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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. 13. Behold, my servant shall prosper: he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.
Vers. 13. Behold, my seruant shall prosper: he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.
Isaiah having spoken of the restoration of the Church, comes now to Christ,1 in whom all things in heaven and in earth are gathered together, as saith the Apostle, Ephes. 1.10. Some expound the verb Jascil, Shall behave himself prudently: but because it is by and by added, that he shall be exalted the scope of the text requires it (as I think) that we should rather translate, He shall prosper, seeing the infinitive, Sacal, signifies so much. He speaks then touching the prosperous estate of the Church. But because there was no such thing to be seen in outward appearance, he brings us to the sovereign King, who should set all things in their perfect estate, and bids them to wait for him. Now the oppositions which the Prophet here useth are diligently to be §1marked, for he opposeth the highness of this §2King whom the Lord would exalt, to the poor and miserable condition of this people, who were almost brought into despair. And he promiseth that this King shall be the head of the people, who shall flourish under so worthy a leader, though now they be afflicted and brought to the gates of destruction. Why so? Because all things shall prosper that their King takes in hand.