III–V. Two parts of interpretation; subject, object, medium; the fit interpreter
III. Interpretation has two parts: the sense and explanation of what is said, and the use and application to dogmas of faith and manners. Sense is that sentence which is immediately understood from the author through the text (Luther, Wittenberg ed., vol. 6, p. 516). Use is what is understood mediately (Rom. 15:4; 2 Tim. 3:16).
IV. In explaining the sense three things are to be observed: subject, object, and medium. If these three stand rightly, interpretation cannot fail to be just, and the truth is dug from the deep.
V. The subject is a fit interpreter, in whom two things come up for consideration: condition and instruction. The former holds the interpreter's state; the latter, his habit.
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III. Sunt autem interpretationis duae partes, sensus, dictorumque explicatio, et usus atque applicatio ad dogmata fidei et morum. Sensus est illa sententia, quae ab auctore per textum immediate intelligitur, teste Luthero tom.6. Witeb. p.516. Usus, quae mediate, Rom. 15.4. 2. Tim. 3.16. IV. In explicatione sensus tria observanda sunt: subjectum, objectum & medium. Quae tria si recte se habeant, fieri non potest, quin interpretatio sit justa & veritas e profundo eruatur. V. Subjectum est interpres idoneus, in quo duo consideranda veniunt, conditio & instructio. Illa statum interpretis, haec habitum continet.