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§. 43. Of being put in Subjection.
THis phrase, put in subjection, is the interpretation of one a 1.1 Greek word, but a compound one, which properly signifieth to put under.
The b 1.2 simple Verb signifieth to appoint, place, or set in order. It is used to set out Gods c 1.3 ordaining persons to life; (as many as were ordained to eternall life belee∣ved, Acts 13. 48.) and mens d 1.4 determining matters (Acts 15. 2.) and e 1.5 appointing place and times, Matth. 28. 16. Acts 28. 23.
The f 1.6 Preposition with which the word is compound signifieth under. Answe∣rably* 1.7 it is translated, put under: We see not yet all things put under him, v. 8. Now they who are by him that hath authority put under another, are brought to be in subjection to him. It is therefore in this sense applied to subjects and servants, 1 Pet. 2. 13, 18. To wives, 1 Pet. 3. 1. To children, Luke 2. 51. To the Church, Eph. 5. 24.
It here importeth two things.
- 1. Soveraignty and authority on Gods part, who is here said to put under. This is exemplified, v. 8. Thus may such as are most unwilling to be brought under, be put in subjection: as the devils themselves, Luke 10. 17, 20.
- 2. Duty on the Churches part, in a willing submitting of it self to Christ. In this respect wives are charged to submit themselves to their own husbands, as the Church is subject unto Christ, Eph. 5. 22, 24.
In both these respects are the good Angels subject unto Christ, 1 Pet. 3. 23. •…•…