A17640:1102
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. 32. What shall then one answer the messengers of the Gentiles? that the Lord hath established Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it.
Vers. 32. What shall then one answere the messengers of the Gentiles? that the Lord hath established Zion, and the poore of his people shall trust in it.
I Had rather interpret this of all Nations simply, then of any one in particular: for as soon as strangers are entered into a City, they are wont to inquire what is done there, to the end they may get some news. It is as much then as if he had said; What answer shall they give to strangers, when they shall inquire after news? What shall be the common talk after the Philistines be vanquished? This, The Lord hath established Zion. His meaning is then, that the overthrow of the Philistines, shall be such an excellent pledge of Gods mercy towards his people, that all shall thereby understand,
I Had rather interpret this of all Nations simply, then of any one in particular: for as soone as strangers are entred into a Citie, they are wont to inquire what is done there, to the end they may get some newes. It is as much then as if he had said; What answer shall they giue to strangers, when they shall inquire after newes? What shall be the common talke after the Philistims be vanquished? This, The Lord hath established Zion. His meaning is then, that the ouerthrow of the Philistims, shall be such an excellent pledge of Gods mercy towards his people, that all shall thereby vnderstand,