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Scriptural Examples.
There are in Scripture nine kinds of questi∣ons (inter alia).
1. Sometimes a question is asked with de∣sire only to receive an answer: as, The Mari∣ners of Jonas.
Jonas 1.8. Tell us (say they) for whose cause is this evill come upon us? what is thine occu∣pation? and whence comest thou? Such a que∣stion you may finde the wise men made touching Christ, in Matth. 2.2.
2. Interrogations in Scripture are sometimes emphatical and strong affirmations: as,
Gen. 4.7. If thou doe well, shalt thou not be accepted? (i. e.) thou a••d thy Sacrifice shall both certainly be accepted, &c.
Josh. 1.9. Have not I commanded thee? &c. I have without all question assuredly com∣manded thee, &c.
See more examples in Gen. 13.9.37.13. 2 Sam. 13.28. 2 King. 6.32. Joh. 4.35. Mar. 12.24. Jer. 23.23, 24, &c. 2 King. 12.19.
3. Interrogations also are sometimes strong and vehement negations: as,
Psal. 19.12. Who can understand his errors? (i. e.) no man can understand the depth of them.
Gen. 18.14. Is any thing too hard for God?
Job 8.3, 11. Doth God prevert judgement? or doth the Almighty pervert justice? Can the rush grow up without mire? Can the flag grow without water? &c.