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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. 6. We have heard of the pride of Moab (he is very proud) even his pride and his arrogance, and his* indignation, but his lies* shall not be so.
Vers. 6. We haue heard of the pride of Moab (he is very proud) euen his pride and his arrogancie, and his* indignation, but his lies* shall not be so.
- *Or, insolencie.
- *Or, shall not be approved, or, shall not take effect.Or, shal not be approued, or, shall not take effect.
The Prophet adds this sentence by way of prevention. For that which he had promised touching the restoration of the royal throne, seemed incredible; neither could they persuade themselves that the Moabites could be destroyed, seeing they flourished at that time with abundance of riches, as also in strength and power of men: who for this cause (being puffed up with prosperity) became exceeding proud. Add also, that their malapertness wherewith they insulted over the poor Jews, was unto them like a sore and hard engine to break and bruise their hearts. The Prophet that he might prevent this temptation, tells them that the brags of the Moabites are well enough known; but yet their pride shall not hinder the Lord from punishing of them: because there is neither force, riches, nor multitude that is able to resist him. Isaiah then speaks as of a thing commonly known: to wit, that the Moabites were become so extreme proud, that they feared nothing: it being in deed the usual fashion of those that abound in wealth and power, to insult malapertly over God and men. But how great soever their arrogance is the Lord will easily pull it down.