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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. 11. In the day shalt thou make thy plant to grow, and in the morning shalt thou make thy seed to flourish: but the harvest shall be gone in the day of possession, and there shall be despera•• sorrow.
Vers. 11. In the day shalt thou make thy plant to grow, and in the morning shalt thou make thy seede to florish: but the haruest shall be gone in the day of possession, and there shall bee despera•• sorrow.
Thou shalt make to grow.] He signifies a continual husbandry employed about planting and sowing. Yet may we understand it of the success that comes of it: as if a vine newly planted, should immediately bring forth wine. This agrees with that which is presently added; where the morning is taken for the day: and thus it seems he should speak of a sudden ripening; unless any had rather refer it to diligence, because they were busy at work by break of day. There is some ambiguity in the words: for some turn it, Th• branch shall be gone in the day of affliction. But seeing the word Chalah, signifies Heritage, it should signify properly (as I think) in this place, a gathering together: neither do I see how the word Branch should agree. I confess indeed that when they speak of vines, the word Harvest is used; but abusively. It might also be translated, Collecting: yet would I not obstinately stand to contend about these two words, because the sense will always be one; provided that the foresaid word be taken for the gathering of fruits. Thus then the text will run well; Although thou ceasest not from labour, holding thy self hard at it from morning to night: yet shalt thou gain nothing by it, because the fruit shall wither of it self, by the shaking of the bows; or, thy vines shall be spoiled.