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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. 10. Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah King of Judah, saying, Let not thy God deceive thee in whom thou trustest, saying, Jerusalem shall not be given into the hand of the King of Ashur.
Vers. 10. Thus shall ye speake to Hezekiah King of Iudah, saying, Let not thy God deceiue thee in whom thou trustest, saying, Ierusalem shall not be giuen into the hand of the King of Ashur.
What an horrible blasphemy is this? He accuseth God to be a liar and a deceiver, as if he plaid fast and loose with those that put their trust in him. For take away his truth from him, and what remains? That is the thing he most esteems. But he drew these words out from the mouth of this miscreant, who before seemed to reverence some god. It is not long you see then but he discovers himself to the full. Whereas he saith in the person of God, that Jerusalem shall not be given. ⟨p. 369⟩Some do thence conjecture, that the traitor Shebna had informed the king of Ashur of Isaiah's prophecy, and the words do sound somewhat that way, but there is no need of any such conjectures, for the Assyrian knew well enough that Hezekiah trusted in God. The promises made to David, and so consequently unto him, were not unknown. This is my rest, here will I dwell for ever, for I have a delight therein: Psal. 132.14. Not that this tyrant studied the prophecies to profit by them; but they were manifestly known to all, yea, that the Jews did wonderfully glory in them, and often boasted of Gods help and protection against their enemies. This tyrant opposeth his blasphemies against the promises; Let not thy God deceive thee: and thus he flies in Gods face as it were, as if he had been too weak to defend Jerusalem; and as if himself was not only stronger then all men whatsoever, but also stronger then the Lord of hosts.
WHat an horrible blasphemie is this? He accuseth God to be a lier and a deceiuer, as if he plaid fast and loose with those that put their trust in him. For take away his truth from him, and what remaines? That is the thing he most esteemes. But he drew these words out from the mouth of this miscreant, who before seemed to reuerence some god. It is not long you see then but he discouers himselfe to the full. Whereas he saith in the person of God, that Ierusalem shall not be giuen.