Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

I see no reason why some have changed the number in the word nation, seeing the Prophet useth the singular number Goi; it being certain that he addresseth his speech to the posterity of Abraham. Afterwards he calls them servants of rulers: as if he should say, that mighty tyrants oppressed them: for by the word Moschelim, he means those that have so much force and power, that it is an hard matter to escape their hands.

I see no reason why some haue changed the number in the word nation, seeing the Prophet vseth the singular number Goi; it being certaine that he addresseth his speech to the posteritie of Abraham. Afterwards he cals them seruants of rulers: as if he should say, that mightie tyrants oppressed them: for by the word Moschelim, he meanes those that haue so much force and power, that it is an hard mat•er to escape their hands.

When he saith that Kings shall see, he speaks in high and glorious terms of the delivery of his people; but in the mean while, he is contented they should be tried in the furnace, to prove their faith and patience: for where were the trial of faith, if God should forthwith give that which he hath promised, (as we said before.)

When he saith that Kings shall see, he speaks in high and glorious termes of the deliuerie of his people; but in the meane while, hee is contented they should bee tried in the furnace, to proue their faith and patience: for where were the triall of faith, if God should forthwith giue that which he hath promised, (as we said before.)

In the word Princes, there is a repetition much used among the Hebrews. But we will speak it thus shortly; Kings and Princes shall see, they shall arise, and bow down.