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In this passage, to "call by name," and to "surname" signifies to foreknow the quality. Again:—

signifying to become of another character, as appears from the preceding and subsequent verses. Again:—

denoting that He knew their quality. Again in the same Prophet:—

meaning that He knew them all. In the Revelation:—

And in another place:—

By "names" in these passages are by no means meant names, but qualities; nor is the name of any one ever known in heaven, but his quality.

. From what has been stated, the connection of what is signified may be seen. In verse 18 it is said, "It is not good that the man should be alone, I will make him a help as with him," and presently "beasts" and "birds" are spoken of, which nevertheless had been treated of before, and immediately it is repeated that "for the man there was not found a help as with him," which denotes that although he was permitted to know his quality as to the affections of good, and knowledges of truth, still he inclined to his Own; for those who are such as to desire what is their own, begin to despise the things of the