A17640:2447
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. 16. Hearken not to Hezekiah, for thus saith the king of Ashur,* Make appointment with me, and come out to me, that every man may eat of his own vine, every one of his own fig-tree, and drink every man the water of his own well.
Vers. 16. Hearken not to Hezekiah, for thus saith the king of Ashur,* Make appointment with me, and come out to me, that euery man may eate of his owne vine, euery one of his owne fig-tree, and drinke euery man the water of his owne well.
- *Or, make a blessing.
Whilst he deviseth how to estrange the peoples hearts from Hezekias, he therewithal enticeth them unto present pleasures, that they may quite forget God, and wait no longer upon him. As if he should say, Trust not in God, Trust rather in my King. See how Satan plays the Sophister: for in darkening Gods goodness by his fogs and mists, and masking us with veils of false hopes, he sets up the creatures in stead of the Creator, to wrap us up in his nets.
WHilest he deuiseth how to estrange the peoples hearts from Hezekias, he therewithall entiseth thē vnto present pleasures, that they may quite forget God, and wait no longer vpon him. As if he should say, Trust not in God, Trust rather in my King. See how Satan playes the Sophister: for in darkening Gods goodnes by his fogges and mists, and masking vs with vailes of false hopes, he sets vp the creatures in stead of the Creator, to wrap vs vp in his nets.