Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

In the generations of old.] ¹This repetition doth yet better express, that we ought not only to consider what was done yesterday, but those things also which were done long ago: for we must extend our thoughts even to the most ancient generations, that we may overcome those temptations, which otherwise would seem to overwhelm us. The Prophet doth here then gather together in one, all the testimonies of Gods favour, which he hath from time to time manifested to his people, that if two or three were not sufficient, yet at least the great numbers of them might wholly confirm the faith of the elect.

In the generations of old.] ¹This repetition doth yet better expresse, that wee ought not onely to consider what was done yesterday, but those things also which were done long agoe: for we must extend our thoughts euen to the most ancient generations, that wee may ouercome those temptations, which otherwise would seeme to ouerwhelme vs. The Prophet doth heere then gather together in one, all the testimonies of Gods fauour, which he hath from time to time manifested to his people, that if two or three were not sufficient, yet at least the great numbers of them might wholly confirme the faith of the elect.

1. 1We must meditate on Gods works of old.Wee must meditate on Gods works of old.

Now because it was too tedious to draw a long catalogue of all, he names this first and excellent miracle among the rest; namely, the wonderful deliverance of the people out of Egypt. For by Rahab, I doubt not but he means proud and cruel Egypt: as in the 87. Psalm; I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon, among those which know me. Also, Ezekiel calls the King of Egypt a dragon: 29.3. Behold, I come against thee Pharaoh King of Egypt, the great dragon, that lieth in the midst of the rivers. Thus it sufficiently appears,