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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. 11. Behold, all you kindle a fire, and are compassed about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand, ye shall lie down in sorrow.
Vers. 11. Behold, all you kindle a fire, and are compassed about with sparks: walke in the light of your fire, and in the sparkes that yee haue kindled. This shall yee haue of mine hand, yee shall lie downe in sorrow.
1He reproacheth the Jews because they chose rather to make a fire alone by themselves, to walk in the light thereof, then approach to Gods light. This place hath bin ill expounded. And it we would have the right meaning of it, we must note the opposition which is between Gods light, and mans light: that is to say, between the consolation which the word of God brings, and the vain comforts of men, who will endeavour to put away their sorrows, by things ridiculous and of no value. Having spoken before then of light and darkness, and having promised light to such as gave care to the voice of the Lord; he now saith, that the Jews rejected this light, to kindle one of their own: and in conclusion affirms; that they shall be consumed as with a fire, by their own light.
1HEe reprocheth the Iewes because they chose rather to make a fire alone by themselues, to walke in the light thereof, then approch to Gods light. This place hath bin ill expounded. And it we would haue the right meaning of it, wee must note the opposition which is betweene Gods light, and mans light: that is to say, between the consolation which the word of God brings, and the vaine comforts of men, who will indeuour to put away their sorrowes, by things ridiculous and of no value. Hauing spoken before then of light and darknesse, and hauing promised light to such as gaue care to the voice of the Lord; hee now saith, that the Iewes reiected this light, to kindle one of their owne: and in conclusion affirmes; that they shall be consumed as with a fire, by their owne light.