A17640:1574
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. 21. And in that day shall the Lord visit the host above, that is on high; even the Kings of the world that are upon the earth.
Vers. 21. And in that day shall the Lord visit the hoste aboue, that is on high; euen the Kings of the world that are vpon the earth.
This place hath troubled many mens heads; so as every one hath descanted upon it diversly. Some think it to be meant of the Sun and stars: others, of the devils, §1which should be punished with the wicked: §2others refer it to the Jews, whom §3God had beautified with a special privilege: but I can receive none of these interpretations. The true and natural sense as I take it is, that there are no powers so high, that shall be able to free themselves from these scourges of God; for let them soar above the clouds, yet even there shall the hand of God reach them, as it is said in the Psalm;1 Whither shall I go from thy presence? whither shall I flee from thy Spirit? if I go up into heaven thou art there: if I take the wings of the morning, and fly to the uttermost parts of the sea, yet thither wilt thou pursue me.
THis place hath troubled many mens heads; so as euery one hath descanted vpon it diuersly. Some thinke it to be meant of the Sunne and starres: others, of the diuels, §1which should be punished with the wicked: §2