A17640:4458
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. 11. Therefore thy gates shall be open continually: neither day nor night shall they be shut, that men may bring unto thee the riches of the Gentiles, and* that their kings may be brought.
Vers. 11. Therefore thy gates shall be open continually: neither day nor night shall they be shut, that men may bring vnto thee the riches of the Gentiles, and* that their kings may be brought.
- *Or, and their Kings led.
This verse is ill expounded of the most Interpreters. For they think the Prophet meant to say, that the Church shall be in safety under the fidelity and protection of God. Why so? Because open doors, show that danger is fare off. But me thinks the Prophet expounds himself: namely, that the gates shall be open, that riches may be brought into the city from all parts. And in as much as they are wont to bear their burdens by day: the day, saith he, shall not suffice in regard of the continual resort of such as shall bring precious treasures thither. Wherefore carriages shall not cease, in so much that the gates must be kept open day and night.
THis verse is ill expounded of the most Interpreters. For they thinke the Prophet meant to say, that the Church shall be in safetie vnder the fidelitie and protection of God. Why so? Because open doores, shew that danger is fare off. But me thinkes the Prophet expounds himselfe: namely, that the gates shall be open, that riches may be brought into the citie from all parts. And in as much as they are wont to beare their burthens by day: the day, saith he, shall not suffice in regard of the continuall resort of such as shall bring precious treasures thither. Wherefore carriages shall not cease, in so much that the gates must be kept open day and night.