THE FIRST BOOK OF PARALIPOMENON. IN HEBREW, DIBRE HAIAMIM.THE FIRST BOOKE OF PARALIPOMENON. IN HEBREW, DIBRE HAIAMIM.GenealogiesGenealogies.
The genealogy of Adam in the right line to Noe, and his three sons, Sem, Cham, and Japheth. 5. The generations of Japheth, 8. of Cham, 17. and of Sem. 24. The right line of Sem to Abraham 26. Abraham's generations by the line of Ismael, 32. by the sons of Cetura, 34. and by the line of Isaac; and his son Esau; 43. With their kings, 51. and dukes.The genealogie of Adam in the right line to Noe, and his three sonnes, Sem, Cham, and Iaphet. 5. The generations of Iaphet, 8. of Cham, 17. and of Sem. 24. The right line of Sem to Abraham 26. Abrahams generations by the line of Ismael, 32. by the sonnes of Cetura, 34. and by the line of Isaac; and his sonne Esau; 43. With their kinges, 51. and dukes.✦
The first part. Genealogies partly of other progenies of Adam, but specially of Jacob's issue.The first part. Genealogies partly of other progenies of Adam, but specially of Iacobs issue.
Adam, Seth, Enos,Adam, Seth, Enos,ADAM, Seth, Enos,Adam, Seth, Enos,✦
2Cainan, Malaleel, Jared,Cainan, Malaleel, Jared,Cainan, Malaleel, Iared,Cainan, Malaleel, Jared,
3Henoch, Mathusale, Lamech,Henoch, Mathusale, Lamech,Henoch, Mathusale, Lamech,Henoch, Mathusale, Lamech,
4Noe, Sem, Cham, and Japheth.Noe, Sem, Cham, and Japheth.Noe, Sem, Cham, and Iapheth.Noë, Sem, Cham, et Japheth.
5The sons of Japheth: Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, Thubal, Mosoch, Thiras.The sons of Japheth: Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, Thubal, Mosoch, Thiras.The sonnes of Iapheth: Gomer, and Magog, & Madai, and Iauan, Thubal, Mosoch, Thiras.Filii Japheth : Gomer, et Magog, et Madai, et Javan, Thubal, Mosoch, Thiras.
6Moreover the sons of Gomer: Ascenez, and Riphath, and Thogorma.Moreover the sons of Gomer: Ascenez, and Riphath, and Thogorma.Moreouer the sonnes of Gomer: Ascenez, and Riphath, and Thogorma.Porro filii Gomer : Ascenez, et Riphath, et Thogorma.
7And the sons of Javan: Elisa and Tharsis, Cethim and Dodanim.And the sons of Javan: Elisa and Tharsis, Cethim and Dodanim.And the sonnes of Iauan: Elisa and Tharsis, Cethim and Dodanim.Filii autem Javan : Elisa et Tharsis, Cethim et Dodanim.
8The sons of Cham: Chus, and Mesraim, and Phut, and Chanaan.The sons of Cham: Chus, and Mesraim, and Phut, and Chanaan.The sonnes of Cham: Chus, and Mesraim, and Phut, & Chanaan.Filii Cham : Chus, et Mesraim, et Phut, et Chanaan.
9And the sons of Chus: Saba, and Hevila, Sabatha, and Regma, and Sabathaca. Moreover the sons of Regma: Saba, and Dadan.And the sons of Chus: Saba, and Hevila, Sabatha, and Regma, and Sabathaca. Moreover the sons of Regma: Saba, and Dadan.And the sonnes of Chus: Saba, and Heuila, Sabatha, & Regma, and Sabathaca. Moreouer the sonnes of Regma: Saba, and Dadan.Filii autem Chus : Saba, et Hevila, Sabatha, et Regma, et Sabathacha. Porro filii Regma : Saba, et Dadan.
10And Chus begat Nemrod: this began to be mighty in the earth.And Chus begat Nemrod: this began to be mighty in the earth.And Chus begat Nemrod: this beganne to be mightie in the earth.Chus autem genuit Nemrod : iste cœpit esse potens in terra.
11But Mesraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Laabim, and Nephtuim,But Mesraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Laabim, and Nephtuim,But Mesraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Laabim, & Nephtuim,Mesraim vero genuit Ludim, et Anamim, et Laabim, et Nephtuim,
12Phetrusim also, and Casluim: from whom came Philisthiim, and Caphthorim.Phetrusim also, and Casluim: from whom came Philisthiim, and Caphthorim.Phetrusim also, and Casluim: from whom came Philisthijm, & Caphthorim.Phetrusim quoque, et Casluim : de quibus egressi sunt Philisthiim, et Caphtorim.
13But Chanaan begat Sidon his firstborn, the Hethite also,But Chanaan begat Sidon his firstborn, the Hethite also,But Chanaan begat Sidon his firstborne, the Hetheite also,Chanaan vero genuit Sidonem primogenitum suum, Hethæum quoque,
14and the Jebusite, and the Amorrhite, and the Gergesite,and the Jebusite, and the Amorrhite, and the Gergesite,and the Iebuseite, and the Amorrheite, & the Gergeseite,et Jebusæum, et Amorrhæum, et Gergesæum,
15and the Hevite, and the Aracite, and the Sinite.and the Hevite, and the Aracite, and the Sinite.& the Heueite, and the Araceite, and the Sineite.Hevæumque et Aracæum, et Sinæum.
16The Aradium also, and the Samarite, and the Hamathite.The Aradium also, and the Samarite, and the Hamathite.The Aradium also, and the Samareite, and the Hamatheite.Aradium quoque, et Samaræum, et Hamathæum.
17The sons of Sem: Aelam, and Assur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram, and Hus, and Hul, and Gether, and Mosoch.The sons of Sem: Aelam, and Assur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram, and Hus, and Hul, and Gether, and Mosoch.The sonnes of Sem: Aelam, and Assur, and Arphaxad, & Lud, and Aram, and Hus, and Hul, and Gether, and Mosoch.Filii Sem : Ælam, et Assur, et Arphaxad, et Lud, et Aram, et Hus, et Hul, et Gether, et Mosoch.
18And Arphaxad begat Sale, who also begat Heber.And Arphaxad begat Sale, who also begat Heber.And Arphaxad begat Sale, who also begat Heber.Arphaxad autem genuit Sale, qui et ipse genuit Heber.
19Moreover to Heber were born two sons, the name of one was Phaleg, because in his days the earth was divided; and the name of his brother Jectan.Moreover to Heber were born two sons, the name of one was Phaleg, because in his days the earth was divided; and the name of his brother Jectan.Moreouer to Heber were borne two sonnes, the name of one was Phaleg, because in his daies the earth was diuided; and the name of his brother Iectan.Porro Heber nati sunt duo filii : nomen uni Phaleg, quia in diebus ejus divisa est terra ; et nomen fratris ejus Jectan.
20And Jectan begat Elmodad, and Saleph, and Asarmoth, and Jare,And Jectan begat Elmodad, and Saleph, and Asarmoth, and Jare,And Iectan begat Elmodad, and Saleph, & Asarmoth, and Iare,Jectan autem genuit Elmodad, et Saleph, et Asarmoth, et Jare,
21Adoram also, and Usal, and Decla,Adoram also, and Usal, and Decla,Adoram also, and Vsal, and Decla,Adoram quoque, et Huzal, et Decla,
22Hebal also, and Abimael, and Saba, moreoverHebal also, and Abimael, and Saba, moreoverHebal also, and Abimael, and Saba, moreouerHebal etiam, et Abimaël, et Saba, necnon
23also Ophir, and Hevila, and Jobab. All these are the sons of Jectan:also Ophir, and Hevila, and Jobab. All these are the sons of Jectan:also Ophir, and Heuila, and Iobab. Al these are the sonnes of Iactan:et Ophir, et Hevila, et Jobab : omnes isti filii Jectan.
24Sem, Arphaxad, Sale,Sem, Arphaxad, Sale,Sem, Arphaxad, Sale,Sem, Arphaxad, Sale,
25Heber, Phaleg, Ragau,Heber, Phaleg, Ragau,Heber, Phaleg, Ragau,Heber, Phaleg, Ragau,
26Serug, Nachor, Thare,Serug, Nachor, Thare,Serug, Nachor, Thare,Serug, Nachor, Thare,
27Abram, this is Abraham.Abram, this is Abraham.Abram, this is Abraham.Abram : iste est Abraham.
