A17640:2124
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.
HE now returns to that which he handled in the beginning of the former Chapter: for he lifts up his voice again against the Jews, who were accustomed when they were in any danger to slay rather to Egypt for succour then to the Lord. We have declared before why this was so displeasing a thing in Gods sight. And to be short, there are two reasons wherefore the Prophet doth so sharply reprove this sin.1 First, because it is unpossible we should put our trust in creatures and in God together, touching the means of our safety: for as soon as we once fix our eyes upon them, it follows by good consequence that we therewithal turn them away from God.2 Besides, God had straightly forbidden them to make any contract or league with the Egyptians. Thus there was rebellion mixed with a disloyal confidence, as if they meant wittingly and willingly to provide for their own welfare, by despising and forsaking of God. It behoves us therefore to consider from whence this sin sprang if we would understand the Prophets meaning aright.
HE now returnes to that which he handled in the beginning of the former Chapter: for he lifts vp his voice againe against ye Iewes, who were accustomed whē they were in any danger to slee rather to Egipt for succor then to the Lord. Wee haue declared before why this was so displeasing a thing in Gods sight. And to be short, there are two reasons wherefore the Prophet doth so sharplie reprooue this sinne.1 First, because it is vnpossible wee should put our trust in creatures and in God togither, touching the meanes of our safetie: for as soone as we once fixe our eies vpon them, it follows by good consequence that we therewithall turne them away from God.2 Besides, God had straightlie forbidden them to make any contract or league with the Egyptians. Thus there was rebellion mixed with a disloyall confidence, as if they meant wittinglie and willinglie to prouide for their owne welfare, by despising and forsaking of God. It behoues vs therefore to consider from whence this sinne sprang if we would vnderstand the Prophets meaning aright.