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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. 2. But he shall grow up before him as a branch, & as a root out of a dry ground: he hath neither form nor beauty: when we shall see him, there shall be no form that we should desire him.
Vers. 2. But hee shall grow vp before him as a branch, & as a roote out of a dry ground: he hath neither forme nor beautie: when we shall see him, there shall be no forme that we should desire him.
This sentence hath reference to vers. 14. where it was said,1 that at the first appearing ⟨p. 553⟩of Christ, he should have no form nor beauty in mens eyes; but before God, he should be highly exalted into a sovereign degree of honour, and greatly esteemed. By which we are taught, not to judge of Christs glory according to outward appearance, but by faith; so to apprehend him, as the holy Scriptures have described him. And therefore this particle Before him, is opposed to humane reason, which cannot comprehend this his admirable greatness.
This sentence hath reference to vers. 14. where it was said,1 that at the first appearing ⟨p. 553⟩of Christ, he should haue no forme nor beautie in mens eyes; but before God, he should be highly exalted into a soueraigne degree of honour, and greatly esteemed. By which wee are taught, not to iudge of Christs glory according to outward appearance, but by faith; so to apprehend him, as the holy Scriptures haue described him. And therefore this particle Before him, is opposed to humane reason, which cannot comprehend this his admirable greatnesse.