28And the sons of Abraham, Isaac and Ismael.And the sons of Abraham, Isaac and Ismael.And the sonnes of Abraham, Isaac & Ismael.Filii autem Abraham, Isaac et Ismahel.
29And these are the generations of them. The firstbegotten of Ismael, Nabaioth, and Cedar, and Adbeel, and Mabsam,And these are the generations of them. The firstbegotten of Ismael, Nabaioth, and Cedar, and Adbeel, and Mabsam,And these are the generations of them. The firstbegoten of Ismael, Nabaioth, and Cedar, and Adbeel, and Mabsam,Et hæ generationes eorum. Primogenitus Ismahelis, Nabaioth, et Cedar, et Adbeel, et Mabsam,
30and Masma, and Duma, Massa, Hadad, and Thema,and Masma, and Duma, Massa, Hadad, and Thema,and Masma, and Duma, Massa, Hadad, and Thema,et Masma, et Duma, Massa, Hadad, et Thema,
31Jetur, Naphis, Cedma. these are the sons of Ismahel.Jetur, Naphis, Cedma. these are the sons of Ismahel.Ietur, Naphis, Cedma. these are the sonnes of Ismahel.Jetur, Naphis, Cedma : hi sunt filii Ismahelis.
32And the sons of Cetura Abraham's concubine, which she bare: Zamran, Jecsan, Madan, Madian, Jesboc, and Sue. Moreover the sons of Jecsan: Saba, and Dadan. And the sons of Dadan: Assurim, and Latussim, and Laomim.And the sons of Cetura Abraham's concubine, which she bare: Zamran, Jecsan, Madan, Madian, Jesboc, and Sue. Moreover the sons of Jecsan: Saba, and Dadan. And the sons of Dadan: Assurim, and Latussim, and Laomim.And the sonnes of Cetura Abrahams concubine, which she bare: Zamran, Iecsan, Madan, Madian, Iesboc, and Sue. Moreouer the sonnes of Iecsan: Saba, and Dadan. And the sonnes of Dadan: Assurim, and Latussim, and Laomim.Filii autem Ceturæ concubinæ Abraham, quos genuit : Zamran, Jecsan, Madan, Madian, Jesboc, et Sue. Porro filii Jecsan : Saba, et Dadan. Filii autem Dadan : Assurim, et Latussim, et Laomim.✦
33And the sons of Madian: Epha, and Epher and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaa. All these the sons of Cetura.And the sons of Madian: Epha, and Epher and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaa. All these the sons of Cetura.And the sonnes of Madian: Epha, and Epher and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaa. Al these the sonnes of Cetura.Filii autem Madian : Epha, et Epher, et Henoch, et Abida, et Eldaa : omnes hi filii Ceturæ.
34And Abraham begat Isaac: whose sons were Esau, and Israel.And Abraham begat Isaac: whose sons were Esau, and Israel.And Abraham begat Isaac: whose sonnes were Esau, & Israel.Genuit autem Abraham Isaac : cujus fuerunt filii Esau, et Israël.
35The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Rahuel, Jehus, Ihelom, and Core.The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Rahuel, Jehus, Ihelom, and Core.The sonnes of Esau: Eliphaz, Rahuel, Iehus, Ihelom, and Core.Filii Esau : Eliphaz, Rahuel, Jehus, Ihelom, et Core.
36The sons of Eliphaz: Theman, Omar, Sephi, Gathan, Cenez, Thamna, Amalec.The sons of Eliphaz: Theman, Omar, Sephi, Gathan, Cenez, Thamna, Amalec.The sonnes of Eliphaz: Theman, Omar, Sephi, Gathan, Cenez, Thamna, Amalec.Filii Eliphaz : Theman, Omar, Sephi, Gathan, Cenez, Thamna, Amalec.✦
37The sons of Rahuel: Nahath, Zara, Samma, Meza.The sons of Rahuel: Nahath, Zara, Samma, Meza.The sonnes of Rahuel: Nahath, Zara, Samma, Meza.Filii Rahuel : Nahath, Zara, Samma, Meza.
