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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.
Where he adds; He shall prolong his days, some supply the relative Asher, Which: saying, that the posterity shall endure long. But I expound it more simply; that the death which Christ shall suffer, shall not cut off the length of his days: that is to say, from living eternally.
Where hee addes; Hee shall prolong his daies, some supply the relatiue Asher, Which: saying, that the posteritie shall indure long. But I expound it more simply; that the death which Christ shall suffer, shall not cut off the length of his daies: that is to say, from liuing eternally.
Some departing out of this life, do leave children which shall survive them; yet upon condition that their fathers be first dead. But Christ shall have his children with him: for he dies not as men do, but obtains eternal life both for himself and his. And thus the Prophet shows, that both the head and the members shall live eternally.
Some departing out of this life, doe leaue children which shall suruiue them; yet vpon condition that their fathers be first dead. But Christ shall haue his children with him: for he dies not as men doe, but obtaines eternall life both for himselfe and his. And thus the Prophet shewes, that both the head and the members shall liue eternally.
The vvill of the Lord shall prosper in his hand.] This word hand, is often taken for ministry: as where it is said, that the Lord gave the Law by the hand of Moses: Numb. 36.13. Also the Lord did this by the hand of David: 2. Sam▪ 3.18. meaning, that he used his service. In this sort also shall the will of the Lord prosper in the hand of Christ: that is to say; the Lord vvill cause Christs ministry to bring forth his fruit, that it may not seem he was exposed to so many cruel torments in vain. Under these four or five words, is comprehended a very large and ample doctrine, which every one may collect by himself: for we will content our selves now with expounding the text only.