seven times] That number is often used in holy ministrations, as also in miraculous operations, 2 Kings 5:10. 14. by reason of Gods resting on the seventh day, as witnessing the perfection of his creatures made the 6. dayes before; so that there was no need of any more to be done: see Annot. on Chap. 8. vers. 11. yet sometimes seven is taken for many. living bird loose] Signifying that he that was made clean was set at libertie, and restored to the company of others. By these two birds some take to be signified the two natures of Christ, the one subject to death, the other secured from death.