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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.
Their soul.] It is an Hebrew phrase; by which the Prophet mocks these Gods who had neither sense, nor any understanding at all. He speaks it then by way of contempt against the vain and dumb Idols; to wit, that they and their soul were led into captivity.
Their soule.] It is an Hebrew phrase; by which the Prophet mockes these Gods who had neither sense, nor any vnderstanding at all. He speakes it then by way of contempt against the vaine and dumbe Idols; to wit, that they and their soule were led into captiuitie.
Object. But let us see if this may not as well be retorted upon the true God, whose Ark was taken by the Philistines, 1. Sam. 4.11. which was the sign of his presence: for thus it seemed, that the Lord himself was in a manner led prisoner.
Obiect. But let vs see if this may not as well be retorted vpon the true God, whose Arke was taken by the Philistims, 1. Sam. 4.11. which was the signe of his presence: for thus it seemed, that the Lord himselfe was in a maner led prisoner.
The answer Ans. to this objection is easy. For howsoever the Lord meant that the Ark should be a testimony of his presence, yet he forbade the Jews to rest in it, but commanded them to lift up their cies to heaven, and there to seek and adore him: for as he is a spirit, so meant he always to be served spiritually.1 The Ark then was not worshipped in Gods stead, but was a sign by which the people were led as by the hand,