A17640:1043
Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah
A commentary upon the prophecy of Isaiah. By Mr. John Calvin. Whereunto are added four tables ... Translated out of French into English: by C.C.A commentary vpon the prophecie of Isaiah. By Mr. Iohn Caluin. Whereunto are added foure tables ... Translated out of French into English: by C.C.
London: printed by Felix Kyngston, 1609
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Vers. 13. Yet thou saidst in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, and exalt my throne above besides the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the* Congregation of God*.
Vers. 13. Yet thou saidst in thine heart, I will ascend into heauen, and exalt my throne aboue besides the starres of God: I will sit also vpon the mount of the* Congregation of God*.
- *Or, covenant.Or, couenant.
- *Or, in the sides of the north. This phrase To say, expounded.
This must be joined to that which went before. To say, in this place is taken to resolve in himself; according to the Hebrew phrase. For he derides the pride of the Babylonian, who resting upon his greatness, durst be so bold as to promise himself continual happiness; even as if it had been in his power to bring the events of things to pass at his pleasure. Wherein we have a fair looking glass to behold the foolish pride wherewithal the wicked are puffed up; which also sometimes they are not ashamed to vomit forth. Neither must we here consider the person of one tyrant only, but the damnable fury of all the wicked, which make their conclusions in secret, no otherwise then if they were able to dispose of all things according to their own fantasy. Whose plots S. James describes in lively colours; We will go into such a City, say they, we will buy, and sell, and get gain: and yet in the mean while, they know not what shall come to pass to morrow: