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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.
This place is diversly expounded. Some think the Prophet prosecutes the argument which he began to handle,1 vers. 6. namely, that Christ was smitten with Gods hand, and afflicted for our sins. The Greeks translate; And in his abasing, his judgement appeared. Others, He was lifted up without delay. Others expound; That he was lifted up upon the Cross: that is to say, Christ was led to the place of execution, immediately after his apprehension. For mine own part, I rather agree with those who think that the Prophet passeth now to the glory of his resurrection, having before spoken of his death: and by this means, meant to meet with mens perplexed thoughts, which might trouble and grieve the hearts of many.
THis place is diuersly expounded. Some thinke the Prophet prosecutes the argument which he beganne to handle,1 vers. 6. namely, that Christ was smitten with Gods hand, and afflicted for our sinnes. The Greeks translate; And in his abasing, his iudgement appeared. Others, He was lifted vp without delay. Others expound; That he was lifted vp vpon the Crosse: that is to say, Christ was led to the place of execution, immediately after his apprehension. For mine owne part, I rather agree with those who thinke that the Prophet passeth now to the glory of his resurrection, hauing before spoken of his death: and by this meanes, meant to meete with mens perplexed thoughts, which might trouble and greeue the hearts of many.
- 1Having spoken of christs death, he passeth to his resurrection.Hauing spoken of christs death, he passeth to his resurrection.
For when we see nothing but stripes and shame, we remain astonished: mens natures abhor such spectacles. The Prophet then teacheth, that Christ was lifted up: that is to say, delivered from prison, and from judgement or condemnation; and afterwards was exalted into a sovereign degree of honour, lest any should judge that he was overcome, or swallowed up by this horrible and shameful kind of death. Truly he triumphed over his enemies in the midst of death it self: yea, he was so condemned of it, that now himself is ordained the sovereign Judge of all, as it well appeared in his resurrection. Isaiah then keeps the same method that Paul doth, who having in