for it I, 383. 410.; II, 68. f.; whether only a married man could be called A. I, 412. A. had excellent intellect and wisdom I, 145. f.; knew well from inspiration of the Holy Spirit that Abel was slain I, 346.He prophesied in Paradise I, 167, 170; had the hope of eternal life I, 269; his knowledge of natural things, even after the fall, was much more excellent than our laboriously acquired knowledge I, 146. f. Had to sweat the sweat of domestic, governmental and church life at the same time I, 261. A greater teacher than Mosel, 328; taught of faith I, 328. Died in the time of Lamech I, 391; where buried I, 1610. f. Contemporaries of A., I, 407. 416. Was a figure of Christ, I, 268. p. Schooß.

2. adam and eve. In general I, 160. ff.; 172. ff.; 196. ff.; 207. ff.; 223. ff.; 242. ff.; 268. ff.;

290. ff.; 302. ff. 317. ff.; 330. ff.; 347. ff.; 410. ff. - In which A. and E. were equal I, 81. 141. 226., in which unequal I, 84. 185. 268.; the scholastics hold A. for the highest, E. for the lowest part of reason I, 195. - They had the hope of an eternal life I, 269. f.; held in faith to the first promise 1, 235. ff.; wherewith they comforted themselves after the fall I, 244. 304.; II, 919. f.; begat children to obtain the promised seed I, 290. f. - Out of fear of God and obedience they cast out Cain I, 375. f. - Their temptations over Cain's fratricide I, 342. ff; they did not have the consolation that it had already happened to others 1, 344; their heartache over Cain's expulsion I, 347. 375. f.; they were of one mind and of one will I, 82; A. taught E. in paradise I, 176.; A. did not vow eternal chastity after Abel's death I, 413. - Probably had a promise before Seth's birth 1, 395.; how they taught and brought up their children I, 301. ff. 408.- S. state of innocence, fall of man.

Nobility. Shall be dedicated to virtue and serve his own I, 879.

Adoption. Is very mean in Scripture II, 1000; A. Ephraim and Manasseh II, 1848.

Affects. The natural affects are not to be rejected I, 1614; are good in themselves, but corrupted by original sin II, 1501, 1672. The natural affects are good in themselves, but corrupted by original sin II, 1501. 1672; remain even in the godly II, 1669. f.; when to be suppressed II, 1679. f. - S. Nature 3.

Agamemnon. Not to be compared with Abraham I, 919. Agatha. Martyr, confident II, 1989. 1994.

Agnes. Martyr, chaste II, 1268. f.; deathly courageous II, 1903. - S. Monastery.

Agricola. Toller, inexperienced spirit I, 1212.; wanted to be considered holy and just II, 708.

Ahab. Godless, had a glorious regiment II, 2043. Ahalibama. Means castle woman II, 989. - S. Esau 3. Ahaz. Idolatrous II, 2014; wanted, after Abraham, to sacrifice his son I, 1496; acted thereby contrary to God's word I, 1524., became a murderer I, 1179. f.

Albrecht, Bishop of Mainz, knowingly rejected the pure doctrine I, 1646. - S. Brschof 3.

Alexander the Great. He supervised everything himself II, 1241; no Jewish or Christian king can be compared with him II, 462; he was not such a war hero as Abraham I, 889, or Joseph II, 1376; he could not conquer himself II, 1387; his history cannot be compared with the histories of the Holy Scriptures II, 462; he was fortunate for the sake of the church I, 1409; he was hopeful and fell II, 1634; his body was shown to Augustus II, 2073.

Alkoran. Why Mahomet gave this name to his book II, 223; the devil is the master of A. II, 401; is a monster, mixes law and gospel I, 1009; what he says: about the fall of the devil II, 401, about Leviathan II, 1948; when interpreting A. the Turks use allegories II, 559. - S. Mahomet.

Allegories. I, 610. ff. - Coming from the foolish monks I, 559.; for a time preferred to the historical understanding I, 284. 610.; are like a beautiful whore II, 559.; which fathers were concerned with the A. II, 557. Harm and benefit of A.: dangerous, obscure doctrine I, 284.; II, 557. f. 802.; prove nothing I, 230. f. 286. 903. 952. 1150. f.; II, 235. 802.; adorn only I, 285. f. 610. 1150. f.; II, 774. 802. Use.

of the A.: one should not seek mere A. II, 774.; find only the foam of the holy Scriptures I, 285.; one should not reject them altogether I, 611.; one should use them with caution 1, 611.; II, 559. f.; which and which not to reject I, 611.; to distinguish between the A. of the fathers, one needs a good mind II, 811.Not everyone is fortunate with A. II, 774. Requirements of good A.: the literal sense must be the basis of A. I, 286. f.; II, 802.; must go on faith I, 612. 616. f. 626. f.; II, 402. 560. examples of A.: silly I, 225. f.; good I, 286.f. 514. f. 603-627.; 903. 952. 1204. 1495. 1541.; II. 235. 402. 475. 811. ff.

Omnipotence. What is to be understood by God's ordinary and by his immediate authority I, 1250; authority is revealed in creation I, 31. 60; can make everything out of nothing II, 1677. 1700. 1702, out of evil good II, 893. f., preserve and increase what has been created I, 1540. s.; according to God's ordinary authority we are to judge ourselves I, 1250.

Omniscience. Everything is present to God I, 960. 963. altar. What is called "building an altar" I, 778; II, 222.

854. 1751; for which we have altars in the churches I, 115. Age and childhood. Are not to be compared II, 249.; Influence of the A. on senses and powers II, 1846. 1858.

Amalek. 1, 994.

Amalekites. Descendants of Esau of Amalek, maternal Hittites II, 994.; very proud id.; lived between Egypt and Canaan I, 881.

Ambrose. Marriageless, waiting for his profession I, 1320. f.; struggled with the heat of the flesh II, 530.; took special delight in the work of Christ's incarnation II, 400.; did not interpret Scripture as well as Augustine II, 79.; did not understand the active and passive meanings of words II, 1488.; A.'s opinion of Job II, 1014. f..

Amiris. Escape from Sibaris I, 1258. f.

Ammi. Meaning of the name and occasion I, 1298. ff. Ammonites. Gloriously blessed before other peoples I,

1298. f.; not admitted to church offices in Israel I, 368. 1298. f.; many blessed I, 368.

Amos. Taught in the Kingdom of Ephraim II, 2048.

Amram. I, 959.

Amraphel. Whether A. Nimrod was I, 876. f.

Office. The office discovers the man 1, 834. In the office one serves God II, 1411.; how one should conduct one's office II, 1394. f.; one should not flee the complaints II, 1408. f.; foolish to be proud of an office II, 1395.; offices are punishments II, 1395.; make us servants II, 1397.; once account is to be given II, 1394. One should not withdraw from worldly offices I, 833. f. - S. profession, estates.

Ana. Whether begotten by incest II, 995.; whether he invented the muzzle horses II, 997. 1007. f.

Anachoretes. Are hermits I, 997.

Analogy of Faith. What the A. d. G. is I, 1531. Anastasia. Martyr II, 1982. f.

Worship. Various types of A. I, 1635. II, 306. 820. f.; what "worship" means I, 1058.; II, 1046.

AeneaS. Is not to be compared with Abraham I, 919. Aner. A devout, pious man I, 886. 888; adhered to Abraham's church II, 1069.

Beginning. What Moses calls "beginning" I, 12.

Challenges. 1. the doctrine of the a. must be practiced for the sake of future preachers II, 783. s.

2. the nature and type of the a. Various a. fall before the godly I, 1072. 1532.; II, 417. f.; one follows the other I, 1482.; the more pious the Christian, the more a. 1, 1486.; when they are there, they seem to argue with the promise II, 823.; in it, it is difficult to take comfort in the grace of God II, 968.; the Christian often wavers between impatience and hope II, 1317.The main part of all a. is that one doubts whether God has really said this or that I, 187. To the bodily a. Satan also adds spiritual a. I, 1424. ff. 1484.; the bodily ones become more violent when the terror in the conscience is added II, 967. f. First Satan tries to lead us away from the word, then the sins against the second tablet follow I, 199. There are a., when God seems to contradict Himself I, 1487. f.; when one does not feel God's grace I, 927.; when one thinks he is abandoned by God I, 556. ff.; II, 1092. and given entirely into Satan's power II, 733. f. We are challenged about the greatness of sin I, 1177; about whether we do not believe II, 179; whether we will be blessed I, 1177. The most serious a. are: when one disputes why God made this or that so I, 186; unbelief and despair II, 782. st 1319. which a. not everyone can grasp ib.Presumption, ambition, self-confidence 1, 924. st; the very highest A. is when one becomes hostile to God in the heart I, 1484.; in the high A. one has to fight with God II, 786. The youth challenges ardor of the flesh, the male age impatience and revengefulness I, 558. st; II, 20. ff. 1227. f. 1252. ff.; married couples have severe A. I, 984. 1392.; likewise the very highest saints, of sins against the first tablet I, 923., unbelief and despair II, 782. f. In A. everything is black and sad II, 797. f. 1538. f., the saints become fearful I, 927., doubt the promise I, 934., think God does not take care of them I, 1003.; the senses go astray II, 787. f. 792.; the body enfeebled I, 1451. High A. come when we are alone I, 939., in the night II, 771. st

3. author of the A. Satan addresses the A. I, 1140.; how he speaks to us in the A. II, 755.; he challenges us without ceasing to make us dull 1, 938.; II, 1269.

4. dangerousness of the a. The a. are unbearable to the flesh without the spirit I, 560.; spiritual a. kill many II, 1320.; where consolation did not follow, faith would sink I, 828. and no man blessed I, 777.

5. consolation in A. God is certainly with us in the sins I, 777. and favorable to us II, 968.; God does not let the sins become greater than we can bear them I, 784. f.; God cannot lie in his promises I, 1489.; even if one does not feel the grace, it is unchangeable I, 927. Of comfort when Satan makes sin great I, 1177.; when it seems that one is given entirely into Satan's power II, 733. st; at the A. on perseverance in faith II, 180. about whether one will be saved I, 1177. 1484. f.

6. battle in A. and victory. Without the Holy. Spirit, victory is not possible II, 787.; God helps I, 807.; godly must yet finally conquer II, 800.; faith fights II, 1098.; how it goes about it II, 762.; faith conquers II, 897. f. 1098. st, through the word I, 786.; II, 417. f.; how to fight against A. to fornication II, 20. ff.; joy follows A. 1, 811.; II, 800. u. Erkenntnisniß d. Liebe Gottes II, 808. f. -S. Faith II.

7. right conduct in A. In A. one should flee solitude I, 840. f.; not take the thoughts of A. into judgment and conscience, but drive them back by God's word II, 785. f.; be patient II, 1296.; persevere in godliness II, 1255.; be constant in faith II, 193. 1384.; trust in God II, 744. ff, not to despair II, 57. 1569.; how to strengthen faith I, 771.; to keep the promises I, 1484. ff. 1489.; II, 754., to the Word II, 52. ff. 56. 197. 201. f. 305. 763. 1090. f. 1385. f., to the Sacraments II, 1092. st, to seek comfort in secret confession II, 1002. st, to consider the A. I, 1490; II, 806, 900. st, praying I, 1485. In temptations because of high gifts, one should look to the forgiveness of sin as the highest gift I, 926; if one thinks that God has rejected one, one should think that he has him in his arms and is holding him close II, 806; in the question of whether God wants to make us blessed, we should keep the promise I, 1484.

8. the purpose and benefit of the gifts. apart from the gifts we think ourselves strong II, 741. f.; gifts are necessary to us II, 193. 201. f.; we are sent so that we do not overburden ourselves with gifts I, 926. ff.; we produce many fruits I, 826. f. 1457.; II, 306. 1365. f.; we are taught to remember the word I, 1391. f.; II, 2038. 1384. f.; teaching to remember the word I, 1391.; II, 2038.; by means of A. the flesh is killed, the spirit made alive II, 797. 1094.; encouraging in knowledge and faith II, 1096. f.; teaching to pray I, 939.; II, 1646. f.; teaching patience I, 559.

9. treatment of the afflicted. Challenged hearts are not helped so soon I, 574; II, 1685 ff; how to comfort II, 784. 1686; to them one must talk certain, strong consolation 1, 574; how Luther comforted a challenged person who thought he did not believe II, 179. - S. conscience 2, 3.

Cf. Abraham 17, David, Isaac II, Jacob 15, Joseph II, Lot 1, Noah II, Rebekah, Sarah, Fathers II, 10, Temptation.

Face. 1. of God. Means his grace, but the back means his wrath I, 1004; what it means "God's face shines" II, 837; God's face is that by which he reveals himself I, 13. f. 376. f; when he shows us his friendly face and when he turns it away from us II, 837; by which one recognizes his friendly face II, 838.

2. a. of the people. The Holy Spirit makes a free, cheerful face I, 1250.

Calling. "Calling on the name of the Lord" I, 398. st; difference between "calling on the name" and "in the name" of the Lord I, 837. f.; II, 223.

Anthropomorphism. The Scriptures often speak of God as of a man I, 18. st 487; examples: I, 701. 1195. s. 1535. f.; why it does this I, 487. st 1535. f.; how to explain such passages I, 487. ff.; such A. is very lovely I, 1535. f. - S. human words.

Anthropomorphites. What they taught I, 17. ff. 487; wrongly condemned by the pope I, 17. ff; in which case rightly condemned I, 487.

Antichrist. Of the opinion that the A. comes from the tribe of Dan II, 2023. ff; as he is described in Scripture I, 554.; Pabst and Turk are the A. I, 649. 1062.; Pabst the actual A. I, 506. 1062. ff. 1404.; II, 1679. 2024. ff.; the A. has long reigned in spite of all sacraments and signs of grace I, 1668.; the Pabst, the A., is a cheap enemy II, 1895.

Anticipatio. Speech figure II, 548. f.; must be observed in Scripture II, 1510. f. - S. Hysteron.

Antilogists. Who and why so called II, 1023.; accuse the Scriptures of darkness II, 1023. f.

Antinomians. What they wanted and taught concerning law and gospel I, 1188. 1205. ff. 1244. 1301. 1429. 1669. f.; their doctrine false and dangerous I, 1189. f. 1207. f. 1212. 1259. 1426. f.; are foolish inexperienced spirits I, 1212.; enjoy the goods of this world, postpone repentance II, 116.; wanted to protect themselves with Luther's example I, 1428. f.. God is not an A. I, 1330.

Antiphrasis. Figure of speech I, 1379.; II, 911. f. 1206.; examples: II, 1206. 1532. f. 1738. f.

Antonius. 1. sanct A, one may count him among the saints I, 1320; was directed to a tanner in a dream I, 1181. 1436. f.; one should not follow his example I, 1075.

2. vr. A. English Martyr I, 352.

Apis. Abgott der Egypter I, 455; II, 1615. 1827. Aposiopesis. Figure of speech, examples I, 370; II, 1933. apostles. Spiritually drunk after Christ's resurrection II, 1981 ff; had their special revelations I, 536; declared the promise: I will be your God I, 1067.

Arabs. Ishmaelites II, 14; robbers I, 997; quarrelsome people I, 1454; hostile to Persians and Romans I, 998; now under the Turks II, 14; God had a numerous church among them I, 997; were called Loban II, 1307.

Aram. Country name I, 680; earlier: Haran I, 772.

Ararat. Mountains I, 562,

Arbares. Probably the Arphachsad of Scripture I, 679. f.

Work. To the A., not to idleness man was created I, 126.; God wants to have work II, 1239., blesses it II, 1239.; burdensome through sin I, 124, f. 257. f.; now a punishment I, 125., remembrance of sin I, 100.; through work we shall crucify the flesh II, 1241.; men flee it II, 1789.Whoever is sent to A. and willing, is held worthy II, 1244.; whether all men should be tillers or work with their hands I, 258.; we should work, commanding the other to God II, 1443. f. 1446.; A. should not hinder the spiritual sleep of faith II, 1239.; in the church A. means: teaching, etc. I, 261. - S. Prayer 12, Homework.

Ark. I, 512. ff. - Sophisticated questions I, 516.; whether one found pieces of the ark I, 562.; why God just through the ark wanted to save Noah I, 526. 541. Noah wanted to save I, 526. 541.; had the proportions of the human body I, 514.; allegorical interpretation of the same I, 514. f. 616.; papal allegories I, 612. - S. Thiere 2.

Aergerniß. Quarrels and acrimony are found in all classes I, 984; acrimony given by orthodox believers is more harmful than when given by persecutors of the truth II, 1090; how to overcome such acrimony I, 636; one should not be conscience-stricken about acrimony taken alone I, 793.

Arguments. From the Necessary, Useful, Proper II, 352. 1565. - S. Evidence.

Suspicion. Is slander I, 794.; harmful I, 795.; should not be among spouses I, 800.; what the pagan philosophers held of it I, 795.; yet how Scripture can enjoin it I, 795. f.; A. against manifest evildoers is not wrong II, 1474. f. - S. Ehe leute 4, Freundschaft.

Arians. Taught that before the "beginning" the angels and the Son were created I, 13.

Aryan. King, probably in Assyria I, 878.

Aristotle. Surpasses Cicero I, 681; his 5th book of ethics is the most glorious II, 1876; says: Truth.

is the mutier of love I, 795., the office discovers the man 1, 834. A.'s opinions about: God I, 1551. ; matter I, 7. ; eternity of the world I, 5. ; the nature of heaven I, 32. ; eternity of the sun and man I, 151. ; the first and last man I, 150. ; origin of man 1, 681. ff. ; procreation of man I, 151. ; definition of the soul II, 1670. f.; virtue, definition II, 1877. 1880., man was created to practice it I, 159.; epieikeia or equity II, 1876. 1880.; reason of man, it strives for the best I, 577.; natural causes of the rainbow I, 605. f.; origin of mice I, 63.

Arius. Had to fall into error, because he did not believe the Word I, 17; taught that Christ was created, but before the other creatures I, 15. f.; considered this teaching to be wisdom I, 196. s.; was applauded I, 1283. f..

Poor. One should help them II, 84. f.

Armuth. Right behavior I, 836. - S. Abraham 5. Arnold. Had the spirit of divination II, 1050.

Arphachsad. When born I, 713. f. - S. Arbaces. Medicines. Discovery of new medicines for new diseases happens through the ministry of angels I, 1246; medicines should be used I, 525.

Physician. Young, must have new churchyard I, 847.

AskenaS. Hero and pious man 1, 663; which peoples father, ancestor of the Germans I, 660.

ASnath. Joseph's wife, holy, blessed II, 1417.

Aesser. 1. Jacob's son. Meaning of the name I, 564; Jacob's blessing over him II, 2033. s. - S. Jacob I, 19; II; Joseph 12.

2. the tribe. Residence II, 2018.; fertile land II, 2034.

Affur. 1. son of Shem. Why moved out from Babel I, 674. f. 679. 713.; builds Nineveh I, 673. 713.

2. are the Assyrians I, 680.

Assyria. In the Scripture vowed I, 675. f.

Astharoth Karnaim. Kingdom I, 880.

Astrologer." Has in Gen. I, 14. has no reason I, 54. f.; is not a science I, 54. s.; not to be despised at all I, 38.; one may well occupy oneself with it I, 54.; it is foolishness to worry about the future I, 55.

Astronomy. Lobenswerth I, 35.; therein Egypter and Chaldeans famous I, 805.; teachings of the A. I, 33. ff. 49. f.

Asthanux. Not equal to Hector II, 1368.

Atlases. Isaac, Jacob, Joseph were A. II, 1155.

Resurrection. Will once rise again in spite of decay I, 965. Proofs of this from nature I, 63.; II, 16. f. from A. T.'s writing I, 243. 348. f. 406. 420. 428. 1517. s. 1519. f. 1755. f.; II, 16. 141. 214. ff. 981. Testimony of this had the world at all times I, 426. f., also in A. T. II, 1305. This doctrine is an art of the saints, transcends reason I, 1518.; II, 16. 1962. f.; to believe for the sake of the promise I, 1384. f.; is comforting I, 1488. f. 1509. ff.; he who denies it believes nothing I, 1520. f. 1764.; II, 1305. - S. Death 2, Immortality. Christ's A. s. Christ 2.

We should walk uprightly before God II, 259. rebels. Christians are not rebels I, 1465. Supervision. With the servants more important than their own work

II, 1240.; nöthig in Regiment II, 1423. and Church Office II, 1424.

Eyes. Various types II, 2007; beautiful, lovely A. a rare gift II, 491. f.; hawk eyes especially praised II, 492.; disfigure small, stupid A. II, 492.; get reddish A. that are always great and full II,

1986. f. 1995. f. A. mean in the writing Regents and Teachers II, 2006.

Augustine. Before his conversion he had a concubine I, 1750; as a Manichaean, he despised the patriarchs as the most lecherous people II, 556. 570.; what he especially liked about the Manichaeans I, 451. After his conversion he did not live in peace and cultivate himself 1, 260.; suffered from the rut of the flesh II, 530.; once began to doubt the credibility of Scripture II, 1023.; did not want angelic apparitions I, 1527.; what he did for a monk's life I, 847.; II, 1879.; was wise and understanding II, 1879. Is a better interpreter of Scripture than Ambrose II, 79.; did not understand: the active and passive meaning of words II, 1488., nor the figure hysteron. proteron II, 1067.; allegorisirt I, 285. 610.; examples of allegories I, 6. 612.; II. 774. 810. f.; they are erroneous I, 612. 626.; thus deducted from allegorisiren II, 557. - Doctrines and opinions about: Gen. 46, 8. ff. II, 1762. 1764.I Mos. 47, 31. II, 1838. f.; Ps. 85, 11. II, 1810.; Abelonites II, 1266.; evening confession and morning confession I, 1535.; Abraham's banquet I, 1382.; omnipotence of God I, 525.; ark I, 514.Trinity I, 60. f. 1151.; husband loving his wife II, 168.; purgatory II, 2068.; gifts of God II, 1390.; danger II, 764.; conscience, evil II, 1590.; equality: Non aequaliter omnes etc. II, 512.; grace of God I, 1346.; II, 1961. 2084. f.; God, what he made before the beginning I, 13.; goodness of God II, 685. 1700. 2083.; Job II, 1014. f.; hysteron proteron II, 1510. f.; Isaac II, 1067.; Jacob II, 490. f. 836.; Joseph II, 1065. 1130. f. 1483.; children killed by Herod II, 1150.; Church Fathers I, 1316. 1382.; Lot I, 1230.; Lies I, 788.; Materre I, 10th; Monica II, 1308th; name, good II, 1303. f.; Potiphar II, 1414th; Regulus l, 581. f.; Rome II, 2025th; Sacrament I, 1045th; Sheol II, 1542nd; Soul II, 1770th.; the Seventy II, 1766.; immortality I, 53.; fornication and temptation thereto II, 1253.; works of God outwardly II, 1868.; will, free I, 480.; Deus coronat intus voluntatem etc. II, 1115; Miraculous works II, 1245. f. - S. Monica.

Augustus. Wise, blissful emperor II, 1409; he was given a heavy regiment II, 1409.

Chosen. For their sake God does good to others II, 1234. f., as Cain's example teaches I, 368. f. 370.; for their sake he received the Jewish empire II, 2046. f..

Exceptions to the rule must often be made II, 511. f. Lepers. Violently provoked to fornication I, 75.

Averrois. Considers the spheres reasonable I, 35.

B.

Baal. Meaning of the word II, 1610. f.; why the idols were called B. I, 1322.; II, 1109.

Baal Hanan. Meaning of the name II, 1017.; becomes "Hannibal" by conversion II, 1017.

Baal Peor. Abgott I, 1665. - S. Priapus. Baal servants. Called themselves brides of God II, 1611. Baal service. Among the Jews II, 1109.

Cables. City and Empire I, 672. ff. 694. ff. 877.; on which its fertility depended II, 1701.

Babylon. S. Babel.

Balsam. All resins king II, 1124.; various varieties II, 1124. f.; where it grows 1, 851.; use II, 1582.

Ban. A punishment of the church, is despised II, 1922; whom to banish I, 1034. f.; takes everything away I, 1450; Cain banished I, 347. f. 365; Hagar absolvirt I, 1448; the papists' B., an abuse of God's name I, 1403.

Barefoot monks. No more unpleasant and poisonous thing is on earth than a B. II, 1628.; cleaned the churchyard when a woman person had gone over it II, 164. f.; deceived and so-called the people from II, 1955.

Mercy. 1. of God. God is merciful to those who walk in his ways I, 512. f.; praised by Abraham's profession I, 730.; one must experience it II, 1383.

2. of the people. Which are the works of the B. I, 1136; where it must stop I, 1208. - S. Hospitality.

3. b. and fidelity. Difference II, 757. f. Basmath. Meaning of the name II, 989. s. Esau 3. peasant revolt. I, 823.

Tree. 1. b. of the knowledge of good and evil I, 115. f. Stand Probably where Christ was crucified I, 678. 851.; II, 428.; would have been a main temple I, 116. 129. 188.; by it Adam was to prove his worship and obedience I, 114. f. 118. 189. 278.; whence the name I, 114. 118.; in itself a good tree I, 118.; why he killed I, 280.

2. b. of life I, 112. ff. stand probably where later was Gethsemane II, 1554.; had power to preserve youthful freshness by God's word I, 113. f. 277. ff. 280.; whether Adam and Eve would have overcome death if they had eaten of it after the fall I, 277. f.; even then Satan could have tempted them again I, 281.; why Adam was not allowed to eat of it after the fall I, 280. f.

Bavaria. Galten für närrisch II, 851.

Bazra. Name of two cities in Idumea II, 1014. officials. Riots of the same II, 1782.

Beelzebub. Originator of the Fall of the Angels I, 138.

Burial. Abraham bought a burial I, 1616. ff; sense of Christian customs at the B. II, 1760. - S. Funeral burial.

Greetings. In doing so, one wishes happiness II, 1604. The most distinguished power of it consists in consolation II, 1003; the secret B. should be kept II, 1002.

Example. Is not immediately a rule I, 1233. f.

Conversion. Does not happen without horror over sin I, 1324.; those who were before, especially wicked, become splendidly pious people II, 1776.

Confession. 1. b. of sin. Difficult II, 1514 ff, 1518 ff, 1526; without hope of forgiveness, man does not want to confess I, 217 s., 221 f.; is not a disgrace II, 871; God wills it I, 346; necessary to obtain forgiveness II, 1515 f., 1518; overcomes God's wrath I, 336 f., 339. - S. Faith 8.

2. b. of faith. One should confess Christ and his word I, 1553; this is followed by persecution II, 1297. f. - See Patience 3, Faith 8.

Affliction. "God grieved" I, 492. f. - S. Betrübniß, Menschenworte.

Benjamin. 1. Jacob's son II, 550. ff. Name changed from Benoni to B. II, 969. f.; why he is called the son of the right II, 969. f.; Jacob's blessing over him II, 2053. f. and fulfillment of the same ib. - S. Jacob I, 19.; II.; Joseph 12.

2. the tribe. Residence II, 2054. Benno. Meissen Abgott I, 1531.

Bernard. He understood religion well and was above Franciscus and others I, 759; he took special joy in the Incarnation of Christ II, 460; he tortured his body I, 1711; II, 211; he drank oil for wine in deep thought II, 291. His interpretations II, 1844. Scripture: Letter to Pope Eugenius I, 1470; opinions and sayings about: prayer I, 1704; Mary's faith II, 417; the devil's fall II, 400; ingratitude II, 1262. 1315; dwelling with women and not recognizing them is as great a miracle as raising the dead II, 1264. 1266.

Amber. Resin used as medicine II, 1124. f. Bersaba. Location I, 1423; II, 199; whence the name

II, 1352. f.; cattle breeding there I, 1423. f.; to wonder that there was no idolatry there I, 1478.

Profession. 1. 1. how to get the profession I, 954.

2. holiness of the profession. Holy is the profession that has God's word I, 567.; Let everyone rejoice that he has a divine b. I, 1310.; we can be sure in it of the divine word I, 1500.

3. diversity of the B. is necessary I, 1073. f.

4. conduct in the B. Few are satisfied with their profession I, 1071. f.; do not seek special works I, 1525.; do not follow works, but the faith of the holy fathers 1, 568. ff.; see that one also has bodily promises in it II, 1732.; stick to the moral law and the common law II, 514.; in danger, which must be expected in every profession, Christians call upon God and are saved I, 1320.; call upon God for blessing and understanding II, 277.; act wisely I, 1638. f.; be obedient to God I, 1073.; wait the B.'s diligently I, 1500.; II, 460. f., 467. f., 1626. f., even if folly cannot be avoided II, 276. and command the rest to God II, 468. 748. 1302. f.; do not fail, even if sins occur and not everything goes as desired II, 1567.; each do his own in humility, for God's sake II, 1344. 1391. f., ask nothing of others I, 1071. 1073. f. 1270. 1281. 1525. In spite of all ingratitude, serve others II, 1237. 1281. 1315.; in spite of hatred, teach and punish in one's B. II, 1040; in the face of the cross, take comfort in God's word I, 1502, f.; II, 139, f. 753. We should wait for the B., whether we should trust in God II, 1446. To walk faithfully in one's B. is godliness I, 867; to wait for the B. is right worship I, 1058. 1071. f. 1478.; Christian should not abstain from worldly things I, 1477. f.; remains in good standing, even if he waits for his brother I, 858.; waiting for his brother and not worrying about others is great wisdom I, 1071.

5. works of the B. Exceed all the works of monks and nuns I, 858. f. 1320. f.; are adorned with God's word I, 867.; God also demands various works I, 568. f.; are the right good works I, II8I. All done in faith find good I, 858. f. 866.; a service of God I, 1164.; pleasing to God I, 1309.; II, 459. f.; even the meanest I, 1310. f.; II, 468. ff. 472. f. 474. f. The papists despise the works of the B.'s I, 1180. 1302. 1367. f., likewise the world that wants something special I, 1300. ff. 1305. ff.

6. leaving and changing the profession. Let each one remain in his profession I, 262. 1075. 1281.; let us not leave the B. self-willedly I, 993. 996.; monks and nuns leave the B. I, 1071.

S. Office, Estates.

II. B. of the children of God, of the Jews in A. T. I, 1075., of the Christians I, 1075.

III. b. to teach. To be accepted as God's B. I, 763.

IV. B. and election shall be made firm I, 1123. 1535.

Modesty. Humble people must be forced to accept charity I, 1216; they should practice charity I, 1216; the angels practiced charity I, 1215. f.

Circumcision. 1. in general I, 1006. ff. 1036. ff. 1067. ff. It is important to speak of circumcision I, 1009. f.; a sacrament I, 1019. 1021. 1049. ff.; a suffering, not a work I, 1088.

2. who should be circumcised. Only the Jews I, 1014. f. 1022. 1028. f.; why I, 1014. f. 1026. f.; so the Gentiles should be provoked to faith I, 1028. f. 1031. 1043. f. 1055.; not all peoples I, 1012. ff. 1022. ff. 1037. 1052. 1055. 1075.; II, 228. f. 1351. f. 1367.; proselytes should not have been circumcised II, 229.; whoever wants to impose it on the Gentiles sins I, 1024.; Christians free from the B. I, 1027; only the male gender among the Jews I, 1041; why I, 1077. 1081. f.; believing women without B. blessed I, 1041. 1078. - S. Joseph 15.

3rd limb on which the b. should be performed. Why at the foreskin I, 1040. IO80. f. 1658.

4. time when the b. should be executed. Why on the 8th day I, 1082. f. 1086. f.; spiritual interpretation of the 8th day I, 1087. f.; not to condemn children who died before I, 1040. f. 1078. 1083. f. 1086. 1090. f.

5. how long the b. should last. Instituted only for a certain time I, 1025. f. 1068.; only so long as Abraham's seed would be a people I, 1056. f. 1100.; until out of Christ I, 1014. f. 1024. f. 1037. 1043. 1050.; until instituted by baptism I, 1015.; now abrogated I, 1069. ff. by Christ I, 1092. 1129. f.

6. purpose, use and effects of the b. The b. served: for the separation of Israel from other peoples I, 1044.; so that one knew where the Messiah should come from II, 229. f.; for a sign of the church I, 1045. 1048. 1068.; for the training of faith and obedience I, 1012. 1020. f.. Was a sign representing sin and grace I, 1081. f. ; a sign of righteousness I, 1012. 1019. 1038. ; a sign to Abraham's descendants that they should be heirs of the promise I, 1020. f.; the mere work of circumcision did not make righteous I, 1010. ff. 1015. 1017. f. 1019. 1037. 1039., not God's people I, 1012. 1015., not blessed I, 1049.; it rendered righteousness I, 1038. f., made the faithful righteous I, 1021. 1050. and blessed I, 1044. 1116.; the babes came to faith through her I, 1039- 1041. f., were blessed I, 1039. 1049.

7. necessity of the b. for salvation. In the Old Testament, the punishment for contempt was: spiritual extinction I, 1090, damnation I, 1041; see above 4. In the New Testament: Jews claim the necessity of the B. I, 1018. ff; no Christian sect has yet demanded it as necessary I, 1008. f. except the Sabbath keepers II, 1351.; without good knowledge one easily believes such necessity I, 1010.; it could be proven with apparent reasons I, 1009.; the apostles had to fight against the fallacy of necessity I, 1009. 1016. f.; B. is not necessary I, 1010. 1022.

8. spiritual B. is killing of the flesh I, 1129. f. fulfilled in eternal life I, 1088. - S. crucifixion.

Consistency. We should not look for another way or gospel I, 1282; B. in faith, necessary and difficult I, 559.

Best. This often becomes the Aergste II, 996.

Consternation. In the B. one comes from oneself I, 1450. f., one does not see and feel II, 500. 1122. 1193., believers often commit sins I, 1292. f. - S. agitation, thoughts.

Visit. Decent, common II, 844. f. 853.

Prayer. Must believe I, 1365.; one should honor him I, 1363.; God hears him I, 1542. f. - S. prayer.

Bethel. Location I, 780.; II, 425. ff. 903.; meaning of name I, 781.; II, 426. f.; formerly called Lus I, 781.; famous place II, 958.; much idolatry practiced there I, 779. 781.; II, 425. f. 903. f. 958. f.; whether the B. where Jacob saw the ladder of heaven was Jerusalem II, 427. ff. 438.

Bethlehem. meaning of the name II, 971.; location II, 1856. to the children to B. Herodes could prepare no greater benefit II, 1150.

Bethuel. Younger brother of Laban I, 1720.

Deceived. How will we have it so good, if we believe Chrrsto and are deceived by him II, 1549.

Affliction. Believers are grieved when God moves with His judgment I, 506. 508; when they feel God's wrath on the world for sins I, 462. f., which the Holy Spirit works I, 493; in the saints God is grieved I, 454. f. - S. Bekümmerniß.

Afflicted. Satan increases their affliction II, 392. f.; strikes them down I, 1425.; only those who are afflicted over their sins receive the blessing of Abraham I, 1569.

Fraud and trickery. When allowed II, 265. 311. f.

To deceive. How one must begin to deceive one II, 274; it is easy to deceive the gullible, but difficult to deceive the unbelieving II, 273. f.

Beggars. The devil also has his beggars I, 1136; to which beggars one should give nothing I, 1140; II, 1602; which are the right beggars one should help I, 1136; the right beggars are modest II, 1602; the wrong beggars take what the right ones should have II, 1602.

Evidence. Not rhetorical, but dialectical ones should be used I, 1175, especially in theological matters I, 1177; B. a posteriori can also be valid 1, 570. - S. arguments, fallacia.

Bias. Opinion on: Friendship I, 795. f., Government Office II, 1405.

Bible. What the B. would have been in the state of innocence I, 128.; Abraham's B. I, 1684., Joseph's II, 1823. - S. Scripture.

Figurative language. Used in the ancient world I, 1476.

Balaam. Who B. was I, 1601. ff.; II, 383. f. 1015.; great man and prophet I, 1601.; II, 385.; deeply fallen I, 1601. ff.; II, 1016.

Bilha. S. Jacob I, 18, Reuben 2.

Equity demands that we do not force others to follow our play I, 919; befits the handling of laws II, 1876. ff.

Bishop. 1. what his office is I, 628.

2. "B. in our neighborhood". Had M. George murdered II, 1108.

3 B. of Mainz. Wanted to be considered holy and just II, 708; asked nothing for Christ's honor and the divine truth. Truth II, 671. f.; went about with cunning II, 1099. crosier. Origin II, 1843.

Bitumen. What it is I, 513.

Blindness of the Sodomites I, 1236. f.; other examples of such blindness I, 1227.; II, 1471.

Blood. Blood eating forbidden in A. T. I, 595. f.

Incest. God is the enemy of B. II, 1935; B. with the father's wife, also an abomination to the pagans II, 978.

Incestuous. Reuben a cautionary example II, 1922. ff. Bow. Formerly used in war I, 1454.

St. Bonaventure. He loved the Incarnation of Christ II, 400; he resented the conjugal life of the Holy Fathers II, 556; his opinion on the married state II, 166.

Burnt offering. Whole burnt I, 571.

Bride. Stealing someone's b. is the greatest violence and disgrace II, 495. ff.

Bridal gifts. Useful I, 1683; not to be discarded I, 1738. - S. gifts.

Bride love. A creature of God II, 477.; not condemned in Scripture II, 493.; impatient II, 490. f.; when most fiercely II, 493.; tender II, 496.; Jacob's B. ruled by the Holy Spirit II, 491.

Courtship. Is right when B. praise the bridegroom I, 1728. f.; Eliezer courts Rebekah I, 1722. ff.

Brechen. "Brechen" means "food," II, 1486.; "Brod brechen," II, 1439. f. 1489. 1509. 1532.

Breitenbach. On the Arabs and Troglodytes I, 997. Bria. Where the name comes from II, 1369.

Letter and seal. I, 1638. - S. Bund.

Brigitta. From her revelations II, 559.

Brod. B. often means food and drink II, 1613; "to lay bread on" II, 1613. Eating unleavened B. was free until Moses' time I, 1221. f.; in Lot's time I, 1220. f.; Moses' law no longer applies I, 1221. - S. Breaking.

Brother. Often referred to as: brother's child II, 307. 478. f., relative II, 695. f. 714.

Bruges in Flanders. No longer has a port I, 595.

Fountain. Difference between puteus and fons II, 203; B. of the great deep, as it broke out at the Flood I, 546; B. of the living and seeing, whence the name I, 1005. f.; II, 9.

Books and commentaries have pushed the Bible into the background I, 1299. f.; what the church fathers did so that the B. would not become too many I, 1289.; which one should read alone I, 1290.

Buhlteufel. What to think of it I, 447. f.

Covenant. B. and treaties are faithlessly broken I, 1473.; so the B. between Maximilian, Ludwig and the Pope 1, 967.; customs in Abraham's time I, 1472. ff.

Burgensis. Converted from Judaism to Christianity I, 1566; speaks of: a law of the Jews that they may kill the Gentiles II, 889, Jacob's love for Joseph II, 1034. ff.

Bus. Residence I, 1601.

Repentance. What it means to repent II, 316. 663.; does not consist in an outward work, as, fasting II, 1108. nor in mere repentance II, 1495. but in repentance and faith II, 1457. f. 1467. 2089.; thereby one seeks God's grace II, 314.; difference between right repentance and gallows repentance II, 313. f.. Sincere repentance always finds room with God II, 313. f.; cancels sin II, 866. 872.; is the only salvation from God's wrath II, 1632. f.; one should not postpone repentance II, 116.; the papists do not know what repentance is II, 1464. - S. Esau 1st, gallows repentance, hypocrite.

Penitent. S. Law 2.

Caiaphas. From the tribe of Simeon II, 1117.

Calah. A Part of Nineveh I, 674.

Camarim. Jewish Secte II, 1610.

Canaan. 1st son of Ham. Meaning of the name

I. 665. f.; most famous son of Ham I, 665. C.'s descendants I, 677. f.; had luck despite Noah's curse I, 677. f.; finally driven out and exterminated I, 678.

2. the land. A beautiful land I, 678.; rich in spice II, 1124. f.; destined for Shem, taken by Nimrod I, 776.; promised from how long Abraham's seed I, 872. f.; its noblest honor was that in the fleshly place was eternal life, victory over sin and death II, 1907.; now barren I, 121. Cananites. Meaning of the name II, 1162; probably some C. pious in the time of Abraham I, 787. 837. and Jacob II, 1164.

Canonists. They filled the world with books about human statutes, did not think about the interpretation of the Ten Commandments II, 1896; put their canons above the Scriptures I, 1642; definition of marital status I, 1645; opinion about: Simony I, 1618. ff, secret betrothals I, 1641. ff.

Caphthorim. I, 676. f.

Carl V missed the opportunity against the Turks II, 98; God took away his courage II, 932; had what he had for the sake of the church I, 1409.

Carlstadt. After whom named I, 1610.; a swarm spirit II, 1385.; made doctors of theology, although he considered it sin I, 697.

Carmel. Fertile Mountain II, 2034.

Carthaeans. Smd Baalites II, 1611; keep strictly to their rules: not to eat meat I, 845. 1316., not to sleep I, 845.; brought sodomy to Germany I, 1222.

Caesar, Julius. An unbelieving pagan II, 1305. f.; in how far no Jewish or Christian king can be compared with him II, 462.; several of his dreams II, 1310. f.; opinion about a quick death II, 1305.

Casluhim. 1, 676.

Cataenresis. Figure of speech II, 1014. 1844.

Cato. Surpassed Cicero in advice, but was not so eloquent

I, 998; saying about dreams II, 420. 1051. Cerberus. What the poets fable about him II, 701. Ceremonial Law. Should exist only until Christ

I, 1026.; sets aside I, 873. f.; II, 925. ff.; one must seek Christ in it II, 1179.

Ceremonies. Useful and necessary in worship II, 6. f. 293. 914; do not make righteous II, 914. - S. worship 3.

Chaldeans. Worshipped the fire I, 1665; famous in astronomy I, 805.

Cherubim. Angel with young lovely figure I, 288.

Chesib. City, otherwise called Achsib II, 1163.

Christian. Who is a Christian I, 1239; II, 1997. 2063;

Christians are brethren, therefore the danger of their fellow-Christians concerns them I, 337.; have the same spirit, though not in the same degree I, 1367.; are Abraham's seed from Jews and Gentiles I, 1101.; blessed ones I, 1567.; II, 142.; children of blessing, passive and active II, 1892.; pilgrims I, 427. 1304. f. 1617. 1626.; II, 1801. f.; men of war II, 408. marks of a C. II, 464. glory: to be a C. is great glory II, I6II. f.; have great preference over Abraham I, 863. 868. f.; more cause for joy than he I,

1105.; their glory II, 66.; are a spectacle of God and the angels I, 1519. 1522.; II, 1098. f.; in them nothing is small in God's eyes II, 471.; God loves them I, 1342.; in them everything pleases God II, 479. 617. f.; are all prophets I, 1367. and God's people I, 963. 1401.; blessed people I, 862. f.; holy donkeys, drunk with the Holy Spirit II, 1985. ff; can boast and defy the world and the devil I, 1589.; everything must serve them for the best II, 848. even their faults II, 685. 705.; are conquerors of God II, 796. 811. f. 952.; sent to all good works I, 1581.; obey God voluntarily, fearlessly II, 703.; lords of eternal life II, 358. f. Life: their profession is to believe what is invisible II, 1917. f. 1920.; to be spiritually drunk II, 1983. 1989.; not to fear II, 836.; to believe, to be baptized, to wait for earthly profession I, 1075.; their life consists in faith and calling I, 1321.; II, 706.; to be Israelites and Jacobites II, 957.; to fight II, 408., to have healing tongues II, 349. ff., honor God in one another I, 1144. f.; let everything pass over them for the sake of the brother I, 1147.; are not always driven by the Holy Spirit, who in some things makes them use their reason I, 1308. f.; look only to God's honor and the church's benefit I, 695.Laws do not make Christians, but the Word does II, 2001. - S. flesh 2, pious, faithful, godly, saints I, children 2, 4, life 9, authority 13, prophet I, union, world 3, born again.

Christophorus. Patron saint of peasants II, 1919.

Christ. 1. person and name of Christ. Is the blessing promised to Abraham I, 754; Abraham's seed I, 1569; is and had to be true God and true man I, 1570; II, 404; and without sin I, 1570; f.; is important and certain that he is true man II, 409; f.; his humanity was a bait by which Satan was deceived II, 312; the union of the two natures is a mystery even to the angels II, 396. f., of which we shall rejoice in eternity II, 397. f. 400.; is called "the fear of Isaac" II, 703. -S. Community, incarnation, communication.

2. states of Christ. Conception and birth: was born of a virgin I, 237, without the help of a man I, 1167. 1570. f., who carried him to the tenth month I, 1167. Was born of sinful flesh, which the Holy Spirit cleansed at the moment of conception II, 1170. ff. 1195. 1201. f.; wanted to have great sinners among his ancestors I, 733.; had pagan and Jewish blood II, 1172. f. 1177. 1200. f. 1418. - Life and suffering: why he was baptized I, 1021. 1024. Had ownership I, 835. f. Compared Christ's suffering with the suffering of the patriarchs II, 345. 1589.; not as comprehensible as the patriarchs' suffering II, 1078.; we cannot comprehend it II, 345. 1553.; suffering on the cross not as great as in the garden II, 1555.; suffered the pains of hell in the garden II, 1554. f.; was challenged by not feeling God's grace I, 927. - S. Cross 10, Rock. - Death: C. is killed by the tribes of Simeon and Levi II, 1117. f. 1936. f.; his death a real one, whether C. probably did not decompose I, 1609.; difference between his death and the death of other saints I, 1609.; his death is a sacrament which assures us that our death is nothing, and makes us alive I, 1607. ff. - S. grave. -

Ascension into hell: how it happened II, 1344.; what he did in hell II, 1555.; what Peter teaches I, 535. f. - Resurrection: who rose with C. I, 1606.; II, 2064. f. 2070. 2090.; by this C. resurrection should be honored II, 2070. - Ascension of C.: more important than Enoch's or Elijah's I, 427.; proves that the serpent's head was crushed I, 427.

3. work and office of Christ: C. was destined from eternity to our Savior I, 1541; is also according to human nature I, 280; he alone is, not also Mary I, 235; he was necessary, human nature could not redeem itself I, 241.Apart from him all things are cursed I, 1573; no salvation and blessing I, 1591; in him alone grace and righteousness I, 1025; redemption is a wonderful act of God I, 749; from which Christ redeems us I, 240. fi; intimate connection of redemption from devil, death, sin, law I, 240. f.; C. is the end of the law I, 1010. 1024. f.; II, 2025.; what good works he did I, 1367.; is the true way to righteousness I, 760.; by his chastity makes us chaste and blessed I, 1661.; changes punishment of sin into blessed cross I, 244. f. Christ is a king I, 1558. 1585. f. 1589.; has taken away the devil's power I, 233. f., always has something good in store for us II, 1490.; a priest I, 1558. 1585. f. 1589. eternal 1, 901. 1589. f. according to the order of Melchizedek I, 904. f., his sacrifice is perfect I, 904. f.; has spread blessing over all peoples I, 748. f.; comes from Abraham's loins, sanctifies the marriage state I, 1659. f.; a prophet: the great prophet II, 2060. f.; has abolished circumcision and all the law I, 1092. f., brought a new doctrine and ceremonies I, 1026. c. will not reject the Gentiles II, 1177.

4. Christ in the A. T. The promise of C. is made increasingly clear 1, 519.; prophets drew from Moses I, 749.; C. the gem also in the bodily promises II, 704.; why Canaan was promised to the fathers I, 719.; II, 141.; promise of Christo passed from Abraham to David I, 1586. ff. Models: Adam I, 268.; Melchizedek I, 900. ff.; Abraham's ram I, 1541.; Joseph s. Joseph 2.; C. must be looked for in the outward ceremonies of the A. T.'s II, 1179. Has often appeared to the fathers II, 800.

5 Recognition and contempt of Christ. Where C. is not recognized, there is disunity and blindness I, 692, where sins become virtues I, 1671; contempt for Christ comes from the devil, the world and the flesh I, 432.

6. Christ and the Holy Scriptures. Scripture. For his sake the same is given II, 1177; we are to look for him in it I, 1047; C. almost in all places in the A. T. revealed under the name of God II, 853.

Cf. Abraham's seed, Messiah, myrrh, Shiloh, Sheol, woman's seed, Word 1.

Electors of Saxony. Took care of the church and school I, 1357. 1632.

Chus. Ham's son I, 665. f.; father of the Aethiopians I, 665.; his residence I, 666.

Cicero. Is Aristotle not equal 1, 681. sayings: O me falso etc II, 1405.; My tears hinder etc. II, 1652. opinions about: Gifted II, 1726. friendship I, 795. happiness of the godless, misfortune of the pious I, 808. God I, 683. 815. the soul I, 683. the unlimited I, 682.

Clement, pope. Said to have been unbaptized I, 1091; hideous monster II, 1660; robbed the temple at Toledo II, 587.

Cochlaeus. Blasphemed Luther's teaching I, 1151; II, 1273. f. Celibacy. S. celibacy.

Conversus. Who so called II, 554; Conversus Dominus II, 554.

Crates. Threw money away, lived on begging I, 830. 856.; seemingly defeated money ambition, succumbed to ambition I, 856.

Creatures. Are only words in God's grammar I, 60; in them characteristics of the Godhead I, 1613; essence, form and goodness of the creatures I, 1613. f.; their use is recognized only by the pious I, 1613. f.; one should use them I, 832. f. 836.; misuse of them proves the wickedness of the human life I, 855. f.

Creuciger, Dr. Caspar I, 1.

Cybele. Pagan Goddess II, 1222.

Cyclopes. Fables of the Poets I, 475. 596.

Cyprian. His dream of Christ II, 1308.; needs "satisfaction" carelessly II, 1455. sayings about: Martyrs tempted by fornication II, 1259.; of church servants who used to sleep with naked women II, 1266. f.

Cyrus. Recognized the true God I, 1023.; II, 1773.; re-adjusts the service I, 585.

Dan. 1. son of Jacob. II, 544. ff; meaning of name II, 545. 2024.; blessing of Jacob II, 2021. ff, fulfilled in Samson 1d. - S.JacobI, 19.; II; Joseph 12.

2nd tribe. Residence I, 891. 2021. f. - S. Antichrist.

3rd city. Was formerly called Lais II, 2022.

Daniel. Created from Moses II, 430; a prayer I, 1705; prayed for Jerusalem and the temple II, 1652. f.; converted many II, 1773. - S. Prophets 2.

Give thanks to God for great and small things I, 1718. 1738., for bodily goods II, 296. f.

Thank-offering. All the works and sufferings of Christians are II, 446. f.; God's grace should drive us to this II, 451.

Darius. Recognized the true God I, 1023.

David. Faith: he recognized the benefits of the word I, 862. f., Christ would be king and priest I, 1558. f. 1585. f. 1589., Christ's priesthood would last forever, the Levitical would cease I, 1589. ff.; full of faith II, 1963. ff.; distinguished himself by faith from Caesar etc. II, 1566.; appropriates to himself the oath which God swore to Abraham I, 1557. life and walk: led a holy walk in all three estates II, 460.; was a Pilgrim I, 738. f. 774. works: served in his office the will of God II, I4II.Did great things by faith I, 1501; II, 1964; overcame Goliath II, 287, 1963; pleased God in his wars II, 459; had a godly kingdom II, 1823; in him Jacob's blessing on Judah is partially fulfilled II, 1961. ff. Marital life: Lived after Absalom's incest without a wife II, 977. Sins: fell when he was puffed up I, 1558.; how sin was punished with Bathsheba II, 1116. Challenge.

and suffering: Struggled with flesh and unbelief II, 287. f. 2087., with despair II, 443.; doubted the promise I, 934.; how he comforted himself II, 304. Writings: Diligently considered Moses I, 1618.; drew from Moses in his psalms I, 1559. 1585. ff. 1685.; II, 1133.; made many psalms for the sake of his persecutions II, 1962.; Ps. 1. II, 2041.; Ps. 107. I, 1319.; Ps. 110. and 132. I, 1557. ff.

