A17640:1530
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. 6. Therefore hath the curse devoured the earth, and the Inhabitants thereof are desolate: wherefore the Inhabitants thereof are burned up, and few men are left.
Vers. 6. Therefore hath the curse deuoured the earth, and the Inhabitants thereof are desolate: wherefore the Inhabitants thereof are burned vp, and few men are left.
Others translate Forswearing: but because this word also signifieth to curse, I doubt not but it is taken here for cursing, the Prophet having an eye to those curses which Moses denounceth in the Law against the wicked that transgress it:1 Isaiah testifies then that all the calamities which should come to pass, proceeded from the curse of God. We know that the earth was cursed because of the transgression of the first man, so as it brought forth thistles and briers in stead of good fruits, Gen. 3.17.18. and yet notwithstanding the Lord hath so moderated this curse, that it ceaseth not to yield men food, although in regard of their unthankfulness they be unworthy of it.2 If we then cease not to offend God, adding sin unto sin; is it not good reason that we should feel this curse to prick us to the quick, and that the earth should wax barren and unfruitful?
OThers translate Forswearing: but because this word also signifieth to curse, I doubt not but it is taken here for cursing, the Prophet hauing an eye to those curses which Moses denounceth in the Law against the wicked that transgresse it: