A17640:1580
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. 23. Then the Moon shall be abashed, and the Sun ashamed, when the Lord of hosts shall reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem: and glory shall be* before his ancient men.
Vers. 23. Then the Moone shall be abashed, and the Sunne ashamed, when the Lord of hosts shall reigne in mount Zion, and in Ierusalem: and glorie shall be* before his ancient men.
- *Or, even in the presence of his &c.Or, euen in the presence of his &c.
Many think that the Prophet useth this vehemency against the Jews, as if he said, The Sun, Moon, and Stars are ashamed of your incredulity, so that you are a detestation not to men only, but even to the insensible creatures: but this seems utterly wide from the Prophets purpose. I make no doubt but he continues on that consolation which he touched in the former verse; as if he should say, When the Lord shall visit his people, and purge his Church, he will establish such a glorious kingdom, that it shall darken the light of the Sun and Stars. And this manner of speech is very usual among the Prophets, we also have seen it before in this prophecy. Now Isaiah speaks not here alone of the head, but also of the whole body of the Church: when the Lord then shall settle his kingdom upon mount Zion, his glory in the restoration of the people shall be so great, that that which seems bright and glorious in mens eyes, being compared with this, shall be but darkness. And the better to express it, he names the greatest lights in the firmament.