Deborah. II, 942. ff. Was holy II, 942.; godly and wise II, 946.; prophetess II, 949.; grandmother in Jacob's house II, 946. f.; honored and loved II, 942. 947.; did not live to see Joseph's sale II, 1102.

Dolphin. King in the Sea I, 62.

Demosthenes. Sayings on the Office of Government II, 1465. 1409.

Humility. A rare gift II, 1393. f.; greater virtue than patience II, 1395. f.; beautiful virtue, especially in high places II, 1393.; a pleasing smoke offering to God I, 1453.; fft also in worldly things a good work I, 1629. f.; therefore should ask who has an office I, 635.; what should drive us to it II, 1396., our follies II, 276. f., our misery and sorrow II, 1388. 1390.; the cross serves as an exercise in this I, 823. f.

Humble. God is a God of them I, 1446; comfort them I, 1430; Christians should be humble toward one another I, 1144. f.

Humiliation. God humbles the high and gifted I, 437. f.; D. thut wehe I, 988.; serves for purification, not satisfaction II, 1660.; how we should pray in it I, 1434.; God comforts in it I, 1444.

Deucalion. Fable of D. I, 687.

Germans. Their progenitor perhaps Askenas I, 660; their ancestors great, excellent people I, 663; were always considered the most praiseworthy nation 1, 660; are beer bellies II, 1360, Schlemmer II, 1809. 1819. - S. Askenas.

Germany. Has magnificent gifts I, 663; not united against the Turk I, 706. - S. Prophecies 2.

Dialectic. 1. what belongs to it II, 1357; demands: that one distinguish and divide I, 1580; uses the words only in one meaning I, 1407; II, 1373.

2. D. and Rhetoric I, 1149. f. 1153. 1175. f.; II, 203.

Diana. Was called πολϋμαστος I, 1016.; II, 1585.

Densities of the human heart. What that is I, 483. f. 579; is evil I, 579.

Dina. When born II, 551. 571. f.; was cheeky, went out without her parents' knowledge, since she was weakened II, 862.; became housemother in Jacob's house II, 1565. - S. Sichem 2.

Diocletian. Wise and prudent, persecuted the Christians II, 1658. st; 1984.

Dionysius. 1. D. the Elder, from Syracuse. Plundered the image of Jupiter II, 923.

2 St. Dionysius. Was not St. Paul's disciple I, 287. f.; is said to have had apparitions I, 1120.; opinion about the hierarchies I, 287. f..

Dodanim. Extinct Peoples I, 662.

Donat. Textbook II, 58. f.

Double-tongued. They speak differently than they mean II, 583; pious people are not two-faced II, 255.

Thorns and thistles. Only since the case I, 46. 255. f., or before harmless I, 94.

Trinity. The doctrine of the Trinity I, 1148 ff; the difference of the persons refers to the works and revelations of God I, 71; the Father gives, the Son explains, the Holy Spirit fulfills the dreams II, 1053; it is pleasant to look for footsteps of the Trinity in all creatures I, 1151. Now, as in former times, this doctrine is not believed I, 25 f; II, 940; Jews and Turks scoff at it I, 71 f. 1149 f. 1278 ff; II, 213.

2. revelation of the doctrine of the D. This doctrine has become increasingly clear in Scripture I, 274.; the clear revelation belonged to the N. T. I, 22. 707. ff; II, 940.; why I, 72. revelation.

in the A. T.: one should take care to prove this doctrine from the A. T. II, 915.; plural persons indicated where Elohim is spoken of II, 939. f.; what the Jews reply to this proof II, 1529.; repeatedly taught by Moses and elsewhere in the A. T. I, 24. ff.; by Moses I, 11. f. 14. f. 24. ff. 70. f. 707. 1278. f. 1352. 1584. 1718.; II, 213. ff. 703. f. 853. 915.; difference of persons indicated I, 20.; unity of essence and plurality of persons indicated I, 273. ff.; trinity of persons I, 60. f.; whether this doctrine can be proved from Gen. 18, 2-5. I, 1148.ff. 1152. f. 1183. Revelation in the N.T. at the baptism of Christ I, 1152.

Threats. 1. threats of God. Threats against the wicked often seem to be fulfilled in the pious I, 360.; God is puzzled by the fulfillment I, 641.; II, 1917.; world despises and ridicules them I, 550. f. 641. 1243.

2. d. and promises of God. Always with one another I, 1076.; do not dispute against one another I, 550. ff.; God warps with fulfillment II, 1917.; then fulfills them the more gloriously or terribly ib.; fulfillment often seems contradictory II, 1813.; demand fear and faith II, 1917. f. 1920.; D. is to be restricted, the V. extended I, 1083.; the flesh despises both II, 1917. ff.; the natural heart prefers to hear V. than D. I, 1185. f. - S. Prophecies 1. Dudaim. What fruit II, 565. f.

Drought in 1540. 1, 594.

E.

Image, the divine. Difference between "image" and "likeness" I, 72. f. 410. f.; wherein it consisted I, 74. ff. 145. 172. 411.; the first man had it essentially in himself I, 76.; probably to be seen in his face I, 104.; what it was, we shall only really know in eternal life I, 79.; is lost I, 75. f. 411.; through faith, yet not completely, restored I, 78. ff.- S. hereditary righteousness, renewal.

Boar. Shem's great-grandson I, 680.; whence name I, 885.; singled out as ancestor of Christ I, 679. f. 715.; steadfast against Nimrod's church I, 715. 885.; taught and ruled the church II, 89.; rieth Rebekah II, 262. f.; lived with Jacob 80 years I, 716.; II, 89.; many of his descendants priests II, 456. f.

Eck, Dr. Frug nothing according to the truth of the gospel II, 671. f.; blasphemed Luther II, 1274.; terrible end II, 1274.

Eden. Means desire I, 106. f.; name of a place I, 106. f" not of the whole earth I, 119.; wide space, destined for the permanent dwelling of men I, 118.; whether the rivers of E. had a source I, 119.; that the description of E. now does not fit to any place of the earth, comes from the Flood I, 120. f. - S. Paradise I.

Eder. Meaning of the name, location of this tower, later converted into a Christian church II, 972.

Edom. 1- Name of Esau. - S. Esau 1.

2. name of a country II, 984. 993; how long the kingdom of Edom was granted II, 1018.

3. the Jews call the Christian Church and the Roman Empire Edom II, 984.

Edomites. Residence I, 880.; Israel subjected II, 822. f. 1009.; apostate II, 1018.; many blessed II, 828. - S. Edom 2, Esau 2.

Egypt. Beginning of the empire I, 712.; well-ordered II, 1782. st 1808.; had many magnificent spices II, 2073.;.

rich and fertile II, 1613. f.; condition in Abraham's time I, 789. 804. 814., in Joseph's time II, 1223. 1293. 1350. f. 1358.; fertility lost I, 852.; II, 1794. Egyptians. Religion: priesthood in prestige II, 1413;

had knowledge of God I, 812. f., in Joseph's time still remnants of the teachings of the fathers II, 1417; had a strange superstition II, 1825, worshipped cats and mice etc. II, 1829; were not allowed to slaughter an ox that had been pulled in the plow II, 1615; detested other peoples II, 1613. f. 1776, the Jews II, 1613. f. 1780., the herdsmen also of their own people II, 1614. f. 1785. famous in astronomy 1, 805.; made use of hieroglyphics I, 1476.; understood the art of embalming corpses II, 2073.; customs at meals II, 1615. ff. 1619. ff.; temperate II, 1809.; punishment of adulterers I, 814. - S. Abraham 21, Joseph 15.

Adulterers. With them the rutting of the man to the woman and vice versa ceases II, 1265.; how to preach the sure, like the frightened E. I, 1188. f.

Adultery. Always Sin I, 818.

Marriage degrees. In Abraham's time, one was still allowed to marry his brother's daughter I, 1601; marrying one's brother's stepdaughter is not forbidden I, 1351. f.

Spouses. 1. honor. God is well pleased with them II, 568.; have greater praise in Scripture than virgins II, 571.; more agreeable among the heathen than all philosophers II, 568. f.; shall also be agreeable among Christians II, 569.

2. types. Various types of E. I, 1749.; what to think of those who do not want children II, 579.

3. relationship to each other. The men have no cause to exalt themselves above the women I, 314; they have everything in common I, 167. f. The man is the sun, the woman the moon I, 84; dominion is with the man I, 248; is master of the woman I, 268; rule kindly, with love I, 794, 987; do not be domineering I, 1353; the woman should not rule I, 1676; subject to the man for the sake of sin I, 141. 168. 248.; shall obey I, 793. 1388.; is a helper, which is not true of female animals I, 143.; shall follow the man when he draws 1, 269. 382. f.; II, 665. f.; few follow Sarah's example I, 1170. f. - S. suspicion, love 5.

4. mutual conduct. Nothing more beautiful than love and unity among E. I, 800. f.; shall be kind and serene II, 159. ff.; may jest and sting each other II, 158. f.; forgive each other I, 1354.; II, 161. Trust must have its measure I, 801.; no suspicion should be I, 800. f.; trust the noblest virtue I, 800. Shall keep each other temperate and chaste II, 167. f. - S. Love 5.

5. behavior of the man. Let him recognize his wife as a building of God I, 163; be more attached to her than to his parents I, 169; love her, not merely lust after her I, 1743; kindness a beautiful virtue in a man I, 159 ff, bitterness contemptible and sinful II, 162 ff; 602 ff; let everyone be satisfied with his Eve I, 294; dwell with her with reason especially during pregnancy II, 602 ff.

6. behavior of the woman. Pious woman has pity on her husband when he is burdened II, 969; is right when she desires to please the man through fertility II, 564.

Cf. marital status, husband, wife.

Celibacy. 1. in general. Surpassed by marriage I, 1165; afflicted with impurity II, 530.

2. in the papacy. Why ordered I, 293. 1374.; not by God I, 1164.; against God's word I, 165. 1033.; a temptation of God I, 525.; stinks before God II, 562.; abominable sins and fornication followed from it I, 292. f.; II, 539. 1198.; this was God's punishment II, 163.; hence many illegitimate children to Rome I, 293., countless infanticide I, 293., contempt of the marriage state I, 1378.; should be abolished II, 364. husband. His works glorious, but laborious I, 249.; nothing so unpleasant to him as if another were after his wife's honor or did her violence II, 1278. f.; can live chastely sooner than he who was not yet married II, 1264.- S. Spouses, sexes, man. Divorce. God is displeased with it II, 162; why permitted by God to the Jews I, 169. 1230. f.; Papist grounds for divorce I, 1729. f.

Marriage. 1. the teaching of marriage is the most important part of the Gospel II, 359; to be diligent II, 358; to act chastely I, 1644; to instruct youth in it I, 976; to thank God for it II, 167.

2. what the E. is II, 359, wrong and right definition I, 1645. 1653. 1673. 1677.

3. founder and sustainer of the E's. is God I, 1658. f.; II, 360. 538.; he has instituted it I, 163. 1373. f.; confirmed it after the Flood I, 588.; has ordered it and governs it I, 972., loves and sustains him I, 990., protects him I, 1323., has pleasure in him I, 981. 1730.; II, 477. f.; brings man and woman together I, 1737. f. 1740.; II, 161. f., through the ministry of angels I, 1684. ft.

4. the persons who are to be married. Whom one should choose I, 1675. ff; none whom one does not like II, 487.; the strong should marry the strong II, 486.; the old may marry the young I, 1752.; parents should not betroth their children to the ungodly I, 1243. f.; marriage to unbelieving women has danger I, 468.; the pious of the first world forbade their children to marry Cainites I, 445. f. 470. f. 470; the Jews should not mix with the Canaanites I, 445. f.; in the Old Testament it was not a sin to marry a Gentile II, 1416.; the Gentiles had a law that they had to marry their nearest blood friends or give them the dowry II, 1197.; a second marriage is permissible I, 1748. f.; in the Old Testament it was not a sin to marry a Gentile.

5. indissolubility of the E.'s. II, 487.

6. purpose of the E.. Final cause of it I, 1673; increase and reproduction II, 579; Christian education of children II, 360; avoidance of fornication II, 486; reproduction and avoidance of fornication I, 142. 144. f.; II, 360.

7. sanctity of the E.'s. A holy, honest state, not equal to fornication II, 365; does not hinder holy works I, 1162; not carnal and unfilial I, 164. 1684. 1691; not the E., but the abuse of E. punished before the flood I, 470; corruption of E. comes from sin I, 169. 205. f.; infirmities of E. are not to be magnified and laughed at I, 293. f.; is sanctified by Christ I, 1659. f., by God's word II, 125.

8. works of the E. God sees in E. childbearing and chastity I, 1752; the works of E. are among the greatest 1, 528; are holy I, 1164; sanctified by Christ I, 1665; coitus no impurity II, 168, but sin is attached to it II, 168, for which forgiveness is needed II, 487;

God covers the sins and infirmities I, 1648.; II, 157. 163. f. 167. f.

9. honor and glory of the E.'s. It is despised, yet glorious I, 1372. f.; one need not be ashamed of it II, 365.; nothing more excellent in this life I, 1644.; a remnant from the state of innocence I, 162. 167. f.; God praises it in the fourth commandment I, 1738. f.; one should honor it I, 293. f. 1680.; II, 1198.He who has the gift of chastity should not despise it I, 1172. f. 1735.; II, 1073.; to bring it to honor, a necessary and useful work I, 165. 1681.; the holy fathers honored it I, 1746. ff.; the pagans esteemed it I, 969. 976. 1680. f.; we should not despise above it the gift of chastity II, 538. f.

10. enemies and despisers of the E.. Satan is an enemy of E. I, 292; II, 359, 487, 1264, f.; the world and the flesh do not appreciate him I, 294; II, 358; despised by some pagans I, 1063, 1680; monks II, 166, f.; papists I, 1172, f.; II, 1175, roll around in fornication II, 556, Papists I, 1162. 1172. f.; II, 1175., wallow in fornication II, 556.; they consider it fornication I, 1652.; have railed against it 1, 292.; sin grievously 1, 291. f. Despisers of the E.'s., monsters I, 163.; how to meet them I, 1733. Causes of contempt: original sin I, 144. 975. f., celibacy I, 1063. 1378., one does not want to be bound to One Person 1, 975.; II, 487. Causes of marriage shyness: the complaints I, 246. 1679. f.; II, 361., poverty II, 542. From contempt follows great harm I, 975.

11 Necessity and Usefulness. It is necessary I, 1176; the pagans recognized it I, 169; after the fall it is more necessary than before I, 164. It is useful I, 976. 1680; where it is fulfilled, all order falls I, 1227; it is a nursery of the three states I, 294; without it the human race would perish II, 1073.To praise for the sake of benefit I, 1162; benefit recognized also by the heathen I, 169. Is a good estate, therefore a friendship, if one gives his daughter to one I, 1736; if God had not appointed him, all would desire him II, 163. f.; we are not worthy of E. II, 168. f.; a sign of God's love I, 588. f.

12. fertility and barrenness of the E.'s. Marital cohabitation would not have occurred in the beginning without fruit I, 295; in spite of sin, this blessing of God remains I, 294. Fruitfulness a work of God II, 518 ff; always considered a great blessing II, 523. 532; the holy women desired it II, 1176; not respected in Luther's time II, 532; it should be desired in man no less than in cattle II, 1176; the opposite happens II, 1197.It is inhuman to despise it II, 532. f.; when it began to be despised, the whole world changed I, 1378. Barrenness a consequence of sin I, 163. f.; considered a shame and curse in the Old Testament I, 724. 1079. f. 1378.; II, 25. 545. 577. ff. 1197., now no longer I, 1079. f. 1378.; II, 578.; what to think of those who desire barrenness II, 579.; not entitled to take a second wife I, 972. ff.

13. woe of the E.'s. Good marriages are rare I, 1353. f. 1678. 1680.; II, 1264.; where this comes from I, 1353. f.; is the devil's fault II, 160.; comes from seeking only pleasure I, 1672. f.; if one does not start the marriage right II, 1344.; without the will of the parents I, 1457.; without Christ and faith the marriage can only turn out badly I, 1672.; becoming married is no joke I, 1644. f. The E. is not vain

Pleasure II, 137; be prepared for temptations 1, 984. f.; there are many evils, afflictions and death I, 1730. s.; one gradually discovers vices 1, 979.; much worry and toil II, 1199.Much unpleasantness and temptations I, 983. f. 1392. f.; there are quarrels I, 986. f. 1386. ff. 1392. to which Satan tempts II, 1180.; the first love grows cold II, 488.; often one does not recognize the cause of the misery I, 821. f. These sufferings are exercises of faith, hope etc. I, 1392. f. How to overcome hardships II, 360. f. 363. 368. f.; take comfort in the fact that God wills it I, 1644. f., that it pleases Him I, 1486., that parents have consented II, 366. 1107. f.; think of the good, the children I, 1734.; pray I, 1679.; II, 364.; God's word makes one patient II, 126. f.. It is easier to overcome the cross if one starts the stand right I, 1652. f. 1678. f.

14. right beginning of the E.. Right attitude at the beginning II, 1344; do not seek mere pleasure I, 1672; caution in choosing II, 1415; pray I, 1354. 1650. ff. 1677. f. 1682. f. 1707; do not look at money, but piety I, 1707.Whether one may look at beauty and strength II, 484. ff; consent of parents is necessary I, 1455. f. 1682.; II, 364. f. 366. ff. 1161. f. and of children I, 976. 1647. f.; II, 361. 367. 506.- S. Betrothals 2.

15 Who and when to marry. He who has the gift of chastity does not need it I, 1735; II, 1073, but he who does not have it II, 165. 361. 368. One should not immediately resort to marriage when one feels the flames of fornication II, 21. f.

Cf. husband, husband, wife, household, Jacob 9, levirate marriage, polygamy.

Wife. Pious E. comes from the Lord II, 22; benefit of E. I, 1614; infirmity balanced by motherhood I, 1731. ff; even a godly one wants to be loved, or yet not despised II, 519. ff; let her be domestic I, 248; death of a godly E., but not of a wicked one, is a great pain to the husband II, 964. f. - S. spouses, sexes, wooers.

Glory to God. All our works serve this purpose II, 1191. Words of honor. What is called E. I, 1215.

Reverence. God wants to show reverence to the worldly authorities II, 829; one should show it to the other I, 1444. 1634; love should also be shown to lesser people II, 824; whether one should show such reverence to strangers as Abraham once did I, 1146; the Holy Spirit works reverence to parents II, 1676.

Ambition. World drowned in E., hence Unfriede I, 844.

Oath. 1. oath of God. Only once is it written that God swore I, 1557; God swears by Himself I, 1547; what this means I, 1556; God's oath is holy and important I, 1548, f., comforting I, 1549, f.; His oath by the promises, a sign of love I, 1548, f.; purpose of the oath: we are to believe I, 1554, f..

2. e. of the people. Every E. contains an invocation of God and a curse I, 1674.; II, 1483.; a very holy thing and worship I, 1656. f.; the Scripture makes it as it were a sacrament I, 1465.; God and man ern pleasant service I, 1464.It is a service of God I, 1674.; which E. is reprehensible and which good I, 1464. f.; one may swear by heaven etc. II, 1483.; swearing by the soul is swearing by God I, 1547. f.; customs in E. I, 1656. ff. 1673., in Joseph's E. II, 1834. ff. 1840;

Christians may swear I, 1692. f., when I, 1464.; II, 1483., shall not do it without necessity I, 1675.; Christ punishes frivolous swearing II, 1483.; false swearing denial & contempt of God I, 1674. f. -Swear.

Jealousy. Makes marriage hell II, 161. self-praise. Jacob praises his faithfulness etc. II, 585. property. Whether one may have E. I, 835. f. Inspiration. Do not follow every II, 95. ff; mark whether it is of the Holy Spirit II, 96. f.

Unity. Cannot be where one does not seek reconciliation II, 871. f.; to obtain it give of your right according to 1, 842. 847. f., but not of God's law I, 848.

Loneliness. Thut wehe I, 841; one does not retreat into the E. II, 1642.

Hermit. Created in the persecutions I, 1320; find little saint I, 1320.

Elam. Father of the Persians I, 679. 713; expelled 1, 713. Elaffar. Probably Assyria I, 878.

El Bethel. Place name II, 937.

Elements. Changeable, whether also decomposable I, 35; Teaching of the Philosophers I, 32. f.

Elijah. Descent II, 2033; had human affections I, 1308. f., original sin II, 843; was comforted I, 1341.

Eliezer. Meaning of the name I, 937.; good theologian I, 1699. f.; pious I, 1655.; faithful servant I, 1722. ff.; perhaps later free I, 1655.; has prayed I, 1695. ff. 1702. and given thanks I, 1718. f.; whether his prayer was a temptation from God I, 1695. ff. - S. Abraham 22.

Elihu. Whether he was Balaam I, 1601. f.

Eliphaz, Esau's son. II, 990. ff; good, pious man II, 991.; kept circumcision and divine teaching II, 999.; whether he was Job's friend II, 990. f.

Elisha. Japheth's grandson, Peoples' Name I, 661.

Ellipse. Example of an E. II, 596.

Parents. 1. parents. In them one honors God I, 1635. and obeys him I, 346. 762.; have a priestly office I 302. f.

2. and children. The love of the E. for the K. is natural II, 627, a great, violent inclination II, 328; the K. do not understand how great it is and how great the pain when the E. is grieved by the K. II, 328 ff; they can easily become murderers of the E. II, 328 ff. Hopes of E. often fail I, 655.; children do not always turn out according to E. II, 1415.; how E. should console themselves over misguided children II, 979. The mother gives the child more nourishment than the father II, 1173. E. should keep children in check II, 864. f. 870. f., punish them ex officio I, 347., out of love I, 800.; II, 807. 1460. f. 1462. f., so seek their best II, 1491; the children should be able to notice this II, 1491; E. should reconcile the children after punishment I, 577. which children are preferred by the father, which by the mother II, 91; three E. prefer pious children to godless ones II, 1036. E. should help the children to a godly marriage I, 1682.Children are to obey II, 259; so they obey God I, 1456; obedience blesses God I, 1456. f.; disobedience terrible sin, cause of many misfortunes II, 1102; are not to obey if the e. command something against God's word II, 267. 943; are to honor the e. I, 1597; II, 328. ff, pray that they may do so II, 330.; such reverence to God the most pleasing sacrifice I, 638.; Shem and Japheth examples of reverence I, 638.; E. easily killed by the C. through sadness II, 328.; if the C. grieve the E., curse them I, 1597.

they the same II, 329.; contempt God punishes I, 639.; II, 330.; one should not despise E. except where profession demands it II, 943.; how K. should punish E.'s sins II, 232. - S. marital status 14th, father, daughters, betrothals 2nd.

Emim. I, 880.

Conception. In humans and animals, the fruit easily takes on a special form and stains II, 601. - S. Reproduction, birth, pregnancy, procreation; E. Christi s. Christ 2.

Enallage. Exchange, Example II, 1804.

Angels. 1. general. Scripture is silent about their creation I, 27.; are spirits II, 394. 735.; not begotten like men I, 137.; all created good, there are good and evil I, 28.; could fall like men I, 137.; did not help in creation I, 14.; can well take the language of men, but not confuse them I, 707.

2. the good E. nature and being: can no longer fall I, 136. 138.; strong I, 1244. f. 1540. f.; II, 661.; understand the wonderful government of God II, 731.; humble and kind, full of knowledge of God and his goodness I, 1687. f.; best friends of the faithful I, 1689. Office and works: reason does not know the doctrine of the office of the E. II, 726.; God makes use of them I, 1540. f.; office in heaven and on earth II, 724. 730. f.; are messengers and soldiers II, 735.; are with us, watch our works I, 1522.; II, 200.; serve us I, 1685.; have pleasure in them I, 1690. f.; govern our works I, 992.; helpful in matrimony I, 1684. ff. 1691. 1694.; punish the wicked, protect the pious I, 1245. ff.; II, 661.; watch, govern, contend for the pious and the wicked II, 724. ff.; in all states our guardians I, 1686. f.; their protection certain, though it may not seem so II, 733. f.We need their protection I, 1246; II, 729; we should comfort ourselves I, 1246; II, 200; f. 730; we should thank God for it, follow the guardians I, 1688; recognition of the protection of the guardians necessary and useful for the faithful II, 732; their service a blessing I, 1690; recognized by only a few I, 1686; f. One should not worship the E. I, 1247. - S. Arzenei, Freunde.

3. the wicked E. of their fall the scripture is silent, some poems about it I, 27.; what the scripture reports I, 28.; probably a rebellion and fight between the E. I, 28. 137.; probably fallen by hope I, 28. 137. f. 299. 1689. f.; when fallen, uncertain I, 184.; many I, 138.; have a kind of monarchy II, 724.; strong I, 1245.; direct all kinds of misfortune and sin II, 724. ff. - S. devils.

4. the good and the evil E. Constantly fight in all divine works I, 1701. ff.; II, 725. ff., for the people II, 724. ff.; the good protect us against the attacks of the evil I, 1246.; from where then nevertheless so much evil II, 726. ff.; God uses the service of both II, 1051. - S. apparitions, devils.

Enos. Meaning of the name I, 398. f.; State of the church in his time I, 398. ff. 401. 417. f..

Delight. What kind of state this is II, 2070. Epha. I, 1751.

Ephraim. 1. Joseph's son. Meaning of the name II, 1430. 1432. 1853. - S. Jacob I, 21, Joseph 4.

2. the tribe. Residence II, 2018.; proud of origin II, 1368. f. 1848. f. 2053.; therefore severely punished II, 1848. f. 1887. f.; led to Assyria II,

2051. the tribes E. and Manasseh had many people II, 2041. excellent men II, 2041. 2047.; David thought much of them II, 2041.; how Jacob's blessing is fulfilled in them II, 2046.

Ephrutha. Meaning of the name II, 971.

Ephron. I, 1628. ff.

Epictetus. Philosopher, went begging I, 830.

Epicurus. Thought that man was created only to eat and drink I, 68.

Epicureans. Opinion on origin of the world and man I, 150; ridicule immortality II, 15. 1305; despise heaven II, 115, word and sacrament II, 116; animal life II, 1305; allegory on them I, 618; took to Luther's time I, 1764.

Erasmus. 1. the Saint of the Papists II, 1919.

2 Desiderius E. Learned and eloquent, understands nothing in matters of faith I, 998th; opinion about: Original sin I, 132., a child murderess II, 1515., Socrates I, 581., virtues of the pagans II, 461. f.

Inheritance. It is easier for brothers to fall out over this than for strangers II, 1110.

Hereditary righteousness. Something natural I, 201. ff; what it was I, 138. f.; to know from original sin I, 139. - S. likeness.

Original sin. Is a great ruin of the whole human nature I, 139. f. 203. f., which is not only inclined to evil I, 577., also has not only lost supernatural powers I, 201. ff.; a frightening darkness and turning away from God II, 1463.; that is the E., if one wants to become like God I, 1086. not merely a punishment, but sin I, 131. ff. 816. f.; damnable II, 1523.; the greatest and gravest sin I, 77.; one should not diminish it, but make it great I, 174. ff. 575. f.; is deep in our nature II, 1524.; a great pity II, 1525. f.; its greatness is known by its fruits II, 1527., Adam's fear I, 209. and from contemplation of the lost gifts I, 173. clings to all II, 1143., also to the born-again I, 576. 816.; II, 148. 1496., until death II, 1486.; the papists teach that it is abolished by baptism, and that only weakness remains II, 1464. f., this is false II, 1523. f. 1527. f. The E. does not want to be sin II, 1479. 1523. 1526. not to be revealed II, 1514. 1517. 1714. wants to be beautiful II, 1524. is cunning to adorn itself II, 1531. is his painted in the brothers of Joseph II, 1523. Is the origin of all sin I, 630. f.; how it gradually bursts forth I, 583. f.; how it shows itself in youth and later years 1, 575.; from it comes unbelief I, 1552. f.; II, 146. f., Pride and presumption I, 631; despair I, 809; abuse of earthly gifts and divine blessings I, 852; f. 855; f.; contempt of the marriage state and inclination to fornication I, 144, 205; f. 975; f.; II, 486; f.; no understanding of Scripture without knowledge of it II, 1523. A penalty of it is to be a regent II, 1409. ff. It can be resisted, but it cannot be eradicated I, 585; we are to fight against it II, 1143; the faithful do so, the wicked follow it I, 576. Why God allowed it is a rash question II, 1526. - S. flesh 2, 3, sin, will II, 2.

Earth. 1. the earth. The center of creation I, 42. f.; means "dry" I, 41. f.; why not flooded by the sea I, 41. ff. 545. ff.; prepared for the dwelling of men I, 43. ff.; before the fall everywhere fresh and fertile I, 251.; cursed for sin I, 251.

I, 94. f. 249. f. 355.; wherein the curse consists I, 125. 250.; it is increased by the Flood I, 250. ff., increases with sin I, 252.; the E. shall be cultivated for the benefit of men and cattle I, 1479.; will cease one day I, 587. - S. Heaven 5, Creation, Flood.

2. the soil. The reddish soil is said to be the best, then the black and yellow II, 69.

Preservation. Creating and preserving a thing I, 1539; what God creates, he can also preserve and increase I, 63. 1540. f.; God preserves the creatures by his word I, 61. f. 91. f. 1480. f.; II, 370.; thus preserves us every moment I, 545.; E. is necessary I, 61. f.

Memory. E. past Leiden thut wohl II, 1779.

Eris apple. Greek Fable I, 706.

Recognize. "Recognizing a woman" I, 294. f.

Knowledge. 1. e., which God has in eternity and in time I, 1535.

2. e. from God. Also found among the pagans I, 1058; the truth of God is right wisdom II, 1688; which is the truth of God II, 1674. f.; we are to know God, not as he is in himself, but as he has revealed himself I, 1551; II, 177. f., from the word, not by speculation I, 1063. f.; from the truth of God follows the right worship I, 1058.

3. e. of sin. Comes through the law II, 1494; necessary and important II, 1491. 1523. ff, the beginning of salvation I, 482. f., but alone not enough for salvation II, 1491.

4. e. of words and things. I, 998. f. 1359. This twofold E. makes a good teacher I, 1000.; the E. of things is the more important I, 998. 1002. 1380. f., it is E. and mind of N. T.'s I, 1004.

5. growth in the E. in what it consists II, 1334; is necessary II, 77. ff. 740. 1334. - S. Abraham 10, Isaac 6, Jacob 6, Fathers II, 3.

Redemption. S. Christ 3.

Renewal. How it happens II, 1385. - S. Image.

Ernst. S. Elector of Saxony.

Agitation. In the case of sudden agitation, the heart freezes I, 1104.

Appearances. 1. general. There are E. I, 1120.; test them according to God's word I, 1120. 1122.; II, 782. st; much deceptive in the Pabstthum I, 1119. 1121. 1528.; II, 1047.; in the N.T. also E. II, 145. st; in the means of grace we have more glorious than Abraham I, 1119. ff, than the Jewish people II, 1842. st; there are none better I, 1118. f. 1527. st; other new E. not to be compared with these I, 1120. st; we are not to desire others I, 1120. st; Augustine, the martyrs, Luther desired none I, 1526. f. In which case the E. in Scripture are to be interpreted as E. of angels II, 775. f.

2. e. Gotte s. In Dream and Face II, 1145.

3. e. the angels. Often appeared I, 991st; II, 723rd, in white garments II, 1038th; spoke and acted like men I, 1167. st; take the form to themselves I, 991st, not always the same form I, 992nd; who appeared to Hagar I, 991st, in what form I, 1439.; who were the three who appeared to Abraham I, 1134. ff. 1198th; E. at Isaac's sacrifice I, 1522. ff.; E., which Jacob had II, 723.; in the N. T. not so frequent I, 1525.; marks of good and evil angels I, 1529. ff. 1532.

Cf. Abraham 8, Ghosts, Isaac 3, Jacob 5.

Frightened. Do not rest until they hear what their sin is.

so that they may find help I, 1347; God does not reject them I, 1437. f. - S. Conscience 2.

Firstborn. The father's first power II, 1923. f.; often rejected by God I, 298. f.; II, 987. 1862. 1881. ff.

Firstborn. Held dear among Jews and pagans I, 298; II, 1924; rights of E. II, 92. f. 102. f. 1853. 1861. f. 1886. 1924, in France and Saxony II, 1886; probably applies in secular, not in Christ's kingdom II, 1925; hatred often arose over E. II, 1110. 1506; what E. is in spiritual Smne II, 1506.

Election. God chooses out of the whole human race some whom He will save, II, 1952.

Esau. 1. Is an image of the false church II, 118, of all Jews II, 320, f., of those who do false repentance II, 317, of saints of works and hypocrites II, 99. Of his three names II, 101, f.; of the name Esau II, 75. Was reddish and rough, which means II, 76, f.. Had great power and authority as he went to meet Jacob II, 765. f. Sins of E.: fell into many vices as a hunter II, 83. 85.; was a hypocrite II, 87. 90. 257.; hopeful II, 81. ff. 85. 240. f. 307. ff-, and was therefore rejected II, 81. 242. 382. f.; earthly minded II, 88. ff, 102. f. 115. f.; fickle and treacherous II, 87. f. 97^ f. 115. f. 121. f. E.'s repentance, since he sought blessing with tears, was not sincere II, 313. ff. 386. f. Virtues and praise of E.: was a great, pious, brave man, had learned from Isaac's sermons, kept his evil desires in check II, 834.; reverent toward the father II, 982. fi Works: preached of the promises made to him II, 826. f.; kept to the right church II, 983. and was well blessed II, 123. 828. 830. - S. Isaac 16, Jacob 23.

2. E. and his descendants. II, 983. ff. 997. ff. 998. ff. Religion: have kept Abraham's teachings, way of sacrifice and circumcision II, 62. 984. 992. 1009. Sins and virtues: Most of E's descendants were godless and hopeful II, 1013. f.; among their kings some were holy, the others yet worldly pious II, 1014.; among them were many excellent and glorious men II, 984. 1010. Blessed: they were not all rejected II, 999. and excluded from grace II, 984. ff.; probably many blessed I, 1032.; II, 65. f. 828.

3. e. and his wives. II, 235. ff. 372. f. 987. ff. The two Hittite wives were proud II, 240.; ruled in Isaac's house II, 344.; wanted to introduce idolatry in Isaac's church II, 244. f. 998.; smeared Isaac and grieved Rebekah II, 257., despised Rebekah II, 331. f.; probably became somewhat lenient with time II, 991. 993. - S. Ada, Ahalibama, Basmath, Judith, Mahalath.

Esrol. 1, 882. ff. Blissful, pious I, 886. 888.; II, 1069. ass. Useful, not fit for war II, 1985. f. Eston. Often means "believe" in Scripture II, 813. Esther. Has converted many II, 1773.

Euelio. Proverbial for Avarice II, 612.

Eunuchs. What is to be understood by it II, 1220. f. Euphrates. Separates Mesopotamia and Canaan II, 654. eve. I, 140. ff. Her name a joyful and lovely one I, 269.; meaning of the same I, 383. A holy woman, full of faith and love I, 296. 395. f.; erred in mistaking Cain for the promised seed I, 296. f.; what she did and suffered I, 417.; had to

how long they lived I, 417; why the Roman church did not canonize them I, 397. - S. Adam 2.

Evangelists. Often give only the summa of the conversations I, 1165.

Gospel. 1. the gospel was from the fall of Adam in the world, remains eternally I, 625.; praises common works I, 527. effect: never without fruit I, 625.; by it we only lose the evil, attain salvation I, 235.; without the E. we only get deeper into enmity against God I, 220.Separates the wheat from the chaff 1, 462. Came to the Arabs I, 997. Admission: our hearts are hard and callous against it I, 527. 1105. f.; must be to blame for sedition II, 641. and theurung I, 527. Of the E. the papists teach nothing right I, 1386.-S. Law 2, grace, contempt 2, word 3.

2 The E. and the secular kingdoms. It does not abrogate civil law I, 1465.

Eternal. Often means a finite time I, 873. f.

F.

Faber. Blasphemed Luther and his doctrine II, 1273. Fallacia compositionis et divisionis I, 132. ff. Fall. Heroes of the church often fall I, 723. 789. Fatum. Raises the faith II, 1313.

Laziness. The world is full of lazy drones II, 1244.; God does not bless F. II, 1238.

Purgatory. Scripture teaches nothing of it II, 1543. 1548. f. 2068.; origin of the lie of Purgatory II, 1547. f.; who comes to it according to Pabst's teaching I, 1761. II, 1547. f.; whoever goes there according to the Pabst's doctrine I, 1761.; from the doctrine of Purgatory follows that of indulgences I, 1761. f.; whoever is in Purgatory is in hell I, 1762.

Ceremonial dresses. What celebration dresses are II, 1739.

Holidays. Where the habit of eating better and dressing more cleanly on holidays comes from I, 1598.

Enemies. 1. people. Pagan philosophy teaches that one should hate them I, 801; do them good 1, 978; let their hearts be your concern I, 1254; suffer injustice patiently, but punish sin II, 1148; God can make friends of them II, 1295; one can make friends of enemies through earnest prayer II, 828; through patience II, 226. ff.

2. the devil is our worst f. I, 1689.

Generals. Few quite brave II, 1375; a Christian F. can do much with little crew II, 1375. ff. - S. men of war.

Window of Heaven. I, 546. f.

Fortresses. Help without God nothing II, 932. f.

Humid. Definition of the F. II, 1929.

Fire worship. From whence arose I, 725. f. 1665.; among the Chaldeans I, 1665. and Persians I, 727.

Heaven of Fire. What is written about it I, 34.

Fire signs in the desire. Opinions about it I, 606. f. Filial. Origin of this expression II, 2042.

Darkness. I. Darkness. Makes men and animals sad and despondent II, 771.

2. eclipse. Sign of things to come 1, 52. firmament. S. Heaven 2, Best.

Fish. Not unlike the birds I, 59.; now still by virtue of divine word begotten from the water I, 66.; the most fertile animals II, 1872.

Meat. I. Food. Eating meat cannot be a sin I, 591.; In the beginning, only the meat of pure animals was eaten I, 592.; Some eat the meat of unclean animals I, 592. f.;

After the permission to eat F., people's lives became shorter I, 712.

2 Original sin. What the sin is I, 460 f.; counts for nothing before God II, 71 ff. 77; is contrary to God I, 460; does not like divine but devilish promises I, 757 f.; despises pure doctrine I, 461; does not keep himself right in fortune and misfortune I, 809 f.; is impatient II, 1228. 1323 f.; loves temporal goods, despises eternal goods I, 424.; is hopeful II, 71. ff; soon drops all hope II, 741.; hinders prayer II, 752. Even the saints still have F. II, 736. 741. 836. 1457. 1465., in spite of the forgiveness of sins II, 1457. 1465.; hence the laziness and sleepiness of Christians II, 1492.; F. is F. even in the saints II, 380.; they still retain F., so that they are not idle I, 678; live in the F., not according to it II, 803. II, 803; must fight against it II, 22. 146. f. 201, keep it in check II, 1318; they fight against it II, 736. 741. ff; must always be killed I, 1350; II, 1659.- S. original sin, justice 4.

3. flesh and spirit. Always fighting against each other in the justified I, 1670.; II, 526. f. 1871., through the whole of life II, 1317. f., especially when we are in misfortune I, 809. f.; the F. hinders joy in the Holy Spirit I, 1105. f. - S. Faith II, Crucifixion.

Diligence. God blesses him II, 1238. ff.

Curse. Follows sin, especially murder I, 35o. f. 594. f.; often arrives later than one should expect after the threat I, 643.; the land becomes worse and less I, 594. f. 852.; II, 1794.; through sin the F. came over the earth I, 95. 121., and the cultivation and preservation of the land is burdensome I, 124. f. Under the F. we are to be patient II, 306. - S. earth 1, countries.

Reproduction. Is something wonderful I, 152. ff. and good I, 141. f.; happens by virtue of the divine word I, 65. f. 91. f. 155.; happens in a special way with the living bodies I, 64. f. - S. procreation.

Questions, cheeky. What to think of it I, 13; warning against it I, 1085; by it probably fell the devil I, 1085; examples: I, 13. 21. 46. 53. 111. 136. f. 1084. f. 1540. - Vorwitz.

Franciscans. They do not follow Franciscus, they only take care of their kitchen I, 831; condemned by John XXIII I, 831. f.; why they did not punish the avarice of the popes more' I, 832.

FranriScuS, St. Despised earthly goods, begged, shared with the poor I, 831; forbade to have anything of his own I, 835; what to think of him I, 831.

France. Fertile II, 1614.

French. Hoffährtig II, 1614; despise the Germans II, 1786.

Freedom. In what man has freedom I, 859. f.

Stranger. Meaning of the word I, 1617. f.; who is a right F. I, 1136.

Joy. 1. general. One can die from F. I, 1104; no true F. except that which the word brings I, 1370.

2. Spirit. Is inexpressible I, 1104.; a foretaste of eternal life I, 1106.; one experiences it only by faith I, 1106.; Abraham had it I, 1103. ff. 1370. and Sarah I, 1378. f.; Christians have more cause for it than Abraham I, 1105. - S. suffering 2, drunkenness.

Friends. A faithful F. the most delicious treasure in the

whole life I, 840. f.; do not forget each other I, 1286. f.; quarrel at times I, 1392.; the best F. of Christians, the holy angels I, 1689. - S. enemies.

Kindness of God. Example I, 1331. f.

Friendship. Cannot be with suspicion I, 795.; often fades away I, 797.; of the true one philosophy knows nothing I, 798., it springs from the Holy Spirit I, 798.

Iniquity. Meaning of the word I, 504. f. 511.; preserves the appearance of holiness I, 504. f. 506. f.; follows where one loses God's word I, 504.

Peace. Necessary, so that one can practice God's word II, 223; for the sake of peace one should also sacrifice II, 2020; what "peace" means in Scripture II, 1604 - p. Justice 5.

Frederick, Elector. Compensated the peasants for the damage caused by the hunt II, 86; took precautions against theurung II, 1360; got tired of governing II, 1407; pronouncement on the status of the peasants II, 553. 1407.

Fromm, just. Difference I, 499.

Pious. 1. pious. They are not two-faced, they are either nothing or they are even II, 255; there are always quite a few II, 773.

2. f. and the ungodly. The F. are the church, the G. the school of Satan I, 1193. f.; the F. are taken for sinners, the sinners for F. II, 670. 675. 708. 711.; the G. only look at the sins of the F. and are annoyed by them I, 634.; the benefit of the creatures is recognized only by the F. I, 1613. f.; F. and G. are alike outwardly with inward difference, when they think God is asleep I, 697. f. 1195. ff, when they hope and fear I, 698. f., in their works and virtues II, 461. ff. 472. 479. ff., when they sin I, 1326., when they fall into equal punishment I, 823. 825. 894. sf, 896.; II, 337. f. 1534. 1571. 1576. fortune and misfortune: the devil tempts the f. more than the g. II, 1260.; the f. have a kingdom, but in faith, the g. possess the kingdoms of this world I, 644.; the g. have bodily blessings, the F. seem under the curse I, 648. the F. are in misfortune, the G. in fortune I, 665. ff. 677. f. 860. so it seems before reason II, 861.; so it has always been I, 667.; whence it comes II, 726. ff, that the angels understand, we will also understand it one day II, 731. Reason is offended by the happiness of the G. and the unhappiness of the F. I, 807. f. 854. f., likewise the F. I, 360. f. 667. 807. 853. f" this comes from original sin I, 809.; we should not be offended by it I, 824.; II, 1013.; how one should overcome this annoyance I, 808. f. 855. 860. and console oneself I, 667. f. From the F. the G. have much good I, 383. 892. ff; II, 895. ff. 1234. f. 1238. conduct in fortune and misfortune: Do G. abuse even the very best things, the F. can well use even the evil things I, 857.; the G. console themselves with promises which are none of their business, the F. are frightened by threats which do not affect them II, 372.; the G. are secure, while the F. sigh and are frightened I, 933. f. 1195. f. 1238. f.; II, 1263.; the G. are frightened, while the F. rejoice I, 701. f.; the F. take comfort in divine benefits, the G. forget them I, 1343. f,; different behavior in chastisement II, 1664.; Sodom's downfall shall comfort the F., terrify the G. I, 1276. Reciprocal behavior: the F. must live among G., who exalt themselves I, 937. f., are ungrateful II, 1235.; the F. are to be brought to the attacks of the

If the F. apologize against the accusations of the G., they accuse the G. severely II, 681, they accuse the G. severely II, 681. Success and outcome: The F. are more blessed in their misfortune than the G. in their happiness II, 1085. I, 1326. ff; the G. do good to the F., even if they do evil to them II, 1150.; the misfortune of the F. turns into happiness, the happiness of the G. into misfortune I, 648. 855. 860.; II, 1011. ff. 1018. f.

Fertility. S. Marital status 12.

Leadership. It is better that God lead us than that we lead ourselves II, 1635. - p. Government.

Fear. 1. fear. A consequence of the case I, 76. f.; II, 703.; there is a legitimate fear II, 174.

2. God is called our F., why II, 721. f.

3. f. God. God wants to be feared I, 1204; is the highest service of God I, 1538; casts out all other fear II, 721; where it is missing, the most atrocious sins follow I, 630. f. - S. Fear.

4. f. Isaac. Means the God of Isaac II, 701. ff; is Christ II, 703. f.

5. faith and hope. In Christians both are I, 699; one has commonly more F. than H. II, 1338; the godless mock God in F. and H. I, 698.

Fear. To fear God is to serve God I, 1493. 1537; to fear God only in his word I, 1537. f. - S. Furcht 3.

God's care. God cares I, 1511. long before II, 1068. before we can care I, 48. like a mother II, 1586.; cares for our best even against our will II, 1068.; his F. gives over waking and sleeping II, 1332. f., over Christians II, 660. f. 716., over each individual person of his faithful II, 1768. f., which God protects against the world and the devil II, 657. 659.; of which Christians can also take comfort in earthly things II, 617.; extends from great and small things I, 1693.; II, 469. ff. 473. 518. ff. 617. 1074. 1769.God cares more for us than for Himself I, 43; makes Himself known in creation I, 47, f. 87, in the preservation of men and animals in the ark I, 524; only faith can take comfort in this II, 617. f.

Footwashing. An old usage, especially also in the church II, 1600, f.; comes from the patriarchs I, 1146.; what Christ teaches us by it I, 1215.; papal F. is mere play I, 1215.; II, 1601. and hypocrisy II, 1601. 1603.

G.

Gifts of God. 1. nature and kind. All that we have are gifts of God I, 1654. f., also bodily goods I, 1710, 1718; II, 296; we need bodily gifts for the sake of spiritual ones II, 294; the highest gift is to be a member of the right church I, 448; the blood of Christ belongs to the gifts of the Holy Spirit II, 1992. Gifts do not inherit II, 1368; God distributes them as he wills II, 1371, by grace, not by merit I, 1418; ff, the very best among the ungodly I, 996; they do not repent of him II, 309. f.

2. purpose of the gifts for which God gives them I, 299. f.; that we serve others I, 722.; the more gifts, the more we serve I, 985.

3 Recognition of the G., use and abuse. One should recognize the G. I, 985; one despises them because they are commonplace II, 2049; how one should praise them in people I, 759. Use: that we should

To serve God's will II, 1390. f., to use it for God's glory and the benefit of one's neighbor II, 263. f., to give thanks to God for it I, 1718., not to overburden ourselves with it I, 448. 911.; II, 819., also not to overburden ourselves with it, that one is a member of the right church I, 448. f.; that we enjoy the bodily G. I, 1710. 1714. Abuse: The G. come to the harm of the wicked I, 1330.; they abuse the G. I, 1328. f., I, 299. f.; one exalts oneself in the heart I, 985.; the more goods, the greater the pride I, 438. 923.; so exalted were men before the Flood 1, 441.; such pride is diabolical 1, 985.; God punishes the abuse I, 300. 437. f. - God cannot refrain from adorning us with gifts, we cannot refrain from exalting ourselves with them I, 440. f. 477.

Gabriel. Derivation of the name I, 1013; meaning of the same I, 1198; which angel is said to have been called so I, 1198.

Gad. 1. son of Jacob. Meaning of the name, occasion for it II, 562. f. Jacob's blessing II, 2030. ff. - S. Jacob I, 19.; II.; Joseph 12.

2. the trunk. II, 2030. ff.

Galatians. Waren Deutsche I, 657.

Fidelity to the gallows. What G. is II, 313. ff. 336. 663. 1467. - S. Conscience 3.

Galilee. Fertile Land II, 2034.

Gall. Cut priests of Cybele II, 1222. Garizim. Mountain, location I, 779; on it a temple 1, 779. guest. One soon gets tired of him II, 482.

Hospitality: glory and praise: surpasses all the works of the Carthusians I, 1162. f.; where it is practiced, a little hut surpasses a palace I, 1158.; it praises Christ I, 1213., the Epistle to the Hebrews I, 1133. Duty: Christians should practice hospitality I, 1133. f. 1136., even if tramps often abuse it I, 1139. On whom to practice it I, 1720. f., not only to parents, but also to brothers I, 1158, especially, but not exclusively, to comrades in the faith I, 1140 ff; which are the right strangers to practice it on I, 1135 f. How to practice: with humility and reverence I, 1142. f. 1148.; gladly and with the best I, 1156. f.; with prudence II, 1601. f.; many only present themselves hospitably I, 1215. f. Why to practice: one takes up God in doing so I, 1143. f. 1721., God's Son I, 1134. 1146. 1159.; he who is not hospitable repudiates the Son of God I, 1134. G. is rare: there is a lack of it I, 1159.; not so frequent as formerly I, 888.; we are indolent to it I, 1145., whence it comes I, 1147. 1154. f. 1158. f. Where it is found: in all places where the church is I, 1133. there is much opportunity I, 1135.; only in the church I, 1138. 1146. f., not in the papacy I, 1138., not in the world I, 1146. f. How to console oneself when G. is rewarded badly I, 1721.

Banquets. Banquets are held in happiness and merriment I, 902. 1381. ff. 1154. ff.; are right to make hearts merry I, 1383. f.; hired to promote marital status I, 1682.; it should not be done in silence I, 1159. f.; beware of gluttony I, 1715. - S. wedding banquet.

Gaza. Situation 1, 678.

Giving birth. "Giving birth on the womb" II, 544.

Giving. Anger and love are revealed in it I, 319. Prayer. 1. God's will. We should pray I, 1110,

God wants to be asked I, 1267.; II, 903. 918.; Christ has prescribed for us a way to pray I, 1267.; we should, because this is the ordered will of God I, 1268.; why God wants us to pray II, 760. f.; G. is God

a pleasant service and sacrifice I, 1332. 1334. 1699.; II, 788.; omission of G.'s angers God I, 1272. f.

2. what it is. What praying means I, 1112; G. a part of the prophetic office I, 1366; the papists know nothing about the essence of G. I, 1366.

3. parts of the G.'s. I, 1268. f.; II, 766.

4. properties of the right gene. What is the nature of the right faith II, 28, f.; when is it perfect and strong II, 575, ff. Characteristics of the right prayer II, 760; one must have faith in the promise II, 57, 756; pray in faith I, 1110, 1364, II, 31; pray with courage I, 1203; believe that one is heard I, 1704; in the name of Jesus I, 1705, f., without murmuring and doubting I, 1271. The right prayer should be humble II, 759, f., devout II, 31, f., stopping I, 1204; II, 28. f. 60. 818. 1317; when to stop I, 1702; II, 47. f., how long II, 794, such stopping pleases God I, 1204; II, 58. 796. 818; G. should be fervent II, 1643. f., is not always equally fervent II, 1644. ff. 1653, how to arouse fervor II, 1645. f.. The right G. does not ask for much words, makes much sighing II, 756.

5. necessity of the G.'s. Is necessary in all states II, 277 ff, especially in the regiment II, 276 f; necessary to us, a service to God I, 1332. 1334. 1699; necessary because Satan drives men from sin to sin I, 1226.

6. power and dignity of the G.'s. G. has great power I, 1705. f.; II, 64. 577. 817. especially the common I, 1705.; accomplishes great things I, 1547.; II, 29.ff.; by it we overcome God II, 952., our enemies I, 1581. f.; II, 828. f. 1645. 1647. 2016. f., we alleviate the common need II, 818.; the weak G. should not be despised II, 58.; the papists know nothing of the power of G. I, 1366. right G. priceless I, 1363. f.; we do not understand the greatness of the things we ask for I, 1109. III2. f.

7. hearing of the G's. Not to doubt it I, 1113; II, 57. f. G. cannot be in vain I, 1361. f.; hearing promised I, 1267. is certain II, 57. f. 794. 918. f.; God hears I, 1269. 1288. f. 1319. 1362. f.; II, 58. 61. 64. 1644. 1652. f., as soon as we pray I, 1703. f.; II, 5. 1644. f.; God also hears the desires and wishes of the pious I, 1697.; God's proper title is: Hearer of prayer I, 1109. Manner of hearing: God gives more than we ask I, 1107. ff. II1I. ff; II, 818., about asking and understanding I, 1705. I7II.; II, 61. f. 574. 577. 1328. f. 1381. f., we always ask too little II, 818. f.; God hears in other ways than we hope I, 1111., gives something better I, 1272. f. Delay in answering: God sometimes seems to be asleep I, 700; by delay our prayer should become stronger and more fervent II, 575 ff; right conduct in delay II, 576 f.; how to be comforted when one sees that the prayer is in vain for the world I, 1395.

8. what one should pray for. Also for bodily things II, 29. f.

9. time, place and manner of the G's. We should pray without ceasing, and how this is done I, 1365. f., in everything we begin I, 1700; II, 1299; in distress II, 750; 754, 920; a lonely place is suitable for prayer II, 771; why one seeks it out II, 771; manner: one asks in bodily things with condition I, 1702; how one may thereby dictate to God time, place and person I, 1695. ff. 1702; G. also happens without outward offering II, 1299.

10. hindrances and encouragements. Prayer hinders: Satan I, 1704, f., our flesh II, 752, our business and various worries II, 1656; always have to struggle with unbelief I, 1109; the prayer is hindered by an evil conscience II, II4I, hatred II, 1141, f., when one is in sin II, 1194; the greatness of the need and the requested benefit should not deter us from prayer I, 1108, sf, nor our unworthiness and God's majesty I, 1110, 1271, f. The examples of other prayers should encourage us I, 1704. f.

11. who can pray alone. Prayer is a great art I, 1109., hard work I, 1111. f. 1272.; II, 30. f.; he who does not have the word I, 456.; II, 1644. cannot pray, he is a godless man I, 494. but only a prophet I, 1366.The G. of the papists is a mockery II, 58., an abomination to God I, 1364.; the G. of the monks is good for nothing II, 756., is a blasphemy of Christ I, 1364. f. - S. Creator.

12. g. and work. Pray and Work I, 1270.

13. g. and sermon. Belong together I, 838.

14. G. and predestination of God. Pray, although everything happens as God has decided II, 47. f.

15 G. and Word of God. G. follows the Word II, 137. Cf. Prayer, Faith 7, Jacob 10, Monks 2, Sighing, Our Father.

Commandments of God. I. General. Our house, body and heart are full of God's commandments I, 1501; God often commands small, ridiculous and annoying things I, 527; do not look at what is commanded, but at the one who commands I, 527; he makes everything that is commanded great I, 528 ff. 1497 f; not every command of God applies to all people I, 568. Conduct: one should not do any of these things nor add to them I, 526. f. 847. 1495. f.; without God's command nothing should be done I, 567., with it one may freely dare I, 1499.; from obedience to the same I, 1261. ff.; we should render obedience without delay I, 1413. f. 1417. 1497., without asking why? and for what? I, 1125. 1127. f. 1260. f. 1496. f., which forwardness brings to ruin I, 1125. without hesitation, and where ability is lacking, yet be ready to obey I, 1261. f. 1497. f.; obey, however foolish and vexatious what is commanded I, 1129., though we be mocked I, II3I.

2 The Ten Commandments. The second table must give way to the first I, 1421; II, 266, 640, ff, 645, f.; the first table must be practiced first, then the works of the second will not be lacking I, 399, ff; sins against the first table are followed by sins against the second I, 441, f, 443, ff, 469; sins against the first table are commonly hidden under the appearance of holiness, not so those against the second table I, 503, f.. Content: the works required therein are not easy I, 1180; the G. also condemns the evil desire in the heart I, 1348; content of the first tablet I, 400; of the first commandment I, 1057. Commandment I, 1057. f. 1452. 1517. f.; II, 8.; of the 2nd Commandment I, 1402. ff.; of the 4th Commandment I, 1735.; II, 329. f.; of the 5th Commandment II, 1115. 1127. f.; of the 6th Commandment I, 1323.

Cf. law 1. 2.

Birth. 1. the bodily birth of man is a great work I, 1371; II, 16, in spite of the sin attached to it I, 1374; now still as wondrous as once Isaac's birth I, 1370; the Holy Spirit delights in it II, 1214; the pagans had special respect for it II, 1214; we have no delight in it II, 1214; we despise it I, 1371; examples of dangerous births I, 1371; ff.

II, 68. ff. 1216. f.; to be proud of bodily birth and origin is foolish 1, 312. f.; II, 1368. f. 1371. - S. procreation.

2. carnal and spiritual faith There are two kinds of faith: according to the flesh and according to the promise II, 33. ff. 65. one should not boast of the carnal I, 1031. f.; the natural man relies on the carnal faith in order to be saved I, 1430. f.; it is not valid before God I, 328. ff, to become blessed I, 1430. f.; the false church relies on it II, 35., Turks, Jews and papists II, 36. ff.; counts for nothing before God I, 328. 1132. 1430. f.; II, 70. ff. 1177. ff, is of no use for salvation I, 1030. f. 1398. f. 1427. f. 1430. f.; II, 23. ff. 66. f., is harmful for salvation without spiritual faith II, 43. f.; also the carnal relationship with Christ is of no use for salvation II, 1201.; God has accepted some from all nations II, 985. f.; the insistence on the carnal faith has deprived the Jews of body and soul I, 1032. - S. Mensch 2.

Birthday. Celebration of the same I, 1382.

Thoughts. G. the Scriptures often call words I, 1696.; own G. we shall not follow II, 211. f.; evil G. we cannot hinder, but one shall not carry them out II, 785. f.; state of one lost in thought II, 290. f. 500. f. - S. consternation, agitation.

Gedud. Image in Mansfeld II, 2031.

Patience. I. G. of God. Is shown in that he forgives our sins daily I, 1553., that he still gives the wicked time to repent I, 965. f., that he bears sinners II, 729. - S. Langmuth.

2. the virtue of the children of God. Is a virtue hidden from reason II, 27.; what philosophy teaches of G. II, 1666.; by G. one does not sin II, 1152.; in spite of all G. one should punish sin I, 986.; II, 231. ff.; G. must cease if one would lose God II, 243. f.; does not leave to shame I, 827., bears abundant fruit II, 1421. 1430. f., has almighty power, makes friends of enemies II, 226. ff., God rewards them gloriously II, 1381. f.; should not turn over in impatience II, 1314.; let those who have power to punish II, 1152. get used to G.; we should learn G. from the fathers' examples II, 380.

3. confession and confession. Shall be with each other 1, 986.

4. g. & hope. Actually the same II, 1293. danger. One should not burden oneself with danger if one also has promise II, 637. f.; one should protect oneself in it as best one can I, 764. not despair even if there is no more hope I, 615.

Prison. The kings had prisons over which they placed their nobles II, 1296. The Jews knew how long the Babylonian prison should last I, 961. f.; in their prison they complained in vain I, 989. f.

Callousness. Is frenzy, not strength II, 944. f., unnatural and inhuman II, 1608, unchristian II, 945, 948, 1500, f. 1573, hated and condemned by God II, 1572, 1625, diabolical II, 1679, conceived by the monks in Egypt, confirmed by the pope II, 1679, exemplary of their G. II, 1608, f., how to meet the G. of the monks II, 1608, - S. unkindness, monks 2.

Contrasts. There are many kinds I, 267. f.

Secrets of the Scriptures. There is no shame in not knowing some of them 1, 536.

Gehenna. Origin of the word II, 1550. ff; this is what the scholastics call hell II, 1550.; is the place of the

The godless II, 1555, different from the Sheol of the godless II, 1555.

Obedience. Type and nature: word and profession belong together 1, 767.; word and profession alone make right G. I, 764.; the right one sticks to the word, does nothing of it, nothing to it I, 526. f. 1493.; does what God has commanded I, 761. f., and indeed has commanded him I, 762.; does not ask long why? I, 1125. f.; slow G. is no G. I, 1503.; G. rendered to men is rendered to God I, 1725. f.; right G. is the G. against parents I, 762. and authorities I, 763.; the outward G. must follow the inward, not vice versa I, 760.; G. without God's command is devil's obedience I, 764. f. 767. G. praises God's wisdom and goodness I, 529.; is comforting in misfortune I, 763. f.; blessed by God I, 1726.; a pleasing sacrifice to God I, 1523. Christians prove G. by willingly sending themselves into suffering I, 375. ff.; right G. is lacking I, 1726.; the devil is an enemy to it I, 1126. In the papacy much talk of G., but they did not know what G. was I, 761; the self-chosen one demanded by the pope is shameful I, 1523, leads to hell I, 764; how to answer the pope when he demands G. I, 765; the monks' distinction between G. who has something and G. who has little of himself I, 1124.

Spirit. The Holy Spirit does not come without the Word II, 263; his office is: to punish the world I, 458. 482; to make alive I, 12; is near to sinners to sanctify them II, 1202; can alone heal our naughtiness and harm I, 483; teaches only to understand the Scriptures rightly I, 452.Works true, constant friendship I, 798; makes meek and humble I, 1420; drives to honest, godly works II, 483; moves hearts by outward things: Word and ceremonies II, 293; is grieved when the pious are grieved at the world I, 454; the gift of the Holy Spirit can be noticed in outward gestures II, 1286. f.

2. g. of Christ. Necessary to understand the Scriptures I, 456.

3. g. of grace. What he is I, 456; on it hangs the spirit of prayer I, 456.

4. G. of the Lord. The Holy G., not the wind I, II.

5. certain G. What that is II, 1353. ff; nöthig II, 1931.

Cf. flesh

Spirits. How to test them I, 1531.

Clergymen. Who the papists call so and who really is a G. I, 1620.

Avarice. The most abominable of all abominations II, 612; a world of all shame and vice II, 614; a terrible monster that leaves no rest II, 654; foolishness I, 1627; suspicious II, 686; what it does to man is shown by Laban II, 508; makes him an unman II, 595, 597, 627 ff, is harmful to individuals and the whole community II, 614.; how God punishes him II, 586. ff., envy is the just punishment II, 612.; sticks to all I, 1627.; one must warn against it, even if it seems futile II, 588. 590. f.

Misers. Are like silver and gold idols, which have no sentiment II, 597. f., a harmful earth burden II, 598. 610.; lead the name of God, but useless II, 582. f., begrudge themselves nothing II, 612., do nothing good, except when they die II, 598., deal only in cunning and deceit II, 588., begrudge the after-

They will not escape the judgment of God II, 592; their riches are their ruin II, 592; they are unhappy with all their goods II, 612; they do not keep what they have gathered II, 205; their children live in want and beg II, 590; they are condemned by all nations II, 610; they are not to be admitted to communion II, 610.

Money and good makes proud 1, 440. f., makes, according to the proverb, noble and beautiful II, 1787.; G. bury an old habit, so much G. is lost II, 1597.

Opportunity. Is to be perceived I, 1262. f.; II, 98. f. Vows. G. of faith and love II, 452 ff;

G- are called in Scripture thanksgivings II, 454.; stand freely II, 453. 455. f.; when G. become a natural and moral commandment II, 453.; G. shall one keep II, M). f. 454. f.; "God a G. thun" II, 450. ff. - S. Jacob 9, monastic vows.

Community of qualities in Christ. What this is II, 398; the world, reason and the devil are annoyed by this article II, 398 f; the devil is an enemy of this mystery II, 403 f.

Generatio aequivoca. I, 66.

Genugthnnng for sin. The word "Genugthuung" should be taken out of the church II, 1455; G. is impossible for us II, 1463; Teaching of the Scholastics II, 1456.

George. 1. patron saint of peasants II, 1919.

2. duke G. ordered to keep the papist religion in his country II, 652; foresaw that his two sons would die before him II, 1311; some think that he converted before his end II, 116.

3. magister G. assassinated II, 1108. ger. Judah's son II, 1177. f.; with the 12th year husband II, 1166. 1177.; his wickedness was great II, 1180. - S. Judah I, 2.

Gerar. Location I, 1306.; II, 199.; accepted God's word I, 1340. f.-; Isaac's birthplace I, 1358.

Righteous. "Righteous in the sight of God" I, 537. not by works I, 620. is he who believes in Christ II, 1544.; the righteous in the sight of God also have sin, but it does not condemn them I, 1670. f. - S. Pious, righteous.

Justice. 1. in general. With any kind of G. is confidence and trust I, 1575. f.

2. g. of God. It is not that he condemns people, but protects the wretched, punishes the guilty I, 1323. f.; comforts us when our conscience terrifies us I, 1324.; is the God by which we become righteous II, 1487.

3. g. before God. Is twofold: perfect by faith, imperfect by life I, 1011.; God demands personal G. over fleshly birth I, 1451.; is found in Christ I, 760. 1022. 1025., obtained by faith I, 1451., known by works I, 1537. - S. Abraham 13, righteousness, holiness, justification.

4. g. of the flesh. Not valid before God I, 1572. f.; II, 7O.ff.

5. g. and frrede küffen each other II, 1810.f. Courts. 1. g. of God. G. a priori and a posteriori, what that is II, 70. f.; God warps with it, finally looks at it I, 506. f. 540.; are incomprehensible, annoying to reason I, 1128. f. 1285.; II, 71. f.; G. and accusation of God no godless or devil can bear I, 362.

2. civil G. Wherefore ordered I, 599.

Gerson. He was annoyed by the marital life of the fathers II, 556; his books should be read, but with care I, 1253;

Opinion about: the contemplative life I, 1252. f., unreasonable strictness of the monks I, 845.

Odor. "Lovely smell" I, 572. f.

Rumor. S. Name 4.

Gerundensis. Missing in the interpretation, has probably good knowledge of words, but no knowledge of facts I, 322. f.

Gifts. Forbidden in the A. T., harmful in the regiment I, 1473.; whether one may make or accept them depends on the intention I, 1473. f.; G. propitiate II, 766. 1581. ff.; G. have made Eliezer I, 1694. 1711. ff. 1738., Jacob II, 766. ff. 832. ff. - S. bridal gifts, wedding gifts.

Stories. Imprint of five fingers on an altar II, 790. Agatha, the martyr II, 1994. Amiris flees from Sibaris I, 1258. f. Anastasia before the judge II, 1982. f. Challenge: how a nun overcame spiritual a. II, 182.; a "challenged" means that she does not believe II, 179. Antonius directed to a tanner I, 1181. dowry of 30 florins II, 206. peasant sharpens the tires of his wheels II, 275. f. A monk does not want to accept the office of bishop I, 763. A mother commits incest with her son II, 1003. Dompfaff at Erfurt has 20 fiefs II, 1732. Adulteress confesses on her deathbed II, 1006. Celibacy of priests abolished by Gregory I, 292. f. Marriage stood: Censorius recommends it I, 1176.A man calls his fertile wife a sow II, 532. f. Desire for honor: a bishop prays that he may be preserved from E. I, 923. Hermit wants to drown his weeping son I, 1523. Purgatory: origin of the lie of the F. and sacrificial mass II, 1547. Thoughts: council concerning evil G. II, 785. f. Insensitivity of the monks II, 1608. f. Miser who indulges himself II, 602. grace of God: whether one can infer it from earthly happiness I, 1430. f. Hannibal's dream II, 1049. f. Captain at Antioch abuses his power I, 820. henning, dr, as a disputator I, 1178. Hippocrates rescues an adulteress from condemnation II, 601. shepherds: infidelity and malice of the same II, 700. Jphigenia's history depicted by a painter I, 342. Child murderess: a Lacedemonian K. II, 1515; a K. betrays herself by her behavior I, 335. Klosterneuburg: dead children to K. I, 292. Life: a nun who led a contemplative life, mocked by the devil I, 1253. f. Lucia, St. II, 505. Luther and the Rottengeist, who claimed that before the fall there was no law I, 130. f. Martin, St., punished by the devil I, 336.; II, 1515. martyr bites off his tongue II, 1259. f. Mechtilde overcomes in temptation II, 783. miscarriage: a woman gives birth to a rat II, 602. monk: a m. who did not want to work II, 1244.; a m. puts lice in his cap II, 1878. f.; a m., who never heard of promise in Pabbism II, 1889. M o nica: dream of Augustine's conversion II, 252. f. 1308. f.; is heard I, 1111.; makes peace among women II, 350. Moles: a man whose face was like that of a dead man II, 602.; queen gives birth to a Moorish child II, 601. Pope: Leo's opinion on immortality I, 1243; Sixtus commands the sea to revel I, 1545. papists seek to keep a queen alive II, 1625; giant who was a good fighter II, 791. f. Schiffer's vow, pledged to St. Nicholas I, 895. Staupitz

deposes a complaining prior II, 542. f. Shrub thief II, 1263. Baptism: a physician takes comfort in it and courageously confronts the devil II, 513. f. Turks mock Christians who have fallen in battle II, 51. Turks mock Christians killed in battle II, 51. Ingrate brings his benefactor to the gallows I, 977. Immortality: a physician is convinced of the same I, 930. f. Our Father: the value of a V. U. I, 1363. f.; how one, while praying it, lets his thoughts wander II, 32. Trying God: two brothers who traveled in foreign lands II, 1563. Vincentius, the martyr II, 1989. Forest brother who did not want to look at the sun II, 1641. Anabaptists interpret a bow in the clouds, with it was a bloody hand II, 423. Wrath: a monk in the desert overcome by anger II, 1502. Chastisement: a peasant does not want to be chastised by God II, 809.

Gender, male and female. Boys and men have a different disposition than girls and women II, 91. f. 159. 497.; women have special gifts before men I, 147.; are more merciful by nature I, 1362.; have special gifts for comforting, and also sometimes surpass men II, 946.They are quick to find good counsel, but are not fit for public office II, 686. f.; they are seen to be of greater use II, 2049.; they have not so many and great infirmities as men I, 1730. f. Each has its seed I, 1169.; the male is created to beget, the female to give birth II, 569. f., to nourish and educate others II, 1585.; the natural inclination of the g. to each other is God's work II, 477. - S. girl, man, women.

Gender register. 1, 404. ff. 708. ff. Why in Scripture confused II, 845. f.; give rise to innumerable questions I, 719.; one should not research in them II, 845. f.

Sexual parts. Sanctified by Christ I, 1666. Sexual instinct. Corrupted by the Fall I, 76.

Law. 1. law. Type and nature: G. existed already in the state of innocence I, 130. ff; distinguish between the G. before and after the fall I, 133. Moses and the fathers II, 144; what actually belongs to the G. Moses II, 14-4; the written G. concerns only the Jews, to the Gentiles it is written in the heart I, 1018, e.g. the commandment to love one's neighbor I, 339; the G. deals with the 4 pieces: Vice and virtue, punishment and reward I, 1077.; punishment and sword belong to the G. I, 988. Purpose, benefit, effect: what the G. served for before the fall I, 133. f., for what purpose after the fall I, 133.; it reveals sin, judges wrath II, 1491., makes sin alive I, 201.; II, 1494. and powerful II, 2083., terrifies I, 992., strikes down I, 1444., is an office of death I, 621. 1429., blows up I, 988.; II, 1883., does not make Christians I, 1077., cannot comfort conscience I, 619.Does not make righteous I, 769. 949.; II, 1018. Binding: G. concerns all I, 1017.; God is not bound to G. II, 1862. 1876. 1924., can dispense from G. I, 1231., also change moral law II, 515. Fulfillment: impossible even to believers 1, 948. End: Christ is the end of G. I, 1010. 1024. f., of the G.'s Moses II, 144. f. - S. commandments, grace 6, natural laws.

2. law and gospel. Divorce, and mixture: to separate G. and E. rightly II, 392.; in it a preacher should be skillful I, 1430.; rightly

Divorce is wisdom above all wisdom I, 1068.; one has mixed both early I, 1009., so also in the Koran I, 1009. Office and effects: of both office I, 1427. ff.; only the E. can help the sinful nature I, 223. f.; G. without E. only directs wrath I, 218. 221. f.; to what end G. is useful in the church I, 1189. f.; to. teach G. so that we recognize our misery and desire grace I, 949.; God first preaches G., then E. I, 1330., so shall we also do I, 1426. ff; both are necessary, G. and E. II, 1875. f. 1890. 1922.; first G. must humble and frighten, then E. comforts and straightens I, 992. 1444.ff.; II, 1705. 1710. 1876. 1981. f.; G. kills, E. makes alive II, 1494.; when G. and E. come together, Christians become I, 1077. to whom to preach: for whom both are I, 1186. ff. 1205. 1208. f. 1210. f.; G. for the secure I, 1205.; E. to the brokenhearted I, 1427., to the afflicted, challenged II, 616.The natural man puts up with the E., if only he should not confess his sins I, 1569. Both must be taught in the church I, 1186. ff. 1204. f. 1208. f. 1210. f.; also the G. I, 1190. 1301.; the G. in the church necessary for the sake of the wicked and because even the saints still have flesh I, 1190. f. 1244. - S. Antinomer, Law Preacher, Grace 4.

3. Jewish G. No longer applies I, 1221.

4. worldly law is a wise man's counsel I, 846; law that disputes against love is not law I, 847; all laws and rights should be used for peace and directed to it I, 843. ff. 846; need a wise man to handle them I, 846. - p. love 6, law.

Cf. law.

Visions. What a vision is I, 930; Satan can also produce them I, 931; II, 1049; divine visions lead people out of themselves so that they think they are dreaming I, 939.

Servants. Status: this status has the same honor as the masters' status I, 1728.; God loves servants and masters equally I, 996. Works: one serves faithfully for God's sake II, 483.; the least works, done in faith, please God II, 1742. f.; G. wants to be master in the house II, 554.; sins often, of which the Lord knows nothing I, 1467. Faithful G. is a blessing I, 1655.; II, 1231.; faithful serves not men but God I, 1725.; faithful is rare II, 483.; by faith Isaac had pious G. II, 129.; unfaithful G. a punishment I, 1655., makes household burdensome II, 700.; complaint about G. is general I, 1655. 1722. f. How servants who have a stingy master may act to come to their due reward II, 606. - S. Abraham 18, oversight, occupation I, Jacob 22.

Ghosts. By this Satan has moved many, I, 1525.

Conversations. One should lead G. at banquets I, 1159. f.; Christian G. refresh the heart I, 1159. f.

Celestial Service. How originated I, 18. 663. 1663. f. - S. Celestial bodies.

Gethsemane. Meaning of the name II, 1554; Christ suffered the pains of hell II, 1554; Christ called G. Gehenna II, 1554.

Mighty in the world. Why the tyrants before the

Sintfluth so called I, 477. f.; had their power from the devil 1, 478. - S. tyrants.

Conscience. 1. good G. One's thing II, 1106.; makes confident and cheerful II, 1595. f. 1684. 1721.; a rock in tribulations II, 1147. f.; how blessed he who has a good conscience II, 1107. f.; easily hurt II, 1723.

2. frightened G. The miserable condition of a frightened G. I, 210.; II, 1960.; is difficult to comfort II, 2077. ff.; how to comfort I, 1351.; II, 1900.; faith soothes it II, 2080. f.; when we are punished, we take refuge in God I, 339.; the pain of God always returns despite the comfort of forgiveness II, 1107.- S. Anfechtung 9, Erschrockene, Traurig keit.

3. evil G. is a terrible thing I, 351, a great misfortune II, 1106, the greatest punishment I, 719, an evil beast and Erinnye II, 1514. ff. 1521, a wound that cannot be healed II, 2076.A proof that one has sinned I, 215. What it does: it fears where it should not fear, and vice versa II, 1590. ff, 1684., flees from God II, 1599., exposes even the best in the worst way II, 1594. f. 1597. f., torments us because of false sins II, 1520. f., causes great torment II, 1514. ff., increases suffering II, 1148., makes fearful I, 207. ff.; II, 712. 1215. ff, makes enemies of God II, 1721., hinders prayer II, 1141., makes hell a hell II, 1595., lights the infernal fire II, 1720. It follows all kinds of sins II, 1106.; is power of sin I, 207. f. 209.; II, 1106.; death-witnesses and those who sin to death are tormented by remorse I, 351. f. Help: the blood of the Son of God is the right remedy II, 2079.; God's word calms it II, 1593. ff; confession of sin is the remedy for it II, 1522.; one accepts Christ's blood in faith II, 2080. f. - S. Anfechtung 9, Galgenreue, Reuel.

Certainty. G. in doctrine necessary II, 1352. ff.; G. on forgiveness of sin and blessedness a Christian should have II, 1353. f.

Gideon. From the tribe of Manasseh II, 2041; G.'s faith not like Abraham's I, 891; G.'s prayer no temptation of God I, 1698.

Giants. Origin of the fable of them I, 687. Gihon. The Nile I, 119. 123.

Gilead. There were two kinds of G. II, 2033.; famous place II, 715.; called differently in Jacob's time II, 663.; metaphorically: Jerusalem II, 715.

Faith. I. The Creed. From the words: I believe a holy Christian church I, 1408.

II. faith (fides). 1. importance of faith. It is the main part of Christian doctrine I, 1315; it is mentioned in praise for the first time in Scripture I, 940.

2. the nature and character of faith. Faith is a gift of God I, 1554; II, 2089; not a ridiculous, cold quality and skill II, 381, as the papists think II, 418, but something living II, 381, a heavy thing II, 618; I, 556; II, 146 f.; a wonderful art II, 1963, different from all arts II, 284, not everyone's thing I, 757. f.; what the G. is I, 941. f. 943. f.; is more a suffering than an effect I, 756.; is a change of the whole nature I, 756. f.; "to believe" is to bless oneself in Christ I, 1567.; is a pleasing sacrifice to God I, 1319., the some and most pleasant service of God I, 1557. Our G. is another than that which is

Adam had before the fall I, 188. f. What historical faith is II, 287; the same does not put its trust in the word, does not exist in temptations II, 1905; historical faith also has the devil II, 1905. The faith is not always equally strong II, 288. f., sometimes strong, sometimes weak I, 530. f. 789. f. 927. 1553. II, 151. ff. 897.; wrrd often weak II, 1556. when he sees the attacks of the enemies Against the church and forgives God I, 704. f.; the weakness of the G.'s is of a different kind in experienced Christians than in young Christians II, 927. f.; the weak G. makes the heart despondent II, 927.It is strongest when it is weakest II, 750; God tolerates with long-suffering the weak G. II, 836, does not despise it II, 412, does not reject it II, 288; God allows that the G. often becomes weak, so that we do not become proud II, 928, comes from the flesh II, 411; we should be ashamed of our weak G. II, 2057; if we have no strong G., we should endure in the weak one, we should endure and fight in the weak one II, 305. f. - S. small faith, weak believers.

3. object of the G. He does not deal with things present and visible, but with things future and invisible II, 4, 353, 757, 1292; clings to what is nothing and waits until it becomes everything II, 284; accepts things that are contrary to each other II, 1756, f.; believes the promises I, 1556, f.; grasps the blessing of Abraham confidently I, 1572, f. 1583.

4 The G. and the Word of God. By the Word of God, not by speculation, the Holy Spirit works the faith II, 290; we are to believe the Word I, 1552; Word and faith belong together I, 944. 1495; II, 1904. f. 1914. 1962; cannot be separated I, 567; faith is necessary where the Word is I, 188; all threats and promises demand it I, 940.The right faith trusts in the Word II, 1905; is necessary in order to be comforted by God's care II, 617; the faith has a good memory for the promise II, 1796; holds fast to it II, 284; in the greatest distresses I, 1318. f., in the battle against the flesh II, 287. f., whether he also feels the opposite II, 381. f., when God's counsel runs contrary to our thoughts II, 1290. f., when there is also nothing to hope for II, 1962. f.; the G. does nothing to or from the word I, 526.; the G. who stands on the word cannot be absent I, 792.; of the G. and the promises one must often preach II, 382. - S. Promise 3.

5 Exercise and growth of the spirit. The faith is always exercised in word and prayer II, 1339; grows gradually II, 1334; is stronger in adversity than in happiness II, 1729; needs exercise through works I, 1123, through crosses and adversities I, 1422.whose purpose is such exercise II, 755. f. 1011. f.; grows also by falling into sins I, 1327.; is strengthened by running together the examples of divine benefits II, 756. We never become masters in G. I, 1554. f.; we should ask for the increase of the G's. II, 1894.

6. the power and effects of God: he does things that seem unbelievable and impossible II, 289; he must succeed in everything I, 891; II, 271 ff. 286; he obtains what he hopes for 1, 809; II, 1870; he makes all things possible for the believer II, 283 f; he does not despair when a plan does not immediately succeed II, 274 f; he sanctifies all things II, 468; he can do nothing wrong with God II, 468.

All loss is gain II, 1697.; nourished also in theurung II, 303. Through the G. the image of God is restored to some extent I, 411. and all we have lost is restored I, 1690. f.. The G. makes peace where otherwise there was enmity I, 691. f.; through the G. one attains righteousness before God, he makes just and blessed I, 941. ff. 952. f. 1018., he alone I, 1577. f. 1584., not insofar as he first receives his being through love (fides formata) 945, ff, not as a work, but because he takes hold of God's grace in Christ I, 316. f., not as our work, but as God's work I, 945.; he makes righteous, which David and the prophets recognized I, 1590. f.; he has influence on the bodily powers I, 414. f.; obtains God's grace I, 324. f.; II, 1893. f.; is the right True Life in God II, 1901.Makes one a heavenly man, conqueror of death, heir of life II, 1871; makes us, when we have died, alive II, 1901; proves itself in a hearty desire for Christ and for redemption from sin and death I, 430. f. - S. likeness.

7. faith and prayer. Faith precedes, prayer follows II, 571; one should ask daily for faith II, 147; praying even if the faith is weak II, 1586; where there is prayer, there is also faith II, 1578.

8 G. and confession. Belong together II, 1297. f.; Confession follows where G. is II, 1203. 1228. f.

9 G. and works. Belong together, but should not be mixed together I, 1577. but kept far apart I, 945. ff. 1457.; are inseparable I, 1582. f.; the G. should precede I, 1706., the works follow as thanksgiving II, 446. f.; the G. is the main thing, then the works are good II, 471. f.; the G. cannot be without works I, 1510.; the works should follow II, 467.; from G. follows the obedience of the woman and servants I, 773. I, 1684; the G. is necessary in all states II, 542. f.; nothing pleases God that does not come from the G. I, 323. 1706; II, 2016; all works that come from the G. are pleasing to God I, 316. 858. ff. 866. 954. 1367. 1667.The G. makes them delicious II, 463. 471. 1750. even the minor works II, 479. ff. and those in which man is left free I, 860.; God looks on the G. I, 316. 328.; the works reveal and exercise the G. I, 1123. f., are fruits I, 1537. and testimonies of the G. I, 317.

Virtues that arise from the G. The G. is not without love, hope and other virtues, I, 946. 948; works glorious virtues. I, 948. f. The G. and love must be distinguished I, 947. f.; the G. is not without love I, 946. 948., is the mother of love I, 949.; fides informis II, 381.; the G. is the contemplative, love the real life II, 560. f.; the G., not love, makes just I, 948.

II. battle and victory of the G.. We are to prepare ourselves for the battle and exercise of the Lord I, 783; the Lord makes us brave I, 1554, performs great miracles I, 1498, f.; II, 129, looks to God's command and thus overcomes all enemies II, 286. The Lord is afflicted by temptations II, 381, tempted I, 786, tested by suffering II, 772.He does good works in peace, fights in temptations II, 658. f. 762. and overcomes II, 897. f.; cannot prevent evil thoughts II, 785. We should strengthen the G. in temptations I, 771.; if consolation did not also come, he would fall I, 828.

Thing, makes all suffering child's play I, 1067. The G. is an almighty fight Against the flesh II, 287. f.; is often hindered by original sin I, 1567. f., injured by fornication II, 1272. The G. triumphs over law, sin, and death, as promised already in Paradise I, 232. f. ; overcomes God if he persists II, 793. 795. f. 811. f.; God does not like to resist him II, 790.; through the G. one becomes master of sin I, 329.; he overcomes death I, 1513. ff.; II, 286. f. 1905.; proves his power especially in death II, 381.; the stronger the G., the weaker death, and vice versa I, 425. reason must be killed where G. is to have room II, 56.; G. is an unknown and hidden thing to reason II, 706.; appears small to it and like a vain delusion I, 556.; II, 289.; we are not to be misled in G. by reason II, 285. f., to dispute against its doubt I, 756., to take it captive under the obedience of G's. I, 193; the G. can unite things that are strictly contrary to each other, such as, life and death I, 1515. 1552. f. 1556. 1661. f., and also believes what is difficult to believe I, 1513. f., II, 618. II, 618. The G. stands alone against the whole world even under heavy adversities I, 466. ff. and against its judgment I, 537. f. and overcomes II, 382. overcomes world and devil II, 412. 906. - S. temptations 6, constancy.

12." False teachers. The papists know nothing of the right faith I, 1364. 1556. f.; II, 1569. 1904.; despise it as a small thing 1, 556. 1310., likewise the world I, 1306.

The gift of God. Is the gift of the G.'s II, 1487.

Cf. Abraham 10, constancy, David, Isaac 6, Jacob 6, Joseph 7, Lot 1, Noah 6, Rebekah, religion, Sarah, Fathers I; II, 3.

We are to believe the God who has revealed Himself in the Word I, 1552.

Fellow believers. To them before change Wohlzuthun I, 1140. ff.

To become a believer is to accept the word II, 1830.

Believers. 1. in general. Are Israelites II, 811. f.; to them, what is wrath, grace, and out of death life I, 615. f. 1519. f.; God loves them I, 1342.- S. Christ.

2nd G. of the A. T.'s. Had the same doctrine as we, preached of the future Christ II, 1751; believed the doctrine of the Trinity I, 708; how far they understood the promise of the woman-seed 1, 236. ff; live by the hope of redemption through the woman-seed, just as we do I, 241. - S. Fathers I; II, 3; models.

3. g. & unbelievers. S. Pious 2. concurrence. What G. is II, 117.

Glossa ordinaria. Of the Ladder to Heaven II, 394 f.; Interpretation of I Mos. 49, II. 12. II, 1992.

Happiness. 1. happiness. World concludes from G. to God's grace I, 1218. f. 1430. f.; II, 343.; is a wrong conclusion I, 1217. 1400. ff.; II, 1615.; G. does not prove that a people is God's people I, 1400. f. Without the Holy Spirit G. works. Spirit works G. I, 1218.; II, 1386. ff. 1390. 1729.; makes fools II, 2038. behavior: in the G. one does not think of the possible misfortune II, 1539.; to bear G., it takes a man II, 1386. 1729.; in the G. we are not to boast of our merit II, 1631., not to exalt ourselves, but to humble ourselves I, 1217.; the God-

The lesser ones become defiant and presumptuous in the G. I, 687., consider themselves the cause of all blessings I, 894. - S. grace.

2. happiness and misfortune. Are with each other I, 1354.; G. harder to bear than U. II, 1386. 1395. f. 1849.; we are poor people in G. and U. II, 1539. f.; through both God tempts Christians II, 1622. f.; God is with us in G. and U. II, 1571. f., should be our refuge in both II, 1631. f.; should keep God's promise in both II, 194.; it is better to be with a gracious God in U. than in G. when God is angry II, 526.; to be humble in G., undaunted in U., requires a believing heart II, 1729., so Christians should behave II, 154. - S. Pious 2.

Grace. 1. grace of God. Is found only in Christ I, 1025; by the accidental grace many heathens in the OT became blessed 1, 368; what a great benefit is the grace revealed and given in the gospel II, 410; it is grace that God speaks to us in the ministry of preaching I, 869; it shines out from the curse on Satan in paradise I, 231; it remains when God speaks to us in the ministry of preaching I, 869, that God speaks to us in the ministry of preaching I, 869.; it shines forth from the curse on Satan in Paradise I, 231. ff; abides even when God seems to be angry II, 1490.; restores idolatrous men I, 723.Our heart does not understand God's exuberant grace I, 1109; how we come to grace and blessedness I, 1433; it is not within man's power to take hold of grace II, 2084; man by nature wants to earn it II, 108. ff; we must accept God in faith, otherwise we are lost II, 411; we should not doubt God, as the papists teach I, 1550; from divine promises we should conclude that God is merciful I, 1402.not from earthly happiness I, 1217. ff. 1400. ff. 1430. f.; II, 343. 1615.; one can fall from the G. I, 520.; G. abuse people to avarice II, 109. f.; examples of the G. serve the fearful for comfort 1. 732.f. -S. Happiness 1, nature 3, signs 2.

2. find G. This expression excludes all merit I, 497. f.

3 G. and merit. Cannot coexist II, 448.; with God there is no V. but only G. I, 1420; doctrine of grace without merit confirmed by Abraham's calling I, 730. f.; whether man can earn grace by his natural powers, si non de congruo, tamen de condigno I, 580.

4. g. & anger. G. the afflicted, Z. the secure I, 1191. f. - S. Law 2.

5. on G. we shall not sin 1, 376.; II, 2083. ff.; God punishes it II, 1703. ff.

6 G. and the law. G. is master of the law II, 1862.

Means of grace. Spiritual eyes are needed to recognize their glory II, 434 f.; where they are, there we find God I, 1048; II, 2000; in them heaven is spread over us II, 1098 f.; God could save without them II, 778; without them the Holy Spirit does not work I, 1251; God gives them to us for salvation II, 1049 f.; they are not given for external works, but that we may remember the benefits of Christ II, 1251. Without them the Holy Spirit does not work I, 1251; God gives them to us for our salvation II, 1049. 2000; they are not given for the sake of outward works, but that we may remember the benefits of Christ II, 918; by them Christ wants to remove the doubt about salvation from the hearts I, 1066.They are also vigorously administered by the ungodly I, 1405. 1408. e. g. among the papists I, 1405.; because they are commonplace, they are despised I, 1118. f.; human nature does not want to be satisfied with them II, 561.; we are to adhere to them II, 778. f., use them reverentially II, 1842.

- S. appearances 1, preaching office, sacraments, key, word 3, 4, sign 2.

Gog and Magog. Gog means roof I, 658; which peoples are G. and M. I, 658.

Goyim. No shameful name I, 744.

Golgotha. S. Place of the Skull.

Gomer. Meaning of the name, occasion for it I, 664.; residence I, 657. f.; which peoples father I, 657. f.

Gosen. Location II, 1715. 1776. f. 1794.; fertile II, 1776. f. 1794.

God. 1. God. All consider G. to be a divine power that is benevolent II, 758. When dealing with the essence of the Godhead, distinguish between the hidden and revealed G. II, 176.; from the hidden and revealed G. II, 184. f.; G. is a spirit I, 487., unified and triune II, 213. ff, which doctrine, of course, cannot be comprehended II, 214.; the divine essence in itself is incomprehensible 1, 21.; G. is in his essence quite unknowable and incomprehensible I, 487. f. before as after creation I, 13.Man cannot find G. through his reason I, 1046. f.; we are not to inquire about him II, 176. ff.; whoever wants to inquire about G., let him look out of the service of God I, 1059.; apart from the word one does not have the right G. I, 1718.One should stick to the Word, not speculate beyond it I, 17; G. is where the means of grace are I, 780. 1048. 1116.; only from the G. revealed in the Word is life to be hoped for I, 1064. Is a G. not only of the Jews, but also of the Gentiles I, 1023. 1029.; II, 909. 1408. f.; what this means: "to be someone's G." I, 1057. f. 1064. 1067. 1518.; II, 758.; was in a special sense the nourisher and protector of the Jews I, 1016.; is our father I, 155.; does not look at the person I, 328. We have a G., who talks and deals with us I, 1118.; he does not deal with us according to his majesty, but condescends to us I, 1442. 1448. f. 1549.; this is necessary, but we despise G. precisely because of this I, 1442. f. 1448. f. Jews, Turks and Papists have an Aristotelian G. I, 1551. - For G.'s qualities see under: Omnipotence, Mercy etc. - S. furthermore: face, threats, honor, oath 1, knowledge 1, 2, appearances 2, gifts, grammar 2, help, life, human words, name I, repentance, rest, creator, mockery, punishment, providence, works I, will, benevolence 2, word, wrath I.

2. the strong G. Isaac. Is Christ II, 853.

3. tree, garden, city G.'s. What this means I, 849. ff.; II, 546. f.

Worship. 1. right G. What it means to serve God I, 398.; consists not in ceremonies, but in invocation and thanksgiving I, 400. f. 778. 1058. f.; II, 921. in honor and fear I, 1493. 1537. f.; II, 721., in faith, hope, love II, 4. 8. in waiting for the profession I, 1058. f.; the highest G. is to believe God to be true I, 1182. 1537.; II, 64. 129. ff. 183. in waiting for his help II, 4. ff. II, 4. ff.; the right, highest command is to teach and pray, followed by the killing of the flesh II, 936. f..

2. false, self-chosen G. False G. exists at all times 1, 727. f.; the G. is not Sadducian or Epicurean I, 1059.; the G. of the hypocrites does not please God II, 721.The G. of the wicked is forced and in vain I, 1537. f. Self-chosen: without God's command, do not address a G. I, 567. ff.; II, 906. f.; reject all self-chosen G. I, 1538.

1592. ff. 1597. f.; it does not please God I, 1437.; II, 778. f. 2014. ff.; is sin, idolatry I, 567. 778.; whether Noah's sacrifice was without God's commandment I, 567. ff.; self-chosen G. arises when one forsakes God's word II, 779.It pleases people II, 912. and is found among Turks, Jews, monks, papists I, 567.; II, 777. 907. 1109.; the zeal for self-chosen G. is always greater than the zeal for the right II, 2016.

3. place, time, ceremonies of the service. Place: one cannot serve God anywhere if he has appointed a certain place for it II, 777.; G. in the A. T. bound to Jerusalem II, 776. ff.; G. in the open would be good for the sake of many causes I, 348. The morning time was ordained in Scripture and custom for prayer and preaching I, 99. Ceremonies in the state of innocence simple, G. without much trouble and expense I, 130. - S. Ceremonies.

Fear of God. S. Fear 3.

God-fearing. S. Christian.

The wicked. God gives them the very best in the flesh I, 853. f.; God's gifts are detrimental to them I, 1330.; God laughs at their plots I, 703., nullifies them II, 1949. f.; God dislikes everything about them II, 848.; usurps the name of the church 1, 933.; draw the promises from themselves, despise the threatenings I, 497. 936. f. 1274. f.; confess God only in words II, 675.; do not fear God where he is to be feared I, 1538.; are punished with an evil conscience I, 373. f.; II, 712. 719.; cannot pray I, 494.They prophesy their own misfortunes I, 695. 699.; what they fear befalls them I, 699.; the misfortunes they threaten others with befall them II, 695.; they sin only to exercise their will of courage I, 1194.In times of need they are despondent, but then again the old ones I, 895; they fall again and again into sin I, 1334; a single person can make a whole city go astray I, 1100; death always comes to them unexpectedly I, 544; their happiness does not have a good end II, 373.

Godlessness. G. and superstition remain one time as the other I, 727; G. and foolishness are with each other I, 340; G. follows from contempt of the word II, 98; G. the greater, the purer and more abundantly the word preached I, 1200. f.; increases from day to day I, 506. Godly. Are miracles and gifts of God II, 773; do not only wait for spiritual exercises II, 1076; must suffer persecution I, 1393, expect temptation and cross II, 126 f. 139, that is necessary and salutary II, 807 f.; must finally be victorious in the battle II, 800; God helps them II, 899, counts their tears II, 772; must walk carefully for the sake of their enemies II, 1028.

2. g. and hypocrites. The hypocrites have a greater appearance than the Jews II, 308; they talk like the Jews but do not mean it sincerely II, 709; they try to deceive the Jews physically and spiritually II, 712; they murder the Jews under a good pretense I, 331; it is difficult for the Jews to deal with the hypocrites II, 708 ff. 713; the Jews should flee the community of the Jews II, 713.

Godliness. One practices G. when one goes along faithfully in one's profession I, 867.

Idols. From which made II, 923. f.; gave such among the Jews in Moses' time II, 651., David's II, 650. f., among the Germans in Luther's time II, 650. f.; Jacob buries them II, 924. f., Moses b:etet them to be buried.

burn II, 924. f.; whether this is still necessary II, 925. f.; the church has melted them down II, 925. f.

Idolater. Who is a G. I, 183. f.

Idolatry. What thereby the main thing II, 9I3.; one did not intend to worship wood and stones II, 674. f. 922.; driven in the funniest places II, 939.; driven by the Jews II, 960. in the valley Thopheth II, 1550. ff., also in the Pabstthum II, 913. f. - S. idolatry.

Tomb of Christ. Whether there where Jacob saw the ladder to heaven II, 428.

Tombstones. The fathers in the Old Testament adorned the graves with them II, 971; they remind us of eternal life II, 971; the pagans decorated the graves splendidly II, 1836.

Degrees in the universities. Purpose II, 1404.

Grammar. 1. grammar. Alone it is not sufficient for scriptural interpretation I, 364. 451. f. 998. ff. 1002.; clumsy interpretation comes from the G. I, 451. f.

2. g. of God. In it all creatures words I, 60. grammarian. Task of a good G's. II, 849. Gregorius. Did not recognize Christ very well II, 1977;

Did not understand what real and contemplative life is II, 956; believed all apparitions I, 1527. f.; by his alleged apparitions he caused much harm to the church I, 1121. f.; founder of the lie of purgatory and masses II, 1547.His decree on priestly celibacy I, 293. Opinions and sayings on the recognition of guilt I, 1347. f.; the ungodly II, 1150.; the ladder to heaven II, 395. II, 884.

Gnechen. The very worst people I, 854; their kings very inclined to fornication I, 804.

GE. S. Agricola.

Grimmwalt. II, 1287.

Greater Greece. I, 658. f.

Reasons. In G. the land is arid II, 199.

Good. 1. Distinguish between what is worldly good and what is theologically good I, 483.

2. good and evil. God's word makes something good or evil I, 117. f.

Good. Honestly acquired good is blessed by God II, 206; wrongful good does not prosper, brings punishment II, 205. f. 586. ff. 590. f. - S. goods, sweat.

Goodness of God. Is immeasurable, infinite, incomprehensible II, 729. inexhaustible II, 1698. 1700.; surpasses the malice of evil angels II, 731. f.; where God is, there is everything II, 569.; God is so kind that he would not let anything bad happen if he could not make it good again II, 685.God delights in doing us good I, 573; God's goodness must be experienced, cannot be known by speculation II, 1383; has revealed itself manifold I, 47. f. 50. 87. 1087.

Goods. I. Temporal, physical, earthly. They are good gifts and creatures, but are misused I, 830, 832, 855, f.; II, 296, but therefore not to be rejected I, 857; God distributes them as he wills II, 1071, and gives them to us for comfort I, 828, f.; they should not be despised II, 297, but used I, 833, f., be thankful for it II, 296. f.; let a pious heart be brought to use it I, 833.; the natural man abuses it, the renewed man needs it rightly I, 856. f.; how believers look at it and use it I, 739.; II, 121.; do not set your heart on it I, 918. - S. gifts, riches.

2. clerical G. What is meant by it I,

1619. f.; the highest are: Knowledge of eternal giving, faith, hope of resurrection I, 1421. f.; what does not belong to it II, 103. f.; it cannot be bought or sold II, 107. ff.; how to use II, 111. f.; what the papists call "g. G." I, 1619. f. - S. gifts, simony, time 2.

3. heavenly life is more certain to us through faith than earthly life II, 1869.

Good and evil. Much more G. than B. in the world II, 728. ff. - S. Good.

H.

Hair. Causes of gray H. II, 1799. f.

Greed and ambition are found in Noblemen, Lords and Princes I, 915.

Hadad. II, 1016. f.; pious ib.

Hadar. II, 1017. f.

Hagar. I, 990. ff. 997. ff. 1435. ff. Was faithful and righteous I, 1001. f. 1006.; an excellent matron II, 9.; had bodily and spiritual temptations I, 1424. f. 1435. ff. 1448. f.; became a mother in the church and what she taught I, 1439.; an image of carnal men I, 990. and of the false synagogue I, 1000. f. - S. Abraham 23, Ketura.

Halberstadt. Where the name comes from I, 1610.

Hall. Salt well at H. I, 546.

Ham. 1. Noah's son. I, 627. ff. 640. ff. Meaning of the name and occasion of it I, 654. f.; Noah's youngest son I, 435. 502. 664. f.; believing before the Flood, afterwards rejected I, 519. f.; first disturbed the blessed state after the Flood I, 684.; had gradually fallen I, 630. f. 640.; original sin made him presumptuous and proud I, 630. ff.; was a despiser of God, hence also of his father 1, 638.; of the greatness of his sin against Noah 1, 639. 687.; why his name does not appear in Noah's prophecy I, 640. 650. f.; despised the curse I, 641. f.; of the fulfillment of the curse I, 642. f. 647. f. 665. f.; held the best lands I, 666.; resemblance to Cain I, 648. 655.; his terrible example should be diligently held up to the youth 1, 639. - S. Noah 14.

2. H.'s gender. I, 664. ff. Residence I, 657.; despised Noah's curse I, 657.; pffanzte the idolatry in the Orient I, 656.; not All damned I, 644. 1033.

3. the land of Ham. Not further known I, 880. Laying on of hands. An ancient usage II, 1860. trading cities. Always the most famous cities I, 665. f. Hanna. Despaired that she would have children II, 574.

Annas. From the tribe of Simeon II, 117.

Hannibal. His command after the battle of Cannae II, 749.; his dream and its interpretation II, 1049. f.; God set a goal for his march against Rome II, 815. f. 931.; vincere scis, H., etc. II, 931.; no hero like Abraham I, 889.

Hanoch. I. Meaning of the name I, 383. f.; location of the city I, 668.

2 Hanoch and Enoch. Hanoch, Cain's son, a beginning of the bodily, Enoch of the spiritual blessing I, 384.

Haran. 1- Abraham's brother. I, 722"; Jewish opinion of his martyrdom I, 722.

2. the land. 1, 772.

3. the city. Shall also have been called Charran

II, 387; the Romans defeat there II, 387. 475; H. was a church and excellent school II, 1015.

Wait. The doctrine that one should wait on God is ridiculed by the worldly II, 5; waiting on God is difficult II, 4, not a work of the flesh or of hypocrites II, 4; right worship II, 4 f., does not disgrace II, 6 f.; Isaac waited II, 3 ff - see Help.

Resin. Various species II, 1124.

Hatred. Human hatred decreases, devilish hatred against the saints of God increases daily I, 343; hinders prayer II, 1141; makes one flee a man II, 1070.

Capital. The other cities are usually based on it I, 1223. f. 1227.

Housework. For this Rebekka stopped I, 1707. f.

Matron. Her office II, 625. f., highest praise I, 1171.; is afflicted and humbled I, 1165.; Sarah a holy H. I, 1165.; Leah and Rachel godly H. II, 540. - S. Household.

Household. Founded by God II, 1073. beloved I, 990. governed and protected I, 992. f.; II, 523. 562. 617. adorned with promise II, 1732. necessary II, 458. f. 1073. f.; laborious I, 979. f.; II, 700. works of the H.'s are pleasing to God, do not hinder worship II, 1072. ff; domestic works are to be distinguished from self-chosen ones I, 1178., are commanded I, 1479., if done in faith, pleasing to God I, 1162. ff. 1724.; II, 569., . delicious I, 1172. f., held high by Christ and the apostles I, 1163; they surpass all the works of monks I, 858. f. 1161. f. 1479; have no appearance before the world I, 1180. The right doctrine of the works of the H. should be impressed on the youth II, 1074; H. does not depart without sin I, 821; those who do not want to be chastened should be expelled from the house I, 1034. f.; H. must not be evaded II, 1072.; it demands believers II, 542.; Christians must also administer the domestic regime II, 458. ff.; the papists despise H. and his works II, 1072. ff.; Satan, an enemy of H., wreaks havoc in it II, 327. f. - S. Marriage, maternity, paternity, estates, fathers II, 7.

Head of the household. His office II, 88. f. 1240.; responsible for the deeds of his subordinates I, 1034.; how he should conduct his office II, 279. - S. household.

Hazelon Thamar I, 881.

Midwives. S. Wehmutter.

Hebrews. 1. the people. Where the name comes from I, 679; occasion I, 715. 885.

2. the letter to the authors II, 1886; sees Cap. 13, 2. on Gen. 18, 2-5. I, 1133.

Hebron. Location II, 199. 853.; royal city I, 782.; fourth holy I, 672.; earlier names of H.'s I, 1609.

Hebronites. Fell after Abraham's time from I, 1631. 1635. f. - S. Abraham 24.

Fence and stealers equal II, 885.

Heathens. 1. in general. How far they know God I, 1056.; have no hope because they do not believe I, 1514.; God has not rejected them II, 1172. ff, shall be saved I, 1114.; the promise of Abraham's seed also concerns them I, 1560.; held sin for worship I, 455.; "Gentiles," according to the language of Scripture, are the peoples on the Mediterranean I, 878. - S. Jews 3.

2. in the A. T. Should not be circumcised, but be made partakers of the blessing of Abraham I, 749. 1028. f. 1032. f. 1036. 1044. 1046.; II, 228. f. 1418. f.;

for which the circumcision of the Jews served them I, 1028. f. 1031. 1043. f. 1055. 1068. 1093.; could not become God's people through circumcision, but through faith I, 1052.; many H. have been made partakers of spiritual blessings I, 767. f. 875. 884. 1014. 1023. f. 1026. 1345. and blessed I, 356. f. 1031. ff. 1044. 1055.; II, 1952., by accidental grace I, 368. f. 644. f. 1033.; II, 984. f., but not as Gentiles, but by the Word II, 1705. f. 1827. ff., by faith I, 1078.; their calling was prophesied by Noah I, 646. f. 653., really happened I, 654. 706. 876. f. 909. 920. 1302. 1307. 1332. f. 1631.; II, 908. ff.; have received the Word from the Jews II, 1758. 1831.

Heil. Comes from the Jews I, 646.; H. often means victory II, 2027.

Saints. 1. the true H. who are holy II, 459. 705.; Christians should not be ashamed to call themselves H. II, 391.; still have sin, infirmities, and grievous pestilences I, 1669. f.; II, 664.; even the best fall II, 8^.; God preserves them from sins I, 1331. f.; how to preach of them I, 734.; the H. were men like ourselves I, 1309. - S. Christian, flesh 2.

2. the H. of the pope. The pope makes them pure angels I, 723.; they are very unlike the true monks in Scripture I, 1309. f.; these, not the monks of the pope, we are to follow I, 1310. 1315. f. - S. Monks 2.

Saints. Means: to set apart for worship I, 96. f. Halo. The right H., the word of God II, 1760. f. Holiness. What right holiness consists in II, 456 ff. 1566; is of two kinds: perfect holiness through the word, imperfect or works holiness through love and works II, 390 ff.; both kinds of holiness to be distinguished II, 392. 413 ff.; both should be together, works holiness follows the holiness of the word II, 415 f.; works holiness is necessary II, 414 f., The world is pleased with it II, 413. f.; it must not be preferred to holiness of the word II, 414.f.; what holiness the papists boast of I, 528.; they consider only celibacy to be holiness II, 238. - S. Monks 2, Holiness of Work.

Sanctification. Must increase II, 2003. ff; will not be perfect in this life I, 241. 411. - S. Saint 1, Nature 3.

Secrecy. Shall not reveal II, 1002. Henry, Duke of Saxony. Supported church and

School II, 450.

Heinz Mordbrenner. Wanted to be considered hasty and just II, 708.

Helena. II, 882.

Hemath. Is Antioch I, 677.

Hemor. II, 864. ff. Is called ass II, 883; proud II, 870. f. 881. f.; despiser of God and man II, 872; makes himself partaker of the sin of Shechem II, 872; hypocrites II, 872.

Henning, Dr. Could disputiren well I, 1178.

Hcnoch. I, 417. ff. Why his story was recorded in Scripture I, 427; it teaches immortality, victory over death and sin I, 403. 405. 419. 427; what reception it found among his contemporaries, the pious I, 419. ff. 424. f. 428, the godless I, 427. H. was also a sinner like us I, -M5. 422. 426; as he walked before God I, 421. f.; a husband and householder, not a monk I, 419. 428; led his godly life in public preaching I, 418; was great because of his profession and preaching I, 419; courageous before others against Satan and the Caini.

I, 418. f.; then Adam dead, Seth high priest I, 422.; now lives a divine, eternal life I, 421. f. 426. - S. Hanoch 2.

Hercules. II, 516. - S. Theseus.

Origin. S. Birth I.

Herod. Ruled illegally and tyrannically over the Jews II, 324. f. - S. Bethlehem.

Herodotus. What he says of the Egyptians II, 1613. Glory. S. Suffering 3, Lowliness.

Dominion, over the animals. We have only a remnant I, 82. 162; after the Flood increased by God I, 589. f.; we have it, although we are afraid of animals, which rage against us I, 593. f.; when sins increase, the H. decreases 1, 593. f.; that Satan does not have it, a great boon I, 162. - S. Thiere I.

Desire to rule. Comes from Original Sin II, 1410.

Heart. God sees into the heart I, 259., wants to have the heart above all II, 258., has man's heart in his power II, 815.; he alone can change it II, 815.; to change man's heart and will is the most glorious victory II, 816. f. A sorrowful heart often repeats the complaint I, 541. ff.; "to steal one's heart" II, 653. ff.

Hesiod. Saying: of becoming married II, 488, of three kinds of people II, 1365.

Hittites. From where the name II, 993; mighty people, the worst among the Cananites II, 993.

Hypocrisy. Is suspicious II, 686.; can do frightening things II, 1142., cannot deceive God II, 259.; godly shall be enemy of H. II, 258.

Hypocrites. II, 481. ff. Have no God II, 679.; are treacherous and cunning II, 132. wolves in sheep's clothing, deceive others II, 258.; their hatred is not human but diabolical I, 343.; make many words that have a great appearance II, 307. 710. f. 715. 720.; disguise themselves II, 1612.They pretend to serve God and neighbor I, 333; go to church, but inwardly despise God's word II, 90. 721; boast of God and godliness II, 716; act friendly until opportunity comes to harm I, 331. f.; accuse others unjustly II, 680.They adorn themselves, despise others II, 717; are stiff-necked and hostile even in manifest sins, want to be the holy of holies I, 337. f. 339; cover up or deny their sins I, 336; consider it the greatest shame to confess a sin II, 871.They accuse God rather than be accused, I, 340; they cannot be made to repent properly, II, 699; a sinner is such a monster that he cannot sin, nor can he be converted, II, 708; of sinner's repentance, II, 660. ff. Christ punishes H. most severely II, 1128.; their service is not pleasing to God II, 721.; their punishment is an evil conscience II, 719.; God does not leave them hidden for long I, 340.; an image of H. is Cain I, 331. f., Esau II, 99.- S.Godly 2.

Locusts. In 1542 I, 594.

Hevila. Which countries H. encompassed I, 119. 123; now still a rich country I, 123.

Hiddekel. The Tigris I, 119. 123; a swift water I, 123.

Hierarchies. I, 287. f.

Hieroglyphics. S. Picture language.

Jerome. 1. the church father. Complains of lewd dreams II, 530th; prays in a hymn: Ne Solluantur etc. II, 1928.; was moved by a single word to a violent diatribe I, 1356.

As translator and interpreter of Scripture: translates too freely II, 1261, erroneously II, 1307, obscures the text II, 1336, 1425; translates Gen. 49, 4, II, 1929, v. 6, II, 1942; praises the allegories I, 284, allegorizes I, 284, II, 557, his allegories are erroneous I, 612, 626, II, 774, 811. 626.; II, 774. 811. opinions & sayings about: Gen. 38, 14. II, 1189.; Gen. 49, 11. 12. II, 1985.; the Anachoretes 1, 997.; Judah's incest with Thamar II, 1168.; repentance as the other board II, 1465.; "Chesib" and the patriarch Judah's wife II, 1163.; Abraham's marriage with Keturah I, 1744.; the conjugal life of the fathers II, 556. ; the second marriage I, 1748. ; "Gehenna" II, 1550. ; the miserly II, 612. ; Gosen II, 1777. ; "Israel" II, 795. ; Jacob II, 1745.; Joseph's honorific title II, 1402., beautiful figure II, 2041. f.; Judas Iscarioth II, 104. 1717.; kibrath II, 961. f.; a martyr who bit off his tongue II, 1259. f.; the monastic life I, 1596. f.; II, 642. 943. 1678.; the breeding of horses in Spain II, 602.; Potiphar II, 1222. 1414.; reeh and roeh II, 1186. 1202.; sar hattabachim II, 1222.; the seventy II, 593. 1847. f.; the tribe of Simeon II, 1117. 1717.; Thabor II, 2018.; the tower Eder II, 972.

Jerome of Prague. A righteous, holy member of the church I, 459; had undaunted courage and constancy I, 538; was drunk with salvation. Spirit II, 2002. f.

Hilarion. His austere life I, 1355; what to think of it I, 865. f.

Hilarius. Opinion: of the difference of the persons in God I, 61, of the days of creation I, 6. 45.

Heaven. 1. meanings of the word I, 35. ff. 40. 52.

2. the firmament I, 29. ff. From where the sky in Hebrew has its name I, 40. 52.; it is a wonder that it does not melt or break 1, 29. f.; thinner and its than the air I, 30.; why it appears blue I, 30. - S. fire sky, crystal sky, spheres.

3. the heavens of all heavens. The whole firmament I, 37. f.

4. heaven of the blessed. We cannot say anything certain about it I, 37.

5. h. and earth. Have now a work dress, will one day wear a Pentecost dress ll, 1739. f.

6. H. and hell. Better with God in hell than without God in H. II, 569.

Ascension of Christ. S. Christ 2.

Kingdom of Heaven. In it, everything is divided equally among the unequal I, 1074.

Celestial Army. The stars and planets I, 90th - S. Star service, sign 1.

Celestial bodies. The celestial bodies were ordered and preserved by God's word I, 36; they were considered to be rational creatures I, 57, eternal and, as it were, gods I, 50.

Ladder to heaven. Mancherlei Auslegungen II, 394. ff; wo Jakob sie sah II, 428.

Job. The name H. is found in the German nobility II, 1015. Who was H. I, 1601; II, 383. 1014. ff; mighty, wise, understanding in the word of the Lord I, 1601.; II, 383. 1015.; God tested his faith and constancy I, 822. H.'s wife did not murmur right in the beginning II, 1326.; H.'s friends wise, learned men II, 1016.

Hippocrates. Saves a woman accused of adultery from condemnation II, 601

Hiram. Recognized the right God I, 1052.

Shepherds. Can contribute much to the fertility of the herd II, 697.

Hezekiah. His prayer no temptation of God I, 1698.

Hoba. I, 891.

Hochmuth. S. Court ride.

Wedding. Vom rechten Maß der Fröhlichkeit und des Gepränges I, 1717. f.

Wedding gifts. Not reprehensible I, 1694. - S.

Wedding banquets. Not to be rejected I, 1692. f.; purpose of the same I, 1693. 1714. - S. Gastmähler.

Courts. The seven deadly sins are more prevalent in the courts of princes than anywhere else, II, 1726; blessed is he who can take care not to go to the courts, II, 1789.

Hoffahrt. Type and nature: is devilish I, 985, a sin against the 1st commandment I, 1452, foolish II, 1388, f.; glosses over God's word I, 994; leads to carnal vices I, 441; makes people mad and senseless II, 1388, f. 1392. f. In whom it is found: all men find hopeful I, 440. 980.; II, 1370. f. 1390.; would not be fit for angelic service I, 1687. f.; H. is implanted in us I, 312. f. 985.; II, 1389. 1631.; we cannot but pride I, 924.; H. is found in all estates I, 981. f.; What men are proud of II, 1388.; we always abuse honor to H. I, 314.; H. the greater, the greater the gifts I, 438. 477. 923. f.; H. follows where the doctrine of grace expires I, 1453. f.; H. was the sin of the first world I, 439. Punishment: H. makes unholy men II, 1389. f. 1392. f.; God is their enemy I, 299. ff. 477. 994. 1430. 1444. 1453.; II, 1372. 1389. 1393., punishes them I, 313. 437. ff. 1689. f.; II, 81. ff. 263. f. 1370. f.; by H. one loses the divine promises II, 243., most of the firstborn in Scripture become wretched II, 987.God overthrows the hopeful II, 242. Fighting: God wants to dampen the pride, we do not want to suffer that I, 312.; how to resist the pride II, 1390.; we should remember the examples of punished pride 1, 439. Recognition: the pagans have not recognized why God humiliates the high I, 313. f.

Hope. Is comforting II, 1217; hope in God's promises seems vain II, 50; is not I, 695; right hope does not disgrace I, 810, 827; God is gracious to those who hope in him I, 806; we should not lose hope even when we feel God's wrath I, 1004; when in danger and distress there is no hope I, 615, 810. f. - Parents 2, fear 5, patience 4, waiting.

Politeness. S. Sitting.

Court henchmen. Found at all courts I, 1474.; seek only their own benefit I, 1460.; often hinder the will of the princes I, 1467. f.

Hosteufel. Is not todt II, 1726.

High priest. From his dress II, 1039., his forehead leaf I, 1713.

Holle. What and where it is II, 2067. f.; H. is the wrath of God II, 1720., being deprived of God's sight I, 1762.; punishment all the more severe because it will be recognized as deserved I, 255.; the greatest chastisement will be that the wicked cannot escape, whether they want to I, 211. - S. Gehenna, Conscience 3, Heaven 6.

Ascension of Christ into Hell. S. Christ 2.

Horites. Whence the name II, 1001; Edomites in stony Arabia I, 880; driven out of Seir by Esau's family II, 999.

Hosea. Prophesied against Israel I, 779; labored 80 years, converted many II, 2047. - S. Prophets 2.

Hugo. Aergert sich am ehelichen Leben der Väter II, 556. Hülfe Gottes. God can and will help II, 1386.; his help begins when all seems lost II, 1285.; God is a helper I, 777.; II, 893. f. 901. ff, helps the godly I, 806. f. 818. 826. 899.; he may well forgive, but certainly helps in due time I, 777. 807. 883. f. 891. f.; II, 5. f. 1677.; H. G.'s closest when distress is greatest II, 1640.; from this one should wait patiently I, 561. 1692.; how one should comfort oneself when God tarries II, 5. 1324. f. - S. Prayer 7, Harren.

Whore houses. Not to be allowed I, 1231. f.

Fornicators. Also have misery, like husbands II, 362.

Fornication. Original sin makes one inclined to it, I, 975; displeases God, 1, 294; brings bodily and spiritual harm, I, 975; single man is sin, I, 204. 1225.

Huss. Righteous member of the church I, 459; had undaunted courage and constancy I, 538; was drunk with the Holy Spirit II, 2002 f.; punished the papacy for simony II, 105. Spirit II, 2002 f.; punished simony in the papacy II, 105; his death was of no use to the pope II, 1950.

Hyperbole. Speech Figure II, 69. f. 1978.

Hypotheses. Are useful I, 33. f.

Hysteron proteron. Figure of speech II, 548. f.; often makes the narrative dark II, 572.; very common II, 549. ff., also in Scripture II, 1066. f. 1158.; examples: II, 982. 1067. 1158. 1220. 1511. f.; one must pay attention to the same in interpreting Scripture II, 549. 1510. ff. - S. Anticipatio, Recapitulatio.

I can't. Beware of the "I. k. n." II, 751. idumea. Former inhabitants II, 1008. f.

India. S. Hevila.

Islands. Whether I. rise from the sea I, 662 Iphigenia. Paintings of her history I, 342.

Ir. Theil Ninives I, 674.

Irad. Meaning of the name I, 384. f.

Heresies. One brings the other II, 1277. 1829. - S. Teaching 3.

False teachers. Through them God tempts us I, 1533. f.; distressing when they disturb the doctrinal unity II, 245.; to them one brings itching ears I, 726. f. - S. Heretics, Prophets 3, Rottengeisters.

Error. Follows from rash disputations I, 16. f. 192. f.; God's grace brings back from it I, 723. - S. Irrlehren.

Isaac. 1. birth of J.. I, 1368. ff. I.'s birth was miraculous, not the result of carnal pleasure I, 1376., happened by virtue of the promise I, 1101., he was first conceived in faith before he was bodily begotten II, 2028. f.; is a picture of the resurrection I, 1096.

2. name J.'s. Where the name comes from I, 1104.

3. apparitions and revelations. II, 138. ff. 210. ff. God does not speak to him as often as to Abraham II, I., only once or twice II, 140.

4. promises I. happen. II, 138. ff. 210. ff.

5. covenant of God with I. A twofold: of circumcision and of promise I, 1115.

6. faith of J. II, 3. ff. In the knowledge

muh he still grow II, 77. ff. 93. ff; has understood the doctrine of the Trinity and resurrection of the dead II, 215. In I was a great light of faith I, 519., great desire for the promised seed II, 704.; how his faith was shown I, 1508.ff.; II, 128. ff. I3I.ff. 136. f. 703.; for the sake of his faithful service God is called the fear of I. II, 703.

7. virtues of J.. I. had become accustomed to patience II, 130.; was very patient II, 237. f., not vindictive II, 206. f.; how his patience showed itself II, 128. ff. 136. 195. 204. f. 209. 226. f.; obedient I, 1512.; chaste II, 23. f.; loved his mother I, 1647. 1742.

8. works I.'s. Domestic works II, 203. ff. 234. f.; I. Sermons II, 185. 215. 221. ff. 999., punished sin II, 231. ff., comforted Jacob over his misfortune II, 980.

9. j.'s travels. II, 122. ff. 198. ff.

10. sins and weaknesses of I.. I. denied his wife II, 150. f. 155. f. 173. f.; was a melancholic II, 291.

11. temptations and sufferings of I.. In I. we see how wonderfully God governs His saints II, 1. I.'s temptations surpass all mortifications of the monks II, 135. ff; of his various a. II, 10. f. 128. f. 190. f. 194. ff. 199. f. 219. f. 344. f.; fought against the flames of fornication until his fortieth year II, 20. f.. I. had to experience many and severe adversities II, 236. f. 982. 1023. f. 1158. f., also much toil in his household II, 191. and scorn for the sake of Rebekah's barrenness II, 27. f. In the A. and L. he kept God's word II, 198. ff., he was comforted II, 7. 191. f., he conquered by faith II, 189. ff. 210. - p. below 15.

12. i. and Abimelech. II, 150. ff. 169. ff. 203. ff. 225. ff. I. instructed A. in the right knowledge II, 185. 227. f.; A. humbled and converted II, 232. f., became a patron of I.'s church II, 230.

13. I. and Ishmael. I. was born of promise, Ishmael not I, 1029. f.; I. had spiritual, Ishmael bodily promises I, 1395. f.; Ishmael had grosser bodily blessings than I. II, 10. f.; are a picture of the right and wrong church II, 67.; the Saracen fables of them I, 1504.

14. I. and the Philistines. II, 189. ff. 203. ff. I. brings the Philistines to the right knowledge II, 227. f.

15. I. and Rebekka. I, 1741. ff.; II, 19. ff. 32. ff. 150. ff. Both had to endure temptations and sufferings II, 25. ff. 45. 235. ff. 343. ff. 373. f. 993.; therein they took honorable refuge in persistent prayer II, 27. ff. 33. and asked counsel from Shem the Lord 1, 712.; II, 55. f. 59. f. 59. They lived chastely II, 80.; had friendly dispute about the promise that the greater should serve the lesser II, 250. ff.; R. ruled the house since I. became blind II, 331. f. 352. - S. Esau 3.

16. i. and Rebekah, Jacob and Esau. II, 67. ff. 246. ff. 261. ff. 269. ff. 280. ff. 292. ff. 307. ff. 325. ff. 335. ff. 358. ff. 369. ff. Esau knew how to ingratiate himself with his father, Jacob with his mother II, 256. ff; I. preferred Esau II, 92. ff, R. Jacob II, 91. f., acting on the inspiration of the Holy Spirit II, 95. ff. Spirit II, 95. f.; Esau was licentiate to the papacy until Jacob obtained the blessing II, 281. and led the dominion II, 330. ff.; whether deceit, since R. procured Jacob the blessing, was sin II, 261. ff. 310. ff. was a

Godly deceit II, 244.; why I. did not notice the same II, 501. Jacob's blessing includes all three estates II, 317.; Esau's blessing is actually no blessing II, 322. ff.; why they send Jacob away II, 444. ff. f. and even to idolatrous people II, 382. ff; in Jacob's absence Esau led the rule II, 344., he administered the priesthood II, 999.; Esau was not even rejected by his parents II, 1001.

17 Death and burial of I.. II, 979.

Dgl. Abraham 25.

Isashar. 1. Jacob's son. When born II, 551. 570.; how to read the name II, 571.; Jacob's blessing II, 2018. ff. -S. Jacob I, 19; II; Joseph 12.

2. the tribe. Residence II, 2018. ff; a good lazy father II, 2019.; led to Assyria II, 2020. Ishmael. 1. ismael. I, 993. ff. 1451. ff.; II, 9. ff. Derivation of the name I, 1013. meaning I, 996.; was hopeful and presumptuous I, 1387. ff. 1420. 1428. ff.; II, 242. an antinomian epicurer I, 1429. became a child of promise I, 1437. f. 1452. 1455. a skillful and learned preacher I, 1452. and great theologian II, 12.; kept Abraham's worship II, 12. 984.; was a man of war, brave I, 1454. and pious II, 13.; became well blessed I, 1002. 1030. 1051. 1418.; II, 830. - S. Abraham 26, Isaac 13.

2 Ishmael and his descendants. I, 997. ff. II, 9. ff. I.'s descendants were not excluded from the blessing promised to Abraham I, 1023. f. 1113. f.; many had the right knowledge I, 1114. 1418. 1420.; I.'s descendants kept the circumcision I, III4.Many were blessed I, 1002; II, 12; were mixed with the Turks I, 1114; left the right doctrine II, 13; Arabs, Saracens.

Ishmaelites. Traded in spices II, 1124. f.; hated Jacob's lineage II, 1123. - S. Ishmael 2. Israel. I. The name. Meaning of it II, 795.

952. f.; Is used in Scripture with blonder emphasis II, 976.; sets a difference between flesh and spirit II, 951. - S. Jacob 3.

2. the Kingdom I. Was also called the K. Joseph II, 1071.

Israelites. Israelites According to the Flesh and According to the Spirit II, 1938.

Italy. Greek used to be spoken there I, 658. f. Italians. Despise other peoples II, 1776. 1786;

greet very politely II, 737; mock Christians II, 1995; conjugal life II, 156.

Jabal. Meaning of the name I, 386. f.

Jacobus. Makes a foolish conclusion in his Epistle I, 1536.

Hunting. Is not sinful II, 86. f.; does not usually go off without sin II, 85. f.; purpose of the same II, 86. f..

Hunters. Are not sincere II, 87; often sin II, 83. 85.

Year. Beginning of the same before the Flood I, 543. f.; Jewish division I, 543. f. 586.

Jacob. I. J., the patriarch. 1. honor and meaning. J. was not an unlearned peasant, but a prophet and bishop II, 1798. 1959. f., a patriarch, had God's word, God himself, and his angels always with him II, 1731., a patriarch and light of the world II, 374. f.; is honored by the name "Israel" II, 953.; stood in esteem among the Egyptians II, 2072.

2 The life of J. J. is a wonderful example of the divine government II, 1068. 1091. f.; Chronological, concerning his life II, 1024. 1062. f. 1065. f.

3. j.'s name. Cause of the names Jacob and Israel II, 795; similarity of both names II, 952; is called J. from the sole of the foot II, 78; gets the name Israel II, 793. ff. 950. ff; was cheaply called Israel II, 817; why J. later was not always called Israel II, 956. f.; "Jacob" should denote the real, "Israel" the contemplative life II, 953. - S. Israel 1.

4. knowledge and gifts of J.. Had learned the art of obtaining colored lambs II, 601. 607.; was clever II, 592. f. 604. f.; initially very poor with his four wives II, 541.; from where he had the money to pay Laban what was stolen or torn II, 698.; became very rich through the art of obtaining colored lambs II, 606.; he had not stolen his wealth from Laban, he had received it from God II, 622. ff. 636.

5. apparitions and revelations. II, 390. ff. 405. ff. 419. ff. 722. f. 900. ff. 948. ff. 1750. ff. J. had various apparitions II, 1850; God did not talk to him as often as to Abraham II, I. - S. Ladder to Heaven.

6. J.'s faith. J. knew the doctrine of the Holy Trinity II, 941, of the Incarnation, Crucifixion and Resurrection of the Son of God II, 1867, of the good angels II, 725. f. He believed in the Trinity II, 1863. ff, the resurrection of the dead and eternal life II, 1800. f. 1901. f. 1903; was full of the Holy Spirit, by whose enlightenment he took much from the promises II, 1875; grew in knowledge II, 1852. f.; did not at first rightly understand the promise of the multiplication of his seed II, 962. f. 977. f.; only thought that the promised seed would come from Joseph II, 970. 1061. f. Had true faith II, 1905. believed in Christ II, 1841.; believed, therefore all things were possible to him II, 814.; had a chivalrous, strong G. II, 379.; his G. Was soon strong, soon weak II, 1870. f.; was strong II, 750. 840., became weak II, 744. 896. ff. 1444. ff. 1556. ff. 1568. ff.; how his G. showed itself on various occasions II, 541. ff. 619. f. 635. f. 689. 1899. ff.; when he came to Egypt, he remembered the promise Gen. 15, 16. II, 1797.

7. virtues of J.. J. was humble II, 81. toward God II, 759. 829., Laban II, 580. ff. 590., Esau II, 768. 819. 830. ff. 839.; reverent toward the authorities II, 1797.; industrious II, 1239.; kind toward the female sex II, 935.; pious, sincere, constant, not silly II, 87. f.; patient II, 237. f. 494. ff. 498. ff. 580. f. 680. 701. 899. 1090.; obedient II, 269. ff. 366.; chaste II, 488. ff. 491. 498. f. 529. ff. 551. f. 555.; loved his own II, 944.; compassionate and merciful II, 510. 516. 1669.; faithful II, 589. 696. ff.

8. works of J. J. was not a man of war, sought first the kingdom of God II, 88. f.; all his works pleased God II, 616. f. 1098.; had to bear the burden of the regiment alone after Isaac's death II, 980.; took care of the household, looked after his own and his belongings II, 1071. f. 1076.; used in his undertakings the means offered and available II, 637. f. 746. ff. 763. ff. Individual works: that he rolled the stone from the well, was a W. of faith and love II, 476. ff.; swore by the true God II, 721.; purchased a piece of

The land and other plunder of the Shechemites II, 874. f. 877. 890. 1070. f.; leased fields II, 1069. f.; often visited Isaac and Esau II, 853. Jacob is not an example to us in his patience, since he was deceived by Leah II, 506. in his polygamy II, 510. ff. 533. since he increased his wages through art II, 608. f.

9. J.'s vows. II, 438. ff. He vowed to build and maintain a church and school II, 449. ff; acted according to God's word II, 440.; this was a vow of thanksgiving II, 449.

10 J.'s prayer. Jj. prayed in the various distresses II, 750. 771. 898. 1753. f.; his prayer, as Esau goes to meet him, has all the characteristics of a good G.'s II, 752. ff.; by it he made the enemy Esau a friend II, 828. f.; his example should provoke us to G. II, 919.

11. the church in J.'s time. II, 922. ff. 934. ff. I. was a high priest, full of the Holy Spirit. Spirit II, 1751. f.; engaged in prayer and God's word II, 958.; had in his congregation also strangers II, 908. ff.; built altars II, 853. 939.; built the first church where he saw the ladder of heaven I, 779.; taught II, 854. f. 907. ff. 936. ff. 1833.; how and what he preached II, 875. f.; taught the Trinity II, 1863. ff; preached of Christ II, 563. 1751. f.; punished II, 891. ff; comforted II, 753. f. 762. f. 934. f.; caused a reformation of his church and began teaching II, 910. ff; converted in the house of Laban Well Some II, 649.; his sons were an evil fruit II, 1087. f.; probably gave tithes to the children of Eber II, 961.

12. marital status of J.. J. abstained from marriage for almost 70 years II, 90. 248. 484. f.; his polygamy offended carnal people II, 528. f., the papists II, 539. ff.; his marriage was very chaste II, 572. f.; he kept to the four wives for the sake of offspring II, 491. 531. f.; after Ruben's incest he kept to no woman II, 977. - p. below 18.

13. J.'s Travels. II, 375. ff. 456. ff. 475. ff. 608. ff. 636. ff. 722. ff. 763. ff. 844. ff. 848. ff. 922. ff. 1750. ff. 1761. ff. 1782. ff. J.'s journey to Haran was unsightly and contemptible II, 465. a heavy work, so came from the word and faith II, 473. f.; how long he stayed in Suchoth II, 844. f. 856.; moved as a stranger to and fro in Canaan, but did not leave Isaac II, 1024. f.; when he moved to Egypt I, 959.

14. sins and weaknesses of J.. Had also to struggle with the flesh and weaknesses II, 805. f. 1503.; from his flesh it came that he feared cruelty from Esau II, 749., postponed prayer too long II, 752.; acted rashly and almost delivered Rachel to the flesh bank II, 683. He did not sin, since he bought the firstborn II, 102. f., obtained the blessing by fraud II, 264. ff., went to the idolatrous Laban II, 385., loved Rachel for her beauty II, 484. ff, took two sisters in marriage II, 510. ff, increased his wages by art II, 606. ff, departed secretly from Laban II, 636. f.; did not defile himself with idolatry with Laban II, 735. f.; was not hypocritical in his conversation with Esau, did not become an idolater thereby II, 836. ff.; did not lie when he promised Esau to come to Seir II, 843. f.; had no part in the murder of the Shechemites II, 888. ff.

15 J.'s trials and tribulations. J. had to suffer misfortunes just as we do II, 1077. f.; had many and heavy crosses and temptations II, 301. ff. 1062. f.

1094. f. 1135. had from his youth training in the cross II, 1772. 1800. f.; his life was miserable according to the flesh II, 1095. f.; a pagan could not fare worse than J. II, 1094. f.; suffered more than a martyr II, 701.; temptation and misfortune came upon him like a storm II, 900. 918. 966. f. 1094. 1120. 1165.; in his house the devil had great power II, 1094. 1120.; from his sufferings he had long gray hair and a weathered wrinkled face when he came to Pharaoh II, 1799. He was challenged II, 380. 386. ff. 389. 392. f. 657. f. 740. ff. 766. 855. ff. 861. f. 867. 896. ff. 942. 946. 962. ff. 973. f. 976. 1752. J.'s struggle: II, 774. ff. 792. ff.; Was a struggle with God's Son II, 780. ff. 799. f. 1866.; Lasted about two hours II, 771. 788.; Was a high contest II, 774., a struggle of faith with disbelief II, 787., of the highest works one II, 1076., a struggle more of faith than of the poor II, 787. f.; whence it came that J. was stronger than God II, 789. f.; with what blessing the man blessed him II, 799.; J. probably did not always limp II, 850.; is in this struggle a picture of all believers II, 811. f. Joseph's sale was a heavy cross II, 1021. f. 1094. 1123. 1127.; a severe challenge II, 1020. f. 1152.; plunged J. into the abyss of hell II, 1063. f.; this suffering won a lovely outcome II, 1022. J. was despised by Esau and his wives II, 240. f.; had to suffer much at Laban's II, 608. ff. 615. f.; Judah's blood shame tasted him II, 1022.; Ward oppressed by theurung despite the promise II, 1560.God tempted him by his own sons II, 1536.; J. grieved at Dina's weakening and Joseph's sale more at the trouble than the misfortune II, 1089. God strengthened and comforted him in the A. II, 396. 424. f. 624. f. 902. ff. 948. ff. 1063.; in this his faith fought II, 380. against the flesh and unbelief II, 762. 1584. f. 1587. ff.; he kept the word II, 658. 752. ff. 1081. f. 1095. f.; how he comforted himself II, 1022. 1092.

16. death, burial, resurrection of J.. II, 1832. ff. 1899. ff. 2054. ff. 2072. ff. Died in great faith II, 2063. f.; why he wanted to be buried in Canaan II, 2064. f.; buried more gloriously than Christ II, 2072.; is probably risen with Christ II, 1836.

17. contemporaries of J.. II, 80. f. 89.

18 Jacob and his wives. II, 620. ff. 636. ff. J. had the maids as wives only because and as long as Leah and Rachel wanted this II, 551. f. 555. J. and Leah: II, 493. ff. 518. ff. 544. ff. 564. ff. Leah was forced by Laban to betray I., but was not averse to it herself II, 498. 502. f.; what to think of their intercourse on the bridal night II, 503. ff.; J. should have been allowed to divorce Leah according to the Pope's teaching I, 1729. f.; kept her out of mercy, love and patience II, 510. 516.; she gave J. her handmaid because she had a desire for the promised seed II, 555. f.. J. and Rachel: II, 479. ff. 507. ff. 518. ff. 528. ff. 544. ff. 564. ff. 639. ff. 961. ff. How Rachel behaved when Laban defeated Leah to Jacob II, 495. 497. f. 502.; J. and Rachel loved each other warmly II, 493. 965.; quarreled II, 538.; R. was a faithful companion of J. II, 963. 969.; J. did not know that R. Laban's idols had stolen II, 648. f., therefore brought her into great danger II, 686. f.; her giving J. her handmaid is a work of the Spirit II, 545. J. and Bilha: II, 544. ff. 972. ff. J. and Silpa: II, 554. ff. 564.

S. is called J.'s Kebsweib, but was his legal wife II, 973.

19. j. and his sons. II, 1143. ff. 1153. ff. 1438. ff. 1523. ff. 1535. ff. 1558. ff. 1575. ff. 1738. ff. 1927. ff. 1935. ff. 1959. ff. 2011. ff. 2039. ff. 2054. ff. Each had its particular housekeeping II, 1742. f.; I. would have preferred to do without the Others rather than the sons of Rachel II, 1035. f.; they were unnaturally callous toward J. and Isaac II, 1054. 1144. f.; J. had suspicions about his sons II, 1569. f.; how J.'s last blessing was fulfilled in detail is not known II, 2036. f.

20. Jacob and Joseph. II, 1032. ff. 1037. ff. 1770. ff. 1796. ff. 1832. ff. 1846. ff. 1863. ff. 1873. ff. 1881. ff. 1899. ff. 2039. No wonder that I. loved Joseph better than the other sons II, 1224. that was right II, 1032. ff.; why he loved him more II, 1026. ff. 1034. ff.; according to J.'s will the firstborn was due to Joseph II, 1057. 1060.; J. hoped from him the promised seed II, 1060.; what kind of "colored" skirt was I, 1037. f. 1040.; by this J. wanted to Joseph as supreme regent and heir II, 1040.; I. puts up with Joseph's first dream II, 1057.; his thoughts on the second dream II, 1060. ff; how the second dream is fulfilled II, 1066.Why Joseph did not send envoys from Egypt to his father II, 1427. ff. 1724.; they probably consulted with each other about the tribe of Levi II, 1846. f.; J. honors Joseph by giving him Shechem II, 1907. - S. above 15.

21. j. u. Ephraim u. Manasseh. II, 1846. ff. 1863. ff. 1885. ff. Why J. accepts them as children II, 1853. ff; does it, not from their merit II, 1863.; prefers Ephraim, not from Ephraim's merit or Manasseh's fault, but from inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Spirit II, 1886. 2039.

22. J.'s servants. Had many servants from the relatives of Nahor and Tharah II, 695; some went with J. to his home II, 695. f.; was pious through J.'s teachings II, 773.

23 J. & Esau. II, 67. ff. 97. ff. 325. ff. 722. ff. 738. ff. 763. ff. 814. ff. 825. ff. 840. ff. J. comes into danger at birth II, 70.; by her birth God wills to cut off all righteousness of the flesh II, 70. ff; God prefers J. to Esau II, 41.; J. gets the firstborn II, 91.; why I. buys the firstborn, since it belongs to him II, 103. 111. ff; the lentil dish was the purchase price II, 117. f.; of the difference of their names II, 78. f.; were taught by Abraham II, 60. f.; how they behaved when Isaac went to Gerar II, 137. f.; difference of both by profession and disposition II, 81. ff.; E. had greater bodily blessing than J. II, 248. 251. f. 1011. 1013. f., but J.'s glory is greater than E.'s II, 1012.; E. despised J. II, 82. f.; J.'s humiliation before E. does not dispute with the promise II, 769. 821. ff.; J. probably visited E. II, 844. f. 853.; were reconciled at Isaac's death II, 982.; are an image of the right and wrong church II, 67.

24. i. and Laban. II, 479. ff. 493. ff. 507. ff. 580. ff. 591. ff. 608. ff. 620. ff. 636. ff. 654. ff. 664. ff. 686. ff. 707. ff. 713. ff. Laban envied I. II, 615.; desired to take all of J.'s goods II, 635.; probably reviled him at times as a thief II, 596.; had probably forbidden him the house II, 621.; suspected him of not being faithful and God-fearing II, 711. ff., as if he were an adulterer II, 717.; J. served L. faithfully II, 483.; his "deception" of L. with the staffs

was necessary and right II, 582; J. punished L. for stinginess II, 585. f., for harshness against his daughters II, 589. f.; an angel comforted J. over L.'s injustice and stinginess II, 624. f.; what J. had to expect if he had informed L. of his intention to move away II, 681. ff. L. is a picture of a hypocrite, J. of a pious man II, 723.

Cf. Isaac 16.

II. J.'s sons. 1. the twelve sons. II, 977. ff. Order and time of their birth II, 547. ff. 1035.; took Cananites for wives II, 909. 934. f.; Used at first to marry their daughters only to circumcised ones II, 878. f.; were priests among the heathen II, 1209.; proud of the promise that they should become lords of the land II, 876. 879.; the sons of Leah were proud, despised the sons of the maidens II, 1026.; wanted to be honored by Joseph II, 1031. ff.; Satan involved them in abominable sins II, 978.; it is to be wondered at that they were so godless II, 1026.; became blessed in spite of their sins II, 43.

2 J.'s sons and the Sichemites. II, 864. ff. 879. ff. They did not do right, that they acted fraudulently II, 873. ff. 877. ff.; their attack on the S. was a bold deed II, 878., Others helped them II, 879., ,was wrong II, 889. f.; were punished for it

III Jacob, St., in Spain. An idol I, 1531. f.; people went on pilgrimage to him 1, 864.

Japheth. 1. Noah's son. I, 627. ff. 640. ff. Meaning of the name I, 651. ff.; Noah's firstborn I, 435.; when born I, 435. 502.; called by the heathen Japetus I, 659.; fulfillment of Noah's blessing on J. I, 653. ff. 665. - S. Noah 14.

2. j.'s gender. I, 656. ff. Who belongs to it I, 654. 659.; residence I, 656. 663. f. 666.; the names of the sons of J. not meaningless I, 664.; among them the holiest fathers I, 662. who are an example for us I, 664.; gradually fell into idolatry I, 663.

Javan. 1. Japheth's son. 1, 658. ff.

2. J.'s descendants. His sons were the most powerful kings l, 662.; instructed by Japheth in the doctrine I, 662.; his descendants were experienced shipmen I, 662.; kept well the right worship I, 662.; which peoples "Javan" designates I, 658. f.

Jehovah. Name of God, not of a creature I, 274; why "Jehovah" is called Tetragrammaton II, 937.

Jehu. King. Whether from the tribe of Gad II, 2033. Jekel. Toller, inexperienced spirit I, 1212.; wanted to be considered holy and righteous II, 708.

Jephthah. From the tribe of Manasseh II, 2041.

Jeremiah. Had to endure enmity and danger because he punished I, 457. - S. Prophets 2.

Jericho. Location I, 780.

Jeroboam. Of the tribe of Benjamin II, 1432; wise, prudent II, 425. f.; his idolatry at Bethel II, 425. f. 959; how he defended the same II, 907.

Jerusalem. Location II, 1186.; various names I, 1492.; II, 427. f. 851. 903. 936.; metaphorically called Gilead II, 715.; there reigned Shem I, 1492. - S. Bethel.

Isaiah. Read and interpreted Moses diligently I, 1754.; often repeated II, 1356. 1948. - S. Prophets 2.

Jethro. By whom brought to knowledge II, 1831. Jisra. Whether I and Sarah are the same person I, 723.

Jobab. II, 1014. ff. Whether he was Job II, 1014. ff.

John. 1. meaning of the name II, 1553.

2 J. the Baptist. That his special works at God's command I, 868.

3rd J., Churfürst. Bekannte zu Augsburg I, 1336. f.

4. J. Friedrich, Elector. Diligent in his office of government II, 1790. f.; took care of the church and school I, 1632. , II, 453. 633.

5 J. XXIII, Pontiff. S. Franciscans. Jonah. Has received many at pure doctrine II, 2047. joseph. 1. in general. II, 1312. ff.

2. honor & meaning. No one else's life is so accurately described in Scripture II, 1247; his story is the most beautiful in the first book of Moses II, 1022; an excellent man, more excellent than Abraham and the other patriarchs II, 1365. 1398.; may be compared with the great men of A. and N. T. II, 1946.; greater than Achilles, Scipio, Alexander II, 1396.; a teacher of the world II, 1365.; a figure of Christ II, 1119. f. 1127. 1136. f.. 1156. 1321. 1328. 1836.; the morning star in Jacob's house II, 1028. where he was highly honored II, 555.; an example to all bachelors II, 1224. f.

3. birth and education. When born II, 547. ff. 572.; learned God's word from youth II, 1316. f.

4 Names. The names J. and Ephraim are used in Scripture without distinction II, 1847. 1863.

5. gifts. J. was richly gifted II, 1036. a political man and excellent theologian II, 1688. 1793. 1823.; had high intellect, great spirit, experience II, 1639. f.; was wise and understanding II, 1341. 1780. f. 1793.; an experienced, courageous commander II, 1375. ff.; had the Holy Spirit II, 1295. f. 1339. Spirit II, 1295. f. 1339. which was active in him II, 1297. f.; was full of wisdom and spiritual understanding II, 1433. f.; understood the struggle of conscience II, 1685.; had a prophetic spirit II, 1302. 1348., the gift of divination II, 1640. and to interpret dreams II, 1298.; was priest and prophet II, 1297.; of his beauty II, 2041. f.

6. dreams of J. II, 1045. ff. How the second dream could be fulfilled completely, since Rachel had died II, 1062. f. 1065. ff.; find fulfilled II, 1066. 1718. 1834.

7. faith of J. J. was a good tinder, easily caught the fire of the word II, 1096; what his Bible consisted of II, 1823; realized that he had to give an account of his ministry II, 1394; had the faith and hope of the resurrection II, 1676; his faith was fervent II, 1224, firm II, 1316. f.; he confessed and practiced the same II, 1228. 1297; with it he overcame everything II, 1228. - See below 11.

8. virtues of J.. II, 1025. ff. J. is a marvel II, 1246. ff; had all kinds of virtues, was such a man, whom our Lord God made II, 1262.; the discipline was well advised II, 1224.; was virtuous II, 1036.; had all virtues in himself II, 1244. f. 1251., as much as is only possible with this our nature II, 1225.; had greater virtues than Achilles, Scipio, and Alexander II, 1715.; was a firm, strong, -living saint II, 1286.; his virtues manifest themselves in all situations II, 1673. 1677.; is image of a pious prince II, 1783. f., an example to us II, 1716. J. was constant II, 1248. in faith and hope II, 1287. 1312., in faith and doctrine II, 1225. ff. 1305. 1433. 1674. f.; humble II, 1026. ff.

1433. 1672. f. 1676. ff. 1715. ff. and deferential to Pharaoh II, 1339. ff. 1343. 1386. ff. 1403. f. 1413. 1728. 1782. 1784.; honorable, watched over the good reputation of the House of Jacob II, 1028. ff. 1072.; diligent II, 1228. 1239. ff. 1437. 1449.; patient II, 1027. 1224. f. 1229. f. 1233. 1291. and practiced the psalter II, 1226.; obedient II, 1076. 1413.; not stingy II, 1243.; godly II, 1672. ff; temperate in fortune and misfortune II, 1729.; chaste II, 1224. f. 1255. 1266.; loved father and brothers, was not unfeeling II, 1672. f. 1676. f. 1682. 1715. ff. 1743. f.; manly and courageous II, 1405. f.; not vindictive II, 1682. f.; meek II, 1256.; demure II, 1027. 1715.; faithful II, 1228. 1230. ff.; neither pusillanimous nor presumptuous II, 1674.

9. works of J. Did nothing without prayer II, 1339. f.; did greater works than Christ II, 1331. - See below 12. 13. 14. 15.

10 J.'s sins and repentance. J. also had impatient flesh on him II, 1317. f. 1323. f., with which he had to repent II, 1152. 1503. Whether he sinned by seeking to become free through gift-giving II, 1300. ff, ff., forgot his father's house II, 1427. ff., declared his brothers to be scouts II, 1472. ff., swore by the life of Pharaoh II, 1483. How he repented of the murmuring of his flesh II, 1332.

11. temptations and sufferings. J.'s temptations and sufferings are all the more severe because he stood alone II, 1-226; J. had many temptations II, 1228. 1252, severe, from within and without II, 1318. ff; by his temptations he was prepared for his high profession II, 1659. He was challenged by the Egyptian false doctrine II, 1225. ff, by his flesh, which tempted him to fornication II, 1227. f.; his temptation and temptation to fornication was severe II, 1252. ff. 1259. 1264. 1268.; challenged by impatience II, 1317. f., since the gift forgot him II, 1314., by doubting the truth of his dreams II, 1428. f.. I. had to suffer misfortune as we do II, 1077. f.; is m of tribulation an heir of his father II, 1226.; his life was wretched according to the flesh II, 1096.; his martyrdom was greater than the martyr II, 1323. did not have to suffer for sin II, 1249. f.; had to experience the ingratitude of the world II, 1314. f. J. was not dull and callous to his suffering II, 1225. f.; God comforted him II, 1157. 1286. ff.; Christ was with him in prison II, 1295. f.; J. kept his word II, 1095. f. 1157. 1283. 1286. 1292. f.; how he comforted himself II, 1317. 1320. f. 1325.; looked to God's command in temptation to fornication II, 1266.; overcame his torture with undaunted courage II, 1379. f. 1384.; his cross had a glorious outcome II, 1085. f. - See below 12. 13. 14.

J.'s brothers shall be made great for our consolation II, 1101. Their hatred: they hated him because Jacob preferred him to the others II, 1032. ff., because he brought before their father what they did wickedly II, 1030. f., for the sake of the firstborn II, 1110. which was due to Joseph II, 1025. 1057. 1111.; their hatred was unreasonable and groundless II, 1040. 1088., greater than Cain's II, 1088., they were murderers of brothers, fathers, mothers, grandfathers II,

1088. 1101.; their hatred increased by Joseph's dreams II, 1045. f. 1059.; were not all equally inflamed with hatred II, 1041. 1058.; perhaps out of hatred against him they went to pasture gm Shechem II, 1070. They despised him II, 1032., therefore called him "dreamer" II, 1108. f.; snapped at him II, 1041. why Joseph told them his dreams II, 1045. f.; they despised dreams II, 1064. and for the sake of the same also Jacob and I. II, 1065. their bloody plots against I.: age of J. and his brothers at that time II, 1100. f. i Simeon and Levi ringleaders II, 1100. 1117. f.; Judah and Reuben did not willingly consent II, 1100.; Reuben resists in vain II, 1101. 1115. 1138.; the other brothers were still too young II, 1100.; were possessed by the devil in their plots II, 1100.They were cunning II, 1099; in their cunning they are a picture of the murderers of Christ II, 1100; they thought that their attacks would be hidden II, 1113; they cut the colorful skirt II, 1121; their sin was greater than Cain's II, 1111; with one sin they committed many others II, 1102; how God punished their bloody attacks II, 1102. ff. How I. behaved when he was thrown into the pit II, 1118. f.; his brothers were relentless II, 1119., their cruelty greater than that of the Jews against Christ II, 1119.; wanted to let him die of hunger in the pit II, 1120.Being thrown into the pit was worse than death for I. II, III 9; he was without a comforter II, 1121; how J.'s brothers were punished for this deed II, 1116. Why Judah advised to sell I. II, 1126. f.; was sold to his cousins II, 1123. f.The Midianites and Ishmaelites were one company II, 1130. ff; why he was not sold to the neighbors II, 1132. f.; what cause was given for the sale II, 1131. ff; in this sale Jews and Gentiles joined II, 1133. f.; how many times Joseph was sold II,. 1130. f.; how I. was grieved at the sale, Moses passes over with silence II, 1129. f.; he probably wept miserably and pleaded II, 1134.; the sale was worse for Joseph than bodily death II, 1126. f., therefore the sin of his brothers more grievous than if they had killed him II, 1128. f.; their deed was terrible II, 1498.; how hard it was for him that he should become a servant II, 1157. f., since he was torn away from his father II, 1225. passed Hebron II, 1156.; the intention to conceal the deed from Jacob M is good II, 1140.; Reuben conceals the sin with II, 1139. ff., should have revealed it II, 1140. ff.; the sale gave great offense II, 1089.; God's government is wonderful, since he lets J. sell II, 1155. f. The brothers were not guilty in the same degree II, 1154; did themselves the most harm II, 1154. f.; in the 22 years until the march to Egypt their conscience slept II, 1141. f. 1144. f.; were desperate boys and unrepentant II, 1528. ff; did not recognize the sin at first, finally repented II, 1108.They were proud of their virtue II, 1631. f. 1634.; could not do anything good during these 22 years, could not pray II, 1141. f.; their sin was punished in Egypt II, 1155.; they had an evil conscience II, 1520. ff. 1590. ff.; came to the realization of their sin in Egypt II, 1459. ff. I. is full of mercy and love toward them II, 1458. f.; exercises on them the perfect benefit of the law II, 1494.; his play with them was pleasing to God II, 1629.; posed as if he were a prophet II, 1621. f.; J.'s and Simeon's and Levi's feelings as he kissed them II, 1718. ff.

13. I. in Potiphar's house. II, 1220. ff. 1231. ff. 1250. ff. 1267. ff. I. did many good works there II, 1229. ; offered himself to God II, 1230. ; taught and punished the servants II, 1229. ; instructed in the doctrine of godliness II, 1596. f. ; converted many II, 1272.Potiphar's wife preached a sermon II, 1257. ff.; suffered and endured much II, 1233.; lost honor and good name, had to be a hypocrite and wicked II, 1270. ff.; it was a heavy cross for him that he was accused of adultery.

