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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.
IN his first embassy,1 vers. 1. he meant only to terrify Hezekias, and therefore contents himself with a bare propounding of the name of God,* before whose judgement seat he summoned this poor guilty person: but now when he brings message of consolation, he adds a particular title,* to show from what fountain this favour proceeded: as if he should say; God is now moved to show mercy, so as he will not deal extremely with thee, because he respects the Covenant which he hath made with David.
IN his first ambassage,1 vers. 1. he meant only to terrifie Hezekias, and therefore contents himselfe with a bare propounding of the name of God,* before whose iudgement seat he summoned this poore guiltie person: but now when hee brings message of consolation, he addes a particular title,* to shew from what fountaine this fauour proceeded: as if he should say; God is now mooued to shew mercie, so as he will not deale extreamely with thee, because he respects the Couenant which he hath made with Dauid.
- 1Why God propounds his name to Hezekias in a divers form.Why God propounds his name to Hezekias in a diuers forme.
- *As in vers. 1.
- *The God of David thy father.The God of Dauid thy father.