38The sons of Seir: Lotan, Sobal, Sebeon, Ana, Dison, Eser, Disan.The sons of Seir: Lotan, Sobal, Sebeon, Ana, Dison, Eser, Disan.The sonnes of Seir: Lotan, Sobal, Sebeon, Ana, Dison, Eser, Disan.Filii Seir : Lotan, Sobal, Sebeon, Ana, Dison, Eser, Disan.✦
39The sons of Lotan: Hori, Homam. And the sister of Lotan was Thamna.The sons of Lotan: Hori, Homam. And the sister of Lotan was Thamna.The sonnes of Lotan: Hori, Homam. And the sister of Lotan was Thamna.Filii Lotan : Hori, Homam. Soror autem Lotan fuit Thamna.
40The sons of Sobal: Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Sephi, and Onam. The sons of Sebeon: Aia and Ana. The sons of Ana: Dison.The sons of Sobal: Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Sephi, and Onam. The sons of Sebeon: Aia and Ana. The sons of Ana: Dison.The sonnes of Sobal: Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Sephi, & Onam. The sonnes of Sebeon: Aia & Ana. The sonnes of Ana: Dison.Filii Sobal : Alian, et Manahath, et Ebal, Sephi et Onam. Filii Sebeon : Aja et Ana. Filii Ana : Dison.
41The sons of Dison: Hamram, and Eseban, and Jethran, and Charan.The sons of Dison: Hamram, and Eseban, and Jethran, and Charan.The sonnes of Dison: Hamram, and Eseban, and Iethran, and Charan.Filii Dison : Hamram, et Eseban, et Jethran, et Charan.
42The sons of Eser: Balaan, and Zavan, and Jacan. The sons of Disan: Hus and Aran.The sons of Eser: Balaan, and Zavan, and Jacan. The sons of Disan: Hus and Aran.The sonnes of Eser: Balaan, and Zauan, and Iacan. The sonnes of Disan: Hus and Aran.Filii Eser : Balaan, et Zavan, et Jacan. Filii Disan : Hus et Aran.
43These be the kings, that reigned in the Land of Edom, before there was a king over the children of Israel: Bale the son of Beor: and the name of his city, Deneba.These be the kings, that reigned in the Land of Edom, before there was a king over the children of Israel: Bale the son of Beor: and the name of his city, Deneba.These be the kinges, that reigned in the Land of Edom, before there was a king ouer the chidren of Israel: Bale the sonne of Beor: and the name of his citie, Deneba.Isti sunt reges qui imperaverunt in terra Edom, antequam esset rex super filios Israël. Bale filius Beor : et nomen civitatis ejus, Denaba.✦
44And Bale died, and Jobab the son of Zare of Bosra, reigned for him.And Bale died, and Jobab the son of Zare of Bosra, reigned for him.And Bale died, and Iobab the sonne of Zare of Bosra, reigned for him.Mortuus est autem Bale, et regnavit pro eo Jobab filius Zare de Bosra.✦
45And when Jobab also was dead, Husam of the Land of the Themanes reigned for him.And when Jobab also was dead, Husam of the Land of the Themanes reigned for him.And when Iobab also was dead, Husam of the Land of the Themanes reigned for him.Cumque et Jobab fuisset mortuus, regnavit pro eo Husam de terra Themanorum.
46And Husam also died, and Adad the son of Badad reigned for him, who percussit: struck, smote: the old past tense of strike; not a caress Madian in the Land of Moab: and the name of his city was Avith.And Husam also died, and Adad the son of Badad reigned for him, who percussit: struck, smote: the old past tense of strike; not a caress Madian in the Land of Moab: and the name of his city was Avith.And Husam also died, and Adad the sonne of Badad reigned for him, who stroke Madian in the Land of Moab: and the name of his citie was Auith.Obiit quoque et Husam, et regnavit pro eo Adad filius Badad, qui percussit Madian in terra Moab : et nomen civitatis ejus Avith.
47And when Adad also was dead, Semla of Masreca reigned for him.And when Adad also was dead, Semla of Masreca reigned for him.And when Adad also was dead, Semla of Masreca reigned for him.Cumque et Adad fuisset mortuus, regnavit pro eo Semla de Masreca.
48But Semla also died, and there reigned for him Saul of Rohoboth, which is sita: situated iuxta: beside, next to; not in addition to the river.But Semla also died, and there reigned for him Saul of Rohoboth, which is sita: situated iuxta: beside, next to; not in addition to the river.But Semla also died, and there reigned for him Saul of Rohoboth, which is situate besides the riuer.Sed et Semla mortuus est, et regnavit pro eo Saul de Rohoboth, quæ juxta amnem sita est.
