In the volume of the book— That is, in the Pentateuch. The apostle argues so plainly from this text, that it proves the psalm to which he refers, to be a literal prophesyof the Messiah: and consequently the 12th verse of it, which affords the only material argument against this interpretation, must either be explained of those iniquities, which though not properly Christ's own, were laid upon him, that is, were atoned for by him, (see Isaiah 53:6.); or rather those calamities which he bore for the expiation of sin.

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