Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

Now the Prophet in speaking of the mouth of the Lord, meant to confirm that which was said before touching this judgement; the reason is, because nothing can fail of that which issues out of his sacred mouth. Isaiah affirms it to be a thing impossible then, that that which is once decreed of God, which he also hath commanded him to publish in his name, should ever be called back by any means. And thus with this buckler, he repulseth all the difficulties which easily ariseth, as oft as the promises of God do surmount our reach.

Now the Prophet in speaking of the mouth of the Lord, meant to confirme that which was said before touching this iudgement; the reason is, because nothing can faile of that which issues out of his sacred mouth. Isaiah affirmes it to be a thing impossible then, that that which is once decreed of God, which he also hath cō manded him to publish in his name, should euer be called backe by any meanes. And thus with this buckler, hee repulseth all the difficulties which easilie ariseth, as oft as the promises of God doe surmount our reach.

I grant he sometimes threatens with condition, as he threatened Abimelec, Gen. 12.17. and Pharaoh, Gen. 20.3. and the Ninevites, Jonah. 1.2. whom afterwards he pardoned, because they repented: but if he have once determined to punish men indeed, he will show by the effects, that he is both true of his word, and able to perform it, as well as he is able to deliver his in the time of need.

I grant he sometimes threatens with condition, as he threatned Abimelec, Gen. 12.17. and Pharaoh,