Let us just see, in reference not to mere words, but to things, what can be truly meant by the terms 'apostate or Apostatizing Government,' as applied to the Government of Great Britain.
"Leading Articles on Various Subjects"
Hugh Miller
The term apostate, or Apostatizing, can have only an official meaning.
"Leading Articles on Various Subjects"
Hugh Miller
The duty that Israel should remember this, is founded upon the fact, that he is the servant of the Lord, called by Him to a glorious dignity, to high prerogatives, of which he must not rob himself by Apostatizing from Him.
"Christology of the Old Testament: And a Commentary on the Messianic Predictions. Vol. 2"
Ernst Hengstenberg