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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. 8. The voice of thy watchmen shall be heard: they shall lift up their voice, and shout together: for they shall see eye to eye when the Lord shall bring again Zion.
Vers. 8. The voice of thy watchmen shall bee heard: they shall lift vp their voice, and shout together: for they shall see eye to eye when the Lord shall bring againe Zion.
1HE continues on his speech, showing, that the restoration of the people shall be such, as the messenger shall boldly publish it.
1HE continues on his speech, shewing, that the restauration of the people shall be such, as the messenger shall boldly publish it.
- 1A continuation of the former confirmation.
By the lifting up of the voice, he signifies the same that he spake of before touching these words, upon the mountains: for the thing shall not be done in a corner, but it shall be so manifest and apparent, that all shall be smitten with astonishment. Those who speak of things doubtful, mutter them out between the teeth, and dare not lift up their voice: but this shall be no perplexed or doubtful matter. The Prophet borrowed this similitude from watchmen, whom they were wont to place in Cities: though all the Prophets indeed are called by this name,1 because they are placed in the watch-tower to watch for the peoples safety.