A17640:4055
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.
Now the Prophet explains that yet better which he briefly mentioned before touching David, to wit,1 because the promise of the redeemer was made to him; and that this speech therefore was fitly applied to his person, in regard he was the pledge of the covenant: for he was not placed in that office to perform his own affairs, but was set there as the mediator between God and the people. Notwithstanding, it is certain that Isaiah brings us directly unto Christ, to whom we may easily descend from David: 2as if he should say, this successor of David shall come, by whose hand perfect salvation and felicity is promised. And in calling him a witness, 3he signifies that the covenant by him contracted shall be ratified & established in Christ. There is great weight in this word witness then: for the Prophet shows, that this covenant shall be approved in Christ, through whom Gods truth shall be manifested, because he shall testify that God is true.
NOw the Prophet explanes that yet better which he briefly mentioned before touching Dauid, to wit,1