[8] ἒφεξις = Lat. Retentio, Inhibitio (Stephanus, Thesaurus Græcæ Linguæ); therefore: reserve, caution. The Greek Sceptics were also called Ephectics owing to their caution in judging and in concluding from facts.—TR.
[9] The following passage from Multatuti will throw light on this passage:—
“Father:—‘Behold, my son, how wisely Providence has arranged everything! This bird lays its eggs in its nest and the young will be hatched just about the time when there will be worms and flies with which to feed them. Then they will sing a song of praise in honour of the Creator who overwhelms his creatures with blessings.’—
”Son:—‘Will the worms join in the song, Dad?’“.—TR.
[10] “Thus Spake Zarathustra.” The Priests.—TR.
[11] I Corinthians vii. 2, 9.—TR.