A17640:1263
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. The Fishers also shall mourn; and all they that cast angle into the river shall lament; and they that spread their net upon the waters, shall be weakened.
Vers. 8. The Fishers also shall mourne; and all they that cast angle into the riuer shall lament; and they that spread their net vpon the waters, shall be weakened.
Isaiah hath respect still unto the estate of Egypt. We have showed in the 16. Chapter,1 vers. 8. how the Prophets are wont to use these lively descriptions: as when they prophesy against any Country, they specially mention that with which it most aboundeth, as also that for which it is most renowned. If it be a Country of vineyards, then they mention vines: if it abound with gold, they mention that also: if with silver, then they speak of silver. So prophesying here against Egypt, he speaks of fishing; because this region was waterish, and abounded with many rivers.
ISaiah hath respect still vnto the estate of Egypt. We haue shewed in the 16. Chapter,1 vers. 8. how the Prophets are wont to vse these liuely descriptions: as when they prophecie against any Country, they specially mention that with which it most aboundeth, as also that for which it is most renowned. If it be a Country of vineyards, then they mention vines: if it abound with gold, they mention that also: if with siluer, then they speake of siluer. So prophecying here against Egypt, he speakes of fishing; because this region was waterish, and abounded with manie riuers.