Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

This verse is diversly expounded:¹ for some think it is to be referred to Cyrus, and so they expound the word Tsoch (which we have translated banished) he which causeth to remove. But the most received opinion is, that this word is to be taken for him that is bound or oppressed: or, for one exiled, wandering hither and thither. The Jews were not only banished, but were so held captives, that it was impossible for them freely to return home into their country: and therefore I expound this of the Jews: but yet it may be taken both ways, either that the §1Prophet reproves their over-great haste to be loosed, in regard of their impatient wishing to return: or it signifies, that their return §2into their country shall come in due season, that their long expectation might not put them utterly out of heart. As if he should say, The time in which you are to depart home is hard at hand. This second exposition is the most approved, and I willingly receive it, because it agrees with the scope of the text.

THis verse is diuersly expounded:¹ for some thinke it is to be referred to Cyrus, and so they expound the word Tsoch (which we haue translated banised) he which causeth to remoue. But the most receiued opinion is, that this word is to be taken for him that is bound or oppressed: or, for one exiled, wandring hither and thither. The Iewes were not only banished, but were so held captiues, that it was impossible for them freely to returne home into their countrie: and therefore I expound this of the Iewes: but yet it may be taken both waies, either that the