The word anima used here, and frequently elsewhere, and corresponding to the Greek ψυχή, denotes “human life,” in reference to its internal principle or substance; and differs from “vita” (Gr. ζωή), as in the words following above, “unto eternal life” (vitam), which expresses rather the general idea of life in its existence, aggregate qualities, and duration. Our English word “soul,” which best corresponds with anima, is, however, more restricted in the idea which it popularly suggests; and hence, as in our English version of the Scriptures, the apparent confusion, which is unavoidable, in translating anima sometimes by “soul” and sometimes by “life.”—Tr.