14. year in prison. II, 1282. ff. 1292. ff. 1306. ff. J.'s works in prison II, 1287. f.; defended his good name II, 1304. f.; sought his freedom in the right way II, 1300. f.; prayed II, 1299. f.; taught and comforted II, 1286. f. 1297. f. 1302.

15. j. at Pharaoh's court. II, 1322. ff. 1338. ff. 1357. ff. 1373. ff. 1398. ff. 1421. ff. 1434. ff. 1725. ff. 1805. ff. 1818. ff. J. was to do great things in Egypt II, 1156; was the right Christ, a savior in Egypt II, 1331. 1398; was a blessing there in body and spirit II, 1330. f.; Egypt stood under him in great prosperity in body and spirit II, 1730; prayed II, 1436; practiced the 4th, 6th, and 7th commandments II, 1436. ff., 6th and 7th commandments II, 1676.; despised earthly things II, 1676.; led the regiment for God's sake II, 1405. f.; was supreme in war and peace II, 1374. f.; had reputation and favor with the Egyptians II, 1776. 1820. f.; preached to the Egyptians II, 1356. 1365. 1372. 1436. f., presented to them the right doctrine II, 1351. 1729. 1822. ff; did not burden them with the circumcision and statutes of the fathers I, 1014. 1023.; II, 1351. 1427. 1433. 1822. 1831.; did not abolish all Egyptian customs II, 1616.; could not do away with all that was wrong II, 1618. 1637. f.; set a good example for them II, 1783.; converted many II, 1331. not all II, 1436. f. 1773. 1823.; also had his detractors II, 1726. f.; there was a beautiful church II, 1831. 1833.; many Egyptians blessed II, 1828.; the Egyptians later fell away II, 1831. f.

16. J.'s Eheestand. II, 1413. ff. 1426. ff.

17 J.'s death and burial. II, 2072. ff. Why he wanted to be buried in Canaan II, 2089. ff.

Cf. Jacob I, 19. 20.; II.

Josephus. Lies often in honor of his people, otherwise an excellent man II, 889; writes that pieces of the ark have been found I, 562.

Josiah, king. Distribution of the Camarim II, 1610. Jubal. Meaning of the name I, 387.

Judah. I. 1. Jacob's son. II, 1158. ff. 1165. f. 1959. ff. When born II, 548. ff.; whether he married with his father's consent II, 1161. f.; married, 12 years old II, 1165. ff.; remained widower after his wife's death II, 1185.; had the Pharisaic opinion that a murderer is only he who kills himself II, 1127. f.; was pious, honest, an example of good morals II, 1575.; obedient II, 1162.; kept discipline in house II, 1575.; probably administered priesthood among Cananites II, 1202.; had reputation and authority among Cananites II, 1203. 1205., special reputation with his father II, 1564. f. 1575. f.; king and priest in Jacob's house II, 1771.; sinned II, 1183. 1185. 1187. 1191.ff. 1210. ff., was also reckless II, 1194.; confessed his sin, did penance II, 1210. ff.; Jacob's last blessing on him asked to be partially fulfilled in David II, 1961. ff. - S. Jacob I, 19.; II; Joseph 12.

2 Judah and Ger. I. gives Ger the name II, 1163; gives him a wife II, 1162.

3 Judah and Thamar. II, 1177. 1185. ff. 1207. ff. When the incest was committed II, 1166.; why it is told II, 1167. ff.; I. did not keep to T. later II, 1564. f.

II. the tribe. Has its origin from a pagan II, 1172. ff.

III The Empire. Had in the Babylonian prison the hope of return II, 2051.

Judas Iscarioth. Said to have been of the tribe of Simeon II, 1041. 1044. 1117. 1717. 2055.; What his repentance lacked II, 1467.

Jews. 1. the people of the Jews before Christ's birth. Was set apart from all other peoples by circumcision I, 1027. ; a great, wonderful people I, 741. ff. 744. f.; II, 1377. ; distinct from all other kingdoms II, 2047.; in spite of all plagues a blessed people I, 745.; famous I, 745. f.; moderate I, 1155.; proud of being God's people II, 876.; compared in the A. T. with a sacrifice 1, 958.; devils and world raged against it II, 2036.; God protected it II, 1965. 2013. historical: was 430 years in a foreign land I, 769. 959. f.; drowning of the babes in Egypt was a punishment, for the bloody assaults Against Joseph II, 1102. ff.; robbery of the Egyptians no sin II, 631. f.; was among the judges not A people II, 2027. st; had schools in the cities I, 1117.; never subject to the Edomites II, 823.f. Religion: their profession was to be circumcised I, 1075. st; as they were comforted in Egypt and the wilderness I, 955. ff; in the Jewish people was the right church II, 2036. st; where they were to sacrifice were disobedient I, 779. f.; fell into error I, 1046.; often without faith, wanted to propitiate God by self-chosen worship II, 2014.; very idolatrous I, 1592. st; II, 650. f. 776. ff. 960. 1616. f. 1825. 1914. ff. 1918. f. 1954.Shameful people by their sins, rebellious against the prophets II, 995. f.; did not believe the prophets and Christ I, 495. f.; rightful successors of Joseph's brothers II, 1100. 1111. Customs: the female sex was subservient and despised II, 1183. st; were not allowed to wear garments of many kinds of yarn II, 1040.; did not take off the hat in the temple II, 821.; disciples sat at the teachers' feet II, 1970.; taxes and tributes II, 1362. - S. Baal service, Judah III, calf service, Moloch.

2. the I. after Christ's birth. Are unjustly proud of circumcision I, 1008. 1100.; are hopeful and boastful II, 547. because of their carnal descent II, 34. 37. ff. 995. f. 1940. as if they were God's people II, 618. Are not the right church II, 39. f. Are not now a people l, 750. 1053. 1099. f.. Attempts and hopes to restore their kingdom in vain I, 1100.; are not the right seed of Abraham I, 750. ff. 1396. f. 1669., seek, unrivaled by Abraham, earthly goods I, 917. f.; cannot palliate their usury with Abraham's example I, 829. f.; are no longer God's people, but outcasts I, 754. 871. ff. 876. f. 961. ff. 1053. f. 1056. 1099. f. 1102.; have lost body and soul by their insistence on carnal birth I, 1032.; are given by God in perverse mind II, 995. ff, possessed by the devil and his wickedness I, 1152; have no knowledge in spiritual things I, 1553; reject the doctrine of the Trinity I, 1149. f. 1278. ff; II,

213. ff; do not have the true God I, 1551.; do not distinguish between law and gospel I, 1030.; do not know about the right understanding of the holy scriptures I, 998. f.; do not understand the prophecies of Christ and his kingdom I, 1097. I, 998. f.; do not understand the prophecies of Christ and his kingdom I, 1097.; II, 1347.; cling to the covenant of circumcision and reject the covenant of promise I, 1116.; do not understand anything about circumcision I, 1039. f.; still ask for the Messiah II, 319.; have self-chosen worship services II, 777.; all exhortation to them is in vain I, 1033.; do not want to do true repentance II, 320.How contempt of the word is punished on the backs II, 319. f.; those who keep it with them have no blessing from it I, 751. In Luther's time: situation of the Jews I, 750. ff. 961. f. 1109.; were traitors to Germany I, 750.; had sojourn with the Turks I, 750.; practiced usury I, 751. of which they themselves had no blessing I, 752.; customs: did not eat of the tension vein II, 801.; gave their children names of flowers etc. I, 269. - S. Rabbis.

3. Jews and Gentiles or uncircumcised. The Jews, not the Gentiles, had the promise of the seed and were trusted with what God had spoken II, 984. f.; the J. were not God's people alone I, 876. f.; J. and H. wanted to gather Christ into One Church II, 1174.; J. and H. are related II, 909. 1172. ff. 1418. 1426.; the J. despise the H. I, 1434. 1564.; II, 833. f. 888. f. 975. 995.; the I. monkey with the Roman Empire and Christendom and pray against it II, 984.; they hate the H. and impute vices to them II, 1007. 1174. 1414.; think they may strangle the H. II, 889.; they wish to rule over the H. and kill them II, 1400.; the I. fall and dispersion served to convert the H. II, 1758.

Judith. Is called praise singer II, 989. - S. Esau 3.

Youth. They should be cheerful II, 1800; they are easily seduced II, 1247; they should be taught about domestic, civic works I, 1179; they should be encouraged to be polite and respectful I, 1635; they should be diligently reminded of Ham's example I, 639. - S. Anfechtungen 2. 6.

Julius, Pabst. Formerly called Julianus II, 988; hideous monster II, 1660. - S. Bund.

Disciple. After Christ's resurrection difficult to comfort II, 1721. f. - S. Apostles.

Virgins. Rebekka a model for 1. I, 1706. ff.

Virginity. Virgins are not praised in the Scriptures as married couples II, 571.; he who loves the I more should not despise the married state I, 1164. f. Young man. It is difficult for him to remain chaste II, 1255. f. Youth. Representation of J. in figurative language I, 1476.

- S. Dionysius 1.

Lawyers. Their office II, 889. f.; I. would not be needed if everything were done according to law II, 889.; one of their arts is that they use ambiguous words II, 584. 1927.; young I. confuse everything in strife I, 847.

Justinus, Emperor. Formerly Cowherd II, 1786.

Juvenal. Saying about the evil conscience II, 712; mocking the superstitions of the Egyptians II, 1829.

K.

Kabbalists. Teachings: In lege non esse prius aut posterius II, 1024.

Kades. Location I, 1006. 1306.

Kahath. I, 959.

Cain. 1. I, 295. ff. 307. ff. 317. ff. 320. ff. 330. ff. 334. ff. 347. ff. 361. ff. 379. ff. Meaning of the name and occasion for it I, 296. ff. 383.; II, 75.;

had a sister as wife I, 377. 381. ff; was hopeful and therefore rejected I, 310. ff. Was taken to task by Adam, not by God, for fratricide I, 334. 346. 350.; still had room to repent I, 360. 368.; despaired I, 363.; of the sign he received I, 374. f.; how he died I, 370. 373. 389.; is a father of all who kill the saints I, 343.

2 K. and Abel. I, 295. ff. 307. ff. 317. ff. 330. sf. 334. ff. 347. ff. 361. ff. Are a picture of the hypocritical and right church I, 303.; K. sacrifices in self-righteousness, A. in faith I, 307. f. 315. f.; to A., but not to K., his sacrifice is a sign of righteousness I, 1045.; K. is rejected for not thinking there are two churches I, 1050. f.

3 K.'s and the Pious Family. I, 383.f. 408. ff; II, 379. ff. 394. ff. K. established a new church with special divine rites I, 356. f. 384. ff.; K's. K. and his church oppressed the right church I, 391. f. 408. 466.; Some of K.'s family kept well to the right church, became blessed I, 356. 368. 372. 382. f. 388. 1031. 1050. f.; II, 12. 1828.

Sign of Cain. In what it consists I, 374. - S. Cain I. Calf service. Why the image of the calves

II, 672. f.; the prophets were zealous against it, the Jews defended it II, 425. f..

Kalne. Later called Seleucia I, 672. - S. Seleucia. Fighters. Have their artifices II, 791. f.

Emperor, Leonh. martyr I, 352.

Kebsweib. Meaning of the word I, 1750. f.

Kedar. Meaning of the name II, 13th; is the stoned Arabia I, 659th; II, 17th.

Kedar Laomor. King in Elam I, 878.

Cup. Means distress and danger I, 617; Satan's cup is sweet, but one must give it up again I, 617.

Cup Drawing. S. Communion.

Kemuel. Father of the Syrians I, 1601.

Ketura. Meaning of the name I, 1750.; whether K. and Hagar the same person I, 1418. f. 1744. f.; who K. was I, 1750. f. - S. Abraham 27.

Heretics. Always rise in the church II, 99. out of arrogance II, 245.; despise the right church II, 245.; are hopeful and sure that their thing pleases God II, 82., rich in words II, 715.; pious Christians often become heretics I, 676., apostates, persecutors I, 191. f.; are followers of Satan, seek to suppress pure doctrine under a holy pretense I, 181. 187. I, 181, 187; are applauded I, 1283. - S. false teachers.

Chastity. 1. in general. Three kinds of chastity: of virgins, widows, married couples I, 1160. f.; does not consist in mere celibacy II, 530.; what the monks declare to be chastity I, 430. f.; papists understand nothing of right chastity II, 489. f.; in the papacy no such chastity is found, as with the patriarchs 1, 434.; their chastity, no chastity II, 528. ff., belongs to the common house II, 540.

2. the virgin K. Special gift I, 165; II, 539. - S. Marriage 9, 15.

Children. I. In general. A gift of God I, 1079.; can believe I, 1041. f.; all circumcised or baptized children blessed I, 1049.; are preserved in a way of which we know nothing I, 1199. Education of children by sin burdensome I, 125.; commonly take after the fathers II, 1936.; children of great people seldom take well II, 1368. f.. May think on a spouse I, 1682. "Children" are called in the

Scripture also children's children II, 307. - S. circumcision 4, 7, Bethlehem, parents, Moloch, Sodom, baptism.

2. k. of God. How we become c. G. I, 1033. 1433. f.; II, 35. 813.; Pride and presumption follows where the teaching goes out that we become c. G. by grace I, 1453. f.. Who were the K. G. of whom Moses speaks I, 446. ff.; they despised the virgins of their . I, 470. f.; in what their sin actually consisted I, 471. f.; begot tyrants I, 473.

3. k. of the world. Interpret the Scriptures in their favor II, 826. f.

4. the arts of the world and the arts of light. The latter know how to make their gifts much more splendid than the latter II, 826. f.; the latter are much more zealous and more active in their arts than the latter in heavenly things II, 827.

Infant baptism. S. Baptism.

Becoming Childish. What that is II, 1862.

Childhood. S. Age.

Church. 1. nature and essence of the church A correct description of the church II, 436 f.; what and where it is II, 430 ff. 437; is a gate of heaven II, 436, a kingdom of grace, apart from it is only threat I, 1194; is the kingdom of heaven II, 429 f.. The title of being the church is not valid before God I, 458. f. 496. 1405.; the crowd does not make the church I, 554. 1431. ff.; the church is those who hear the word and keep it I, 554. f. 1407. f. 1431. ff.; II, 42.; we Christians are the church I, 963.; the church is only where Christ reigns I, 1102., where God speaks I, 1446.I, 1044, 1102, 1402, 1404, even in the midst of the enemies of God II, 424, f., and papists II, 430, ff.; who is the true church will be revealed on the last day I, 459; where the church is, there is God and the ministry of the angels II, 1731.

2. a holy, general C. There is only One C. and One way to it I, 1053. one from many peoples I, 1095.; all receive equal gifts in it I, 1074.; the devil always awakens sects I, 938. the C. is holy for the sake of the word II, 391; weeds are always mixed with the good seed II, 651; abominable sins occur in the church II, 976; evil and hypocrites are found there II, 384. f. 652. 1128. 1617. f. 1938. f., but this does not detract from its essence II, 1730.; it is pure when the teaching is pure II, 651. f.; this is not always equally pure II, 709.; this is a great pity when the preaching and offices in the church are corrupt II, 1730. The church is general, already gathered in the Old Testament from Jews and Gentiles I, 646. f. 1044.; II, 909. 1830.; no longer bound to certain persons I, 709.The church exists at all times from the beginning to the end of the world I, 708. ff. 1103. 1341.; it does not perish II, 342.; it is still present as long as God still blesses the world I, 894.; the Holy Spirit always finds some whom he makes spiritually drunk II, 2002.

3. enemies and benefactors of the C. The C. always has enemies I, 747. 755.; the devil is its enemy I, 393. 637. 695. 938.; II, 407. f. 979. who brings disaster II, 327.; defiles it II, 438. f.; the godless persecute and plague it I, 936.; the wicked persecute and afflict them I, 936.; tyrants and earthly-minded afflict them I, 391. f.; the holiest persecute them I, 310.; apostates become the greatest enemies I, 689. the K. prays for the enemies I, 494;

God watches the attacks of the enemies, laughs at them II, 1113. f.; punishes them I, 394. 644. 747. 1462. f. God blesses the benefactors of the C. I, 747.

The false church is a church only in name II, 119, which is often misused I, 1403, f.; it arrogates to itself the name of the church II, 99; has its origin in the grove I, 685; misuses the name of God I, 1402, f.; wants to prophesy from its own head I, 390.Boasts of her happiness as a proof that she is God's people II, 72. f.; wants to please God by works 1, 317. Characteristics of the false C.: lying and murder II, 76. f.; preservation of hope II, 118.; contempt of spiritual, love of earthly goods II, 118. ff. Esau a picture of the false C. II, 118. - S. Pabst I, Pabstthum, Papists, Turk 2.

5. the true and the false K. There are two kinds of K., the true and the false I, 308. f. 1406.; II, 119.; it was like this in the beginning I, 380., it will be until the end II, 648. f.; the right C. is Adam's, the false Cain's I, 356.; images of the false and right C. are Cain and Abel I, 303., Ishmael and Isaac, Esau and Jacob II, 67.; Cain is the beginning of the false, Abel of the true C. I, 308. f.. With the right one God is, with the false one He is silent II, 73. f. 77. ; the right one has the Word, the false one only bodily gifts II, 39. ff. ; the false one blasphemes and persecutes the Word, the right one keeps it and suffers persecutions I, 1406.The false one takes God's name in vain, the right one keeps it holy I, 1406. f.; the false one is well, the right one is ill I, 309. f.; II, 50. ff. 71. ff.; the right one must be inactive and fleeting, the false one not I, 360. f..The wrath of the false against the true is diabolical I, 318. f.; there is a constant struggle between the two I, 466. 632.; II, 34. ff. 118. for the firstborn II, 1506.; the false pretends to be the right, the right must be considered false and heretical I, 309. 311. 388. 688. f. 933. f. 1504.; II, 308. 675. f.; the false one wants to rule for the sake of the first birth II, 35.; the right one is despised by the heretics II, 245.; the false one does violence to the right one and condemns it I, 310. f. 690. 984. f., turns them back and disturbs them I, 380., excuses their tyranny I, 392.; the true one must give the false one its blood to drink 1, 393. God rejects the false one I, 552.; God punishes it and saves the true one I, 380. 551. ff; II, 13. - S. Pabst 1, Pabstthum, Papists, Turk 3.

6. cross and consolation of the true C. God rules and leads it wonderfully II, 50. f.; it bears the image of the curse I, 1002.; II, 304. f.; is hidden under the terrible cover of shame and the cross II, 802. ff.; must bear cross, has neither honor nor good I, 478. f.; is always of the same form: mobs and aversions 1, 711.; is despised 1, 310.; never has rest I, 716. f.; persecuted from the beginning I, 394.; II, 456. f.; must suffer persecution I, 1408.; II, 1136.; Satan causes much distress and misfortune I, 1135. f.; must be poor and live on robbery I, 1461. f.; II, 632. f. 647.; is a small despised herd I, 709.; II, 806.; the very worst is when one seeks new doctrine and disturbs doctrinal unity I, 1283. f.; II, 245. God presses the K. with the cross I, 1080. so that she may remain humble I, 823. how she is to be comforted in suffering I, 309.; II, 52. 72. ff. 805., in persecution I, 311. f. 350. 643., in contempt I, 497., in the earthly power of false K. I, 649. f., against the plots of the enemies I, 703. ff., over her small number 1, 899.; she has eternal promises of grace I, 372. f.; she sighs to God for

Vengeance Against the Wicked I, 507. f.; recognizes God's love after the tribulation I, 1003.; II, 808. f.

7. foundation and preservation of the church The church is established before the household regiment and police I, 126. ff; has the divine majesty present II, 369.; has certain testimonies in the word that God takes care of it I, 962.; God takes care of it, protects and defends it I, 231. 716. 728. f. 755. 776. 963.; II, 406. ff. 656. f. 1016. 1095. 1114.; the church finally wins over the godless I, 699.; God does not always leave them under tyrants I, 1357., raises up pious princes who care for and protect them II, 186. ff. 229. f.

8. marks of the true C. There have been marks at all times where the C. and God's people are to be found I, 1044. ff.; now they are other than in the A. T. I, 1056.; they are the means of grace I, 709.; II, 112. 386. 806. The pope gives false marks I, 1047. f.; earthly happiness is not a mark I, 495. f. 1400. ff., rather cross I, 310.

9. c. and word of God. The church cannot be where God's word is not always practiced I, 669; it is the daughter, not the mother of the word I, 554, Christ's disciple I, 863, 867, f. 1317; in it the word is to rule I, 766; in it nothing is valid but what God does II, 436, f.; in it nothing is to be accepted or begun without the word II, 1760; there only God's word is to be taught II, 2010.

The church has always been a refuge for the wretched and the poor I, 1135, so it should also be given the means to provide for them I, 1133, f.; one should have reverence for it and its name and shy away from it I, 1407, f.; not everyone should make his own church, as the mobs do I, 1095.

11. the church and the world. The world has nothing more delicious than the church, although it is much despised I, 1372; the church is always a wall against the wrath of God against the world I, 494, which would have been destroyed long ago I, 893; from the church the world has bodily blessings I, 768; II, 1235; for its sake God preserves the world II, 895; yet the church must be subject to bondage II, 552. ff, the ungodly deprive them I, 776.; the W. is Lamech's kind, the K.'s enemy I, 393.

12. c. and secular kingdoms. In the kingdom, pay attention to who speaks, in secular kingdoms to what is said there I, 1266. 1595.; in the kingdom, the rule of the jurists does not apply that whoever once commits an evil deed, it is to be assumed that he will always do evil I, 796.; the kingdom does not raise the other estates I, 1465. 1477. f.; for the sake of the kingdom, God does good to the secular rulers I, 1409. I, 1409. and preserves them II, 1607. 1705. ff; the prayer of the church preserves them I, 1409.; where the church decays, so do the twitch and order I, 1192.; the church has bad thanks 1409. f.; II, 1706. f.; the secular rulers should make peace that the church may teach II, 2000. f. - S. Authority 12.

The Lutheran Church was right to separate from the Papal Church I, 1265; it is the right Church I, 1405; II, 42, 112; whether all were lost before its separation I, 1281; in which it differs from the Papal Church II, 42 f.; it does not reject good works I, 1347; how it is in harmony with the Papal Church I, 1347. II, 42. f.; does not reject good works I, 1347.; how it deals with the Papal properties II, 9. Church properties II, 926. f.

14 Historical. Gen. 12, 1. ff. is a short history of the C. of all times I, 754. f.; beginning and increase of the C. is to be regarded sweetly I, 729.; the C. got in the time of Noah on Abraham a great

Thrust I, 728.; at the time of the downfall of Sodom there was a church like after that not again until Christ I, 1200.; the church of Rome was quite holy, adorned with excellent martyrs 1, 448. Abraham 19, Enos, Ham 2, Jacob II, Cain 3, Nimrod, Sodom, Fathers I; II, 11.

15 Churches and schools. We should maintain them II, 453, ff. 455, f.; build and maintain them, a glorious work II, 449, ff.; what should drive us to it II, 451; the world is an enemy to them II, 455.

16 Churches, the buildings. Purpose of them I, 778; what works to perform in them II, 222; are hostels for wounded consciences II, 1723; pure doctrine their right ornament l, 839; II, 222; when they are houses of worship II, 433. f. 939.They are rather cowsheds, if there is no preaching in them II, 917.; in them one comes together honestly and demurely II, 914.; in the papacy they were theaters of the devil II, 917.; what a church Isaac had at Bersaba II, 222.

Cf. Christ, Hospitality, Kingdom of Heaven, Union, People 2.

Church Fathers. They are to be held in honor, but not to be equated with the apostles and their writings I, 148; one does not make articles of faith from their opinions II, 1547; one does not follow them, but the Word II, 79; one accepts only what agrees with Scripture I, 1290, 1316, 1382; one does not deviate from Scripture for their sake I, 149.It is pleasant and sweet when they agree with us in doctrine, even if they often do not speak comfortably and actually I, 1153; at times they give weak proofs I, 1149. ff; commonly follow the rabbis I, 364; do not find without danger and deviate from the right understanding of Scripture I, 953; read them carefully and do not be deceived by their reputation I, 285; II, 956; the fact that they are mistaken is a comfort to us I, 148. 1382.

Churchyards. Only later, with the Christians I, 1625.

Kiriath Arba. Meaning of the name I, 1609; reason for it I, 1610; is Hebron or Mamre I, 1609.

Kittim. Peoples' Name I, 661.

Clothing. 1. in general. A reminder of the case I, 270. f.; honest and proper is to be praised I, 272.; one may adorn oneself, but avoid excess I, 1715.; the Orientals had white silk clothes, the Romans' costume was purple II, 1001. f. 1037. 1039. 1307. 1987. f., the Turks wore white silk II, 1307, likewise the Egyptians II, 1399; the Jews wore furs II, 1689; one does not only use excess, but nonsense I, 272. - S. state of innocence.

2. individual items. Bracelets wore the Jews, also the Germans in Luther's time I, 1713. f.; who and what kind of berets they wore I, 1713.; earrings wore the Moors, Cleopatra I, 1712., also the Jews I, 1713.; student caps II, 1188.

Small faith. Is a shame for us II, 379.

Monastery. The Cardinals seized the monastery of St. Agnes in Rome II, 105; the monastery and convents were to be destroyed II, 1896.

Monastic vows. Not pleasing to God II, 448. f.; are idolatry II, 449.; reprehensible II, 447.; how the monks seek to confirm them with Scripture II, 445. ff.

Boys and girls. S. Sexes.

Servants. S. Servants.

Genuflection. K. happens before God and Princes II,

1046.; the pope demands K. II, 1400. f.; a beautiful custom in worship II, 1840. ff.

Cologne. The theologians of K. incited the princes against the Protestants II, 2001.

Comets. Are Terrible I, 607.

Kings and princes. Their highest office is to protect and preserve the church I, 1356. ff.; II, 229. f.; were called saviors in Abraham's time I, 879.; cannot stand contempt, fall into tyranny over it I, 819. f.; the names of all pious kings and princes can be engraved on a ring I, 789.They are often good, but their advisors and servants find evil I, 1458. f.; for the sake of the king, God blesses or punishes a whole people I, 1324. f.; great pity when pious kings and princes depart I, 1325.; pious ones easily despised II, 1294. f.; they should not be deprived of their regalia II, 84. - S. Courts. Kingdoms. God gives them and sets their time I, 741. f., thent them also out among the ungodly I, 1409., rules them I, 741. f. - S. Gospel 2, Church 12, government, regiments.

Künigsthal. 1, 897.

Korah. Perished himself, his descendants composed many beautiful psalms II, 1952.

Koran. S. Alkoran.

Forces. 1. the physical. Are increased by terror and consternation II, 789. f.

2. the natural ones. Which were the natural gifts in man I, 202; the Sophists teach that they are intact I, 577; traces of this teaching are also found in the Fathers I, 577; other erroneous teachings follow from this I, 580; they are not intact in man I, 173, 201, 204, 584, ff, much less in the devil I, 174. 202.; wherein corruption consists I, 202. 210. f.; they are directed toward evil I, 578. ff, man can do no good I, 731; man by nature does not recognize God I, 578. 580. f., is inclined to laziness and vice I, 584; how corruption shows itself in youth I, 585.; how unspoiled they are is shown by the chastity of the monks 1, 831.; man by them cannot resist the devil 1, 334. - S. Man 2, Will II, 2.

Diseases. 1. in general. New ones always arise for the sake of sin I, 253. f.; the pain is most severe on the 3rd day II, 885.

2. individual K. The English sweat I, 253; the French disease I, 253; the stone II, 885.

Cross. 1. originator of the cross. It does not come from outside, but from God's counsel for our blessedness II, 1086; comes even from friends, housemates and children II, 1088. f.

2. who carries K. muh. A Christianus must also be a Crucianus II, 467; the holiest are subject to the same II, 860. f., the Christian life is hidden under the cover of the K. II, 802. ff. 1130.

3. k. is a sign of grace II, 1083. ff. 1158. 1282. ff. 1466. 1490., of filiation II, 1326., a fatherly chastening II, 1468., a fatherly play II, 1123. 1453. f. 1577.; God is well pleased with us in k. II, 1146.; life under k. is the most delicious II, 1147.

4. II, 846. f. 920. f. 1492. f., for the sake of original sin II, 1463.

5. purpose and benefit of the K.. God sends the k. for our good I, 1327, from his counsel for our blessedness II, 1086; it is better to be under the k. with the hope of eternal salvation, than without the k. into eternity.

Purpose: K. should serve for punishment II, 730. 734. f. 1158. 1282. ff., for improvement II, 1326. f. 1455. ff. 1459. ff. 1493. 1994. 2003. f., for preservation in humility I, 929., to keep us in the right center II, 761., for promotion in patience and humility I, 883.; should drive to prayer II, 903. Benefit: K. is very beneficial I, 822. ff.; II, 302. ff. 306. 1084. ff.; serves us and others for salvation II, 1079.; serves that we learn to understand God's grace and mercy, in addition to the mystery of faith and right hope II, 1082.; drives to prayer II, 1215.

6. c. and consolation. Are with each other I, 1080; always follow each other I, 400. 921. 929. 1289; II, 191. f. 209. 234. 528. f. 732. f. 739. 846. f. 948. 1749, so with Abraham I, 1340. ff. 1357. 1370; the consolation precedes I, 420. f. 938. f. 958. 993.This change is necessary II, 846. 1668. and useful II, 761. which is the right consolation II, 50. ff; the right consolation is God's will and promise I, 1412. f.; God also consoles through bodily goods I, 829. - p. church 6.

7. behavior in the C. C. hurts the flesh I, 958. f.; it flees from the C. I, 996.; C. makes the heart bitter against God I, 988.; we are ungrateful and flee from the C. II, 920. f. How believers should behave in it II, 1151; we should not flee I, 979. f. 1374, not despair II, 755. f. 1225. f. 1587. f., but hold to the word and prayer II, 952. 1146. 1578. 1713. f., obey and send ourselves into it II, 1136., be patient I, 825. 828. f. 1130. f.; II, 1086. f. 1157. f. 1420. f., provoke us to it with the examples of the fathers I, 693. f.; II, 855. 860. f. 900. f. 1078. ff.; wherewith we are to comfort and strengthen ourselves in the K. II, 567, f. 920. f., with God's word II, 1082. f., God's care II, 706. f., His wonderful guidance II, 354 ff., the alternation of comfort and consolation II, 739 f., that God does not make it too difficult II, 739 f. 846, with the examples of others I, 967. 974; II, 1078 ff. 1135. Believers boast of their comfort I, 784.

8. end of the K.'s. It is a happy II, 1083.

9. c. and glory. K. precedes H. II, 964.

10 Cross of Christ. Where it is said to have stood II, 428.

Cf. temptations, matrimony 13, land plagues, afflictions, distresses, tribulations, despised, persecutions, adversities, chastisements.

Cross of the grammarians. What that is I, 719.

Crucifixion of the flesh. In what it consists I, 1423. 1505.; II, 354.; is necessary II, 354., difficult I, 1523. - S. Abraham 17, circumcision 8, flesh 2, monks 2, self-denial.

Wars. Are punishments of contempt of divine word I, 882; arise because the kings are not satisfied with theirs I, 878; killing the enemy in it by order of the authorities is a good work I, 763; the saddest thing in K. is that marriages are separated I, 892. is that marriages are separated I, 892. f.; in ancient times one killed the inhabitants of conquered cities II, 886. - on K. one must arm oneself in peace II, 1375.; K. in Abraham's time I, 876. ff. 886.ff. - S. generals, men of war, cunning of war, battle, victory.

Men of war. God is a right man of war, under him is good to fight II, 928. f.; God gives and takes the K. the courage II, 1378. f.; few quite brave II, 1375. f.;

Ishmael a pious man of war II, 13 - S. Generals.

Cunning of war. Whether it is unjust II, 311.

Crown. Origin I, 1713.; multiple K. I, 1713.

Crystalline Heaven. Opinion of it I, 34.

Cows. Mean peoples II, 1348.

Artistic expressions. They are right and useful I, 57. f., but not understandable to everyone I, 1359.

Arts, good. Study them I, 525, practice them II, 827. Kissing. Kiss the hands I, 1635.

Laban. 1. laban. Meaning of the name II, 481; Nahor's grandson, Bethuel's son II, 475; Bethuel's older brother I, 1720; his possessions II, 593; his reputation among neighbors not good II, 494; probably invited only loose Fähnichen to Leah's wedding II, 496; was hospitable to Eliezer I, 1720. ff.; was in Jacob's time: a hostile hypocrite and work-saint II, 481. ff. 582. ff. 665. ff. 708. ff. 714. ff. 720. and should be called Nabal II, 482. 581.; an idolater and soothsayer II, 584. 643. 648. ff.'; a mischievous man and drowned in avarice II, 494. 580. ff., wherein his avarice showed itself II, 497. 508. f. 593. ff. 599. 605. 621. f. 624. f. 679., his avarice made him a fiend II, 627. sf. 682. f. 693. ff., his name was to become proverbial, to indicate avarice II, 612.; a tyrant II, 701.; was suspicious II, 621.; false II, 583. 597., only went about with intrigues II, 581. f.; haughty II, 662.; ungrateful II, 696. ff.; had an evil conscience II, 712. 718. f.; not to mend II, 660. 662. ff.; is an example that everyone should curse and flee II, 630., image of a hypocrite II, 680. 720. 723., idolater II, 720., of the godless world II, 713., of the pope II, 680. - S. Jacob 24.

2 Laban's children. Stingy and envious II, 610. ff.

3 Laban and his daughters. L. a tyrannical father II, 502. f.; held his daughters in contempt II, 626. ff.; they justly complain about him II, 625. 630. 639. f.; console themselves in their misery II, 630. f.

Laughter. Various types II, 165; Signs of joy I, 1103.

Lais. City, was later called Dan II, 2022.

Lantech. 1. meaning of the name. 1, 385.

2. l., the patriarch. I, 428. ff. Names his son Noah I, 428. ff; died five years before the Flood I, 531.

4. L., Cain's descendant. I, 385. ff. A man of excellent intellect, formidable and famous I, 391st; proud and boasts of his sin I, 392nd; enemy of the Church I, 391st; a man approximately like Julius II or Clement VII. I, 393; the first polygamist I, 391; why he took two wives I, 386; sought to take dominion at Adam's death I, 391; whether he killed Cain I, 370. 389. 391; his punishment is said to have been the Flood I, 371; is an example to the world I, 393. His wives were probably God-fearing, grieved at his death stroke I, 390.

Countries. Are happy if God's word dwells in them II, 1350.; in the best L. dwell the worst people I, 854.- S. curse, people 1.

Plagues of the land. The ungodly think that God's word is to blame for them II, 132. ff; are punishments for contempt of the word II, 132. 134. f.; hit the faithful for testing and practicing their faith II, 131. f. 135.

Vagrants. The authorities should intervene against them II, 1602. f.

God's long-suffering. God is long-suffering I, 195.,' II, 1677.; but therefore do not always allow the punishment I, 353. 507. f. 540.; Satan abuses it to plunge people into 'security I, 195.

Lasa. Location 1, 678.

Lästrygonen. I, 596.

Lazarus. Meaning of the name I, 937.

Lea. I. Lea. Very poor II, 541.; honest, pious, strong, but not beautiful II, 491. f.; wherein consisted her stupid face II, 491. f.; a godly matron II, 540.; chaste and pious, sought not carnal pleasure, but children for the sake of the promised seed H, 539. ff. 544. 549. 556. 561. 563. f. 570.; recognized her fruitfulness as a gift of God II, 521. ff. 571.; industrious II, 1239.; kindly toward the widows of the Shechemites II, 935.; challenged by contempt, comforted by her fruitfulness II, 519. ff. 527. f. - S. Jacob 18, Laban 3.

2. L. and Rachel. II, 518. ff. 528. ff. 551. 565. ff. L. the wife of the left, R. of the right II, 969. f.; R. is preferably called Jacob's wife II, 1765.; L. despised, R. honored II, 519. ff. 524.; R. preferred, with her dwelt Jacob II, 525.; quarreled, because each wanted to become the mother of the promised seed II, 563. f.; signify, according to papist allegory, the contemplative and the real life II, 558. ff.

Leabim. Shall be the Libyans I, 676.

Life. I. L. of God. God is a living God, therefore we also shall live forever I, 1005.; II, 1759.; is a God of life, not of destruction I, 1016., gives eternal life I, 1059., a God of the living I, 1059.

II. life of the people. 1. temporal life: God has pleasure in it I, 601. f.; no other good can be compared to it I, 269.; it is a vain dream II, 1054. ff, a steady walk to death I, 240; after the Flood more dangers than before I, 253; becomes shorter and shorter I, 803; every man's life is full of changes I, 1604; full of hardship and misfortune I, 423; the purpose of life is faith and blessedness II, 950; we should seek to preserve it, but also gladly suffer death according to God's will II, 1301; for the preservation of life we need the natural means II, 1306.

The civil life with its customs, orders and works is not displeasing to God I, 1464.

3. the spiritual L. A certain sign of it is when one feels God's wrath II, 1462.

4. divine L. To lead a divine L. is to lead God's cause publicly I, 418. ff. 500. f. - S. change.

5. holy L. Which L. is a holy one II, 1583; the holiest L. is under the cross II, 1158. f.

6. godly L. What it is II, 1641; the world does not understand what it is II, 480.

7. self-chosen L. Does not please God II, 1625.

8 Speculative or contemplative and real L. Papal opinions and allegories of it II, 558; according to which one must distinguish both II, 956. What the monks called contemplative L. II, 954; their contemplative L. is devil's fraud I, 1253; II, 558; the same pleases reason I, 1252; leads to despair and damnation I, 1252. Their contemplative life is devil's fraud I, 1253 f.; II, 558 f.; the same pleases reason I, 1252; leads to despair and damnation I, 1252; beware of it I, 1252 f.; II, 954 f.; an old father warns against it I, 1251; wherein the right life consists I, 1252 f.; II, 954 f.; an old father warns against it I, 1251. L. consists I, 1252. f.; II, 560. 954. f.; an example of this is the cana

naean woman II, 955. f. What the monks have called real L. II, 954; the right w. L. is the love II, 561. 955. f. - S. Speculations.

9. l. of the Christians. Is a constant battle of the spirit against sin I, 329.; consists in killing the flesh I, 1495.; stands by faith and hope I, 642.; is a merry play of God with the Christians II, 1577. 1586. f. 1629.; is a pilgrimage II, 1801. f., a passage through the Red Sea I, 42, a constant walk to death, but the hope of eternal life remains in it I, 240. 242, a sleep II, 1578; how we fall into serving God in it I, 427. The Christian life is not a sleepy, idle skill II, 1996. f.; is to be spiritually drunk and washed daily II, 2005. f. - S. Christ, change.

10. l. of the godless. A sleep, their happiness a dream II, 1579. - S. Godless.

11. eternal L. There is an eternal life I, 964. ff. 1064. because our God is a living God I, 1005. 1059.; the Scriptures teach it I, 406.; we have the promise of it more abundantly than Abraham I, 1066.; there is restored to us what we lost in Paradise I, 82.; there the sinful infirmities are abolished I, 136. 1088.; as our faces will be there I, 289.; since no more bodily works I, 79. f.; is reserved and ordered for men I, 421., prepared for the saints I, 421.; Abraham lives I, 1060.; the hope of the eternal L. should make us courageous I, 1066. f.We should have a desire for the eternal life I, 423. f.; our flesh does not ask for it 1, 424.; reason cannot believe it II, 1962. f. - S. heaven 4, man I, blessedness, death 3, immortality.

Life of the Fathers. The book "L. d. V." brings examples of the insensitivity of the monks II, 1608. f.

Legends of the Saints in the Papacy. They are pernicious, teach nothing of the faith I, 1315; to be read with care I, 1121.

Teaching. I. In general. Is threefold: of promise, works, ceremonies II, 223. f.; on the L., not on church buildings, one should look I, 839.; in the L. one should rely on the Word, not on men I, 79.; fft not always equally pure in the church I, 709. - S. certainty, reformation, religion.

2. the pure L. effect of it I, 1133; II, 911; where it is spread, the devil also mixes his weeds into it II, 1417; how it spreads in the A. T. II, 1015; behavior against it on the part of the common crowd I, 726. f., I, 637; the papists, I, 1646; it is persecuted, I, 840; II, 779, f. 1249; preachers are to watch over it, II, 1424; all contribute to its preservation, II, 648; it is to be adhered to, I, 538, f. 1283, f.; one does not make a conscience out of the annoyance one takes at the pure L., I, 793; one does not make a conscience out of the annoyance one takes at the pure L., I, 793. I, 793; do not keep silent when it is blasphemed II, 681, 691; in the struggle for it, keep one's word and do not worry about the insults of one's enemies 1, 936, f.; in the struggle, give good evidence I, 1149, ff; ask for its preservation I, 534.

3. false doctrine, which does not agree with God's word, is of the devil I, 695. f.; all kinds of sins follow from it I, 1551.; the fight against it is harder than against external violence II, 1983. f. - S. Irrlehren, Irrthum.

4. the pure and the false L. Blessed is he who has the pure L. and has not first put in the false one II, 1991; the false one clings to one for a long time II, 1990. f.;

people give more abundantly for the wrong than for the right L. II, 1954. ff.

Doctrinal Unity. This is the most distressing thing when it is disturbed II, 245.

Teach. L. and exhort must be driven differently I, 1149.; The simple should be taught I, 18.

Teachers in the church. They should not use ambiguous words I, 1407; II, 1373; they should ask against ambition and presumption as their most harmful enemies I, 928.

Body. One should tame it, not kill it II, 1879; care of it commanded 1, 859. 1710. f., to keep in it the middle road I, 1716; how and for what one should maintain its I, 846.

Serfs. God loves serfs as much as free men I, 995. f. Serfdom. Is civil death, often worse than bodily death II, 1126. f.; existed among the patriarchs II, 1762, among the Turks II, 1762.

Funeral. One should keep it II, 971. - S. Begräbnrß.

Gullible. Are easily deceived II. 273. f.

Leiden. 1. suffering. The heaviest suffering is sadness of heart II, 1684; sufferings are no satisfaction for sin II, 1454. f. 1461; all sufferings of the saints please God II, 772, are inscribed before him II, 1769; God wants to be honored by them II, 1284; life in suffering the holiest II, 1158. f. 1635; Christians suffer not for sin, but for good deeds II, 1270. 1273. f., for righteousness' sake II, 1249. 1269.; they are a mockery and a curse of men for God's sake II, 676.; in this let faith exercise itself II, 1151.; hurt be patient II, 207. 1148. ff. 1157.; for God will punish enemies II, 680. f. 965; by this Christians should be kept in humility I, 823; how one should comfort oneself II, 676; the L. of the patriarchs is more comprehensible to us than the L. of Christ II, 1078.- S. Abraham 17, Isaac 11, Jacob 15, Joseph 11, Sarah.

2. l. and joy. L. is followed by F. I, 883. 922; II, 1623. 1712- f.

3. l. and glory. L. is followed by H. II, 1330. f. 1431. ff.

Cf. cross. L. Christi s. Christ 2.

Loins. Although the seat of fornication, it is a sacred thing according to Scripture I, 1656. ff.

Leo, Pabst. L.'s opinion of immortality I, 1243. Levi. 1. Jacob's son. When born II, 548. ff.;

why L. called II, 525. - S. Jacob I, 19.; II; Joseph 12, Simeon 2.

2. the tribe. Had nothing of their own II, 1110; from where they had their sustenance II, 451. f.; were poorly fed by the others II, 1953. f.; from L. came great prophets and rulers II,; 1951. - S. Simeon 3.

Levirate marriage. What it was II, 1178. f.; difficult and vexatious I, 974. f.; II, 1179. ff.; purpose II, 1181.; commanded by God already in Jacob's time II, 1190.; then kept most strictly II, 1189. f.; probably observed only by the pious II, 1180. f.; punishment of the transgressors II, 1180.; whether the Gentiles also had this law is uncertain II, 1189.

Levites. They created false worship in order to gain more honor and goods II, 1954 - S. Levi 2.

Light. The L. created on the first day was probably movable, similarly as the sun I, 23. f. 51.; whether it disappeared after creation of the sun and the moon 1, 48. L. means good II, 76. Allegory of the Pabst.

vom großen und kleinen Licht I, 612; allegorical interpretation of both lights on Christ and the church 1, 616. f. Lichtenberger. L.'s prophecies are of the devil II, 1050; predicted the Bavarian war II, 1054.

Love. 1. in general. According to the doctrine of the sophists, a little love is enough to attain eternal life I, 1334.

2. God's love for mankind. God loves his faithful I, 1342; this love must be learned by experience II, 809; in which G.'s love is shown 1, 588. f. 590. 592. 604. 1548. f. 1690.

3. l. to God. We should love God more than wife, child or our own life I, 1412. 1420. f. 1422. f.; reason for this I, 1690.; whether man by his natural powers can love God above all things I, 580. - S. Faith 10.

4. L. to the people. The natural L. is fickle I, 7W. L. is patient and also does what one would not do for money II, 491; right L. is not suspicious I, 799; the highest work of L. is to instruct in true religion I, 805; one should love all men, good and evil 1, 797; L. is justly greater against whole brethren than against strangers II, 1717.; L. to brethren is called Philadelphia I, 1142.; fraternal L. is much greater than general I, 1146., surpassing the friendship of Pylades and Orestes I, 1147.; both kinds of L. are alone among Christians I, 1146. f.; L. manifests itself in intercession for enemies I, 1198. ff, also shows service and reverence to the lesser II, 824. - S. brewing love, parents 2, faith 10, inclinations.

5. conjugal and unchaste L. The pure conjugal L. does and suffers much II, 491, the unchaste one turns into hatred II, 1268. f.

6. L. and human laws. L. is the goal and master of all human laws I, 843. ff. 846. f.

Unkindness. Is sin II, 944. - S. Unfeelingness.

Song. Quoted: Mitten wir im Leben sind I, 1514.

Limbus patrum. Doctrine of the Papists I, 1762; II, 1546; what to think of the l. p. I, 1762. f.; II, 2066. 2071.

Lindigkeit. What L. is I, 848.

Lentil dish of Jacob. How prepared II, 121.

Cunning of the women. II, 1272. - S. Cunning of war.

Livius. His interpretation of Hannibal's dream II, 1049. f.

Praise to God. The Most Pleasant Service I, 1000. 1005. f.

Lot. 1. lot. I, 1240. ff. 1254. ff. 1288. ff. Appearance I, 1206. ff.; hrelt the vrei angels for holy men I, 1236. Faith of L. 's: he recognized the doctrine of the Holy Trinity I, 1214.; the Scriptures praise his faith I, 739. Virtues of L. 's: was hospitable I, 1213. f. 1219. f.; loving I, 1254. f. 1264. ff. L.'s works I, 858. ff; saved by his prayerZoar I, 1271.; his request is a right model prayer I, 1267.; whether he was justified in giving up his daughters to the Sodomites I, 1229. ff. 1232. Sins: his hesitation in leaving Sodom was sin I, 1260. f; see below 4. How Lot repented of his fall I, 1298. L.'s temptations: the Sodomites tormented his soul by their ungodly works I, 693; had his own around him to comfort him II, 1226. L.'s sons-in-law I, 1243. f.; had

probably kept to his church I, 1243. his servants probably perished with him in Sodom I, 1241. f.

2. l.'s wife. I, 1273. ff. Is an example to us I, 1281. Was a faithful, holy woman I, 1280. f., sinned out of weakness I, 1282. f.; her death I, 1280. ff.; the pillar of salt was probably destroyed at the same time as Zoar I, 1280. f.; has probably become blessed I, 1282. f.; it is to be praised that she followed Lot into misery 1, 773.

3 L. and the Sodomites. I, 1222. ff; for his sake good things happen to the S. I, 893.

4. L. and his daughters. I, 772. 1240. ff. 1288. ff. 1298. ff. L.'s daughters were holy virgins I, 1255; L.'s incest with them should be judged mildly I, 1294; L. acted with consternation I, 1292. 1294; II, 500 and also the daughters I, 1295. f; their foolish behavior was not out of carnal pleasure I, 1292. 1295. f; their example should serve us as a warning I, 1296. f. - S. Abraham 28.

Lions. The sophists of L. are loose, frivolous strings II, 1931; do not know the difference between God's word and man's word II, 2010; do not understand the Scriptures II, 2030; fight against the known truth II, 1966. f.; say that the Scriptures do not teach that the Holy Spirit is given by faith II, 1997, nor that one attains forgiveness and blessedness by faith II, 2059. Spirit is given by faith II, 1997, nor that one obtains forgiveness and blessedness by faith II, 2059, denying that Christ is a prophet II, 2062, teaching falsely about prayer II, 2014, the rough asses defending purgatory II, 1900, inciting the princes against the evangelicals II, 2001. f., and the rulers against the evangelicals II, 2001. f..

Luria, St. Her answer, since they wanted to force her to idolatry and fornication II, 505.; considered death a joke II, 1989.

Lucretia. Did not commit adultery II, 505. - S. Tarquinius.

Lud. Völkername I, 680.

Lüder. Comes from Lothar or Luther II, 1415. Ludim. Shall be the Lydians I, 676.

Louis of France. S. Bund.

Lie. Classification into joke, emergency, and harmful lies I, 788. f.; II, 171. ff.; example of a harmful lie II, 875.; there is only one kind of lie, joke and red lies are not lies I, 788. 1317. f.; one lie gives birth to another I, 335.

Liar. Must be clever and cunning and have a good memory I, 334; II, 272; betray themselves I, 334; II, 1121. f.

Lus. Location II, 736. 936; later called Bethel II, 935. f.; whether L. and Jerusalem are the same city II, 936. - S. Bethel.

Airs. What L. of the flesh are I, 224.; carnal L. are the devil's breath II, 1265.; this rut of the flesh is not to be cured II, 1257. f. -S. Fornication.

Luther. I. Hans L. Discarded the Monastic Life II, 1890.

