A17640:1529
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.
The word Th•rah is transferred to the law, because it signifies doctrine: but it is here put in the plural number, and signifies all the doctrine that is comprehended in the law. Now because the Law consists as well in Commandments as promises, the Prophet adds two other words or parts of it, to make his meaning the more plain.
The word Th•rah is transferred to the law, because it signifies doctrine: but it is heere put in the plurall number, and signifies all the doctrine that is comprehended in the law. Now because the Law consists as well in Commandements as promises, the Prophet addes two other words or parts of it, to make his meaning the more plaine.
The word Chok, signifies an Ordinance, and by it some understand the Ceremonies, others Manners. We may translate it Instructions: fo• I take it not only for Ceremonies, but for all things that belong to the rules of good §3life. Thirdly, he puts the word Berith, which signifies a bargain or covenant. This word is to be restrained to the covenants whereby the Lord adopting his people, promised to be their God. He reproacheth their unthankfulness then, because that albeit the Lord had manifested himself unto them divers ways, and had given them singular testimonies of his love, yet were they rebellious and wanton, transgressing his laws, and violating his holy covenant.
The word Chok, signifies an Ordinance, and by it some vnderstand the Ceremonies, others Maners. Wee may translate it Instructions: fo• I take it not only for Ceremonies, but for all things that belong to the rules of good §3life. Thirdly, he puts the word Berith, which signifies a bargaine or couenant. This word is to be restrained to the couenants whereby the Lord adopting his people, promised to be their God. He reprocheth their vnthankfulnes then, because that albeit the Lord had manifested himselfe vnto them diuers waies, and had giuen them singular testimonies of his loue, yet were they rebellious and wanton, transgressing his lawes, and violating his holy couenant.