Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

Moreover, it seems the Prophet alludes to the Oracles which were given out of caves and the three footed stool of their Idols; for they were things uncertain, and full of illusions. But Gods answers are free from such things: for he speaks not in darkness, ¹but in the highest places of the City; neither utters he ought that can deceive, or be turned two manner of ways.

Moreouer, it seemes the Prophet alludes to the Oracles which were giuen out of caues and the three footed stoole of their Idols; for they were things vncertaine, and full of illusions. But Gods answers are free from such things: for he speakes not in darknesse, ¹but in the highest places of the Citie; neither vtters he ought that can deceiue, or be turned two maner of waies.

1. 1Prou. 9.3.

Object. But will some say, experience teacheth that the Scripture is both hard and obscure. Ans. It is very true; but this is to be attributed to the dullness & slowness of our understandings, and not to the Scriptures. For the blind, or such as are weak sighted,¹ cannot accuse the Sun, in that they are not able to behold it. The fault is in themselves. And yet this remains sure, that as many as are teachable; and yield obedience unto Gods ordinances, shall not lose their labour, because the Lord will show himself a faithful teacher towards the humble and meek.²

Obiect. But will some say, experience teacheth that the Scripture is both hard and obscure. Ans. It is very true; but this is to be attributed to the dulnesse & slownesse of our vnderstandings, and not to the Scriptures. For the blind, or such as are weake sighted,