Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

As touching that which follows, to come after him: some expound it, as if Abraham had called upon the name of the Lord whithersoever he came: for he no sooner set his foot in any region, but he set up an Alter to offer sacrifice to God: Gen. 12:7. & 13.18. All this is true that they say; but yet I expound it otherwise, to wit, that God led his servant Abraham in the way, who followed that his leading foot by foot: for having received a commandment to go forth, he knew not the Country whither he should go; so as he walked, but knew not which way to turn him, and God held him still in suspense, till he entered the land of Canaan. Now because Abraham immediately obeyed the voice of God, and albeit his way was uncertain, yet he depended still upon his mouth, contenting himself with his conduction: our Prophet fitly saith, that he came after him; because he followed God, as ready and obedient servants are wont to follow their master at the heels, though they know not whither he goes.

As touching that which followes, to come after him: some expound it, as if Abraham had called vpon the name of the Lord whithersoeuer he came: for he no sooner set his foote in any region, but he set vp an Alter to offer sacrifice to God: Gen. 12:7. & 13.18. All this is true that they say; but yet I expound it otherwise, to wit, that God led his seruant Abraham in the way, who followed that his leading foote by foote: for hauing receiued a commandement to goe forth, hee knew not the Country whither he should goe; so as he walked, but knew not which way to turne him, and God held him still in suspense, till hee entred the land of Canaan. Now because Abraham immediately obeied the voice of God, and albeit his way was vncertaine, yet hee depended still vpon his mouth, contenting himselfe with his conduction: our Prophet fitly saith, that he came after him; because hee followed God, as readie and obedient seruants are wont to follow their master at the heeles, though they know not whither he goes.