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commentary entry

xi.xxvii.xiii-p31.5

xi.xxvii.xiii-p31.554 words

9. that old serpent—alluding to Ge 3:1, 4.

Devil—the Greek, for "accuser," or "slanderer."

Satan—the Hebrew for "adversary," especially in a court of justice. The twofold designation, Greek and Hebrew, marks the twofold objects of his accusations and temptations, the elect Gentiles and the elect Jews.

worldGreek, "habitable world."