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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. Bel* is bowed down: Nebo is fallen: their Idols were upon the beasts, and upon the* Cattle: they which did bear you were* laden with a weary burden.
Vers. 1. Bel* is bowed downe: Nebo is fallen: their Idols were vpon the beasts, and vpon the* Cattell: they which did beare you were* laden with a wearie burden.
- *Or, quite overthrown.Or, quite ouerthrown.
- *Or, Mares.
- *Or, thrown down.Or, thrown downe.
1Isaiah continues forth his former argument; for we must not stand over-strictly upon the dividing of the Chapters, in regard they were not always aptly observed: but we are rather to consider of the sentences which cohere very well, as I have said; notwithstanding, if any had rather have it the beginning of a new Sermon, in regard that he forthwith speaks of the ruin of Babylon, I do not much contradict him. Bel and Nebo, were Idols which the Chaldeans worshipped, and it is very likely they were their chief patrons, for Idolaters always make choice of some principal gods,