A17640:1885
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 XXIX. CHAPTER.
IT seems this should be another Sermon: in which Isaiah threatens Jerusalem. He calls it Ariel, that is to say, the Altar of God; because the whole strength of the City depended upon the Altar. For howsoever the Citizens trusted in other means whereof they had great store; yet they chiefly relied upon the Temple and the altar, more then upon any other defences. They thought themselves invincible indeed, by reason of their power and forces: but above all, they held themselves in a fort utterly impregnable, in regard that the Lord covered them under his wings. Now they imagined that God was with them as long as they retained the Altar, and the sacrifices. Some think that the Temple is here called Ariel, because it was proportioned like a lion; to wit, broad before, and narrow behind: but I had rather understand it simply of the Altar; and the rather, for that Ezekiel also gives it this name, Chap. 43.15. This prophecy doubtless was directed to the whole City; but we must note the Prophets drift,