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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.
Vers. 12. Therefore will I number you to the sword, and all you shall bow down to the slaughter, because I called, and ye did not answer; I spake, and ye heard not,* but did evil in my sight, and did choose that thing that I would not.
Vers. 12. Therefore will I number you to the sword, and all you shall bow downe to the slaughter, because I called, and yee did not answere; I spake, and yee heard not,* but did euill in my sight, and did chuse that thing that I would not.
- *Or, before mine eyes.Or, before mine eies.
The Prophet alludes to the number of gods, whereof he spake in the former verse: and shows, that the Lord will easily comprehend their great numbers; for he will number them to the sword. By this it is evident that he spake not in the former verse of the two planets, Jupiter and Mercury,1 as some imagine; but in not satisfying themselves with one God only, they gathered together an army of Idols.
THe Prophet alludes to the number of gods, whereof hee spake in the former verse: and shewes, that the Lord will easilie comprehend their great numbers; for he will number them to the sword. By this it is euident that hee spake not in the former verse of the two planets, Iupiter and Mercurie,1 as some imagin; but in not satisfying themselues with one God onely, they gathered together an armie of Idols.
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