II Martin L. 1. L. himself. Complains about himself I, 1338; calls himself the very least I, 1, one of the asses' feet and carnal I, 1516. 1523. Luther's sayings about himself in relation to: Abraham's and Melchizedek's history, as he read it in former times I, 909.; absolution, when denied him I, 1426.; allegories I, 284. f. 610.; II, 474. 557. f. 561.; his contestations of unbelief II, 146., evil conscience II, 1521., about oversight II, 181., of works righteousness I, 1433.; II, 463., because of contempt of the gospel II, 804.; his hostilities I, 936. f. 1186. 1465.; II, 245. 1273. f. 1309.; challenged as he comforted them II, 179.; his an

I, 1329.; II, 1482.; antinomians, invoked L.'s example I, 1428. f.; his works and business I, 920. 967. 1301.; his vocation to the teaching office I, 1102.; II, 267. f. 278. f.; his translation of the Bible II, 937. 1836., justifies his translation of Gen. 47, 31. II, 1839. 1844.; his blindness in the papacy II, 1889.He is surprised by the malice of men against the recognized truth II, 1966, 1968; Bratwurst, he was frightened by it II, 1598; his books I, 1289; his covenant with God II, 1047, 1053; Concilium, struck off at Schmalkalden I, 1329; his knowledge, he comes to understand Romans I, 17 II, 320 f; marriage, he considered sinful as a boy I, 164 f., why he is so eager about it I, 1679., as a monk he considered it a condemned state II, 166.; to abolish celibacy II, 364.; ambition did not particularly challenge him I, 924.; falling asleep and awakening he wanted to observe II, 216. 2071.; Eliefer's gifts, given to Rebekka, is surprised that Scripture makes so much mention of it I, 1711. f.; appearances, does not desire them, how he would behave about them I, 1118. f.; 1527. f.; II, 782. f. 1047. 1309.; his errors and follies II, 272. f. 275. 685.; fortresses, is hostile to them II, 932.; his flesh II, 1322. f. 1383.; his piety II, 772.; his gifts and knowledge II, 1022. 1224.; his faithfulness to the gallows I, 313.; his prayer I, 1547. 1581. f. 1702. 1704. ; II, 60. 756. 1142. 1144. 1487. f. 1643. 1644. f. 1652. ; external dangers, he despised II, 1983. f. ; his health I, 1338. ; II, 174. f.; his faith and little faith II, 286. 411. f. 434. 469. 1722. f. 2057. 2061. 2064. f.; God: rather with God in hell than without God in heaven II, 569.; what God might have thought if L. II, 1289. f.; his grief, about which II, 1090.; household, as a monk he despised it II, 1075.; court servants, often thwarted his intention I, 1467. f.; his hope of the efficacy of the church's prayer against the pope and Turks I, III2. f.; heresies of Pabstism, clung to him II, 1990. f.; error, he confesses II, 845. 856.Isaac's sacrifice, could not have watched I, 1511. f.; Ishmael's and Hagar's story, moves him greatly I, 1423.; his doctrine I, 1428. f. 1573., of the revealed and hidden God II, 184. f.; serfdom, death would be preferable to him II, 1127.; lying, is not skilled for it II, 272.; see Majesty; Melanchthon I, 1286.; his reading the Mass II, 30.Milk consumption, he calculated II, 2049.; his monastic life, I, 1576.; II, 318. f. 320. 988. 1107. III5. 1301. 1569. 1879. f. 1890. 1957. 2004.; mothers, grieved because their sons went to the monastery, as he punished them II, 1679.; Pabst's doctrine, by which he judged them I, 696.; threats, he despised them I, 1407.: II, 1985.Papists, held against him the ram of the church I, 790; Pliny, is an enemy to him I, 1344; Rabbis and their writings, he knows them I, 370, does not agree with them II, 698., refuted them II, 997. ; red spirits, they challenged him I, 130. f.; II, 1309. ; his scriptural research and interpretation I, 1712. f.; II, 703. 1380. 1487. f. ; his sinful weakness I, 636.; pious son-in-law, esteems him highly II, 694.; the seventy do not count for much with him II, 1767.; Sintfluth, history of it moves him greatly I, 1206. 1209. f.; Sodom's downfall likewise I, 1206. 1209. f.; Hebrew language he does not understand perfectly I, 322. 5tk7.; II, 546. 678. 1998.; see Staupitz; last day, waits for it with eagerness II, 1713. 2059.; his will I, 422. f.; his death

I, 409. f. 1061. f.; II, 1150. f.; dreams, he does not desire, nor can he interpret them II, 1047. 1050. f. 1053. 1057. 1309.; consolations I, 1073.; II, 1411.; his ignorance II, 1932. f.; comparisons: L. compares himself with Isaac II, 128. f. 204., Jacob II, 270. f. 283. 684., Jacob's sons II, 1034. 1142., Joseph II, 1433. 1881., Judah II, 1960., Leah II, 495. f., Leah and Rachel II, 630., Noah I, 537. f., the patriarchs II, 300. Reuben II, 1928.; his postponement of prayer, communion etc. I, 1740.; his temptation to desire a sign I, 1527.; delay of grace, his contestation of it 1, 927.; Vincentius, Summa angelica, he acquired this book, then resented it I, 815. f.; woman, body of it, his wonder at it I, 247.; world, grieved at its wickedness I, 457. f., hopes God will punish her I, 509., thinks she must be possessed by the devil I, 1341.; his works and actions II, 463. f.; his adversaries I, 936. f.; benefits of God, complains that he easily forgets them I, 1338.; his audience not attentive II, 940. f. - S. Prophecies 2.

2 Luther's writings. His books are not read by some in order not to know the doctrine I, 817; will be twisted II, 184. f.; of his great interpretation of Genesis I, 1. 1480. f.; of his book de servo arbitrio II, 176; mentions his book Wider die Juden II, 1966.

3 Luther's time. Sayings of L. about his time in relation to: Apostasy to the Turks II, 51. f.; nobility: proud I, 312.; II, 1371.; mutual robbery II, 105., employment of noble matrons II, 1213.; officials, tax officials etc. II, 1359. 1728. 1783. ; funeral customs II, 1760. ; salutations and salutations II, 478. 821. 832. 1604. f. ; fraud in trade and commerce II, 1820. ; beer tax II, 1820. ; bishops, tyrannical 1, 811.; brandy, as used I, 712. ; Germans: coarse, boorish I, 409. 1629. f. 1709., drunkenness of same II, 1623. (see Vollerer, below), conduct of same against Turks II, 931.; Germany I, 989. f. 1307.; Donat II, 58. f.; matrimony: secular rights II, 856., despised I, 164. f.; II, 187., shunned I, 144.; II, 1198., marrying for money I, 1707., one did not want children I, 1748.; II, 532. 579., special sleeping chambers of married couples I, 1719.; oath customs I, 1657. 1673.; epicurer I, 1764.; law of succession II, 1925.; harvest II, 192. 1185.; Protestants: meager, oppressed one another I, 1138. f. 1193., they were accused of apostasy from the church I, 555.; holidays I, 1598.; surnames II, 2076.; meat protected from rotting by frost II, 2073.Piety lacking I, 1478.; princes: tyrannical I, 811., advised the princes of his time to buy peace from the pope II, 112. ff. 117.; princely courts harbored many drones II, 1240.Gardens, fenced with thorns II, 2075.; hospitality, dangerous I, 1214.; avarice, intemperate I, 1197.; II, 586. ff.; geography of Palestine II, 2011. f.; servants, unfaithful I, 1722. f. 1726.; II, 696. 1231. 1795. 1820.; s. like purchase; divine services, customs thereby II, 1840. 1843.; impiety I, 453. 506.; idols II, 650. f.; degrees of doctors etc., as conferred II, 260. 1839.; commercial cities of Germany, in ill repute I, 1314.; shepherds, very wicked II, 697. 699. f.; marriage customs II, 260. 499.; courtiers I, 1461. 1467. f.; fornication, generally I, 433., considered no sin I, 1225.; indifferentism II, 1830.; see Jews; youth, impudent I, 1636. f.; II, 1879.; youths, at 18 not yet mature to beget children II, 1167.; purchases, as confirmed II,

117.; church, need and meager provision of the same II, 60. 449. f. 632. ff., whereof preserved II, 926. 1816. f., deprived I, 1461. 1816.; II, 1733. ff.; church buildings, splendid I, 839.; clothes: luxury I, 272.-1708. 1713. 1715.; II, 1039. f. 1809. f., of furs II, 1039., protection of same against moths II, 293. f., headgear. II, 1188. 1196. ; diseases I, 253. f. ; vagrant plague I, 1139. 1146. 1720. f. ; II, 1602. f. ; vices I, 253. ; age of life I, 1312. ; II, 1800. ; feudal healing II, 260.Doctrine, the false increased I, 253, the pure pursued II, 1249; Monks and tamer monkeys I, 165; II, 223 f.; Nepotism II, 1792; Necessity increased I, 785.; authorities, complaint about it II, 1392.; new revelations I, 1525. f.; ordination customs II, 261. 1345.; pope, had good fortune II, 1113. (see below persecutions); rent II, 1818.; papists, merciless I, 1138., paid sharp attention to change of evangelicals II, 1029.; practices of burghers and peasants II, 1099.; preachers, had regalia II, 281., persecuted, deprived I, 1358. 1396. 1459., suffered hardship I, 1139. 1218.; II, 1235. f. 1242. 1735. 1816. 1956.; preaching ministry, despised I, 1632. ff. 1636.; II, 1367. (cf. below Word of God); Reformation, as judged II, 245. 276.; Regents, lamentation over them II, 186. 1343.; see Rome; Rottengeister II, 1347.; Saxony, refuge of exiles I, 1138.; shield guards I, 282. ; security II, 1811. ; sodomy I, 1222. ; estates, some despised II, 1781. 1786. ; taxes II, 1362. 1810. 1817. 1819. f. ; sins, adorned with the name of holiness I, 509.; exchange customs II, 513.; wills, 7 witnesses I, 1476.; marriage ceremonies II, 1344. f.; Turk II, 1113.; impenitence II, 336.; ingratitude! 1341.; subjects, oppressed II, 85. f.; persecutions by pope and Turk I, 264. 311. 507. 960. 1135. 1138. f. 1255.; II, 53. f. 1698. 1712. 1954.; gluttony I, 88. 256. f. 712. f. 858. 1219. 1384.; II, 1620. 1809. f.; Wittenberg: lazy and gluttonous people II, 1240., complaint about butchers etc. there II, 1293. f.; Word of God: spread rapidly I, 1711., many enemies converted II, 817., should be blame for theurung I, 784. f.; II, 132. f., despised I, 409. 457. 462. 501. 527. 882. 1105. 1255. 1335. ff.; II, 321. 804. 1033. 1806. 1811., could be read at home II, 90., went on as in the time of the Flood I, 462. f.; usury I, 1197. 1218. 1636. f.; II, 880. 887. 1362. f. 1806. 1810. 1817. 1820. - S. absolution, Cologne, lions, Paris, prophecies, Reformation, Sacramentirer, wine.

Lyra. A connoisseur of the Hebrew language I, 998; follows the text diligently, which is why Luther prefers him to all other interpreters I, 626; his rule of the twofold understanding of Scripture I, 950; follows the rabbis I, 1002., thinks much of their lies I, 998.; sticks diligently to history, but sometimes steers to uncomfortable allegories I, 114.; examples of his allegories 1, 283. 1004. opinions and sayings on: Gen. 46, 8. ff. II, 1764. f.; Gen. 48, 6. II, 1855.; Gen. 49, 11. 12. II, 1977. f.; Gen. 49, 17. II, 2022.; Bethel II, 904.; Trinity I, 274.; Egypter, hostility against the Jews II, 1615.; vows II, 453. f.; faith, fides formata I, 945.; ladder of heaven II, 394.; Job II, 1015.; Isaac's death II, 1067.; Jacob's struggle II, 774. 780., love for Joseph II, 1064. f., Jacob's and Ishmael's names II, 953., Jacob and Leah II, 499.; Joseph's honorary title II, 1402., colorful skirt II, 1037., second dream II, 1059. f. 1065., why he calls his brothers to come near II, 1682.; Joseph's brothers II, 1727.; Judah's departure to Odollam II, 1160. f.;

Leah's temptations and consolations II, 527. f.; life, contemplative and real II, 953. 956.; Lot's incest I, 1294. 1298., hereditary bidding to give the sodomites his daughters I, 1220.; matter I, 10.; Melchizedek's bread and wine I, 900. ff.; Messiah, should be God II, 938.; twofold envy II, 534.; Pharaoh II, 1726., his baker and gift-giver II, 1294., dreams II, 1348.; figure of speech anticipatio and recapitulatio II, 1510.; Simeon and Levi II, 1943.; Simeon, the tribe II, 1717.; Teraphim II, 649.; dreams II, 1308.; tyrants before the Flood II, 479.

Macedonia. Derivation of the word I, 661.

Power of God. One cannot recognize it by speculations, one must experience it II, 1383.

MacrobiuS. Writes about dreams II, 1051. Madai. Are the low I, 658.

Girls. Shall not be wild and window gazers, but domestic, not going out without permission, nor without companions II, 863.

Maid. S. Occupation I, servant.

Magog. S. Gog.

Mahalath. II, 989. ff. Meaning of the name II, 989. - S. Esau 3.

Mahanaim. Place name II, 733; location II, 763. 846. Meals. Customs of various peoples II, 1619. f. Mahomet. Teaches that everyone can be blessed in his own religion II, 777; his promises are devilish I, 757.

Mahujael. Meaning of the name I, 385.

Milan. Good location, therefore much war over M. I, 878. majesty of God. Luther avoids questions that draw us to the throne of divine M. I, 486. f. 1253.; abstain from thoughts of mere M. I, 520. f. 1084.; disputations about it, the most dangerous I, 486. f. 489. f. 1084. f., lead to despair I, 521. 1252.; we should stick to the signs in which God has revealed Himself to us I, 490. f.; on the last day we will see the divine M. Himself I, 491. f.; we should not be disturbed by the signs in which God has revealed Himself.

Mameluke. A Persecutor of His Order I, 689.

Mamre. Personal and city name II, 980. who was M., his residence I, 875.; was God-fearing I, 875., affable and pious I, 886. 888., kept to Abraham's church II, 1069. what the grove M. was I, 1141.; later names of the same I, 1609. - See Abraham 29.

Manasseh. 1. Joseph's son. Meaning of the name II, 801; occasion II, 1427. f. 1432. - S. Jacob 21.

2. the tribe. See Ephraim 2. lack. Why be patient in this I, 257. Manichaeans. Doctrine of sin I, 451. that trees weep II, 556.; ridicule the patriarchs II, 556.

Man. His work laborious I, 257. f. - S. Sex.

Mardachai. Has converted many II, 1773.

Margaret. Patron saint of women in childbirth II, 1919.

Mary. 1. the Virgin M. born in wedlock I, 235.; her honor is that she should remain a virgin and give birth to God's Son I, 235.; her faith a great miracle II, 417.; papists assume I Mos. 3, 15. from her I, 225. 234. f.; considered in the papacy for the helper in all hardships II, 1919.; in her honor a 10th choir iin heaven invented 1, 288. - S. Christ 2.

2 M. Magdalena. Why she had 7 evil spirits I, 824.

Martin, St. In which case he also wanted to absolve the devil I, 336; II, 1515.

Martyrs. The Christian M. sought to cut down by fornication II, 1259. f.; did not overcome death without a great struggle II, 288.; by which they overcame I, 1238.; the hope of eternal life made their suffering child's play to them I, 1067,; their blood cries out to God I, 352. f. Who is a m. of the devil I, 263.

Measure. Size of the same with the Jews I, 1155.

Materia. What Various So Called I, 7. 10. f.

Matthias, King of Hungary. Learned, friendly, pious, but often tyrannical I, 822; came from prison to the kingdom II, 1786. f.

Mouth horses. Breeding them is contrary to God's order and nature II, 997. 1007; are barren II, 1007.- S. Ana.

MauS. Emergence, creature of God, has beautiful form I, 63.

Maximilian, Emperor. Overloaded with business I, 260; kept a priest for a clerk II, 1789. ff: how, when he passed a court, he greeted it II, 1922. - S. Bund.

Mechtilde. Contested by disbelief II, 783.

Sea. 1. In general. God has set a goal for the sea II, 930. f.

2. midland M. Only since the Flood I, 120.

3. Rothes M. Before the Flood a fertile land I, 120, means the baptism I, 612. ff.

4. dead M. Also called salt sea, formerly the valley Siddim 1, 879; a terrible pool I, 852. 879.

Mehetabeel. Meaning of the name II, 1017; a noble and excellent woman II, 1017.

Reproduction. S. Reproduction.

Opinion, good. Does not apply without God's command II, 1757; hence came all superstition II, 1626.

Melancholic. Are often lost in thought II, 290. f.; often do not notice what is going on II, 500. f. 1471.

Melchizedek. May well have been Shem I, 898; why not called Shem, but king of Salem I, 900; got his name from the office I, 899. 905; was king and priest I, 899, a poor king I, 899, despised by neighboring kings I, 899; taught forgiveness of sins through the future seed I, 899.received tithes from Lot and others I, 912; did not offer bread and wine at Abraham's victory I, 900. ff; greater than Abraham I, 912. f.; the pope cannot be compared to M. I, 900; figure of Christ I, 898. 900. f. 905; his history has been sung in papal songs I, 900. - S. Abraham 30.

Man. 1. in general. God is the poet, man is his poems II, 1640; is a miraculous work II, 1246, the most glorious creature I, 102. Origin of man: only Scripture teaches about it, not philosophy I, 152. 156. 680. f. 683. f.; Scripture teaching about it is ridiculous to reason I, 102. f. 156.Scriptural teaching of it is ridiculous to reason I, 102. f. 156; every man was co-created in the very beginning I, 92. Similarities and differences between man and animals I, 68. 81. 98. f. 101. f. 127. 421.; II, 486. f. Before the fall he had a bodily and an immortal life I, 69; God had his special pleasure and joy in him I, 83. After the fall he has a natural and a spiritual life I, 105; God still thinks the best of him I, 83. Goal of the M,: for what purpose he

is most important to know I, 159; for what he is created I, 160, for God's service and knowledge I, 97. f., for a higher life than the animals I, 68. f., for an eternal life I, 55. f. 98. f. 402. f. 421. 678.; according to which one should judge M. I, 797. ff.; one should not flee the fellowship with M. II, 1642.

2. the natural man definition of the same I, 579; is flesh, what that means I, 460, a sinner I, 404, simply godless and in the deepest darkness I, 484, apart from grace, under the curse I, 1427. f. 1568. 1571. 1942.Is an enemy of God, has no knowledge of God I, 485; his nature is to err and be lacking I, 1595; takes the most shameful things for worship I, 455; cannot understand spiritual things 1, 449; does not understand the abundant grace and mercy of God I, 1109.; prefers to hear God's promises rather than threats I, 1185. f.; interprets even evil signs in his favor II, 75. f.; the more glorious the text of Scripture, the more shamefully he falsifies it I, 450.; is hard and callous against the gospel I, 1105. f.; despises the ordinances of God, holds up the ordinances of the devil I, 1593.; is fickle and credulous I, 797. f. 867., idolatrous and superstitious II, 1955., defiant and desponding I, 1438., hopeful I, 1687. f., self-righteous I, 1449., earthly-minded II, 121. 1789., murderous I, 333. f.; Il, 43., his own worst enemy I, 440.; bent on all kinds of sins II, 1942.; may well beware of gross sins I, 1552.; in spite of sin the hope of eternal life is left to him I, 405.; Hagar is an image of the same I, 990. -S. Birth 2, powers 2, philosophy, reason, world 2, will II, 2.

Human blood. The commandment not to shed blood was necessary I, 595. 597. f.

Children of men. Whom the Scripture so calls I, 703.

Human statutes. They have a great appearance II, 246- God does not dwell in them II, 437; ceremonies devised by men, to whom forgiveness of sins is attributed, are idolatry and abuse of the divine name I, 280; devotional prayers and examples of the saints do not help in this I, 280; they are not good, even if they come from the fathers and conciliar I, 1376.They lead away from the right Christian works I, 1163. f.; they make one presumptuous to think oneself holy I, 1165.; they arise when one leaves God's word II, 1760. The papist m. are contrary to God's word and to be fled II, 431.; they are different from our ecclesiastical orders II, 436. One can tolerate m. if they are not declared necessary I, 1419. - S. Gottesdienst 2, Pabst 1.

Human joke. Does not protect against blindness and godlessness I, 499.

Words and works of men. Often the thoughts and actions of the godly are interpreted to God Himself I, 459. f.; God is sorry when those who preach are sorry I, 486.; when the words and works of men are the words and works of God I, 165. f.. f. 320. f. 346. f. 453. f. 460. 531. f. 735. 1183. 1247. f. 1395.; II, 59. 949.; God sees when those who are in the preaching office see I, 486. - S. Bekümmerniß, Betrübniß, Reue.

Incarnation of God. The teaching of this cannot be done enough II, 403. f.; it is something great that God gave his Son for us II, 1130.; the same was implied in the A. T. I, 106. 748. ff.; II, 395. ff.; God became a man, that we should not be afraid of

should fear him I, 1449.; is a high honor for the human race I, 1571. f.; whether Satan from it ur

sache to his case took II, 400. ff. - S. Christ 1.

Meritum congrui and condigni. What both is I, 580; II, 1458. 1468.

Mesach. Peoples' Name I, 659.

Mesopotamia. From where the name I, 772; almost all the time with Babel under Emem kings I, 772; good pasture, rich in livestock I, 772; II, 695; had not much water, so they kept the wells with diligence II, 476.

Mass. Origin of the lie of sacrificial monkeys II, 1547. f.; terrible that the pope has made a sacrifice out of the mass II, 921. ; the sacrifice of the mass is a Levitical sacrifice I, 901., superfluous I, 904., a blasphemy of the sacrifice of Christ I, 904. f.an abomination which has brought in much money I, 1664; II, 1548, hence the Papists hold so firmly to it II, 1549; a sufficient reason to separate from the Pabstacy I, 904; on which the Papists base the sacrifice of the Mass I, 900. 903. ff. 1242.

Trade fairs. The Frankfurt M. II, 1810.

Messiah. Had to be God and man I, 748. f. 1352...;

II, 937. f., which the Jews deny II, 937. f.; should not be an earthly king I, 917. f.; false earthly hopes of the Jews from him I, 753. f.; the patriarchs did not know the time and hour of his future I, 297.; has come I, 753. 1100.; the Jews still expect him II, 319. - S. Christ, Shiloh.

Metaphor. Figure of speech II, 1909.; examples: I, 357.; II, 715. 1261. f. 1909. 2018.

Metellus. Admonished to Marriage I, 1733. f.

Meteors. Opinions about it I, 606. f.

Methusael. Meaning of the name I, 385.

Methusalah. When he died I, 532; his will to Noah I, 531; mourning time at his death I, 532.

Metonymy. Examples: I, 224. 229. f. 267.

Micah. Received many at pure teaching II, 2047.

Michael. Derivation of the name I, 1013; which angel is said to have been called so I, 1198.

Midas. Fable of him II, 598.

Midian. 1. descendant of Abraham. Courtly, had idolatrous worship in addition to the teachings of Abraham II, 1016.; smitten by Hadad II, 1016. f.

2. the land. Where the name comes from, Location I, 1751.

Midianites. Indecent, served Priapus I, 1662. f. Milchverbranch. II, 2049.

Miplezeth. Idolater II, 1610.

Mispat. The Born M. d. i. of the court I, 881. miscarriages. Causes, examples II, 601. f.

Distrust. Necessary II, 798; right nature II, 799. means. God uses the natural means I, 525. f.

560. f. We are to need the natural M. 1, 525. f. 890. f.; II, 1302. 1306. 1312. f. 1443. 1448. 1774. ff. and not invoke Providence II, 340. ff. 346. ff. 444. f. 746. ff. 764. ff. 1561. ff., even though we have God's command and promise II, 466. ff. 637. f. 746. ff. 1774. ff.; one should need them, command the other to God II, 1580. f., to rely on God II, 2045; to despise the means is sin II, 1562; where they are not to be had, we are to suffer and expect help from God I, 526. - S. Danger, Promises 3, Try, Trust.

Communication of the properties. What is so called II, 775. mizpah. Meaning of the name II, 716.; famous

Site II, 716.

Mizraim. Is Egypt I, 665.

Moab. Meaning of the name I, 1298; why Lot's daughter called her son so I, 1298. ff.

Moabites. Gloriously blessed I, 1298. f.; not admitted to church offices in Israel, yet many blessed I, 368. 1298. f.; were tributary to Israel, fell away II, 692.

Moloch. How designed II, 1552. origin of the Moloch service I, 1663.; how the children were sacrificed II, 1552. f.; the Jews served him II, 1551. what they referred to 1, 568.; the children sacrificed by the Jews became blessed II, 1553.

Monks. I. Religion and doctrine of the M. They are called Kemarim II, 1609. f.; they do not run to Christ, but from Christ to the monastery II, 1678. f.; they live without a word in a made religion I, 760.; they choose their own services II, 1108.; what they consider to be the way to heaven I, 760.; they reject wealth I, 829. f., seek to defend their alleged poverty 1, 835. f.; what they declare to be chastity 1, 830. f., have foolish thoughts about marriage II, 166. f., resent the life of the patriarchs I, 1315.; II, 1566.; abrogate obedience to parents I, 1597.

2. life of the monks. Their life is not pleasing to God, but to the devil II, 773; is without God's word II, 124. f. 643. 1731. f.; Enoch did not lead a monastic life I, 418. f.; they do not follow their founders I, 759.; in their life nothing good is directed I, 1263.; it cannot be compared with the life of the patriarchs II, 127. ff, is nothing at all compared to the domestic state I, 979. f.; is not as hard as the married state I, 1392. f.; it is cheaply punished I, 126. 760.; it is impiety I, 1419., a temptation of God I, 525., a disruption of all estates II, 1606. f. 1610. f., contempt of the right profession I, 1071. a contempt of all works instituted by Christ II, 1611. a hypocrisy II, 847. f.; their solitary "angelic" life is devilish II, 943. Their spirituality and holiness: their spirituality is benevolence and good living II, 128. f. 1075. 1199.; their holiness is a false one I, 1315., self-same and filth I, 1392.; they cannot stumble before the devil in the monasteries I, 1374.; are Baalites II, 1611.; consider it holiness if they do not talk about table I, 1159. f. Self-denial, killing of the flesh: there is no right killing of the flesh I, 1392. f. 1417. 1423.They did not kill their flesh like Abraham I, 1505.; their killing is when they see that another is given better bvod I, 1414.; their killings are nothing compared to the killing of the flesh with Abraham I, 1414. f., or Isaac's temptations in Theurung II, 135. f. Their poverty is foolishness and ingratitude I, 836; they seek earthly goods II, 297; find more in monasteries than they leave I, 738. How chaste they have been I, 831. ff. Their obedience is self-chosen and disgraceful I, 1523; devil's obedience I, 764; full of contempt for God and true religion I, 759; they let outward obedience precede inward obedience I, 760; they insist on their rules with unreasonable severity 1, 845 f.; II, 1878 ff; want to beat every shoe over the same last I, 1074.They follow arithmetic instead of geometric proportion II, 511. f. They do not keep their word and fall into error I, 17. They despise common, domestic works and sin with them I, 527. 1477. 1596. Their works: they do not find any good works I, 1163. 1311.; they do everything without God's command I, 569.

they torture and corrupt the body II, 1878. f.; sell their works, form of a contract II, 2004.; want to earn forgiveness and blessedness II, 447.; their prayer is careless and a blasphemy of Christ I, 1364. f., According to the pope's decree, they do not need to pray, but only to read the Psalms, paying attention only to the words I, 1365; they cannot pray properly II, 2015; they sell their prayers I, 1363. 1365. They boast of their insensitivity to parents and relatives II, 943.They boast of their saints beyond all measure I, 733. f. They do not repent properly II, 320. f. Their sanctimoniousness is contrary to the blessing that Abraham's seed should bring I, 1565. f. They are afraid of death and hell II, 945. They are afraid of death and hell II, 2004; they point each other to their patrons in times of death II, 2005.

Cf. barefoot monk.

Monastic life, monasticism. Monasticism stems from the blindness of human reason I, 1093; II, 7W; it has a great appearance before reason II, 122. ff; before the Reformation, monasticism was considered to be the most holy state I, 1263, but it is not a divine state I,. 1374; it was compared with baptism I, 761; through monasticism men have been horribly seduced by the man of sin II, 1731; it is an abominable error that one should run into the monastery against the will of one's parents II, 1679; f. What to think of the founders of monasticism I, 759; what has been done for M. Augustin I, 847. - S. Monks 2.

Moon. I, 49. ff. - S. Characters.

Monica. Prayer for Augustine answered I, 1111; II, 574. 1329. f.; laughed at him when he was punished at school II, 1490. f.; made peace II, 350.

Murder. Murder and manslaughter are generally forbidden I, 597; it is an atrocious, horrible sin I, 340; committing the most horrible murder, killing the saints I, 343; it entails terrible punishment I, 355; it should be punished by death I, 598.

Murderer. Various clasps of the same I, 597. - S. Death Slayer.

More. Occasion for the name I, 776; location I, 780; probably the mountain Garizim I, 779.

Tomorrow. "Land v. M." I, 694; II, 473. f.

Monjah. 1. the mountain. Derivation of the name I, 1492. f., allegorical explanation I, 1495.; location I, 1491. 1494. f. 1506.; is not Bethel II, 903. f.; Abraham calls it "der HErr siehet" I, 1541. f.; was famous I, 1494. 1543.; there one asked the Lord for advice I, 1544.; events there II, 438. 452.; fates of the place II, 438. f. 903.

2. the country I, 1491. ff.

Genesis 1. Had a strong faith II, 286. that had to fight with the flesh II, 288. 742. f. 1503.; recognized the benefits of the Word of God I, 863. He was full of the Holy Spirit and faith and of an undaunted heart II, 1380. f.; an undaunted warrior II, 1376. 1389. f.; he saw the suffering of Christ II, 1048.; he was not allowed to enter the Promised Land, even though his sin was forgiven II, 1748.

2. M.'s writings. M. does not follow the chronological order I, 920. f.; differs from pagan writers by brevity I, 542., indicates much with few words I, 340. ff. 408. f.; why he repeats some things I, 541. f. 547. f.; II, 992. f.; uses in telling earlier stories the usual ones of his time.

The first book of Genesis: the verdict of some jurists on it I, 294, 968, and of the papists I, 434, 968, 1172, II, 1167, f.; among the Jews, no one was allowed to read it before 1, 4; the church has always been very concerned about it I, 434, 968, 1172, II, 1167, f.; among the Jews, no one was allowed to read it before 1, 4.Among the Jews, no one was allowed to read it before the age of 30, 1, 4; the church has always been very concerned about it, I, 716; a mighty and excellent book, I, 59; the most beautiful book in Scripture, and in it again the history of Joseph the most beautiful, II, 1022; we should think that the Holy Spirit is the master of it. The first chapter of the book is about the most important and darkest things I, 4; no one has yet interpreted it properly and correctly enough I, 4.

3. m.'s and the fathers' law. Difference II, 144. f.

Münster. 1. Dr. Sebaldus M. Died I, 1480; yet lives I, 1488.

2. Sebastian M. His explanation: of the name Naphthali II, 546., From Gen. 46, 8. II, 1767.

Coiner. A rebellious spirit I, 610; ambitious I, 924; turned everything into allegories I, 610; incited the peasants to revolt II, 515. 533; wanted to imitate the patriarchs 1, 955; wanted to copy Abraham's example with his peasants I, 889. f. 1233.Luther began the gospel but did not carry it out, II, 245; boasted that God spoke to him in visible form, I, III9; always cried out: Spirit, Spirit, I, 1668; boasted of his insensitivity, II, 1500, 1572, ff, which he also tried to introduce into the church II, 1608; what he called "coarse" II, 954.

Music. Invented by the Cainites I, 387.

Muth. God gives and takes him II, 1378. f.

Birthmarks. Where they come from II, 601. f.

Myrrh. A resin II, 1124.; protects from decay II, 2073.; Christ is the myrrh of the faithful II, 2073.

N.

Descendants. One should pray daily for them II, 1942, that the doctrine be preserved pure I, 534. f.; should not despair of the blessing, even if their ancestors incurred God's wrath I, 1299. - p. waste.

Next. Christians do not trust anyone, nor are they enemies of anyone I, 801; Christians should keep everything evil hidden and turn it to the best II, 348. f., should warn him of danger II, 350. f.

Night. S. Day2.

Nightshade. Fruit and use of the N.'s I, 565. f. Going naked. Was an advantage of man before the fall, since then a disgrace I, 170. ff. 202. ff., which only Scripture teaches I, 206.; is disgraceful because we have lost faith I, 204. ff.

Nadab and Abihu. Not condemned I, 1282. f.

Naema. Meaning of the name I, 387.

Naaman. Converted by Elisha II, 1830.

Nahor. I. Nahor. Older than Abraham I, 1599. f.; ruled a large and famous church I, 1601.; II, 1015.- S. Abraham 31.

2. n.'s gender. I, 1599. ff. Inherited the teaching of Nahor II, 1015.; still had God's word in Jacob's time II, 383. f. 385. f.; had excellent teachers, many from N.'s G. blessed II, 385.; whether Job and Balaam belong to it II, 383. 385.

Nutritional status. S. Household.

Food. Obtaining and preserving it has been difficult only since the fall I, 125. f.

Names. I. God's name "God the Most High" I, 906; Hagar calls Him: "He who sees me" I, 1001; "el- shaddai" I, 1013. f. 1015. f. God's n. can be used rightly and wrongly I, 1406. f., is often misused I, 1403.; is also attributed to angels and men I, 14. f. - S. Jehovah, Zebaoth.

2. "The N. of the Lord" is Christ I, 399.

3. n. of the people. The n. of the M. are not meaningless in Scripture, examples: I, 383. 398. 416. 664.; II, 13.; in Hebrew the N. of God is often attached to them II, 937.; N. are readily taken from kings and saints II, 1415.; in the N. there is great disorder in the Hebrew language II, 1016.; change of N. is very common II, 988. ff. 1715. In baptism we get a new N. II, 950. f.

4. good n. Is soon robbed II, 1723.; one should keep it true II, 1303. f.

Naphtali. 1. Jacob's son. When born II, 548. ff.; meaning of name II, 546. f.; Jacob's blessing over N. II, 2034. ff. and fulfillment of blessing II, 2037. f. - S. Jacob I, 19.; II; Joseph 12.

2. the tribe. Residence II, 2018. 2034. f.;. suffered much II, 2037. f..

Foolishness. "To commit a n." II, 868. f.

Nazirites. They were sometimes for a short time, sometimes for life N. II, 2053; they had special ceremonies II, 2052.

Nature. 1. the whole n. & world. Will old II, 857. f.

2. servile natures. Must be treated with severity I, 989.

3. n. & grace. The Holy Spirit does not break the n. in the saints, does not kill the affections, but heals them I, 1411. f.; II, 1500. f. 1558. f. 1606. ff. 1672. f. 1679. f., but the healing is not perfect II, 1503.; the saints also have human inclinations, yes, more violent than others I, 1508.; the holier the man, the more tender the inclinations I, 1613.; II, 1606. f.

Laws of Nature. Do not bind God I, 33. 37.

Nebajoth. Son of Ishmael, dwelling place II, 17.

Nebathea. Part of Arabia, whence the name II, 17. Nebucadnezzar. Recognized the true God I, 1023.

Envy. Is twofold II, 534. f.; a virtue of the devil I, 1457.; gives birth to injustice I, 1459.; just punishment of avarice II, 612.; by Other N. the pious are afflicted I, 1459., which gives occasion for patience and good works I, 1459.

Inclinations. The natural inclination to parents etc. is not a sin II, 944. f., is also found in the animals II, 947. f.; cordial inclinations of humans to each other please God well II, 1778. - S. Affecten, Brautliebe, Natur 3, Väter II, 5.

Nepotism in Luther's Time II, 1792.

Nicaea. There 318 bishops gathered I, 888.

Nicolaus, St. Patron of Shipmen I, 895.

Lowliness. Divine glory is hidden in N.

Nile. Egypt's fertility depends on the N. II, 1701.

Nimrod. I, 668. ff. Meaning of the name I, 668.;

was either the first Turk or the first pope I, 668. ff; sought temporal and spiritual power I, 669.; sinned against church and police I, 687.; founded Babel I, 877.; disturbed the blessed state after the Flood I, 685.; instituted new church services I, 670.

711. 726.; he and his followers established a new church I, 687. ff.; his religion had the greatest semblance I, 731.; his mob multiplied I, 722.f., seduced Tharah and his family I, 725.

Nineveh. Built by Assyria I, 673. ff; fourth holy 1, 675.; when and why destroyed I, 676.; "great place of God" I, 675. 849.; II, 546. f. - S. Assyria.

Ninivites. Conduct to Jonah's sermon I, 676.; their repentance consisted not in fasting but in groaning II, 1108.; not circumcised by Jonah I, 1014.

Noah. 1. in general. I, 428. ff. 432. ff. 449. ff. 497. ff. 509. ff. 521. ff. 530. ff. 541. ff. 556. ff. 566. ff. 588. ff.

2. name N.'s. Meaning of the same I, 429. ff. 443.

3. honor and meaning of N.. N. is the highest prophet I, 464. f., the highest among the fathers after the Flood I, 711.

4. revelations. N. received them first through Methusalah I, 531. f., then directly I, 532.; God had a special desire to talk to N. I, 539.

5. covenant of God with N. I, 518. ff. 598. ff.

6 N.'s faith and justice before God. I, 497. ff. N. was full of salvation. N. was full of the Holy Spirit I, 639. 644. f.; had a strong faith I, 466. f. 537.; believed the threat of the Flood I, 466.; God strengthened his faith I, 518. f.; N. alone was righteous before God I, 499. 533. 537.

7. virtues of N.. N. is an example of all virtues I, 501st; was pious I, 499th, patient I, 501st, obedient to God I, 466. 526. ff. 530. ff. 541. 566th, chaste I, 432. ff., courageous I, 500th, steadfast I, 467. 498. 538.

8. N.'s office and works. N. had the priesthood I, 569; was bishop, regent and father of the house after the flood I, 628. 637; of N.'s toil in the church office I, 710. f.; of N.'s preaching before the flood I, 461. 463. f. 501; how he comforted his own I, 558. f. 573. fi; N.'s sacrifice I, 567. ff. 572., divination I, 696. f.

9 N.'s marital status. Why he wanted to abstain from marriage I, 433. ff. 443; why he entered into it I, 433. 435. f. 464. 501; because of it his preaching was despised I, 463. f. 502; he did not have any children when the 120 year period began 1, 465; from his marriage a new world and a new church I 502.

10. sins of N. I, 627. ff. 711. Why the Scriptures relate N.'s case I, 628. f. 637. f.

N.'s temptations and sufferings. N. was a martyr above all martyrs I, 442. f. 693.; was challenged in many ways I, 530.; his faith was challenged and weak I, 497. 556. ff.felt despair 1, 558. f.; it was a great distress to be driven about so long in the ark I, 560.; was frightened and afflicted I, 467. 531. 541., hostile I, 498. ff, Despised I, 478. f. 503. 537. 656. f. 693.; how he sighed I, 506.; of the comfort he received I, 537. 564. ff. 604.; kept the promise 1, 557.

12. death of N. 1, 655.

13 N.'s time and contemporaries. N.'s time was the very worst I, 467; N.'s contemporaries I, 407. 639. ff. 710.

14 N. and his sons. I, 640. ff.

15 N. and the first world. N. preserved the world spiritually and physically I, 502.; could not preach without danger 1, 495.; his preaching despised I, 463. ff.; one

probably held N.'s sermon against God's promises I, 510.

Nod. Meaning of the name, Location I, 377. f.

Nuns. Are surpassed by Sarah I, 1181; despise and abandon the right profession I, 1071; their works, idolatry I, 1628; are called kemaroth II, 1609. f. - S. monks.

Need. It is likened to a cup I, 617. God lets distant believers fall into trouble and danger so that they will not be safe II, 760. f., but does not leave or forget them I, 557. 560.; II, 687. 901.; in it one should neither tempt God nor despair II, 341. f., cast all care on God II, 1695., rely on God's help I, 1319., keep one's word I, 1342.; II, 1695. - S. Cross.

O.

Authority. 1. God's order is the order I, 601; II, 1340, f., the pagan as well as the Christian I, 1054, also the godless I, 1409; leads the regiment by God's command I, 1456; what it does, God does I, 211, f.; if one obeys it, one obeys God I, 763; is ordered for the benefit of this temporal life II, 1342.

2. profession to it. Without a profession, one should not push oneself to this state II, 1341. f., for the sake of complaints, one should not flee it II, 1408. f.

3. the state of O. is a difficult, laborious one I, 259. f. 1371. f.; II, 1405. ff.; she is servant of all servants II, 552. f.; a necessary state I, 1461. f.; II, 1397. 1404., useful II, 1397. 1404., pleasing to God I, 1371. f.

4. office and works of the governor Their office is to maintain peace, discipline, respectability II, 1394. f.; shall be savior and physician I, 879. f., protect the pious I, 821., II, 86., punish the wicked I, 821. 1259. 1319., even if God has forgiven sin II, 1921. f. 1935.; if the governor fails to do so, God punishes the wicked II, 1922, If the authorities fail to act, God punishes the wrongdoers II, 1922; they must provide for the needs of their subjects and for food during the hunger period II, 1359, f.; they must intervene against vagrants II, 1602, f.; they must take care of foreigners II, 1449, 1471, 1787. Their works are among the greatest of all I, 528; if done in faith, they are better than the works of monks I, 1320; pious authorities want to benefit and serve their subjects I, 1467.

5. conduct of office. The minister should wait for her office I, 1461. f.; must be diligent in her duties and watch II, 1241.; needs a teacher and assistants II, 1403.; should be humble I, 1471.; II, 1342. f. 1391. 1393.; pray II, 278. 1391. f.; only believers have the necessary courage and strength I, 1319. fi; II, 1410.; bad counselors often hinder a pious organization I, 1467. f.; should not listen to sycophants and courtiers II, 1930. f.

6. sins of the O. She often sins 1, 821.; that an O. who is not governed by the Holy Spirit sins is no wonder. Spirit sins is no wonder I, 822.; sins with it when it does not know where injustice is done I, 1466. ff; such sins inevitable I, 1469. ff; how God punishes the s. of the O. I, 821.; its evil examples are worse than those of its subjects II, 865. f.

7. powers and rights. Earthly power is not evil in itself I, 669; it has power over life and death and everything that is less 1, 599; II, 644; reason and philosophy consider the power of the authorities to be tyranny 1, 600; the power of the authorities is a benevolent act 1, 599; it should not be separated from punishment by the commandment of love.

I, 800; the O. must not do what she wants, she must keep herself chaste and godly II, 865; womb, pensions and interest are given to her I, 259; external adornment is right and necessary II, 1397. 1403. f. 1410.

8. bad and good O. bad O. a punishment II, 1340. f. 1356.; godless O. are as it were God's mast sows I, 476. f., are devils and tyrants I, 1468.; O. becomes tyrannical if not governed by God's word I, 789., by the devil's goings-on I, 882.; even by the most wicked God can administer the regiment II, 2047. Good O. God gives when he is favorable to a people II, 1349. f. 1356.

9. enemy of the O. is the devil I, 637.; II, 1404. 1406. f.

10. scripture and o. The Scriptures command to honor the O., but do not seem to honor them themselves, but punish them I, 475. f.

11. o. and subjects. Wise O. and obedient U. are a great gift of God I, 1632; where O. and U. are pious, there is a right paradise I, 1476. f., likewise, where the O. is pious and protects the pure doctrine I, 1631. f.; both become fools only when they are to be punished II, 880.; U. must atone for the foolishness of the O. II, 880. ff.; the O. should not be feared for the sake of punishment, but honored for the sake of virtue and wisdom II, 1422. f.; Christians should be subject to all divine order II, 831.; one should obey the O., but not against God's word II, 267. 645. 831. f. 943.; the pope cannot release from this obedience II, 642. f. 645.; one should honor her II, 1404.; whether it is flattery to call her "most gracious" etc. II, 832.; one should pray for her I, 821. 1468.; one should punish her I, 1469.; II, 231. ff.; pious O. is not angry when one punishes her I, 1469.; the sins of a pious O. should be covered I, 1468. f.; one should report to her the wrong committed I, 1470. ff.

12. o. and church. O. should take care of the church II, 1734. f.; where she does that heartily, that is a great gift of God I, 1335.; O. serves the church when she receives peace II, 1342. - S. church 12.

13. Christian and O. Christians may call upon the help of the O. I, 1468. f.; must also administer the world regiment II, 458. ff.

Cf. kings, kingdoms, regiment, estates. Oxen. Firstborn oxen praised by Scripture II, 1948. f.; oxen harnessed to the plow were not allowed to be sacrificed II, 1948. f.; their work praised by Scripture II, 1949.

Oekolampad. Ambitious I, 924.

Odollam. Location II, 1161.

Revelation. 1. the revelation of God is the revelation of all three persons I, 71; God has always revealed by signs where he is to be found I, 1044. ff; God reveals something to the lesser and not to the greater I, 1410; different ways of revelation I, 13. f. 487. ff; three kinds: face, dream, oral word I, 930. 1117. 1321.; II, 904. f.; revelation by inspiration is the highest kind, then by visions, then by dreams II, 1048. by inspiration is the highest kind, then by visions, then by dreams II, 1048.; O. by the oral word is the most certain kind I, 931. f.; O. by visions, dreams, apparitions is a gift II, 1047. 1053.; two kinds: by the preaching office and by inward O. I, 533.; God appears to us in the N. T. in Word and Sacrament I, 1118.; II, 177. ff. 1048. f. Inward O.

are rare, only in special cases I, 532. f.; God does not want to give special orders to everyone, but directs us to the Word II, 560. f.; we should not wait for special orders where the preaching ministry is I, 532., should keep to God's orders I, 14. 16. ff.

2. Spirit does not teach by new preaching, but by preaching I, 674; are unnecessary I, 1527; are suspect I, 1120; we should not wait for them I, 1526; should flee them I, 1526; must be similar to faith I, 1526 f. 1531; whoever boasts of them I, 1525 f.

3. o. of the devil. The devil gives O. through visions and dreams II, 1298.

Cf. apparitions, visions, dreams.

Og. When he lived I, 884; whence the name I, 1156. Oel. Means grace and forgiveness I, 624.

Oelung, last. Has no promise, works no forgiveness, is abuse of God's name I, 280.

Onan. II, 1178. ff. Where the name comes from II, 1163.

Sacrifice. I, 302. ff. The habit of sacrifice was from the beginning of the world I, 302.; sacrifices were not first ordained by Moses I, 539. 571. f.; were preserved by Adam I, 966.; were only put into certain order by Moses I, 302.; the manner described by Moses was observed earlier II, 916.; the O. of the first parents were connected with preaching and invocation I, 303. and with a sacrificial meal I, 1598. f.; in the O. it is not the work that counts, but God's grace and promise I, 306.; they were signs of grace I, 303. f.; God revealed his grace by lighting the O. set on fire from heaven I, 304. 307. 725.; are a testimony that one has a God whom one honors and fears I, 573.; to what and for how long ordained II, 917. f. 921.; reconciled God by faith in the future O. II, 1928.; were not allowed to happen everywhere I, 1495.; Scripture does not boast that the patriarchs sacrificed animals II, 916. f. O. were needed among the heathen in covenants I, 967.; how these O. were instituted I, 967. Right O. are preaching and hearing,. Thanking and praying II, 917. 922. - S. Thank-offering.

Ordination. God makes and ordains the preachers II, 435, 437; ceremonies at the ordination II, 261, 1345.

Order. Which order God uses to keep when he does something I, 505. f.; God's order is despised by the natural man and the order of the devil is held high I, 1593.

Orestes. S. Pylades.

Origen. Aergert sich an dem ehelichen Leben der Patriarchen II, 556.; praises allegories I, 284.; allegorisirt I, 284.; II, 557.; his allegories are faulty I, 612. 626.; II, 774. 811.; allegory of paradise I, 109.

Orimasda. Was O. sei I, 727. 1665.

Regalia. Wore preachers in Luther's time II, 281.

Easter skirt. We would like to keep the old dress and put on the O. II, 1993. - S. Heaven 5.

East wind. Was arid and hot II, 1346.

Ovid. Was allegorisirt II, 559.

P.

Pabst. 1. pabst. Is called at Rome Father of the Foundlings I, 293.; is not called the Antichrist, but the Most Holy I, 479.; wants to be the governor of Christ I, 505. in spite of all knavery, Lord of the World and Church I, 765. f" Lord over the Word I, 766.; arrogates to himself the name of the Church II, 112. f., but is not

the church I, 1402. 1431. ff. 1454.; II, 112. f. 119. f. 431. f-, but a descendant of Cain and Ham I, 650. similar to Nimrod I, 668. ff.; has Cain's and Lamech's conscience I, 392. f.; a tyrant and equal to the sodomites I, 473. 478. f. 1147. f., a robber, thief and murderer I, 1621. 1623., a Simonist I, 1621. ff.; II, 110. f., a God-fearing and learned allegory-master I, 612.; is the prophesied sin-servant I, 766. 900. 1062. f. 1317. his religion is all hypocrisy I, 765,; indulges in pomp with the consecrated host, as the Persians with the sacred fire I, 727.; lives and dies without God II, 1732.; enjoins harmful things I, 766. f., false works I, 867. pope and Christ cannot be united II, 431. he has even buried Christ I, 1063.; exalts himself above Christ, makes his decrees equal to the word of God II, 2009.; does not want to be punished like the Sodomites I, 1229.; does not believe the divine threats I, 551. f., nor the resurrection of the dead I, 1521.; practices the highest sacrilege under the name of religion I, 505.; wants to abolish the office of preaching I, 534.; argues against the recognized truth II, 1965. ff.; makes the sacraments a human work I, 905.abuses God's word and name for blasphemy I, 905; has abandoned the right path to salvation and chosen his own I, 1071; his sermons are only sermons of terror I, 1205. has a diabolical hatred against the church I, 343.Waits only for the opportunity to rage and rage I, 332; persecutes the Christians II, 53. f. 2002; rages against them more cruelly than Diocletian II, 1984; makes the world full of murder I, 1275. Presses hard for obedience I, 764; has plunged many into hell through the demanded obedience I, 765. 767; how to answer his demand to be obedient I, 765; falsely presumes to exempt from obedience to the authorities II, 642. f. 645.; declares the observance of his statutes to be necessary and makes ropes for the conscience I, 1316. f., has thereby filled the world with sins II, 2077.; demands that his feet be kissed I, 766.; deprives the whole world II, 1956.; takes earthly goods to himself I, 649., uses the keys for this II, 115.; his promises are devilish I, 757.His threats are not to be feared I, 1407; like all the wicked he is well I, 667; God will scatter him I, 702 ff; changes his name at the beginning of his reign II, 988; has a triple crown I, 1713. Whoever acknowledges him as master has no part in Christ I, 868. One could well tolerate it if he wanted to be supreme by grace I, 1419; one could tolerate his statutes if he did not declare them necessary I, 1419; under which circumstances one could also kiss his foot I, 766.He should prove to us from your word that he is Christ's governor, not by miracles I, 1546, as he tries I, 1545. His decrees belong to the secret chamber II, 2010; one should be angry with him and curse him II, 1898. 2026. 2077. 2079. - S. Simony.

2. pope and Turk. P. even worse than the Turk II, 53. 1898. 2062. f.; they have long blasphemed, God seemed to sleep I, 1195. f. - S. Antichrist.

Papacy. It arose because people fell into error through contempt of the means of grace I, 1046. 1595. f., through the ambition of the bishops and laziness of the authorities I, 1461. f. Boasts that it is the church I, 458. f. 507. 790.; II, 99.; despises the right church I, 649,

Is bitterly hostile to the evangelical church II, 42. f.; relies on Christ's promise of the church I, 510., on the succession I, 1406., on the great multitude, appearances and persons I, 495. f. 554. 649.; II, 72. f.; is not the right church I, 643. 1402. f. 1406.; II, 39. 119. f. 437. f., a Cainian church I, 311. 318. ff, of the devil's church I, 554. worse than Sodom I, 1276. an assembly of devils and most infamous men II, 105. a monstrosity II, 1897. a ghastly desolation of the church II, 1890.; how the pabstry is represented in the image of the ark I, 612. blindness and darkness in the p.: II, 1345.There is a blind eye and a hearing ear I, 1633; the whole P. does not have the wisdom to rightly divide the word I, 1211; many teachers did not know the 10 commandments and requests of the Father Unsers I, 1063; the right understanding of the 10 commandments was lost II, 1895; the whole teaching of the P. is the question why? I, 1127., is frivolous, uncertain II, 1930.; has only rhetorical, not dialectical proofs of his doctrine I, 1175. f,; teaches nothing right from the Gospel I, 219. 1386., seeks to suppress the Gospel I, 459.; the N. T.'s spiritual promise was obscured and suppressed II, 1889. f. 1903. f., the doctrine of forgiveness of sins was completely lost sight of I, 220; people were more afraid of Christ than of the devil II, 1591. 1990; in distress one pointed to Mary I, 220; there was not to hear the interpretation of a psalm II, 1364.Husbands confessed that it was a sin to joke with their wives II, 164. Worship in the parish is self-chosen II, 777. full of idolatry I, 778.; II, 913. 922. f. 1919.; there is vain foolishness I, 864. f.There is nothing but human statutes I, 367; II, 1977, which they put in the place of the promise II, 1890; f. 1895; there is mischief with pilgrimages, masses and other abominations II, 1550.f.; the P. cannot exist without simony II, 104. f. 107. f.; there prevailed fornication and immorality I, 164.; II, 1264.; the people were forced to confess once a year II, 316.; there was no end to giving to monasteries etc. II, 1235. The souls in the monastery are unstable and fleeting I, 367., oppressed and afflicted I, 219. 1428. ff. Some are still blessed in the monastery I, 220, 368; II, 1334. It still has the means of grace and their agitation is strong I, 962, 1405. One should hate the monastery I, 1417; II, 108; go out from it I, 1275; it should be destroyed I, 220. - S. Papists, Simony.

Palestine. Each city had a king I, 1306.

Pallium. Price of the same I, 1620. f.

Pannomen. Twofold P. II, 2033.

Papists. Are like Noah's raven I, 621. f., like Ham I, 632., like the Hamites I, 698. arrogate to themselves the name of the church and yet only care for the belly II, 674., of God's people II, 618.; boast of carnal birth II, 38. ff.; do not look at the word but at the outward work 1, 528. f., I, 1546; do not have the right God I, 1551, no knowledge in spiritual things I, 1553; rely on their own merit, because they do not understand the article of creation I, 1441. f.; their life is full of avarice I, 1546; they do not have the right God I, 1551, no knowledge in spiritual things I, 1553; they rely on their own merit, because they do not understand the article of creation I, 1441. f..Their life is full of avarice, ambition, contempt for God II, 459. Behavior against the pure doctrine: had an affected ignorance of Luther's teaching and persecuted it I, 817, perverted and reviled it I, 1151, rejected it wantonly I, 1277. f. 1646, persecuted the he-

knew truth II, 1806. f., hardened themselves II, 1111. 1265.; defended false worship against their conscience I, 736.; praised their canons and despised faith, love, hope I, 1310. over it; plagued Luther with the argument: Do you think that the fathers all erred? 1, 498. f. Behavior against the Protestants: traced their sins and revealed them I, 632; raged against the church I, 700; persecuted pious and learned preachers I, 1010; despised the Protestants as drunken fools II, 1995. f. Their punishment: for their sake Sodom's downfall is described I, 1274. f., but they do not ask for it I, 1275. 1288.; they incur condemnation I, 1277. f.; they will meet with an affliction that cannot be advised I, 634.; God will reject them I, 553.No pope will be blessed because he is a pope II, 67; how they can become members of the church I, 1433. They had to be preached the law, not the gospel I, 1187. f.

Paradise. 1. in general. I, 106. ff. 124. ff. Paradise means garden I, 106. size and location of paradise I, 107. 109. 678. 851.; opinion of some of the center of paradise I, 378.; had a gate after sunrise I, 282.; more beautiful than the rest of the earth I, 109. 111. f.. 276; in it constant spring I, 177; whether wild beasts in it I, 522. f.; should be a common temple of the whole world I, 282. Paradise and the guard by the angels remained until the Flood I, 109. 282. f., by which it was destroyed I, 107. 120. 378. Allegorical explanation of the paradise I, 109. ff. - S. tree 1, 2, Eden, snake.

The word "paradise" also means the being, in which Adam was before the fall I, 108. - S. state of innocence.

3. from the place where the avenger came I, 1763. paris. The theologians of P. did not understand the Scriptures II, 2030; the princes agitated against the evangelicals II, 2001.

Paronomasia. For this the prophets have desire I, 727.; examples. II, 166. 2011. 2021. 2030.

Pathrusim. Who they were I, 676. f.

Patriarchs. This name deserves Abraham before others I, 1054. f. - S. Fathers.

Paul, the apostle. He, not one of the seventy disciples, was chosen by grace to be an apostle I, 732; had something of his own I, 836; was first self-righteous I, 1434. f.; had a stake in the flesh I, 823; II, 1748.; was challenged II, 744. f.; had to struggle with the flesh II, 288. 442., Against unbelief I, 1555.; drew from Moses I, 945. 952. f. 1559. 1571.; is the best interpreter of Moses I, 1029., the highest teacher of the sacred Scriptures I, 953. Scripture I, 953.; deals diligently with circumcision and the whole law I, 1088., with grace and merit I, 1435.; in him the blessing of Jacob over Benjamin II, 2053. f. is fulfilled.

Peleg. I, 693.

Peripatetic. Their opinion of earthly goods I, 854. Periphrasis. Figure of speech, an example II, 1401.

Persians. With them, traces of the Nimrodian heresy are found in the holy fire. In the case of the Persians, traces of the Nimrodian heresy can be found in the holy fire I, 727.

Person. God does not look at them I, 553. f. 1434. 1441. 1446. f.

Pestilence. One may flee from it I, 1480. f.; how to take comfort in it I, 1500.

Peter. 1. the apostle. Was lost on the sea

I, 535; the promises of Christ do not apply to him any more than to the other apostles, I, 994.

2. p. Lombardus. Seeks in the creatures footsteps of the Trinity I, II5I; his opinion of the uncircumcised children who died before the 8th day I, 1083; deals coldly with the 10 commandments II, 1896.

Horse. Warrior II, 1985. f.

Pharan. Desert, abuts Judah I, 880. 1455.

Pharaoh. Is the name of a king, not a person II, 185, Joseph's contemporary: a Gentile, knew nothing of the God of the Hebrews II, 1330; brought to right knowledge by Joseph I, 1031; II, 1366; Joseph did not require him to be circumcised II, 1367; full of faith and Holy Spirit II, 1733.; holy king II, 1737. f.; humble II, 1342. 1369. f.; kind II, 1728.; pious and godly II, 1294. f. 1417. 1436. 1726. 1729. 1797.; wise II, 1294. f. 1375.; fed the priests II, 1816. ff.; became a caretaker of the church II, 1730. f. 1733. f.

Philadelphia. Called Brotherly Love I, 1142.

Philistines. See Abraham 32, Isaac 14.

Philosophers. Seeking great name, despising wealth I, 829; their disputations about God are vain ignorance and blasphemy I, 484. f.; the opinion of some philosophers about wealth I, 830.

Philosophy. Its doctrine of the final cause of creatures I, 607; does not recognize natural corruption I, 798; teaches what one should do, but not where to get the strength I, 621; cannot satisfy the conscience, gives no hope of eternal life I, 621.Doctrine of immortality I, 406; knows nothing of true friendship I, 798; doctrine of patience II, 1666, love of enemies I, 801; teaches that he who has been evil is always to be thought evil I, 801.

Phoenicia. Custom before the wedding 1, 455.

Phrath. Is the Cuphrat I, 119.

Pighius. Blasphemed Luther II, 1274.

Pison. Is the Ganges I, 119. 123.

Plato. Has probably gathered scraps of truth from the sermons of the prophets I, 6; what he knew about God II, 1674; for which three things he thanked God I, 312. f.; opinion: of the heavenly bodies I, 57, of matter and idea 1, 6, of the creation of the world I, 6.

Pliny. Calls the eyes the king of limbs II, 492; considers nature a stepmother I, 1344; ridicules immortality II, 15.

Pniel. Meaning of the name II, 799; location II, 846. police. Deal with it to resist sin I, 127.;

not necessary before the fall I, 127.

Polyerates. Is said to have drawn the net in his sleep II, 1238.

Polygamy. Purpose: multiplication of the people I, 386; introduced by Lamech 1, 391; custom in Abraham's time II, 239, also in Jacob's II, 532; permitted, yes, commanded in the A. T. I, 974; included in the law of levirate marriage II, 1179.; permitted in the A. T., .not now I, 972. f.; cannot be justified by Abraham's example 1, 974. 976.; of Jacob's polygamy II, 510. ff. 528. f. 533. 539. ff.

Pommer, Dr. Fromm und godtselig II, 773.

Potiphar. II, 1222. ff. Meaning of the name II, 1220.; not to be confused with Potiphera II, 1222. 1414. f.; what he was II, 1222. f. 1293.

Potiphera. Meaning of the name II, 1222. - S. Potiphar.

Predestination. S. Predestination.

Boaster. Their words greater than their deeds I, 1156. Praesumptio pietatis What that is I, 527.

Preaching. "Of the name of the Lord p." I, 781. f.; how Melchizedek did it I, 907.

Preachers. 1. their ministry. They are God's co-workers, God works through them II, 1775, Christ acts through them II, 1897; eyes and teeth II, 2006. f., Men of war II, 408; men of war and judgment I, 457; it is a good sign when the world calls them men of war I, 458; their office is "to judge" I, 457; to teach and pray I, 456; to teach, to comfort II, 1722; to teach also of temporal things, how to conduct themselves therein II, 170; to comfort and to punish II, 2007; to punish sin I, 1259.II, 1141. f.; have power to open heaven II, 1894. f.; are greater prophets than Jacob II, 2057.; must watch over pure doctrine II, 1424.; should be Constantine, a rock in doctrine, not a reed II, 1930. f.; pious, pure teachers, a gift of God I, 1631. f.; II, 1364.; are necessary, all cannot wait for the preaching office II, 2006. f., very useful II, 231; are few God-fearing teachers, then also few pious people I, 534; their office is worrying and laborious I, 260; eat their bread by the sweat of their brow I, 258; do not have many good days I, 1339, f. 1341; godless teachers are generally more fortunate, because they have their roots I, 1632.

2. conduct of office. They should lead their office, even if they are sinners themselves I, 636. f., wait for their profession, order the success to God II, 748. 1619.; cannot abolish everything that is wrong II, 1637. f.; enough if they convert the least part II, 1773. 1824.; should resemble doves as well as snakes I, 624. f., pray and study before they teach II, 395; ask God for wisdom II, 277; study the Scriptures I, 1462; let speech grow out of the heart, not out of the mouth I, 1000; divide the word and distinguish the hearers I, 1208. f, be able to distinguish between law and gospel I, 1430; a young priest fills hell with souls I, 847; should not present individual works of the saints as an example, but rules I, 1233; may punish sin a little more severely than others II, 232; those who want to become rich must not punish sin II, 633; how they should meet those who are challenged II, 784. 824.They should beware lest they fall into disgrace by their conduct and theirs II, 1030; how they may be guilty of simony II, III. f.; they should defend their good name II, 1304.Whether they may take a salary I, 1623; II, 1236 and take something from their savings I, 1624; become lazy and stingy in abundance II, 1735; how they should comfort themselves when their preaching bears little fruit II, 1026, when they have few good days I, 1339. f. 1341. f. 1358. when they are despised II, 634., when they are miserable II, 1956. f. - S. Challenge 9, Adulterers, Law 2, Law Preachers, Sure Criminals, Persecuted.

3. behavior against them. They are still today, as Noah was, I, 497; when they punish sin, violence and tyranny come over them, I, 470; they are considered to be betrayers of the people, I, 458; they are despised, II, 2007, f., respected less than swineherds.

and beadles II, 634; contempt for them is followed by punishment I, 1632; they must starve, they are not allowed anything II, 632. ff. 637. They are worth their bread I, 260. f.; they and their own should be fed I, 258. f.; II, 450. ff. 1815. ff. 1953; it is enough if they have a skirt and a head I, 1461.

Cf. teacher.

Ministry of preaching. 1. the office. Church office and secular government are to be distinguished I, 1462; is ordered by God I, 1594; so that God speaks with men I, 532; in this God acts with us through men I, 869. 1448. f. 1456.; the word we hear is God's word I, 1736. f.; II, 905.; how comforting this is II, 906.; the preacher's words and actions are God's II, 433. f. 949.; it is to punish and comfort I, 628. 1208.Where public preaching ceases, neither faith, nor prayer, nor righteous use of the sacraments can exist I, 534; is the highest benefaction I, 456. f. 736.; in it blessings are bestowed, not only desired II, 298. ff; in it the blood of Christ is sprinkled II, 2006; the preacher's ungodliness does not take away the power of the sacrament II, 119. f.; in the last time it will almost completely disappear I, 534; it is represented by Noah's doves I, 623.

2. behavior against it. The world despises it I, 333; II, 300, f. 1367, f. 1550; it is so in all classes I, 467; the pope and the papists raise it up I, 533, f. 1593, f.; God has preserved it against the pope and the Turks I, 963; where it is, we should wait for no better revelation I, 532; through it, not through new revelations, the Holy Spirit teaches. Spirit I, 624; it should be praised II, 2059, f., held in honor I, 1448, f., 1456; so did the patriarchs I, 1199, 1596; preserving it is a glorious work II, 449, ff; God punishes if one does not want to preserve it II, 1820.

Cf. Occupation III, Word 3, Estates.

Sermons. To which all should be directed II, 222. f.; every good sermon should also be followed by a good Our Father II, 370.; arouse hatred and enmity I, 50l. - S. Prayer 13.

Priapus. Which peoples served this idol I, 455. 1663. 1665.

Priest. Who is a right P. I, 1521. f.; Abraham was a P., but not anointed and smeared I, 782. 1521.; their office is to teach, to call, to sacrifice 1, 456. 837. f.; II, 370.; clothing in A. T. II, 1039.; some heathen P. were blended II, 1222.; had great reputation among the heathen II, 1821. - S. blessing.

Priesthood. The Levitical was only shadow and model I, 1590., should cease I, 1589. f., could not give the right blessing I, 1591.; the P. is handed over to the parents I, 302. f..

Prophets. 1. in general. A prophet is one who understands the Scriptures and can teach others I, 1366; one who distributes or receives the sacrament II, 2060; every Christian I, 1367; Noah is the highest prophet I, 464. f..

2. the P. of the A. T.'s. Are seers I, 1349; have not had unceasing illuminations II, 1645; many have not come to Jerusalem to teach there I, 1530; have diligently contemplated Moses, the Scriptures I, 97, 106, 1055, 1559, 1584; by special illumination have gleaned much from comparison of words and things II, 1851. f., drawn from Moses I, 749. 755. 806. f. 871. 961. 964. f. 1115. f. 1559. 1569. 1571. 1584.; II, 74. 430., Moses explained I, 1067.; how they Abra-

hams pilgrimage I, 1365; zealous against idolatry II, 959; recognized that one is not justified by works I, 1591. f.; complain about their weakness II, 2065.

3. p. of the devil. There are also II, 1049. 1051; the false p. are called frivolous and unstable II, 1930.

The great prophet. S. Christ 3. prophecies. 1. in general. Prophecies, threats and promises are to be understood spiritually 1, 648.; in the OT glorious prophecies are from Christ II, 2056. f.; the prophecies of Christ and his kingdom are not easily understood II, 1347.; prophecies must be believed, apparently the opposite happens I, 642. f.; why the prophecies, whether threats or promises, are not believed I, 642; their fulfillment is delayed I, 643; fulfillment of various promises I, 655. 994. 1588; II, 296. f. 302. ff. 317. f. 323. f; Noah's promises surpass all others I, 464. f. - S. threats, promises.

2. Luther's P. Germany faces a great calamity I, 1255; after L.'s death the most dangerous times will follow I, 457. f.; whereby God will be urged to punish Germany I, 511. 641; God will punish the contempt of the word to Germany after L.'s death I, 409. f. 864. 882. 896; II, 881. f. 886. f.; Germany will be punished because of vice, Ir.'s death I, 409. f. 864. 882. 896.; II, 881. f. 887. 1806. f.; Germany will be punished because vice and false doctrine increase I, 253., because one sins and will not be persuaded II, 1043., because discipline and respectability have fallen I, 641., Because of avarice II, 586. f., because of drudgery and usury II, 1806., because of meager preservation of the preaching ministry II, 1817. f.; God will deprive Germany of His word through all kinds of false teachers I, 455. f., one will give way to the rern doctrine of justification I, 1668. 1670., the descendants will fall away I, 1455.; II, 1827.; Luther will die in peace, before the misery starts over Germany I, 1758. Miracles will be seen at the heretics and enthusiasts II, 1827.; Pabst and Turk will shortly get their deserved punishment II, 55. 220.

Proportion. Arithmetic and geometric I, 847. 1074.; II, 511. f.

Proselytes. Who was called so II, 1706. - S. Circumcision 2.

Psalter. S. David, Korah.

Ptolemy. His body was seen by Augustus II, 2073. Put. Peoples' Name I, 665.

Puteole. Flooding there I, 1277.

Pylades and Orestes. Their friendship is nothing compared to the brotherhood in the church I, 1147.

Pyrrhus. Not equal to his father II, 1368. Pythagoras. Opinion of Harmony of the Spheres I, 153.

Q.

Quinctilian. Warns against Ambiguous Words II, 1908.

R.

Rabbis. 1. in general. From them one may expect nothing good and pure in the interpretation of Scripture I, 410. 812.; they do not believe, therefore cannot interpret Scripture rightly II, 2030.; do not understand the Bible II, 869.; are grammarians, not theologians I, 362.; think that Scripture can be understood only through grammar II, 451. f.; understand nothing of things, stick to words, give awkward

Interpretations I, 322. 328. f. 998. ff. 1002. 1004. f.; II, 45.; do not understand things, therefore do not understand words I, 1381.; do not understand much in Hebrew II, 677. 961. f. 1610.; cannot teach anything good, have lost the truth I, 1359.; despise the light of the N. T. I, 369. f. 1004. f.; would not understand the Hebrew language without the N. T. II, 1837.They secretly took much from L.'s writings II, 1834; obscure the power of words I, 1698; mix their meanings strangely together II, 677; are eager for various meanings of words II, 1908; do not understand the figures II, 1909; crucify Moses with their interpretation I, 450; falsify the sense of Scripture almost everywhere I, 361. f. 429.; II, 789. 849. even knowingly II, 1966. ff.; draw the spiritual on the corporeal I, 429.; pervert the passages from the Son of God II, 853. f.; have clumsy harsh interpretations II, 801. 1929.; have made of the Scriptures a secret chamber of their blasphemy I, 1292. f. 1297. f.; II, 44. f.; like to boast of their ancestors I, 813.The fathers commonly follow the rabbis I, 364. 452. 1005.; one should not II, 704.; they hinder the study of Scripture II, 1927.; read them carefully I, 361. f. 370. 381. f.; why Luther sometimes cites them I, 370.; they make him much work 1, 370.; he is an enemy to them I, 362.

2. examples of their interpretation of Scripture, concerning: Gen. 38, 23. ii, 1207.; Gen. 49, 10. ii, 1968. ff.; Gen. 49, 11. 12. ii, 1996.; Gen. 49, 21. ii, 2034. f.; Gen. 49, 26. ii, 2050. ff.; Abimelech I, 1331. 1361. f.; Abraham I, 722. 733. 805. 828. f. 1198. f., the messenger who reported Lot's captivity to him I, 884. f.; Adam I, 85. 397. 410. 413. f.; Ahalibama II, 995. f.; Ark I, 515. f.; Circumcision I, 1040. 1077. f.; Buhlteufel I, 446. f.; Canaan, Ham's son I, 650. f.; Caphthorim I, 676. f.; Casluhim I, 676. f.; Egypter 1, 812.; barren matrimony 1, 974.; Hagar 1, 995.; Haran and Abraham 1, 722.; Enoch 1, 425. f.; Isaac II, 44. f. 157. ff. 310., his sacrifice I, 1539.; Jacob II, 389. 466. 780.; Joseph's interpreters II, 1499. f.; Joseph's brothers before Pharaoh II, 1784. f. 1789.; Judah II, 1160. f.; Cain I, 307. 370. 387. f. 389. 397.; Lamech, Cain's descendants I, 389. f. 397.; Lot's wife I, 1280.; Noah I, 433. 563. 564. f.; Pathrusim I, 676. f.; Pharaoh's bakers and gift-givers II, 1294.; Philistim I, 677.; Potiphar II, 1222. 1414.; Reuben's incest II, 1932.; Sarah I, 802. 813. 1381. 1602. f.; Shorbor ll, 1948., Shem I, 434.; Seth I, 397.; Teraphim II, 649.

Raven. Noah's R., whether he came again I, 563; allegorical interpretation I, 618. ff.

Racha. What R. Means II, 1534.

Revenge. God takes R. on the persecutors of the church I, 354.- S. Injustice.

Avenge. Do not take revenge II, 874. 877. 1151. Raema, grandson of Ham I, 666.

Raemses. Layer II, 1803.

Rahab. Whether whore or hostess II, 1205. f.; obtained forgiveness through faith II, 1830.

Rachel. In what her beauty consisted II, 492. f.; was diligent II, 1239., pious and godly II, 965., chaste and pious, sought not carnal pleasure, but children for the sake of the promised seed II, 536. ff. 539. ff. 544. 556. 561. 563. f. 570. 573., and rejoiced in childbirth for love of the fruit of the womb

Dans II, 545., Naphthalis II, 546. f.; was a godly matron II, 540., kind to the widows of the Shechemites II, 935., a loving mistress II, 964. Her barrenness was a heavy cross to her II, 573. ff.; Leah's fertility aroused hatred and envy in her II, 523. f. 528. ff, which she fought II, 536.; was proud of Joseph's birth II, 555.; was very poor II, 541. steel Laban's idols, what induced her II, 639. 643. ff, whether she did wrong in it II, 639. ff. 648.; deceived Laban by a white lie II, 687. f. Died unexpectedly II, 965., before Joseph's sale II, 1102., in faith II, 968. ff.; her death caused great sadness II, 964.; immediately after the same there was disorder in the house II, 973. - S. Jacob 18, Laban 3, Leah 2.

Raphael. Derivation of the name I, 1013; meaning of the same I, 1198; which angel's name I, 1198.

Rath. Is usually knocked out I, 978. God's R. and ways II, 1689. ff. 1702. ff.; is another than ours II, 1689.; incomprehensible, one should not be offended by it II, 1689. ff.

City Hall. In Morgenlande am Stadtthor I, 1213.

Advice. The very best often turn out worst II, 1479. f.; the contemptible ones God leads out II, 1480.

Robbery of women and virgins arouses war, murder and lamentation II, 496. 863.; is sin II, 873.

To be rough. Means cruelty and hypocrisy II, 76. Rebekka. I, 1706. ff. 1722. ff. Gifts: was beautiful from

Face I, 1707. f.; II, 156. adorned with beautiful gifts I, 1707. f., of great spirit and strong courage II, 262., cunning and understanding II, 339. 348. f. 466. Faith: had a strong faith II, 283. ff., from the Word and illumination of the Holy Spirit II, 285. 289. f.; how the same reveals itself II, 26. f. 269. 271. f. 289. 342. Virtues: had many virtues I, 1706. ff.; other virgins were not to be compared with R. I, 1708.; R. was nimble I, 1710. 1719., ready to serve I, 1709. f., respectful I, 1708. f., hospitable I, 1708. 1717., patient II, 26. f., godly and fearing God II, 339, chaste I, 1743, not a wicked mother-in-law II, 243. R. had temptations II, 45. ff. 157. f. 196. 219; how she behaved in them II, 52. f.; probably asked Shem, since she asked the Lord for counsel II, 55. By sending away Jacob she taught that one should not tempt God II, 346. f. When she died II, 348. 947. 1102. - S. Eber, Isaak 15, 16.

Recapitulatio. Figure of speech II, 548. f. 572.; must be observed in writing II, 1510. f. - See Hysteron.

Rights. For the sake of peace, one gives in to it I, 844. f.; so did Abraham I, 848.; the highest right, the highest wrong I, 1235. "R. of the Lord" II, 144. "Secular right" I, 814.; in the secular R. the rule applies: He who once commits an evil deed is to be presumed to do evil all the time I, 796. - S. Law 4.

Justification. Essence: The R. of believers is well to be distinguished from their transfiguration I, 1579. ff. 1587. f.; what the R. is I, 1672.; comes by grace through faith, not from the law by works I, 942. ff. 949.; II, 446. f.; the doctrine of R. by works is Turkish I, 734.; the papists reject the doctrine of R. by faith I, 1441. ff, Lutherans call it Solarii I, 1573; made a turn, taught: faith and works justify I, 1573. ff.

Effects: the R. covers sin I, 1672.; sin still remains in the justified I, 1670. f.; does not forbid good works I, 1151. Importance: the article of the R. by faith is the most noble, world and devil are enemy to it I, 941. 943.; II, 446.By the same the church exists, God keeps his glory I, 1441; if one falls from this main doctrine, simony follows II, 110. Scriptural ground: Luther did not invent this doctrine I, 949. 1573, it lies in the promise of Abraham's seed I, 1583. - S. righteousness, faith, forgiveness, works.

Administration of justice. Some peoples first hanged the thief, then they asked for justice II, 889.

Redemtio vexationis. II, 112. ff.

Figure of speech. "God willing" I, 1168.

Ways of speaking. Every art has its special r., so does the Holy Spirit. Spirit, one must get used to it I, 57; one should not master it I, 58. - S. Artistic expressions.

Speaker. Who is an R. I, 1005.

Reformation. All reformation must begin with doctrine II, 910. f. 914. f., then follows the reformation of life and then of ceremonies II, 914. f.; the papists begin with ceremonies II, 910. f. 915. Luther's reformation: was a great good deed I, 1337., initially weak II, 1329.; of the attacks of the enemies against it and how God prevents them II, 659.

Rainbow. There are completely round R. I, 606.; R. would not exist without the Fall I, 94.; did not exist before the Flood I, 607. ff.; of the natural causes of R.'s I, 605. ff.; indicate God's wrath and grace, I, 608. f..preach fear of God and faith, I, 607; only theology, not philosophy, knows the causa finalis of the flood, I, 607; means that no more general flood shall come, I, 605. f.; meaning of the colors, I, 437. 512. 609.

Regent. In him shall be prestige and power and reverence II, 1422. f.; must be courageous II, 1412.; shall be pious in all commandments I, 1035., diligently look to his office II, . 1423.; who rule with justice and law are called shepherds and princes I, 475.; shall be in truth strict, noble etc. II, 1792.

Governing office. A punishment of original sin II, 1409. ff; very burdensome II, 276. 1405. ff. 1791.; he who can guard against it may well do so II, 1790.; he who is called to it should administer it II, 1790. f.; with what one should console oneself in it II, 1411.; requires a godly, chivalrous heart II, 1678.; does not want to have lazy, despondent people II, 1790. f., nor unstable, frivolous ones II, 1930; in it prayer is necessary II, 276. f.; does not go without sin I, 822. - S. authority, regiment.

Government, divine. The article of God's government should be diligently pursued II, 932. God governs everything II, 930. f., like a householder I, 909. f.; governs the kingdoms I, 741. f. 850., also the lowly estates II, 552., all men's hearts II, 815. 928. ff. God is wonderful in his counsel II, 50. 353. 1112. f. 1151. 1156., he humbles the firstborn and great, chooses the lowly I, 298. f.; II, 242. 552.; reason cannot comprehend the r. of God II, 1772.; why we do not understand it II, 731. f. 804. f.; is intolerable to the flesh II, 354. 1092. ff. 1291. f.; is full of aversions I, 784. 855. but we should not be vexed II, 1689. ff. God seems weak and foolish: where the gospel goes, also bodily distress arises I,

783. f.; God often seems to be asleep I, 1195. ff.; often silent on evil plots II, 1087. ff.; why evil so often gains the upper hand I, 726. ff.; II, 1113. f.; when the devil rages, God is also present II, 1095. God does not let himself be talked into it II, 1289. f.; the sacramentalists want to master God II, 1290. f. God's R. shines in the histories II, 931. f. R. un d guidance of the saints: God plays with them like a father II, II. 781. ff; leads them whimsically I, 782. f. 890. ff. 922.; II, I. 354. ff. 375. ff. 1090. 1288. f. 1565.; we cannot grasp it II, 1382. f.; God seems often to forget his promise and mercy II, 1090. 1289. 1384. 1692.; he makes them alive, but first kills them I, 958.; II, 1068. f. 1150. f.; whereunto God thus leads them II, 928. 1090.Preserves them that they sin not against him I, 1331. f.; makes good what they corrupt II, 685.; he leads out all things gloriously II, 1694.; God led the patriarchs as he leads us II, 1077.ff.; a beautiful mirror of how God governs them is Joseph's play with his brethren II, 1450. ff.; we are not to murmur at this II, 1693. but comfort ourselves with God's word II, 1692. f. God rules His church wonderfully II, 553. f. Means: God governs everything by his word I, 36; uses the help of men and angels I, 1245. 1249. f., the means ordered by him I, 1267. f. - S. King rich, regiments.

Regiments. They have only temporal promises, but the church has eternal promises 1, 372; God appoints, maintains, and protects them I, 850; they should primarily strive to maintain common peace 1, 846.

Reguel. Esau's son, when born II, 993.

Regulus, M. Attilius. Augustin praises him beyond measure I, 581. f.

Rehoboth. Theil Ninives I, 674.

Kingdom. 1. kingdom of God: is doing good, serving 1, 977.; is given to all by grace I, 1418.; whoever seeks it first, the other falls to him II, 88. 90. f. 98. f.

2. glory of Christ: more glorious than the kingdoms of Moses and the fathers II, 1887.; is spiritual II, 828., in it the word rules, not external power, as in other kingdoms II, 1973. 2000. 2008., which difference to notice II, 2000.; a glory of grace I I, 1490.; is in the word mighty against death etc. II, 1974; consists in the obedience of faith II, 1987. 2000; in it there are strong and weak II, 152. f.; for the glory of the R. of Christ we should thank God II, 1875. R. of grace, what it is II, 1876.

3. R. of the devil: is ingratitude I, 977.

4. kingdoms of the world: what is understood by a R. I, 1099.; have fallen through confusion of languages I, 704. - S. Gospel 2, Church 12.

Rich (divites). "Rich" and "godless" are synonymous in Scripture II, 85.; is hard for them to be righteous and godly II, 84.; are in danger of failing to help the poor II, 85.; Job and David were rich II, 85.

Wealth. Is not evil in itself II, 84; a good creature I, 836; gift of God II, 84 ff, nothing against 'Christian virtues I, 1707.; dangerous because we are flesh II, 83. ff; not to be rejected but to be used I, 834.; philosophers, monks and Anabaptists reject it I, 829. f.; as to be used I, 835. f.; he who does not practice love with it commits theft II, 84. f. - S. Abraham 5, goods 1, abundance.

Religion. Each has its special emblems and ceremonies II, 1614; in it one should not do anything according to one's own discretion I, 1594. ff; religion should not be dictated to II, 267. f; where it is well with religion, all kinds of trouble arise I, 784.The highest abominations are in the highest R. I, 504. f.; what order one should keep in the teaching of religion I, 399. f.; leaving the paternal R. is difficult 1, 737.; the papal R. is obviously godless I, 737.

Rephaim. I, 879. f. - S. Tyrants.

Resen. Ein Theil Ninives I, 674.

Repentance. God's repentance: with God there can be no change in His will or counsel I, 573; God's repentance over the creation of man I, 480; "It repents God" I, 486; God's repentance does not argue with His wisdom I, 485. f. N. of men: only through repentance one becomes Abraham's seed I, 1438.; through repentance one does not deserve blessedness I, 1438.; Sophists' doctrine of repentance II, 1458.; through its doctrine of repentance the papacy teaches doubts about God's grace II, 1900.

Reuel, Reuling. Is the little dog "evil conscience" I, 719. 1104. ff; bites us after the transgression II, 1104. ff.

Rhetoric. S. Dialectics 2.

Judge. Means: to punish wrongdoers, to spare the innocent I, 1202.; we should not judge, i.e. not be suspicious I, 796.; we should not judge immediately if someone falls I, 633. f. 636.; to judge is to preach, by which we are punished, admonished etc. I, 453. 500.

Judge. Condition of the Jewish people under the R. II. 2027. f.

Riphath. Peoples name I, 6M. f.

Chivalrous. What a godly and chivalrous heart is II, 1678. Rock of Christ. What kind he was II, 1038.

Rome. The old R.: getheilt into four estates I, 672.; the women were allowed to wear gold II, 523. 1214. f.. In Luther's time: could not be worse 1, 698. 1225. f.; II, 1658.; only theft and beggar's sack were considered sin I, 821.; is the other Babylon II, 2025.

Romans. The ancient R. were called torquati II, 1002.; were Epicurian people I, 854.; had besides the legal experts also priests and teachers II, 1335. f.; ibre kings were very inclined to fornication I, 804.

Rorarius, M. Georg. I, 1.

Horse beetles. Their emergence I, 63.

Rothe. What R. Means II, 76.

Rotren. Must come I, 711. - S. Secten.

Red spirits. Promise much of their teaching II, 912. - S^ false teachers.

Reuben. 1. son of Jacob. When born II, 548. ff.; occasion of name II, 523. f.; finds 8 or 9 years old Dudaim II, 565.; somewhat more pious than Simeon and Levi II, 1498.; Jacob announces curse to Reuben II, 1920. ff.; is not even cursed II, 2055. - S. Jacobi, 19th; II; Joseph 12th.

2 R. and Bilha. II, 972. ff. The Jews falsely deny that they committed incest II, 975. f. 1932.; it was an abominable sin II, 973. f. 976. 1921. 1939.; happened by Reuben out of carelessness, Bilhah was beautiful and fickle II, 973.; this act gave rise to hatred and enmity II, 975.; was a disgrace for Bilha's sons II, 975.; thereby R. lost his reputation as firstborn II, 1101. 1109. 1138-, he harmed his descendants II, 974.; wiedivites

R. tried to ingratiate himself with the father again II, 1116. f.; the sin was forgiven by R., but he was punished for it II, 1920. ff., Others as an example II, 1922. 1934.

3. the tribe R. Weak, despised, the least in Israel II, 974.; the weakest tribe, proud, lazy II, 1933.

Relapse into sin is dangerous I, 276.

Rest of God. "God rested" I, 94.

Ruth. Moabitin, Old Mother of Christ I, 368. f.; obtained forgiveness through faith II, 1830.

S.

Sabu. The queen of S. recognized the right god I, 1052.

Sabbath. It is ordained for man, not for animals I, 98; God has sanctified it I, 96; for which purpose it is ordained I, 96 ff; its proper work and office is that God's word be preached and heard I, 99; Adam observed it after the fall I, 97.

Sabbather. Doctrine of this Secte I, 873. f. 1009.; II, 1351.

Zechariah. Drawn from Genesis II, 1137. - S. Prophets 2.

Saxony. The country takes its name from the Sachsenburg I, 1492; the S. call their nobles "Gutmann" I, 879.

Sackmann. II, 2031.

Sacraments. What a sacrament is I, 1045; are signs of the divine will to blessedness I, 1049, pledges of grace I, 1105; circumcision was a sacrament I, 1049; oath is as it were a sacrament I, 1465; the sacraments of the N. T. are not only distinguished from the heathen but make God's people and blessed I, 1050.'s do not merely distinguish from the heathen, but make them God's people and blessed I, 1050.; in the S. find the creatures comprehended in the Word and therefore have their power I, 279.; S. are nothing without the Word I, 1248. f.; have flowed from Christ's side, have their power from the blood of Christ II, 1992. f.; nothing may be changed in S. I, 844. 848.; usually despised I, 1045.; the pope makes human works out of them I, 905., teaches they give grace because of the outward work II, 1904.; cannot work grace without faith II, 1904. - S. appearances, means of grace, word 4, signs 2.

Sacramentarians. Are rich in words II, 715; despise the sacraments because they do not pay attention to the fact that God's word is there I, 1248. f.; follow their reason, want to master God II, 1290. f.; how they prove that Christ's body and blood is not in the Lord's Supper I, 1487. f.; consider their doctrine, Brod sei Brod, as wisdom I, 196; found applause I, 726.; accuse Luther of separation of unity II, 1249.

Saeculum. Meaning of the word I, 477. f.

Sadolet. Learned, eloquent, ignorant in matters of faith I, 998.

Salah. Lived with Jacob 33 year II, 89.

Anointing. Happened with oil or wine II, 960, to separate persons, clothes etc. from worldly use II, 440. 960.

Salem. Meaning of the word II, 850; obs was a city name II, 851; Jerusalem was also called Salem II, 851.

Solomon. 1. the king. Had many of his wives under the law of levirate marriage II, 1179.; asked God for wisdom II, 276. f.; took many of his sayings from Abraham's history I, 1156.; the Jews consider him to be the promised seed of Abraham I, 753.

2. rabbi S. Is fine in the Hebrew language II, 1995; his opinions on: "Hebrews" I, 715, Jacob's attitude at the news, Joseph lives II, 1745.

Samaritan. S. Shechemite.

Seed. Cause that he grows and keeps his kind I, 44. f.; strong boys and husbands lose p. II, 1928.

Sanctes Pagninus. Scholar, diligent grammarian I, 363; how he explains "naphthali" II, 546.

Sanctum saeculare. What it is II, 829. 1001. Sanhedrin. Origin of the S. II, 1969.

Saracens. They are actually Hagarenes I, 994; they do not want to be called so II, 13; Ishmael's apostate descendants I, 1453; why they call themselves S. I, 1453; their poem about Isaac's sacrifice I, 994.; boast of the promise of Ishmael I, 113.; Ishmael's name made them proud I, 996.; boast of being heirs of Abraham for the sake of circumcision I, 1008.; were very mighty, overcome by the Turk I, 994. - S. Ishmaelites.

Sarah. White daughter she was I, 720. f. 723. 1351. f. 1848.; change of her name from Sarai to Sarah, meaning of both names I, 1094. f. 2042. Is praised like no other in Scripture I, 1605. 1626.; surpasses all nuns I, 1161.; is a queen and matron above all others I, 1615.; an abbess more glorious than those in the papacy I, 1628. Faith: was a believing woman I, 972. 1171.; Scripture praises her faith 1, 739.; rejoiced in the Holy Spirit at Isaac's birth I, 1378. f. Virtues: was a wise, godly woman, adorned with many virtues 1, 970. f.; pious I, 737. f.; in her one can learn the highest and most difficult virtues of a holy mother. I, 1160. ff. 1170. ff.; reverent I, 1170. 1389.; diligent II, 1239.; patient I, 1174. 1603. ff.; obedient I, 773. 793. 1389.; chaste and modest I, 1169. f. 1173.; chaste and modest1, 972. temptations a. sufferings. Sufferings: courageously endured many and various misfortunes I, 1603.ff.; her barrenness I, 723. f. 1080. 1378.; probably did not believe when Abraham told her she would still give birth according to divine promise I, 1131. f.; laughed incredulously I, 1168. f., which weakness was forgiven her I, 1169. 1174. beauty in old age I, 802. f. 1312. honored the marriage state I, 972.; of the command to sacrifice Isaac S. probably knew nothing I, 1490. f. Is em exemplary for wives I, 970. ff. - S. Abraham 33, Jisca.

Satan. Derivation of the word II, 207.

Saul. Means: demanded I, 385. Jacob's grandson, in how far Simeon's son II, 1763. f.

Saumseligkeit. Physically and spiritually harmful I, 1262. f. Scepter. Shape of the scepter II, 1241; Jupiter's scepter II, 1423; sign of violence II, 1843.

Skull site. Location I, 378.

Schadenfreude. Dem Fleisch natürlich II, 738.

Sheep. Carry in some places twice of the year II, 697.; springs better than late II, 604.

Shame. The conjugal limbs I, 145. 205. f. Disguise of a maiden, a great disgrace II, 859. Sweba. Hain's great-grandson, residence I, 666.

Scheol. Was Sch. sei II, 1541. ff. - S. Gehenna, Schooß.

Navigation. Invented by humans I, 66; Javan's descendants skilled in it I, 662.

Shiloh. Why the word is written with h at the end II, 1970. ff.; meaning of the word ib.; has come II, 1967. ff. - S. Messiah.

Battle. Outcome can be noted before II, 929. 1378. f.

Sleep. What it is is not known II, 1546; we live in it and yet do not live II, 216. f. 1545; a picture of the state of the soul after death II, 216. f. 1545. f.; various kinds of sleep I, 157; a gift of God I, 157; one may well drink something to get sleep I, 1716.

Snake. The serpent was used for divination II, 583. In paradise it was the most beautiful animal I, 94. 228.; shape I, 185. f. 230.; cunning I, 178.; was a natural serpent, by which Eve was tempted I, 226. f. 266. f.; she spoke from Satan's inspiration 1, 618.; punishment because she seduced Eve I, 186. 227. 229. The brazen S.: whence the power to make well I, 278. f.; worshipped by the Jews I, 568.; Christ's allegory of it I, 611.

Serpent seed. The Devil's Seed I, 266. ff. Silesia. Of the six towns in S. I, 675. Key. The oral preaching ministry I, 1066.

Scholastics. To be read with care I, 1086.; why they are not rightly understood II, 849. f. They should not be called theologians II, 2079.; their theology is philosophy, mere delusion 1, 581.; II, 1927. 1997.; pass by the 10 commandments II, 1896.; obscure the promise II, 1999. Concerning their teaching: Ps. 4, 7. II, 1672.; whether Christ was born of sinful or pure flesh II, 1171.; original sin II, 1464.; satisfaction II, 1456. 1464.; God's grace I, 815.; spheres in hell II, 1546. sf.; repentance II, 1458. 1464.; sin II, 2003. ff.; uncertainty of forgiveness II, 2059. - S. Sophists.

Beauty. In what it consists II, 492. f.; gift of God I, 856. 1706. f.; inferior to virtue II, 1251.; makes virtue all the more pleasing II, 1250.; not to be abused I, 856.; one may choose a woman for her S.'s sake II, 486.; Jacob loved Rachel for her S.'s sake II, 484. ff. - S. Rachel, Sarah.

Schooß. Abraham's S. is the promise, happened to Abraham I, 1049. 1757, Abraham's faith I, 1052; all believers came there after death II, 2066. f.; why he is called Abraham's S. II, 2066. f.; is no longer in the NT I, 1757. Adam's S. is the promise, given in paradise I, 1757. In the NT we have Christ's Schooß I, 1757. - S. Sheol.

Creator. God as creator has everything in his hand II, 929. f.; holds the sea II, 930. f.; the S.'s work is: to make rich, to raise the dead, to raise the afflicted, to overthrow the hopeful II, 928. The article of God the S. should be diligently driven II, 932.; casts great trust II, 930.; Only should trust in the S. II, 933.; our trust is often very low II, 929. f.; we can call upon him only when we know that we have a gracious God II, 2014. 2029. - S. trust.

Creation. I, 1. ff. 8. ff. 27. ff. 40. ff. 48. ff. 58. ff. 66. ff. 90. ff. 140. ff. What each person in God did at the S. I, II. f.; the means or instrument is the Word I, 19. 22.; All created from nothing I, 2. 12. 22.; All creatures that were and will be, are immediately created with I, 92. f.; Whether God also created after the

Fall created new I, 93. f.; the six days of creation are actually to be understood I, 6. f. 45. 84. f. 147. ff.; berm 2. day's work does not say that God looked at it and it was very good I, 38. f.; God first decorates the earth, then the sky I, 46.; the S. can only be understood from

understand the word rightly I, 152. 159., reason cannot comprehend it I, 150.; how far one may go in one's thoughts about the S. I, 22.; whether God created the barren trees and shrubs, thorns and thistles I, 46.; whether the S. happened in spring or autumn I, 45. f.

Creation word. Creates and works still now I, 92. f. 155.

Horror. What the right S. is I, 701.

Writing could perhaps the patriarchs I, 418.

Scripture, the sacred. I st God's letter to us I, 1055. 1069.; in it a lamb can found, an elephant swim I, 2.; is a fountain that awakens thirst II, 2.; the most precious treasure I, 684. f.; right wisdom alone I, 152.; surpasses all appearances I, 1122. f.; teaches of higher things than all other books I, 1554.; where it deals with lesser things, delicious gems are hidden II, 543. f.; in it nothing is so small, it serves for betterment I, 793.; surpasses with its histories all worldly histories I, 717. f. 861. 960.; II, 1925. 1964; why she describes such minor childish things II, 566. f.; sometimes speaks of bodily things at length, of spiritual things more briefly I, 1712.; the whole of S. is given for Christ's sake II, 1177. 1200.; her histories are pure and chaste II, 557.From the seemingly impious histories of the S. II, 1167. ff. 1200. ff.; in it the former agrees with the latter I, 654.; it does not deceive, neither in the past nor in the future I, 961.; it cannot deceive I, 1047.; no wonder if some things in it are not understandable to us I, 1359.What is then written is written to teach us I, 1712.; serves to improve our lives I, 794.; breaks down into threats and promises I, 1190.; cancels the stowaway on people, but teaches love I, 801.; acts the doctrine of good morals better than Cicero and Aristotle I, 802. She shall govern our whole life II, 211.; to her shall our thoughts yield I, 32.; she shall reign in the church l, 766. What she teaches we may confidently teach, but no more I, 1657.; she alone shall remain judge and master among all books I, 1290.From it we can judge everything I, 863 ff; what does not agree with it is of the devil I, 695; what does not agree with it in the canons is to be rejected I, 1311; we must stick to the S. way of speaking I, 36; add nothing to it I, 1064.I, 1064; do not add to it, I, 844. 848; do not go beyond it, I, 1084; the papists teach that it does not contain all that is to be believed, I, 1526; the papists falsify it, I, 902; from falsification of the Scriptures follows corruption, I, 180. ff. We should hold them in high esteem I, 960; men set works of men above God's word I, 1544; we should read them diligently I, 1055, 1069; II, 2057; study them for life II, 79; seek Christ in them I, 1047; if one reads them as divine wisdom, then one also has the right benefit from them II, 2; the Holy Spirit blesses reading I, 1544. The Holy Spirit blesses the reading I, 1055. He who reads it without the Holy Spirit walks in darkness II, 2030; one should read the Scriptures, not rely on human commentaries I, 1281. - See Bible, Christ 6, Mysteries, Authority 10, Contradictions, Word 3.

Scripture Interpretation. Understanding the Scriptures requires the Holy Spirit. Spirit I, 452. f.; the natural man cannot understand spiritual things I, 449.; the more glorious the text, the more shamefully reason falsifies it I,

450.; examples of martyred texts I, 389. 449. ff.; II, 1966. 1968. 1976. f. 2018. 2035. rule for interpretation of Scripture, concerning: meaning of words II, 1486. ff. 1610.; the letter of Scripture I, 626. 903.; the Trinity II, 915.; dark passages I, 719.; II, 695. 997. 1978.'; appearances II, 775. f.; freedom in interpretation I I, 1784.; certainty of faith II, 1380.Commandments and ability to keep them I, 329; infirmities of the saints and good works II, 836, 843; their deeds I, 695; plural instead of singular I, 1381; plural used by God I, 70, f.; as men judge, so Scripture often speaks II, 654; reprinting of words II, 702, f.; names II, 18, 988; preaching office: where it can be reasonably said that God has spoken through men, it should be done to the credit of the Rev. I, 531; subject, which is dealt with I, 322. f. 364. 451. f. 596; "days" II, 1192; translations 1, 321; promises and threats 1, 648. 1083. 1106. f; understanding of Scripture: fourfold I, 950. ff; II, 1844. 1927., literal and historical I, 284. f. 950. ff; II, 774., carnal II, 1988., figurative I, 1150., furtive II, 1644. f.; word and factual! s. above Subject; words of God, what Scripture so calls I, 1183. f.; time and chronology 1, 95.; II, 1159.; context I, 370. f. - S. allegories, threats 2, appearances 1, grammar, hysteron, words of men, prophecies 1, rabbines, recapitulatio, falsifications, promises! Recapitulation. Debtors. Remain also the Christians II, 1496.; remain God as long as one does not forgive the brother II, 1496. f.

Schools. Had the Jews in the cities I, 1117.

Pupils. A student who listens to the teacher in faith does a golden work II, 1743; such who prepare themselves for the preaching ministry should be helped gladly II, 449. ff; the rich do this unwillingly II, 633.

Schoolmasters. Their profession is to teach and educate 1, 978; it is enough if one of ten pupils learns diligently and lets himself be pulled I, 978; the pupils should chastise II, 807, out of love II, 1460; seek the best of the pupils II, 1491; the pupils should be able to notice this II, 1491. f.

Swabia. Galten für närrisch II, 851.

Weak believers. Comfort themselves more easily with the death of the saints than with the death of Christ I, 1607. ff; please God also II, 1571.; God has patience with them II, 1332., does not abandon them II, 927. f., wants to strengthen them, not condemn them I, 1160.; one should not despise them I, 1555. f.; we must at times become somewhat weak II, 1870.

Weaknesses, sinful. Coming from the flesh II, 836.; Isaac's s. II, 150. ff.; God has patience with it II, 151. f. 173. 517. 836. 1329., does not reckon it to us II, 526. f., turns it to the best II, 274. f.; then we are to comfort ourselves with thy example of the holy. Fathers II, 151. ff. A Christian is not condemned even if he is overtaken by death in a sin of weakness I, 1282. f.

Pregnancy. One should not hinder it I, 1748; external impressions have a great influence on the fruit II, 601 f.; especially during it the man should live with the woman with reason II, 602 f. - S. Empfängniß.

Swarmers. Often missing in evidence I, 132. Swarm spirits. Are useless scrubbers II, 1385.

Sweat. This is cursed property that is acquired with other people's sweat II, 699; S. des Angesichts ist mancherlei I, 259. ff.

Switzerland. Constitution of the S. I, 675.

Swiss. Keep on breeding, but not on the word II, 1827.

Schwenkfeldt. Discarded sermon & sacrament I, 1249. sister. Meaning of the word I, 1351.

Mothers-in-law. Commonly hate the daughters-in-law II, 243. 993.

Daughters-in-law. Do not suffer gladly the rule of the mothers-in-law II, 331.

Swear. What swearing means I, 1674. - S. Oath.

Scipio. No Jewish or Christian king can be compared with S. II, 462; was not proud in happiness II, 1387; no hero like Abraham I, 889.

Srotus. Opinion: of the fire of the last day I, 1540, of the natural powers of man I, 580. f.

Seba. 1, 666.

Zebulun. 1. son of Jacob. II, 551. 571. blessing of Jacob II, 2011. ff. - S. Jacob I, 19.; II; Joseph 12.

2. the tribe. Residence II, 2011. ff; handling II, 2017. f.; led to Assyria II, 2017.

Sects. They break into the church without commandment and confuse everything II, 278; they arrogate to themselves the name of the church II, 99; new ones always rise up to plague the church I, 938; II, 99; it is impossible to block all their paths II, 938.

Soul. Origin II, 1770; a wonderful creature, unknown to us, capable of great joy and sadness II, 1670. f.; has great power, dominates the body II, 1670. f., makes it alive I, 596. - S. condition.

Blessing. The divine blessing is the work of all three persons II, 1866. 1868.; is not a wish, but communicates what it says II, 298. ff. 369. f.; we have such actual blessings in the N. T. II, 298. f.; the blessings in the N. T. are greater than in the A. T. II, 300. f.; if God blesses, it indicates that man is previously under the curse II, 1867.; divine S. is forgiveness and eternal life I, 909.; S. are also the bodily goods I, 1652.; II, 296.; in God's S. bodily and spiritual S. is offered II, 1867.; God's S. is not without a cross II, 301. ff; God's S. cannot be tolerated by men for the sake of original sin I, 852. f.; to all S. God gives for the sake of the pious I, 893. f.; to the spiritual S. we also need the bodily II, 294. ff. 950.; the bodily precedes the spiritual II, 1000.; the bodily S. has a great appearance, not so the spiritual II, 827.

Blessing. Various meanings II, 1798; means to increase 1, 65. 744. 1563; happens with words and with action I, 1563; God blesses with action I, 1563; blessing belongs to the priestly office I, 1558. 1585. f. 1589. f.; the greater tends to bless the lesser II, 1798.

Seeing. "God saw" I, 485. f.

Seir. Meaning of this name Esau II, 101. f. 1001. Also name of a country II, 101. f.; location of the same II, 987.

Sela. Occasion to the name II, 1163.

Self-righteousness. Makes sure and stiff-necked II, 1633.; condemns I, 1420. 1428.; also challenges Christians I, 1433.; clings to the best II, 1660.; God alone.

can exterminate them I, 1428.; should be killed on Hagar and Ishmael l, 1420. 1428. - ^ work righteousness, work sanctity.

Self-exaltation. Aergster Feind der Lehrer der Kirche I, 928. - S. Vermessenheit.

Self-denial. In what it consists I, 1392. f.; Abraham an example I, 1497. - S. Crucifixion.

