And the word “profane” is usually taken in the Scripture for the same with “common”; and consequently their contraries, “holy” and “proper,” in the kingdom of God, must be the same also. But figuratively, those men also are called “holy,” that led such godly lives, as if they had forsaken all worldly designs, and wholly devoted and given themselves to God. In the proper sense, that which is made “holy” by God’s appropriating or separating it to His own use, is said to be “sanctified” by God, as the seventh day in the fourth commandment; and as the elect in the New Testament were said to be “sanctified” when they were endued with the spirit of godliness. And that which is made “holy” by the dedication of men, and given to God, so as to be used only in His public service, is called also “sacred,” and said to be consecrated, as temples, and other houses of public prayer, and their utensils, priests, and ministers, victims, offerings, and the external matter of sacraments.