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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. 2. Thou that art full of noise, a City full of brute, a joyous City: thy slain men1 shall not be slain with sword, nor die in battle.
Vers. 2. Thou that art full of noise, a Citie full of brute, a ioyous Citie: thy slaine men1 shall not bee slaine with sword, nor die in battell.
- 1Or, are not slain.Or, are not slaine.
His meaning is, that it was peopled and full of inhabitants; because there is great noise where many people are gathered together, neither can the fear there be so great. Isaiah adds this by way of amplification; to wit, that whereas being a sufficient number, they should have been upon the walls and ramparts to defend the City, they like cowards gave place to the enemies, and fled up to the tops of their houses. He therefore presseth the Jews the more nearly with these words, that they might duly weigh the judgement of God: for when mens hearts are cast down with so great fear, it is certain that such an astonishment is sent of God. It is as much then as if the Prophet had said; Whence comes it that thou hast no more courage to resist? Surely because the Lo•d himself chaseth and pursueth thee.
HIs meaning is, that it was peopled and full of inhabitants; because there is great noise where many people are gathered together, neither can the feare there be so great. Isaiah addes this by way of amplification; to wit, that whereas being a sufficient number, they should haue been vpon the walles and ramparts to defend the Citie, they like cowards gaue place to the enemies, and fled vp to the tops of their houses. He therefore presseth the Iewes the more neerely with these words, that they might duly weigh the iudgement of God: for when mens hearts are cast downe with so great feare, it is certaine that such an astonishment is sent of God. It is as much thē as if the Prophet had said; Whence comes it that thou hast no more courage to resist? Surely because the Lod himselfe chaseth and pursueth thee.