Self-confidence. This sin is in our nature I, 923.; God is enemy to the S. I, 923. - S. Presumption.

Selenria. Formerly called Kalne I, 672.

Blessedness. Of the joy of the blessed II, 1431. 1667. f. How one comes to it I, 1433. ff; no pagan attains as a pagan II, 1829., None, he is led except by death and despair I, 1430. f.; is not attained by fleshly birth I, 1030. f., on which men nevertheless rely I, 1430. f.; not earned by repentance I, 1438.; not obtained by doing what is in one II, 1828., not by works but by grace I, 1440. f. 1447. f., by regeneration I, 1030. f., by faith in the promise I, 1431. 1437. but not of each according to his faith II, 1830. why the papists reject the doctrine of salvation by grace alone I, 1441. ff; how Isaac, Jacob and also some of Esau's lineage became blessed II, 65. f.; how under the pope and Turks still some became blessed II, 67. A Christian should be certain of his blessedness I, 1066; II, 1353; we cannot be certain of it if we do not attain it by grace alone I, 1441; in the papacy it was taught that one must doubt of blessedness I, 1066; II, 1353; - S. Certainty, Life 4, Transfiguration.

Sem. 1. meaning of the name I, 652.; when born I, 435.; whether he was the firstborn of Noah I, 434. f. 502.; why he is preferred to Japheth I, 435.; called father of all children of Eber I, 679.; was father of all churches II, 89.; reigned at Jerusalem I, 1492.He lived in Salem, where he taught, I, 732; preached to his own about the flood, I, 898; was held in high esteem by his grandchildren, I, 711; II, 55; despised by the Nimrodites, I, 722; a great martyr, I, 693; his contemporaries, I, 710; II, 89; - Abraham 34, Melchizedek, Noah 14.

2. s.'s gender. I, 679. ff. Residence I, 657. 666.; displaced by Canaan's descendants I, 677.

Seneca. Sayings: Do not pay attention to who speaks, but what is spoken I, 1595, about vices I, 821; II, 1198.

Sententiaries. Handeln vom Ursprung der Seele II, 1770.

Sephar. Probably Ararat I, 680.

Septuagint. S. Seventy.

Seraphim. Their shape I, 288. f.

Seth. Meaning of the name 1, 396. ff. 414.; had a certain promise, Cain was inactive and fleeting I, 367.; is the first to whom the promise of the woman's seed is directed I, 395.With him a new generation begins I, 397.; was similar to Adam's image I, 413.; God's image was established in ibm through the word I, 414.; was high priest after Enoch's reception I, 422. f.; his contemporaries I, 407. - S. Adam 2.

Sighing. God understands it II, 574.; the inexpressible S. is sweet music to God I, 1435. f., a pleasant sacrifice II, 755.; is also still found in temptations II, 535. 573. f., resists unbelief and disbelief I, 1435. f., a pleasant sacrifice II, 755.

duld I, 810.; by it the godly arouse themselves Wider despair II, 754.; apparently it is often weak, but ineffable and strong II, 750. f. 1080, f. 1584. f. 1587. ff., not without great fruit I, 1110. 1112.; II, 814., brings ruin to enemies II, 1080. f.

Sforza, Duke. Peasant son, Cook II, 1786. sibaris. Destruction of S. I, 1258. f.

Sichar. Misspelling for Shechem II, 1912.

Shechem. 1. hemor's son. A spoiled child II, 864. 866. f.; proud II, 882.; unrepentant II, 886. 871. 873. 882.; hypocritical II, 872.

2. p. u. Dina. II, 855. ff. 864. ff. 879. ff. The desecration of Dina was a great sin II, 875. f.

3. the city of S. whence the name II, 852; later called Neapolis II, 1161; location I, 775; II, 851. 853. 1161; rebuilt by Jeroboam II, 851. - S. Sichar.

Shechemites. Proud, foolish I, 776. 779.; II, 851.; strangled by Jacob's sons II, 885. ff.; their murder unjust II, 874.; built a temple on Garizim I, 779. - S. Jacob II, 2.

Sure. Satan makes them hard I, 1425.; Lots Eidame ern image of S. I, 1243.; S. should be punished, despondent consoled II, 1686. f.

Safety. Satan plunges men into S. I, 195; follows from contempt of the word II, 98; consequences of S.: blindness and foolishness II, 882, abominable sins II, 98, misfortune II, 333. f.; S. should be avoided I, 376. 723.

Siddim. I, 879.

Sidon. Location I, 678.; famous trading city I, 666.; mighty II, 2012.

Seventy, Septuagint. Not skilled to her great work I, 321st; II, 1766. f.; Jerome complains of her translation II, 593. 1847. f.; translation of 1 Mosi 47, 31. II, 1838. f..

Victory. In war, S. comes from God II, 929.; the most glorious is to change man's heart II, 816. f.

Silver piece. Value of an S. I, 1360; II, 1740. Silo. Location II, 851; what happened there II, 851. silpa. S. Jacob 18.

Simeon. 1. Jacob's son. When born II, 548. ff; held wedding at Thimnath II, 1164.; the worst uniter Jacob's sons II, 1505. f. - S. Jacob I, 19.; II; Joseph 12.

2 Simeon and Levi. Were the junkers and most harmful boys in Jacob's troop II, 1101.; more hopeful than the others II, 1026.; had to take first-born and rule II, 1045. f. 1058. 1109. ff.; ringleaders in the murder of the Shechemites II, 888., their punishment for it II, 888.; ringleaders in the hatred against Joseph II, 1041. 1044. 1058. 1100. 1943. f., therein "brothers" II, 1943. f.; ancestors of Christ's murderers II, 1117.; Jacob cursed them II, 1925. ff.. Others as an example II, 1936. ff.; the curse was especially fulfilled in Christ's suffering II, 1937. also in the persecution of the prophets etc. II, 1940, 1942; are not even cursed II, 2055; their hope shall be magnified to the praise of divine grace II, 1027; are well saved II, 1947.

3. the tribe of S. residence II, 2022.; is omitted by Moses in his blessing II, 1717. 1936.; the most contemptible tribe II, 1717. f. 1854.; consisted only of poor scribes and schoolmasters II, 1110.; from S. and Levi also came excellent men II, 1943. - S. Judas Iscarioth.

Simony. What simony is I, 1618 ff; II, 106 ff; what the laws and canons declare for it II, 104; where the name comes from I, 1618 ff; is in the hearts of all men II, 108 ff; follows where one falls away from the doctrine of justification II, 110.; the Turks are Simonists II, 110. also the papists I, 1620. f.; S. is the sun in the papacy II, 104. f.; ruled in the papacy II, 107.; examples papist! S. I, 1620. f.; also in monasteries was S. I, 1623.; S. in the papacy is actually secular robbery II, 105. f.; pope is guilty of real S. I, 1622.; II, 110. f.; S. was punished by Huß I, 105.; Abraham was not a Simonist II, 103. f.; how a preacher can be guilty of S. II, 111. f.; if he takes salary, that is not S. I, 1624.; it would not be a s. to buy freedom from the pope to preach the gospel purely II, 112. ff. - Gifts 2, Pallium.

Samson. No hero like Abraham I, 890.; a wonderful war hero and savior, driven by the Holy Spirit II, 2022. f.; in him Jacob's blessing on Dan II, 2021. ff. is fulfilled.

Sinear. Plain, since Babel was built I, 672. 694.

Senses. When the mind is occupied by one sense, its effect on the other senses is weaker II, 1193.

Flood I, 541. ff. 556. ff. Why the description of it is so short I, 409; proclamation of it not believed I, 517; when it broke in I, 543; came because also the children of God fell into sin and vice I, 448.Why the animals were corrupted with it I, 503; effects on the shape of the earth I, 120. 378, the paradise I, 378, the ground I, 110. 495. 511. f. 1610, the powers of men I, 511. f., the fruits I, 415.; not only Lamech's, but a general punishment I, 371.; indicates the exuberant wrath of God 1, 406. f. 437. 548.; shall terrify the wicked I, 1087.; whom this example does not move has a stony heart I, 388. f.; indicates that the pious generation will last for eternity I, 437.; whether coitus was forbidden during the s. I, 570. f.; allegorical meaning of the s. I, 611. 613.; there will be no more general s. I, 605. - S. Paradise 1.

Sirach. Derivation of the Name II, 1979.

Kindness. Pleases God I, 1629.; one should make a point of it I, 1709., encourage the youth to it I, 1635.

Sixtus, Pabst. His Miraculous Works I, 1545.

Socrates. Taught immortality I, 102; his answer to the question: whether one should take a wife II, 362; Erasmus makes him a perfect Christian I, 581.

Sodom. Fall of Sodom I, 849. ff. 1181. ff. 1206. ff. 1222. ff. 1240. ff. 1254. ff. 1273. ff. Location I, 1212. 1266. f.; area of S. was a garden of God I, 849. ff.; there was probably paradise I, 851.; cursed for the sake of sin I, 594. f.; went on in S. probably more abominable than before the Flood I, 1191. ff. 1199. f. 1225. ff.; which patriarchs lived at the time of S.'s downfall I, 1200.; how the same endeavored to convert S. I, 1200.; S. rejected God's word I, 1340. f.; probably had a feast day in S. the day before the fall I, 1218. 1224.; the sin against the three angels was a sin of the whole city I, 1256.; whether perished at Easter I, 1220.; a more terrible spectacle than we read elsewhere I, 1274. 1276.; wherefore described I, 1087. 1273. ff. 1288.; of the children of S. Luther will not judge I, 1199.

Sodomites. Good things happened to them because of Lot I, 893; through Abraham's faith I, 896; were uncircumcised I, 1075; had good fortune and good days I, 1217; fell away again soon after Abraham's victory I, 896.; were without fear of God and love of neighbor I, 1217.; were not hospitable, practiced dishonor and ill-will toward strangers I, 1216. f.; did not seek to hide sins I, 1219. 1223. ff. 1226. - S. Abraham 35, Blindness, Lot 3.

Sodomitism. In what this sin consists I, 1223. 1226.; Onan committed a sodomitic sin II, 1181.; by whom the S. was brought to Germany I, 1223.

Apples of Sodom. Beautiful on the outside, full of ashes and stink on the inside I, 594. f. 759. 851.; a monument to past sin I, 851.

Solarii. Name of the Lutherans I, 1573.

Sun. A wonderful work of God I, 31. 49. f.; is called a great light I, 49.; by it, say the astronomers, the moon and stars shine I, 49.; Lord of the day, its light sent to work I, 51.; was brighter and more beautiful before the Fall than now I, 95. - S. Light, Sign 1.

Sophists. Their doctrine: of the natural powers of man I, 577. ff, a little love is enough to attain eternal life I, 1334. - S. Scholastics.

Sorbonne. What the theologians of the S. taught about beatification II, 130.

Concern. Shall be cast upon God II, 1713.

Tension vein. The Jews do not eat it, many make a delicacy of it II, 801; allegorical interpretation of it II, 812. ff.

Speculation. Thereby None Blessed I, 1251. f. - p. Life 8.

Food. Vegetable food healthier than meat food I, 44; food of men before and after the fall I, 256; original food of men and animals I, 88; food before the flood I, 44, 524, when everything was stronger I, 415.We should enjoy the food with thanksgiving I, 525. 868. and use it in such a way that we do not harm our health I, 868.; we harm ourselves in body and life through our food I, 415. 712. - Meat I, animals 1.

Spheres. What various of them taught I, 32. ff. 153,; the acceptance of the S. is not certain, but useful I, 33. f.; their order, nature and property is very lovely and wonderful I, 153. - S. Heaven.

Mirror. S. the Soothsayer II, 1056.

Mockery of God over Adam I, 272. f. 275.

Language. 1. in general. Uniformity of languages serves for unity I, 684. 690; diversity of languages leads to enmity and war I, 690. ff; kingdoms fall through confusion of languages I, 704; languages should be studied I, 525; all languages have their peculiarities II, 1529. f.

2. the German. has Hebrew words II, 1936.

3. the Greek S. has Hebrew words II, 1936.

4. the Hebrew Scriptures are not perfectly understood II, 677. f. 789. 848. ff. 1035. 1358. 1373. 1472. 1509. nor did they have it in the time of the apostles II, 1997. f.; the N. T. has been of great help for a correct understanding II, 678. f. 1837. f. 1837; if the Holy Scriptures are to be fully established, it must be through Christians II, 849. 1532, without whose help they would be much darker II, 961; from where it comes that they are incomprehensible to us II, 849. f.; their

The way of speaking is foreign to us I, 1168.; II, 1529. f.; of the expression: Man thut nicht also II, 507.; rst figurative than other S. II, 1440. 1532.; of puncta II, 1007. f. 1837. ff., disorder in proper names II, 1016., numerus II, 1769. 1788., conjugations I, 1561., the auxiliary word "to be" II, 1440.; students of theology should study the Hebrew S. I, 1563.; II, 912. God speaks to us Hebrew II, 964. 1145. -S. Rabbis.

5. the Latin S. is more dexterous than the Greek and Hebrew II, 1487. f.; has Hebrew words II, 1936.

Language use. All rules must give way to the same II, 1533; to pay attention to this II, 677. f.

Taglines. 1. after beginning: Aut regem, aut fatuum II, 1343; The longer, the angrier I, 575; Let go, or: Mitte vagere II, 1406. 1619.; O formose puer II, 1012.; Pluribus intentus II, 1193.; Qui quae vult, dicit II, 1042.; Si fecisti II, 1524.

2. according to the keywords: waste II, 629. ; achivi II, 881. ; commonplace I, 1118. 1371. ; aequivocations II, 1908. ; working - enjoying II, 203. ; suspicious I, 794. ; ^rs II, 312. ; doctor I, 847. ; postponed II, 377. f-; interpreter II, 1053.; belly II, 591. ; eloquence I, 1005. ; doing better than one can I, 2. ; beer II, 1415. ; thief, lazy II, 1231. ; lonely I, 834. ; angel II, 629. ; ass II, 1505. ; lazy II, 319. ; enemies II, 877. ; fire I, 1354. ; fiscus II, 1817.; wife, housewife II, 1241. ; peace I, 1076. ; frons II, 1241. 1423. ; princes 1, 447. ; II, 865. ; letters of princes I, 1055. 1069. ; II, 214. ; princes, exemplars II, 865. ; favor of princes I, 1065. ; gift I, 1263. 1710. ; guest II, 482. ; patience II, 1314.; money II, 1787.; opportunity I, 1262.; making oneself mean I, 1442.; justice - faith II, 1745.; gifts I, 1474.; II, 1581. f.; law II, 1862.; conscience II, 205. 1593. 1596. 1684.; won - torn II, 205.; equals 1, 690.; happiness I, 1218.; II, 1914,; God II, 1698.; good I, 1218.; II, 86., unjust good II, 205. 590.; what is good I, 878.; covetousness II, 588.; hooks II, 81.; lord, house-father I, 1723. f.; II, 552. 1240. f. 1423.; yard-keeping I, 980.; chickens in basket I, 1071. ; hunger I, 1390. ; II, 1087. ; hunting 1, 54. ; youth I, 585. ; lawyer I, 847. ; buying I, 1262. ; children of great people 1, 313. ; II, 1368. ; churches - heathen 1, 839. ; church II, 1002. ; rattling II, 257. ; servant, lazy II, 1231.; disease I, 894. f.; art II, 451.; land I, 852.; land - custom II, 478. 1184.; run of a thing I, 1192.; louse I, 980.; ruse II, 877.; lions II, 162.; lies I, 335. 1533.; liar 1, 334.; II, 1121.; maid II, 1241.; mameluke 1, 689.; Middle inne I, 1438.; II, 761.; Monk II, 1408.; Night II, 772.; Name, good II, 1723.; No one I, 1226.; Authority 1, 846.; Horses - oxen II, 385.; Phrygians II, 866.; Prophets II, 1645.; Smoke - fire II, 363.; Law II, 1745. f., the supreme right I, 843. 1476.; right - right execute II, 874. 877.; riches II, 2038.; Romans 1, 337.; ruth II, 1460.; sowing - reaping II, 203.; sour II, 1087. 2038.; harm I, 1314. 1462.; rogue - fortune II, 507. 727.; debt, old II, 1116. 1454.; swallow I, 54.; stone II, 1406.; sin 1, 575.; II, 1121.; days, good, I, 1218.; II, 1849.; devil I, 1424.; II, 103.; theologian 1, 847.; Turk II, 1986. f.; ingratitude I, 1337. 1340.; ingratitude II, 1262.; misfortune I, 180. 1294.; II, 392. 1192.; injustice II, 207. 1147.; discontent.

I, 1071st; Vacation II, 889th; Venus II, 1310th; Hidden II, 1002nd; Burning II, 1772nd; Despair II, 1408th; People I, 852nd; II, 884th; Ways II, 2035th; Woman I, 1372nd 1672nd; Strike Again II, 874th; Words II, 720th; Time II, 830th; Wrath II, 340th.

3. proverbial sayings. To hew oneself in the cheek I, 1576.; to carry the tree on both armpits II, 122.; one must besiege it I, 1476.; let me tame the shepherd II, 1727.; to ask from heaven to earth II, 1118.; to milk a goat, to maintain a sieve II, 107. f.; to thrust into the harvest II, 2006.; like a donkey sent to the bagpipe 1, 3. ; like a fist to the eye 1, 761. 1227. ; pouring oil and pitch on the fire II, 350. ; fishing in the doldrums II, 1319. ; I want to go gray II, 1799. ; he would have wood hewn out of him II, 2019. ; having a good year II, I4II. ; the child must have a name II, 760.; to louse with cobs II, 691; like a wreath on a sow's head I, 1713; to stretch over the same last I, 1074; to wipe one's mouth II, 1099; not a nesting pin I, 915; non propter te, sed propter tuum te II, 257; for the ravens to eat thee 1, 622.; to put on the wheel and on the disc II, 2006.; to throw into the Rappuse II, 1238.; to hang a clip on II, 712. 714.; to throw the keys at one's feet II, 278.; piece by piece II, 878.; for a pigeon's droppings I, 801.; until the water goes over the baskets II, 1337. state. One should get used to serving the same from youth II, 1409. ff.

Cities. The first St. built by Cain 1, 384.; often named after its builders II, 852. - S. trading cities, capital.

City gate. Court in the Orient I, 1213. State of innocence. A middle class, in which the

Man could sin I, 128; very glorious I, 88. 94. 128. Created gifts of man: Immortality I, 135, freshness of youth I, 112, f.; knowledge I, 81, 128. f. Life of the human being in the St. d. U.: a natural life I, 105.; eating, drinking, childbearing I, 69.; food of men and animals I, 46. 87. f.; digestion I, 112. 135.; clothes I, 171.; going naked an honor I, 170. ff.; dominion of man and woman I, 167. f.; marital status I, 86. 125. 128. 142. ff. 163. f. 206. 265. 291.; Procreation and Birth I, 125.; Education of Children I, 88. 125.; Marriage of Children I, 162. 168. f.; Labor 1, 79. 100. 124.; Dominion of Man I, 77. 80. 87. 146. Worship I, 18. 96. f. 131.; Bible and Subject of Preaching I, 128. 188. f.; Law of God I, 130. ff. Adam and his descendants would have lived in faith I, 188. How d man would have been placed in eternal life I, 69. 135. 145.; of which Adam's sleep in Paradise a model I, 158. Remains of this state I, 82. 130. 161. ff. 167. f. 250. 412. We should often think of the good we have lost I, 130. - S. likeness, Paradise.

Stands. 1. in general. Are ordered by God, not to be despised I, 1164. f.; find different, as, rich and poor, many take offense at 1, 995. f.; this difference is ordered by God II, 1404., necessary and useful to this life II, 1371. f. 1390. f. 1394. f. 1403. ff. 1786. f., in the sight of God such distinction is not valid I, 996. 1089.; God's word sanctifies all spirituality II, 125.; Christians should walk in such spirituality as God has commanded II, 1626.; God also takes care of the low spirituality.

II, 552; in each one be faithful I, 1180, not idle II, 1791, f., virtuous II, 1795; in this one remain until God takes one out II, 1795; patience in all the states God's word works II, 126, f.; from the states be not stott II, 1371, f..

2 The three main orders. The whole life is divided into three states I, 1180, into the domestic regiment, the secular regiment, the priesthood II, 297, f.; these are the right hierarchies I, 1394; life in these states is the most spiritual II, 1607; whoever lives outside them lives in a damned state I, 1394. I, 1394. are ordered by God I, 532. 1321. 1373. ff; II, 1567.; necessary II, 1567.; in them God acts with us through men I, 1456.; ordered for God's glory and the neighbor's benefit II, 264.; duties of them I, 532. 1256. f.; II, 297. f. In it is found unwillingness and unwillingness I, 261. f. 982. 984. 987. f. 1371. ff.; II, 24. 139.; whoever wants to live godly in it must suffer persecution I, 1393.; Satan is an enemy of it I, 1459. In all St. faithful people are necessary II, 542. f.; in it one should stick to God's commandments II, 1567. f.; one should ask for wisdom, otherwise everything will turn out bad II, 277. ff.; one should be patient and look to God's word I, 1371. ff. 1373. ff.One can be sure of God's help in this, I, 1321; the angels are our guardians in this, I, 1686; all three saints are always in need of forgiveness of sins, II, 487; how they make themselves partakers of other people's sins, I, 1257. They are held in the highest honor before God II, 1061. f.; it is Satan's masterpiece that he brings the church into contempt I, 1456., as happened in the papacy II, 1567. 1606. f. 1611. - S. household, preacher, preaching office, authority.

Cf. Occupation I.

Steadfastness. St. in doctrine against the whole world is difficult I, 498. ff. 537.; we should be steadfast I, 538. f.

Starke. Her consolation against death I, 1607. ff

Strength. Definition of this virtue II, 1877. - S. Fortitude.

Staupitz. How he governs II, 1406., Luther comforted II, 180.

Stone. Often means a colonel II, 2045. f. - S. Krankh eit 2.

Stars. What they are I, 50.

Taxes. Heavy St. a penalty II, 1817; among various peoples II, 1819. f.

Pens. Eitel Whorehouses II, 1658.

Voice. Very different II, 1192. f.; gives man the very most to recognize II, 270.

Frontal leaf. S. High Priest.

Stoics. Are hypocrites II, 1612; their doctrine of temporal goods I, 830. 854. f.

Penalty. 1. in general. Punishment arouses grumbling and hostility I, 989-; punishment from parents, teachers, authorities should be endured with patience I, 999. f.

2. divine st. type and nature: st. and promise cannot be united by our reason I, 509. ff; from st. it does not follow that God is fickle I, 510.; with st. there is still grace II, 1951. the ordinary st. are pestilence, famine, war, wild beasts I, 517.The greatest, when God takes away his word I, 455; new sins follow, when new sins increase I, 594. Whom the sins affect: not only the sinner, but also the creatures, his possessions I, 224. f. 503, country and people, when the authorities sin I, 822. 892. 1324. f.; the pious, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor.

often have to carry the st. with II, 337. f. Purpose and benefit: St. is a benefit II, 1103. f., should humble us I, 1440., lead to repentance I, 895, serve as a test of faith and patience I, 822. f., but not for satisfaction II, 1103. Success and effect: St. adheres much more firmly than benevolence 1, 604.; becomes more difficult when recognized as St. 1, 255.; is often in vain I, 989.; the ungodly force God to ever harsher St. I, 896. Conduct: God takes care of us in st. I, 999.; Christ transforms it into blessed cross I, 244. f.; different behavior of the pious and the godless II, 838.; our nature grumbles and despairs I, 999.; the world bears sorrow over st, not over sin II, 336. f.; send oneself with patience to St. II, 338.; if we lament sin, St. becomes milder I, 990. delay and haste with St.: it is a wrath of grace when God hastens with St. I, 702.; II, 1043.; wretched people with whom God pardons with St. II, 1042. ff.God pardons whether the wicked still want to repent I, 966; when God pardons, God seems to be asleep I, 699; God finally follows I, 509; 701; 811; 965; II, 1043; 1103; when the measure is full I, 700; the longer he is silent, the greater the wrath afterwards I, 702. - S. curse, sin 4, wrath, chastisement.

Stage Years. Bring Changes I, 1604.

Suah. II, 1162.

Suchoth. Where the name comes from II, 844; location II, 846.

Suetonius. Recounts dreams of Nero etc. II, 1310. f.

Sin. 1. in general. 1. nature and kind. Sin is in the heart, not in the eyes, ears or other creatures I, 833; it is something natural, otherwise no redemption would be necessary I, 203; it clings to us in such a way that we can be completely cleansed of it one day II, 1171.Sin is what happens without God's word I, 567; consists above all in disobedience to God's word I, 179; boasting of sin is no small sin I, 697; ignorance can be sin I, 1466. ff. Types of s.: the chief sins are not the gross, external ones, like adultery, but contempt of the word, parents, authorities I, 1199.; the Papists' persecution of the gospel is a more serious s. than David's adultery I, 1277. f.; the greatest sin is when men do not want to be punished by God's word I, 456. ff, the s. of the first table remain commonly hidden under the appearance of holiness I, 503.; God complains more about the violence that happens to man than that happens to him I, 511.; what heaven-sent s. are I, 1197. what sodomitical ones I, 1219.; s. we have, even if we do not know it I, 1348., one can sin from ignorance 1, 814. ff; s., done in consternation are not so grave as those done prudently I, 1296.; s. of commission and omission II, 692.; sins of commission are more atrocious than sins of omission I, 1365.; s. thut, not only who commits them, but also who approves them I, 1224. Gradual progress: sins follow when one departs from the Word, I, 18; they first happen in the heart, I, 635; one gets deeper and deeper into sins, I, 210; one sin leads to another, I, 214, 219, 336, ff, 480; II, 1192, 1276, f., if one does not repent II, 884. awakenings and excuses of S.: S. goes in sweet, out sour II, 1718.; one does not feel it when one commits it I, 199. f. 699.; its nature is that it lies and rests for a time I, 701.; rests like a wild animal that has fallen asleep, because it is in the works I,

325. f.; the law makes it alive I, 201.; it soon awakens. becomes, soon reveals I, 326. f. 346.; then it frightens us II, 1103. f. 2077. ff. and becomes formidable II, 2079., Satan seeks to plunge us into despair I, 200. f.; II, 1704. 1707. f.; awakens in some to damnation, in others to repentance II, 1107. The S. does not want to be revealed I, 222; II, 1503; does not want to be S. I, 218; II, 1524; one tries to deny and cover it up I, 206. f. 212. f. 215. f. 991; one throws the blame on God I, 214. f. 217. f.; II, 1529; betrays itself 1, 335; accuses itself with what it wants to excuse itself I, 212. f. 334. f. 338. f. 992.

2. the greatness and abomination of sin is an abominable stench before God I, 573, the most abominable disease II, 1723; it is as great as the word against which it is done I, 198; it is greater or lesser according to the person against whom one sins II, 875. f.; is less when one is ashamed of it than when one boasts of it I, 1219.; the greatness of the S. is learned from the punishment of the first world, Sodom and the angels I, 415.; how horrible it is, teaches the Dead Sea I, 852.

3. originator of the S. God does not work the S. I, 1481.; Satan drives from one S. to another I, 1226. - S. Teufe l.

4. consequences and punishments of the s. The fall is easily done, but it is difficult to get a desire for mercy again II, 1721. 2077. ff; the further man has come from God, the further he seeks to escape I, 211. f. 214; the sinner hates the punishment and therefore God I, 217. f. 214; the sinner hates punishment and therefore also God I, 217. God is angry with the S. II, 2084. 2087. which, of course, the world does not believe I, 1205. f.; the S. entails severe punishments I, 242. ff.; II, 1102. f. 1259.; S.,which the authorities do not punish, quickly draws punishment I, 1256.; punishment follows when the s. become habitual I, 1222.; with the s. the punishments also increase I, 252. f. 255. 264. f. God can bring good out of the S. I, 1326. ff; II, 1703. 2083. ff, but the S. still remains evil I, 1328. ff, and we are not to sin on it II, 2083. - S. punishment.

5 Help. There is no help, "if God does not hasten to help us with his mercy I, 214.; God lets us fall to open our eyes II, 1456.; knowledge of the sin is the beginning of our salvation I, 482. f.; one day we will be completely free of it II, 1175. f.. Only God's Son can overcome it I, 198; no work or sacrifice can erase it I, 323; through faith we become free and lords over it I, 324. 329. f.

6. sins of the Christians. Even the best Christians fall I, 633. 789. f.; II, 683. 2003. ff.; Christians must fight against sins II, 467.; do well in consternation what they should not I, 1292. f.; if they fall, we should not judge immediately I, 633., not be angry 1, 635. f.; even if they sin, they are not lost I, 1467.Even if they sin, they are not lost I, 1467; their s. gain a happy outcome II, 272; even the evil they do must serve them for the best I, 1326; God lets them fall in order to have the opportunity to do many good things I, 1326, to humble them I, 1296. f. 1558.; we should lament our s. before the punishment is there and it is too late I, 989. f.; before God, but not before men, one should be guilty of all s. I, 1348.; when we fall, we should not despair II, 2084. ff., but think of God's wonderful guidance and purposes I, 1329.; II, 1212., comfort ourselves with the examples of the fathers I, 1326. f., I, 1326. f., I, 1326. f., I, 1326. f., I, 1326. f., I, 1326. f., I, 1326. f., I, 1326. f., I, 1326. f., 1558.

sten II, 1155., rise again II, 2079.; we should ask that we do not sin II, 1941.-S. Weaknesses.

7. sins of others. One should not help to conceal the sins of a fellow citizen or a fellow believer from the authorities I, 1258; one should be patient with the sins of others, but not justify them I, 986; sins should be punished, also against the great Hansen II, 231, et seq. II, 231. f.; parents, teachers, authorities, also private persons should punish sinners II, 1149.; if the punishment does not bear fruit, leave the matter to God II, 1149. foreigners should not be made part of it I, 1256.; how to do it I, 1208. 1257.; whoever does it must also suffer the punishment II, 886. f.; from hardened sinners one should depart I, 1264. f..

8. to avoid a greater s., one must not commit a lesser one I, 1229. ff.

9. of our s. preaches the whole creature I, 256., our clothes I, 270. ff., food I, 276., the loss of paradise I, 281. f.

Cf. Abraham 16, Confession 1, David, Marriage 8, Original sin, Knowledge, Esau, Conscience 2, 3, Isaac 10, Jacob 14, Joseph 10, Lusts, Noah 10, Authority 6, Sodomites, Fall, Fathers I; II, 9, Watch.

II. Spirit. Was committed before the Flood, in which it consisted I, 479. f.; whoever intentionally and knowingly sins is not far from it II, 1704.

Fall of man. I, 172. ff. 196. ff. 207. ff. 223. ff. 242. ff. 268. ff. Why God permits temptation, a cheeky question I, 176. f. ; why Moses does not clearly say that the devil tempted Eve I, 177. f. ; Eve did not fall because she was a woman 1, 469. ; considered sin to be something minor I, 528.; by rashly inquiring into the reasons of the prohibition, Adam and Eve came to fall I, 193. 1084. f.; II, 184. The sin consisted not in biting the apple, but in falling away from God I, 117. 183. 194196. 198. 208. 278.; thereby Adam assaulted the person of Christ and divine majesty I, 274. f.. Consequences of the Fall I, 75. ff. 89. 172. f. 272. in the soul I, 75. 81. 197. 212. ff. 216. 221. in the body I, 122. 253. 414. in conjugal life I, 128. 265. in external nature I, 78. 94. f. 110. 120. f. 249. f. 254.; Paradise is lost I, 275. ff. Memories of the fall are food and clothes I, 270. ff. 276. ff. Only God's Son can overcome this sin I, 198. When the S. happen I, 85. 99. f. 171. 176.

Sinners. Are all men, even the best I, 633. 789. f.; II, 683. 1632. f. 2061.; S. do not like to be kept in check II, 1042.; flee death as a punishment I, 369.; scorn and shame assail them at last 1, 480.; S., whose lusts God does not resist are wretched people II, 1042. ff; God finally leaves them in their heart's conceit I, 480.; no S. should despair because of the greatness of his sin II, 978. f., he still has the consolation of eternal life I, 405.; if a man has fallen, one should not immediately judge him I, 633. or despair of him II, 342., one punishes him II, 690. f.

Sin. S. Grace 5.

Sur. Location of the desert I, 991. 1306.

Susim. Meaning of the word I, 880.

Syncope. Example of a p. II, 678.

Synecdoche. A figure of speech common in writing II, 1065. ff. 1762.; examples: I, 915.; II, 593. f. 623. 651. 673. 1065. f. 1438. f. 1617. f. 1913.

Syrian. Good Shooters II, 2043.

T.

Day. 1st day. Double meaning I, 51; among the Jews I, 24.

2. day and night. Purpose of Variety I, 51.

3. last day. Time of the same hidden I, 721. 1600.; conditions before the same I, 409. f. 448.; if eclipses of several days precede, the wooers seven years before no longer give birth I, 587.; God will hasten with it I, 448.; from where God will take the fire I, 1540.; there the wicked will condemn themselves I, 213. f.; joy of the faithful II, 1671.; ask God that you expect him with joy 1, 437. - S. Time 3.

Dances. Not all reprehensible, their purpose I, 1682. Bravery. Different from foolhardiness II, 174. - S.

Strength.

Tarquinius. Forced Lucretia to fornicate II, 1279. - S. Lucretia.

Doves. Properties I, 623.; meaning in Scripture I, 618.; Noah's doves I, 563. ff., allegorical interpretation of them I, 623. ff.

Baptism. God baptizes II, 437. 1842., Christ baptizes II, 1892.; goes to all the people I, 1042., also to the children I, 1041. f.. Whence the water has its power I, 279.; we are baptized into Christ's death and blood and washed with His blood II, 1992.; swarm spirits baptized without water I, 197. T. is a right one, even if the baptized obtains it by trickery II, 310.; is to be performed only once I, 1037., even if we had fallen away, not to be repeated I, 1042. Effects: it is a sign of righteousness I, 1045; outside of baptism there is no blessedness I, 1044; in it one receives a new name before God II, 950; by it we are restored to the hope of life I, 240; it destroys the works of the devil, transfers us into the kingdom of light II, 1891;

makes righteous I, 1020. f. 1024; not only promises, gives forgiveness of sins II, 369; makes blessed I, 612. ff; children receive the Holy Spirit in it, become blessed by virtue of the promise II, 1904. It makes all baptized children, though not all adults, blessed I, 1049. It is necessary for blessedness, but God is not necessarily bound to it I, 1250.; of children dying without T. I, 1040. f. 1091. 1250. 1761. f.; in eternal life we no longer need T. I, 1027. contempt of T. damns I, 1041. allegories of T. I, 611. ff. Death and T. consort and compare with each other in Scripture I, 613. T. is not less, but more glorious than circumcision I, 1042. 1065. f.; he who could fairly wonder at T. would mock the devil II, 147. Of the consolation of T. II, 513. f.; Christ's and our T. compared I, 1020. f. 1024.; in case of emergency any Christian may baptize II, 1891. even a woman II, 2057. In administering T. one should be reverent II, 1842. f. - S. Means of grace. T. Christ: see Christ 2.

Baptismal names. It was used in the papacy from II, 988.

Tauler. Saying about impatience in Cross II, 1326. f. Tautology. S. Repetition.

Temple. Is any place where God's Word is preached

I, 839. The T. at Jerusalem: Location I, 1491...;

Signs on it before Jerusalem's destruction II, 76; Figure of Paradise I, 282.

Teraphim. Opinions about it II, 649. f.

Terence. Saying: the highest right etc. I, 846.; Opinions on: earthly goods I, 857., corruption of human nature I, 584.

Testament. By a T. one is to prevent quarrels I, 1752. f.; II, 1906. The New T. makes the Old clear I, 266. ff. 273. f. 1004. - See Christ 4, Believers, Time 2.

Tetragrammaton. S. Jehovah.

Tetzel. Did not want to exchange with Petro II, 568.

Devil. From where to take the doctrine of the T. I, 230. f.. Condition: whereby he fell I, 1085.; II, 400. ff.; what the Alcoran says of his fall II, 401.; what he lost I, 174. f. 230.; his evil conscience II, 1720.; has no hope of salvation I, 245.; in which case he might also be saved I, 219.; II, 1515. What he is and is able to do: is hopeful I, 1687. f., cunning I, 184. 1177., hypocritical and wicked II, 1271., lying II, 1049., only a spirit II, 439., wicked and presumptuous I, 184.; an enemy of God I, 689. 695., of the Word I, 194., of all God's ordinances, even of the marriage state II, 487. 1264. f., of the church I, 689. 695.; II, 438. f., of Christians II, 194. f., our worst enemy I, 1689. in the physical and spiritual II, 2013.; faith and the Word of God are darkness to him II, 1056. f.; God mocked his in the first promise, which he did not understand I, 236. ff. 239.; did not see Christ's deity obscured by humanity II, 312.; he is unable to see into a believing heart II, 1057.; may well have the will, not the power to harm I, 231.; II, 727. ff. 733. f.; God hinders him II, 2013.; Christ hinders him I, 231. ff, has crushed his head, death and sin I, 233. His effects: What he did: hid in the serpent out of envy, deceived man I, 99. f. 266. f., at all times tried to deform and destroy our nature II, 1175.; raged for the promise of the woman's seed against men in general and against Christ's ancestors I, 236. ff.; always raged against the church II, 407. f.; raged against Christ from the manger to the cross I, 239. What he does and how he does it: sometimes does good, that he may do the greater harm II, 1271; has his own teachers in all kinds of studies II, 1336; helps his servants soon, does not forgive like God II, 8; rages I, 245; throws obstacles in our way everywhere I, 1699. f.; wreaks havoc in the household II, 327. f.; is father of all wars and discord I, 692.Incites to fornication II, 1227. f.; drives from one sin to another I, 1226.; once he has got his head in, the whole body soon follows II, 884.; makes the secure hard I, 1425.; rages now against the Christians, because he can no longer harm Christ I, 239. 696. 1140. 1238.; fights against good works II, 702. f..Makes sins out of the very best works of Christians II, 393; makes our burden and sorrow ever greater, therefore called Leviathan I, 1424. f.; II, 392. 967. f.; seeks to wear us out by persistent temptations II, 140. 220.; is God's monkey, builds his chapel next to God's church I, 1663. ff.; leads away from the Word I, 180. f.; falsifies God's Word I, 181. f., leaves us what does not suit him I, 131.; is a cunning disputer! I, 1177; also dwells in the wilderness I, 1374. Christians should be enemies of the devil's church I, 689; fight against Satan II,

22. 202.; need not fear him II, 569.- S. Engel 3, 4, Feinde 2, Fragen, Hofteufel, Werke IV.

Thamar. 1. Judah's daughter-in-law. II, 1177. ff; Cananaean II, 1177.; famous, mother of Christ II, 1162.; fruitful II, 1180.; a wonderful woman II, 1197.; by incest a great sinner II, 1191. ff; sinned not for lust II, 1189. ff. 1199. f. - S. Judah l, 3.

2. daughter of David. Wore a white coat II, 1038. f.

Tharah. Seduced by the Nimrodian mob I, 725; set right by Shem I, 725; when died II, 1511. and where I, 725. - S. Nimrod.

Tharsis. Shall be Cilicia I, 661.

Theman. Grandson of Esau II, 994; the land of T., a part of Idumaea II, 994; the understanders of T. were Esau's descendants I, 1032.

Themistocles. Could not control himself in happiness II, 1387.

Theology. In it one should practice II, 646. ff.

Theseus and Hercules. Their friendship is nothing against the brotherhood in the church I, 1147.

Theurung. The gospel must be to blame for this I, 784; many children of God have had to experience T. II, 131. f. 1805; examples of T. I, 783. st; God sustains His own in T. II, 1805; promises of believers in T. II, 135; Isaac's behavior in it II, 131; one should take care of it in good years II,

Thideal. King 1, 878.

Animals. 1. in general. Difference between: living T., T. and cattle I, 521. st; were created immediately in great quantity 1, 46.; were there immediately by the word I, 67.; are called God's footsteps I, 83.; have a certain sense of accidents I, 523. f., no knowledge of their Creator I, 81; the law of the 1st and 2nd tablets is none of their business I, 502; whether they were so corrupt before the Flood that the various species were mixed I, 502; why they were corrupted in the Flood I, 503; the difference between pure and impure T. is already found in Noah I, 1220.Whether there were wild animals in Paradise I, 522. f.; why they were afraid of man 1, 590. 592. f.; whether this was already the case before the Flood I, 589. f.; man only got the right to kill them after the Flood I, 591.; about the slaughter of the animals I, 596. f. 601.; God makes use of them to punish sin I, 594.

2. the T. in the ark. I, 521. ff. How Noah could conquer the T. I, 523. f.; what the 7th pure animal was destined for I, 540.

Thimna. II, 994.

Thimnath. Layers, 1186.

Thiras. I, 657; meaning of the name 1, 659.

Thogarma. Peoples' Name I, 661.

Thomas Aquinas. Opinion of Hell and Purgatory II, 2067.

Clay pits. What was dug there I, 881.

Thopheth. Thal. II, 1550. ff.

Thor. "To the city T. from and enter" II, 884. f. - S. Stadtthor.

Folly and error are inevitable in Christians II, 275; should humble ourselves II, 276.

Thubal. Peoples' Name I, 659.

Thubalcain. Meaning of the name I, 387.

Thu. "Thun what is in one" II, 746. 764. 770. 819. Thuringia. Unfruitful for the sake of sin I, 852; formerly fruitful II, 1794.

Thurmban of Babel I, 684. ff. 694. ff. In what the sin consisted in the construction 1, 685. ff.; how the pious behaved in it I, 705.; hence the fable of the giants who wanted to overthrow Jupiter I, 687.; fables of the common rabble of it I, 686. - S. confusion.

Tobias. His wife did not grumble in the beginning II, 1326. daughters. Gerathen after the mother II, 1415.

Death. 1. in general. Death and destruction hurt man and other creatures II, 1713 f.; How reason views death I, 406. Originator: God does not love death, death is of the devil I, 602. Cause: in the state of innocence there was no death I, 425.; is punishment of sin I, 263. ff. 404. 425. 453.; is proof that we are sinners I, 404. f. Horror of T.'s: of body and soul of death I, 1512. st; the terror of death is the death of the soul and more terrifying than the T. of the body I, 1512. st; the T. is not a T., but a sleep when the terror is gone I, 1512. f. Victory: the T. is defeated 1, 427. st; the T. with its power is contemptible with God, he plays with it I, 1512. ff; faith overcomes the T. I, 1513. ff; the stronger the faith, the weaker the T., and vice versa I, 424. f. T. of believers and unbelievers seems the same and yet is different I, 613. f.; comes unexpectedly to the ungodly I, 544.; the T. of the saints is gentle and quiet I, 1754. f., is child's play to them I, 1513. ff, a sleep I, 424. st, em blessed change I, 1756., a cause of life I, 614. st; a lovely description of their T.'s is "to go to the fathers" I, 964.; this doctrine of T. the ungodly do not understand I, 1513. f. 1515. f.; the T. of the saints is held worthy before the Lord 1, 348. st 1754. st conduct against the T.: the sinner flees the T. as a punishment 1, 369.; Christians should not fear it II, 1902. st, comfort themselves against it by the blessed seed and its T. 1, 405. f. 1607. ff. and with the T. and burial of the patriarchs I, 1605. ff. 1609. 1765.; with the T. of the relatives comfort yourself with eternal life II, 969., at their T. in your absence with Abraham's example I, 1612.; in the T. console yourself II, 1150. f. with the fact that one can escape the T. only through the T. I, 615., with the resurrection 1, 428.; the martyrs mocked the T. II, 1902. f.

2. T. and resurrection of the believers is like falling asleep and awakening II, 2071.

3. T. and life are closer to each other than we can see II, 1901.

T. Christ 4. S. Christ 2.

Death penalty. Not allowed before the Flood I, 347, 598, 600, would be wrong without God's decree I, 599; why ordered after the Flood I, 598; must be imposed according to God's decree I, 599; what to do when a pregnant woman is sentenced to death II, 1210.

Deaths. Life in God's eyes I, 963; mourning for them is right I, 1612; II, 944; f. 1185; mourning should have its measure I, 1615; how to behave when they die in mortal sins I, 1616; to close their eyes, the last good deed, belongs to the relatives II, 1759; one should praise them I, 1603. Burial of the dead. Was originally funeral, later

Cremation I, 264; Sarah's burial I, 1615. ff; the dead should be buried honestly for the hope of the resurrection I, 1625. 1756; also the pagans had honest ceremonies I, 1625. -S. Burial, churchyards, fathers II, 12.

Death. A cruel misdeed I, 357. f.; why forbidden I, 600. ff.; done by order of the authorities is a good work II, 763.

Death stroke he. Have an evil conscience I, 351. 373. f.; lose the natural sweetness of the eyes I, 374.; shall be killed again I, 600.; punishment of the same in Isaac's time II, 845. f.; shall take an example in Simeon and Levi II, 1936. ff. - S. murderers.

Dream interpreter. Err often II, 1311.

Dreams. Are, when images occur to the mind during sleep I, 930; the Scriptures sometimes reject dreams, sometimes praise them II, 1047. f.; there are diabolical, natural and true or prophetic or divine ones II, 1049. ff. 1311. f.; of the natural ones applies: Somnia ne cures II, 1051; prophetic ones are not to be despised II, 1051; of the dreams, in which something future is indicated II, 419. ff; how T. differ from other phenomena II, 419.; are revelations, one step lower than visions I, 9M.; how to distinguish melancholy and true T. 1, 420. ff; some come from God, others not II, 1309. , the devil can also cause true T. 1, 931.; II, 1049. ff. 1054. 1056. 1298. 1311.; to distinguish between T. requires a special understanding II, 1309.; by which one can recognize divine prophetic T. II, 1051. ff. 1056. 1308. ff.; the divine ones make a deep impression 1, 931. 1361.; II, 660. 1052. 1335.; God gives with the T. both interpretation and fulfillment II, 1052.; the Father gives, the Son explains, the Holy Spirit fulfills the T. II, 1052. The Father gives, the Son declares, the Holy Spirit fulfills II, 1053.; one should examine the T. according to God's Word I, 1321. f.; II, 421. ff. 1049. 1057.; some T. concern worldly, others ecclesiastical matters and blessedness II, 419.; worldly T. had Pharaoh and Nebuchadnezzar II, 420.; when worldly T. find wrong and in vain II, 423.; godly and godless have T., which come true II, 419. 1049. ff; human interpretations find uncertain II, 423. 1310. T. are a picture of our life II, 1054. ff - S. revelations.

Dreamers. Are not to be despised II, 1057.

Sadness. T. sometimes makes one sleepy, sometimes sleepless II, 388. f.; often kills II, 1669.; God is its enemy I, 1716.; is a sign that God has departed from us 1, 927. T. of the Holy Spirit, what it is I, 454. T. of the heart, the most severe suffering II, 1684., cannot be talked out of it I, 1103., it is difficult to help II, 1685. f., everyone should help against it II, 1684. - S. conscience 2, 3.

Marriage. Ceremonies in Luther's time II, 1344. f. Fidelity. S. Mercy 3.

Dry. Definition of T. II, 1929.

Troglodytes. Robbing and Stealing I, 997.

Consolation. It is a great comfort to be sure of the divine commandment I, 1501 ff; Christians also need bodily comfort I, 777 f. - S. Anfechtung 5, Kreuz 6.

Comfort. To comfort the miserable is God's own work II, 746; he only comforts those in need of consolation II, 1754. ff, in various ways I, 574; one should comfort oneself with the examples of divine grace I, 732. f..

Tribulation. Found in all classes II, 139; Christians must enter the kingdom of God through much T. II, 236; all T. of Christians comes from the devil I, 1238; in it we see God from behind, after which he lets us see his face I, 1003. 1005; T. makes gray and wrinkled II, 1799. f.; is necessary I, 245. useful I, 246. f. 784.; how believers look at T. 1, 739.; in it one should not lose hope I, 1004.; how one should comfort oneself I, 244. ff. 261. f. 263.; II, 139. f.; one should forget it by faith II, 1431. f. - S. Cross.

Drunk. What this means II, 1623.

Drunkenness, spiritual. Of the spiritual drunkenness of believers in the kingdom of Christ II, 1980 ff; is a drunkenness of faith II, 1983; of the gifts of the Holy Spirit II, 2003. Spirit II, 2003, far different from the drink of wine II, 1984, 1995, is necessary II, 1983; makes courageous II, 1985, 1994, f.; shall reign at the time of the Messiah II, 1984; found in the apostles and martyrs II, 1981, ff.-S. Joy 2.

Virtues. What is virtue II, 1876.; reverence, discipline, morality are pleasing to God I, 1629. f.; virtues do not inherit II, 1368. Virtues of the heathen and the godless and of Christians must be distinguished I, 582. f.; the heathen had virtues I, 484.; the splendor and appearance of outward political virtues please people I, 581.; the virtues of the heathen are not pleasing to God II, 461. f., are not good I, 582., find vice I, 585.; in spite of all the deeds, man is simply godless without the Holy Spirit I, 484. Spirit is simply godless I, 484.; how far the deeds of the godless are still deeds I, 583. - S. Abraham 14, Esau 1, faith 10, Isaac 7, Jacob 7, Joseph 8, Leal, Noah7, Rachel, Rebekah, Sarah, beauty, fathers II, 4, love of fatherland, truth.

Turks. 1. in general. Are Scythians, speak Arabic II, 14; honest, wise people II, 36. f.; keep strict discipline I, 989.; in war cruel II, 886., foolhardy II, 176.; boast that they do not build splendid buildings, fortresses etc., and therefore despise alterers I, 658.; their emperor is said to have a sixfold crown I, 1713.; recruit unknown, lowly people with shillelaghs from the sultan's castle II, 1614. f.; create with arrows II, 2043.; clothing of men II, 1196., of women II, 1188.; it is well with them as with all the wicked I, 667., have great fortune II, 50. ff.; fiegrerch, because Germany was not united I, 706.; successful, because they perceived time and opportunity II, 98.; have overcome the Saracens I, 994.; held serfs II, 1762.

2. religion of the T. They are Simonists, want to be saved by works II, 110; fatalists II, 176. 748. 1313; have dreams and prophecies of the end of the Roman Empire II, 1053; rely on the carnal birth II, 36. ff.They think their faith is right because they are so victorious I, 496; they exalt themselves in their fortune, not believing that God is angry I, 1196; they boast that they are God's people because of fleshly advantages and fortune I, 1400. f.; II, 36. ff. 72. f. 220. 618. are not the right church, will not be saved I, 1432. f.; II, 38. f.; have no right prophets II, 1053. f.; are Cain's and Ham's descendants I, 650.; have not the right God I, 1551.; mock the doctrine of the Trinity II, 213. ff; have no knowledge in spiritual things I, 1553; have self-chosen worship II, 777; no one is blessed because he is a T. II, 67; the T. is the animal of blasphemy prophesied in Revelation I, 1064.

3. behavior of the T. against the Christians. They despise the right church I, 649.; despise the Christians for the sake of baptism II, 1614.; had considered themselves more pious and righteous than the C. 1, 894.; are enemies of the C. II, 51.; as they mocked at C., who had fallen in battle II, 51.; make heaven full of martyrs II, 53.; adorn their cruelty with the name of religion I, 505.; even to them the prayer of the church helps I, 1409.; God will disperse the T. I, 702. f.; are a chastisement for Germany's sin II, 880.

Cf. Antichrist, Pabst 2.

Tyranny. Follows original sin I, 880; harmful II, 1950; leads to sins I, 820; how kings got into it I, 820.

Tyrants. Are depicted in the description of Nimrod I, 671.; pious princes become tyrants II, 1406. The T. before the Flood I, 473. ff, are equal to the Pabst 1, 473. - S. Violent, Rephaim.

Tyre. Location, when built, mighty and famous II, 2012. f.; most famous trading city of Asia I, 666. 678.