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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. 11. Then said Eliakim, and Shebna, and Joah, unto Rabshekeh, Speak I pray thee to thy servants in the Aramits language (for we understand it) and talk not with us in the Jews tongue, in the audience of the people that are on the wall.
Vers. 11. Then said Eliakim, and Shebna, and Ioah, vnto Rabshekeh, Speake I pray thee to thy seruants in the Aramits language (for we vnderstand it) and talke not with vs in the Iewes tongue, in the audience of the people that are on the wall.
WE further see by this circumstance how far Hezekias abased himself, §1whilst he sought by mild entreaties unto the servant of his enemy, by his Ambassadors. Secondly,1 the pride of Rabshekeh, in rejecting so currishly §2these humble requests. Thirdly, the indignity §3of such a refusal, which is the greater, in regard the suit was for the obtaining a thing of so small importance. Hereby it is manifest that Hezekias was so careful to appease the rage of this Tyrant, that almost quite forgetting his royal dignity, he endeavoured to pacific him with as lowly terms as was possible: if we be therefore wrongfully oppressed, let us not think much to part with some of our right in giving soft answers.
WEE further see by this circumstance how farre Hezekias abased himselfe, §1whilst he sought by mild intreaties vnto the seruāt of his enemie, by his Embassadors. Secondly,