A17640:1236
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. 7. At that time shall a present be brought unto the Lord of hosts (a people that is1 scattered abroad, and spoiled, and of a terrible people from their beginning hitherunto, a nation by little and little even trodden under foot, whose land the rivers have spoiled to the place of the name of the Lord of hosts, even the mount Zion.
Vers. 7. At that time shall a present be brought vnto the Lord of hostes (a people that is1 scattered abroad, and spoiled, and of a terrible people from their beginning hitherunto, a nation by little and little euen trodden vnder foote, whose land the riuers haue spoyled to the place of the name of the Lord of hostes, euen the mount Zion.
- 1Or, rent, or torn.Or, rent, or torne.
The Prophet shows again wherefore he threatened the ruin of this profane people. For in as much as all nations in a manner had conspired the destruction of the Church, it should seem that her utter subversion was now come. The Lord shows then that he will assist her in due season; for had he not resisted such enterprises, and repressed the plots of the enemies betimes, the Jews might have despaired: therefore he lets it be known that he hath a care of his Church, so as howsoever it pleaseth him to chastise her, yet shall she feel his help in time convenient. Yea, he will oppose his strength against the power of tyrants and of her enemies, lest they should overthrow her, and so attain their long expected hopes. That the Jews then might be emboldened to wait with patience, he not only separates them from the Ethiopians, but advertiseth them in like manner that God will moderate his judgements for their salvation.