The signification or meaning of the numbers and markes
used in this New Testament.
THE numbers in the text shew, the numbers of verses in every chapter.
The numbers in the Arguments before every chapter, point to the same numbers of verses in the text, treating of the same matter.
The numbers in the beginning of the Annotations signifie that the the Annotation is upon such a verse of the text.
The numbers joyned to the citations of Scripture, if they be written thus, Gen. 4, 16, the first is the chapter, the second is the verse. lf thus, Gen. 4. 16. both are the chapters. If thus, Gen. 4, 16. 17. 18. the first is the chapter, al the rest the verses. If thus, Gen. 4, 16. 5, 7. it signifieth, cap. 4. vers. 16 and chap. 5. vers. 7.
″ This marke in the text signifieth, that there is an Annotation upon that word or words which follow the said mark.
⋆ This starre in the text, or in the Annotations, signifieth the allegations cited over-against the same in the margent, or some other thing answering therunto.
` This mark sheweth another reading in the margent. And if there be nothing in the margent, it signifieth that those words are not in some copies.
∷ a b & c. These notes in the text, referre us to the same notes in the margent.
✠ This marke signifieth the ending of Ghospels and Epistles: Wherof there is, a table at the end of this booke. Their beginning is knowen by the margent, where directly at the beginning of them, is set, The Ghospel, or, The Epistle upon such a day. And if it could not be so set directly (because of other marginal notes) then some letter is the marke of their beginning.
S. August. li. 1. c. 3. de serm. Do. in monte.
We come to the understanding of Scriptures through povertie of Spirit, where a man must show himself meeke-minded, lest by stubborne contentions, he become incapable and unapt to be taught.
