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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.
1Again he protests against all such as might trouble the Jews or weaken their faith by their scornings. For the Prophet aims always at this mark; to wit, that he may fortify the peoples faith against the assaults of the Gentiles; because the poor Jews, who were so extremely handled, were in danger of staggering in the midst of so many great and violent temptations, had they not had some pregnant arguments set before them to hold them in their faith and obedience towards the true God. Thus then he permits the profane to bring in whatsoever they can for the maintenance of their cause.
1AGaine hee protests against all such as might trouble the Iewes or weaken their faith by their scornings. For the Prophet aimes alwaies at this marke; to wit, that hee may fortifie the peoples faith against the assaults of the Gentiles; because the poore Iews, who were so extreamly handled, were in danger of staggering in the midst of so many great and violent temptations, had they not had some pregnant arguments set before them to hold them in their faith and obedience towards the true God. Thus then hee permits the prophane to bring in whatsoeuer they can for the maintenance of their cause.
- 1A comparison between Gods predictions, and those of the Idols.A comparisō betweene Gods predictions, and those of the Idols.
Where he saith, let them consult together: it is added in token of the greater boldness and confidence: for the Prophets meaning is, that they shall gain nothing (as we have said before) albeit they conspire never so much together. It may be also he meant to show how there was nought else but vanity and deceit, in all that which the Idolaters dream of, touching the excusing of their errors. Make what pretences you will then, saith he, to colour your inventions, yet shall Gods word be strong enough to sustain the faith of his servants. He calls them therefore to a right examination of things, that they may compare all the brags of the Infidels, touching the predictions of their Idols, with the Law and the prophecies.