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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. 1. Thus saith the Lord unto Cyrus his anointed, whose right hand I have holden to subdue nations before him: therefore will I weaken the loins of Kings,* and open the doors before him, and the gates shall not be shut.
Vers. 1. Thus saith the Lord vnto Cyrus his anointed, whose right hand I haue holden to subdue nations before him: therefore will I weaken the loines of Kings,* and open the doores before him, and the gates shall not be shut.
- *Or, ungird.Or, vngird.
1Isaiah continues forth the matter which he began to hand in the latter end of the former Chapter. For he shows that God hath not promised deliverance to his people in vain; because he had before ordained and decreed the means how to bring it to pass, according to his own purpose. When there is question made touching our deliverance out of any danger, we forthwith inquire by what means it may be effected; and also the reason of it. Now albeit God had rather hold us in suspense, and so to conceal from us the means he hath already in his hand: notwithstanding in this place he applies himself to the weakness of their minds, and is contented to name the party under whose conduct he purposeth to bring them home into their Country. For in regard their faith was to be sharply assailed by divers temptations of other kinds; he was willing here to prevent this particular doubt, that so other troubles which befell them, might not utterly crush them. To give the more efficacy then unto his word, he turns him to Cyrus, saying; I have chosen thee to be my King. I vvill take thee by the hand, and vvill subdue nations before thee; so as they shall make passage for thee, and shall willingly yield themselves vassals unto thee. For this turning of his speech to Cyrus, was much more effectual, then if the Lord had spoken only to his people.