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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. Behold thou hast heard what the Kings of Ashur have done to all lands in destroying them, and shalt thou be delivered?
Vers. 11. Behold thou hast heard what the Kings of Ashur haue done to all lands in destroying them, and shalt thou be deliuered?
We must here note a double comparison; §1for he compares Hezekias to other Kings of Judah (his predecessors) which were more mighty then he, and yet were overcome by the Kings of Assyria. But Sennacherib §2on the contrary, being more mighty then any of the rest, proudly advanceth himself: it follows then that Hezekias is not able to resist him. The other comparison is of the Kings of Assyria, and Sennacherib himself, with the idols of the Gentiles.1 If the idols then could not protect the people which honoured them; it thereupon follows, that the God of Israel is no more able then they, to save his people. But when we read here how sharply the faith of Hezekias was assailed by these wonderful tentations: let us furnish our selves with the like artillery, and prepare our selves to the fight. Yea, whilst time lasts, let us carefully store our selves, that we may constantly and courageously resist when the like danger shall approach. If Satan object unto us the ruin of many nations,2 let us distinguish our condition from theirs: for albeit we are indeed subject to the same calamities, yet we have sure promises touching our salvation, which the others had not.