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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. 10. And ye numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses have ye broken down to fortify the wall.
Vers. 10. And yee numbred the houses of Ierusalem, and the houses haue yee broken downe to fortifie the wall.
His meaning is, that they viewed the City narrowly and on every side, that no house nor building might annoy the defence of it. Others say that the houses were numbered that they might have watchmen out of them: but the first exposition seems the sittest, for it is confirmed by that which is added after, that there were houses broken down to repair the walls of the City. We make no reckoning of these things in the time of peace: and oftentimes men of mean estate will build houses even upon the very ramparts, therefore they must be pulled down in time of war, that from thence they may §1fight and repulse the enemy; and also lest §2any should have any secret speech with the enemy, if houses were so near the walls.
HIs meaning is, that they viewed the Citie narrowlie and on euery side, that no house nor building might annoy the defence of it. Others say that the houses were numbred that they might haue watchmen out of them: but the first exposition seemes the sittest, for it is confirmed by that which is added after, that there were houses broken downe to repaire the walles of the Citie. We make no •eckning of these things in the time of peace: and oftentimes men of meane estate will build houses euen vpon the very ramparts, therefore they must be pulled downe in time of warre, that from thence they may §1