49Saul also being dead, Balanan, the son of Achobor reigned for him.Saul also being dead, Balanan, the son of Achobor reigned for him.Saul also being dead, Balanan, the sonne of Achobor reigned for him.Mortuo quoque Saul, regnavit pro eo Balanan filius Achobor.
50But this also died, and Adad reigned for him: whose city's name was Phau, and his wife was called Meetabel the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezaab.But this also died, and Adad reigned for him: whose city's name was Phau, and his wife was called Meetabel the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezaab.But this also died, and Adad reigned for him: whose cities name was Phau, and his wife was called Meetabel the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezaab.Sed et hic mortuus est, et regnavit pro eo Adad : cujus urbis nomen fuit Phau, et appellata est uxor ejus Meetabel filia Matred filiæ Mezaab.
51And Adad being dead, there began to be dukes in Edom for kings: duke Thamna, duke Alua, duke Jetheth,And Adad being dead, there began to be dukes in Edom for kings: duke Thamna, duke Alua, duke Jetheth,And Adad being dead, there began to be dukes in Edom for kinges: duke Thamna, duke Alua, duke Ietheth,Adad autem mortuo, duces pro regibus in Edom esse cœperunt : dux Thamna, dux Alva, dux Jetheth,
52duke Oolibama, duke Ela, duke Phinon,duke Oolibama, duke Ela, duke Phinon,duke Oolibama, duke Ela, duke Phinon,dux Oolibama, dux Ela, dux Phinon,
53duke Cenez, duke Theman, duke Mabsar,duke Cenez, duke Theman, duke Mabsar,duke Cenez, duke Theman, duke Mabsar,dux Cenez, dux Theman, dux Mabsar,
54duke Magdiel, duke Hiram. these be the dukes of Edom.duke Magdiel, duke Hiram. these be the dukes of Edom.duke Magdiel, duke Hiram. these be the dukes of Edom.dux Magdiel, dux Hiram : hi duces Edom.
Annotationsfrom the original 1609 Douay Old Testament
Because in divers holy Scriptures, and especially in these books of Paralipomenon, many difficulties occur concerning divers persons, and places; as also differences of numbers, and times; in reconciling whereof the holy Fathers and Doctors have much laboured, making sometimes large commentaries to satisfy themselves, and other diligent searchers of the truth, and to remove the obloquies of detractors from the authority of holy Scripture, whose learned explications of such obscurities if we should cite, it would be over long, and contrary to our purpose of brief Annotations; here once for often, we will present to the vulgar reader, certain clear and ordinary rules, by which the learned Divines do reconcile such apparent contradictions. First, it is evident by sundry examples, that many persons, places, and some other things had divers names, and so are sometimes called by one name, sometimes by another. Secondly (which is more common) many were called by the same names, and so must be distinguished by the differences of times, places, qualities, or other circumstances. Thirdly, in genealogies and other histories, children are not always called the sons, or daughters of their natural parents, but sometimes of legal fathers; and sometimes also of those that adopted them for their children; and sometimes of their grandfathers, or former progenitors. Fourthly, sometime for mystery sake, another number is expressed, being true in the mystical sense, differing from the precise number according to the history. As in the genealogy of Christ the Evangelist counteth thrice fourteen generations from Abraham to our Saviour, differing from the history of the old Testament. Fifthly, even in the history itself, sometimes holy Scripture counteth only the greater numbers, omitting the lesser, and in some other addeth also the odd numbers. Sixthly, the Scriptures speak often by tropes, as mentioning part for the whole, or the whole for the part; so by the figure Synecdoche, Christ is said to have been three days dead, that is, one whole day and part of other two. And some king living or reigning so many years and part of another, and his successor reigning the other part, each part is counted to each of them for a whole year, and so a year is added, more than is in the precise number. Seventhly, sometimes the sons reigned together with their fathers, as Joathan reigned his father Ozias yet living (4 Kings 15.) and so both their reigns are sometimes counted, sometimes their several years, as every one reigned alone. Eighthly, the times of vacancies, in the government of the Judges, reigns of kings, and the like, are sometimes omitted in calculation, sometimes adjoined to the predecessor, or successor. Ninthly, sometimes the holy Scripture mentioneth the only time that one lived or reigned well, as it were