A17640:4537
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. 7. For your shame, you shall receive double*, and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: for in their land, they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them.
Vers. 7. For your shame, you shall receiue double*, and for confusion they shal reioyce in their portion: for in their land, they shall possesse the double: euerlasting ioy shall be vnto them.
- *Or, honour.
HE confirms the former sentence,1 where he had said that the faithful which mourned, ⟨p. 627⟩being covered with sackcloth and ashes, should be sprinkled with the oil of gladness: vers. 3. Now this change of their sorrow into joy, is here again promised. Some interpret double to be in regard that those whom God hath redeemed, should be happy before him, and before men. But I know not whether this exposition be solid enough or no. I had rather take it more simply then, as if the Prophet should have said; The prosperity of the Church shall be so great, that it shall much exceed all the calamities and adversities wherewith it is now oppressed. If she be now then discontented with her estate, she must cast her eyes towards this day, in which she shall be most happy. And so Saint Paul opposeth a weight of glory to the momentany afflictions, which are suddenly gone: