A17640:1154
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. 8. For the vineyards of Heshbon are cut down, and the vine of Sibmah: the lords of the heathen have broken the principal vines thereof: they are come to Jaazer: they wandered in the wilderness: her goodly branches stretched out themselves, and went over the sea.
Vers. 8. For the vineyards of Heshbon are cut downe, and the vine of Sibmah: the lords of the heathen haue broken the principall vines thereof: they are come to Iaazer: they wandred in the wildernesse: her goodly branches stretched out themselues, and went ouer the sea.
The Prophet describes, the destruction of the whole Country here under an allegory. It is very credible that it abounded with good vineyards: which we may easily collect from this place, and another like unto it in the 48. of Jeremiah, vers. 32. Now when the Prophets threaten any Countries with destruction, they are wont to recite the chiefest things in them. For example, if we were to speak of Picardy, truly we would not mention vines: as if we spake of Orleans, or Burgundy. The Cities which the Prophet describes in this verse, are the head Cities in the Country of Moab.
THe Prophet describes, the destruction of the whole Country here vnder an allegorie. It is very credible that it abounded with good vineyards: which wee may easily collect frō this place, and another like vnto it in the 48. of Ieremy, vers. 32. Now when the Prophets threaten any Countries with destruction, they are wont to recite the chiefest things in them. For example, if wee were to speake of Picardie, truely we would not mention vines: as if we spake of Orleance, or Burgondie. The Cities which the Prophet describes in this verse, are the head Cities in the Country of Moab.