blotting out the rest with oblivion. So Saul is said to have reigned two years (1 Kings 13.) Who well and evil reigned much longer. Tenthly, by error in writing, words, names, and especially numbers may easily be changed, and cannot easily be corrected. By these or other like means, all the holy Scriptures may be defended, though none ought to presume by his private spirit, to understand and expound all Scriptures; which are hard not only by reason of their profound sense, surpassing man's natural capacity, but also for that in outward appearance, sometimes there seem to be contradictions; but indeed neither are, nor can be uttered by the Holy Ghost, the Spirit of truth, Inditer of the whole sacred Bible. And therefore we must rely upon God's Spirit, speaking in his spouse the Church, commended unto us by those Scriptures, whereof we are sufficiently assured.BECAVSE in diuers holie Scriptures, and especialy in these bookes of Paralipomenon, manie difficulties occurre concerning diuers persons, and places; as also differences of numbers, and times; in reconciling wherof the holie Fathers and Doctors haue much laboured, making sometimes large commentaries to satisfie them selues, and other diligent searchers of the truth, & to remoue the obloquies of detractors from the authoritie of holie Scripture, whose learned explications of such obscurities if we should cite, it would be ouer long, and contrarie to our purpose of brief Annotations; here once for often, we wil present to the vulgar reader, certaine cleare and ordinarie rules, by which the learned Diuines do reconcile such apparent contradictions. First, it is euident by sundrie examples, that manie persons, places, and some other thinges had diuers names, & so are sometimes called by one name, sometimes by an other. Secondly (which is more common) manie were called by the same names, and so must be distinguished by the differences of times, places, qualities, or other circumstances. Thirdly, in genealogies and other histories, children are not alwaies called the sonnes, or daughters of their natural parentes, but sometimes of legal fathers; and sometimes also of those that adopted them for their children; and sometimes of their grandfathers, or former progenitors. Fourthly, sometime for mysterie sake, an other number is expressed, being true in the mystical sense, differing from the precise number according to the historie. As in the genealogie of Christ the Euangelist counteth thrise fourtene generations from Abraham to our Sauiour, differing from the historie of the old Testament. Fiftly, euen in the historie it self, sometimes holie Scripture counteth only the greater numbers, ommitting the lesser, and in some other addeth also the odde numbers. Sixtly, the Scriptures speake often by tropes, as mentioning part for the whole, or the whole for the part; so by the figure Synechdoche, Christ is said to haue bene three dayes dead, that is, one whole day and part of other two. And some king liuing or reigning so manie yeares and part of an other, and his successour reigning the other part, ech part is counted to each of them for a whole yeare, and so a yeare is added, more then is in the precise number. Seuenthly, sometimes the sonnes reigned together with their fathers, as Ioathan reigned his father Ozias yet liuing. 4. Reg. 15. & so both their reignes are sometimes counted, sometimes their seueral yeares, as euerie one reigned alone. Eightly, the times of vacances, in the gouernment of the Iudges, reignes of kinges, and the like, are sometimes omitted in calculation, sometimes adioyned to the predecessor, or successor. Ninthly, sometimes the holy Scripture mentioneth the only time that one liued or reigned wel, as it were blotting out the rest with obliuion. So Saul is sayd to haue reigned two yeares (1. Reg. 13.) Who wel and euil reigned much longer. Tenthly, by error in writing, wordes, names, and especially numbers may easely be changed, and can not easely be corrected. By these or other like meanes, al the holie Scriptures may be defended, though none ought to presume by his priuate spirit, to vnderstand and expound al Scriptures; which are hard not only by reason of their profound sense, surpassing mans natural capacitie, but also for that in outward apparence, sometimes there seeme to be contradictions; but in dede neither are, nor can be vttered by the Holie Ghost, the Spirit of truth, Inditer of the whole sacred Bible. And therfore we must relie vpon Gods Spirit, speaking in his spouse the Church, commended vnto vs by those Scriptures, wherof we are sufficiently assured.
The reading text follows the 1582 first edition. Also available: Plantin Louvain (Latin).